Rent a Car at Larnaca International Airport (LCA)

• Retain your reservation confirmation number as it is necessary for modification, cancellation or no-show refund requests. Changes to your prepay reservation must be made either on Budget.com, Budget.com.au or Budget.co.nz or at the rental counter. At time of change, current rates, taxes and fees apply.
• Your credit or debit card will be charged upon reservation confirmation. Method of prepayment toward your rental may not be changed after confirmation.
• Debit cards are not accepted at some Budget locations and are not a recommended form of prepayment.
• While a debit or prepaid charge card is an acceptable form of rental prepayment online, they may not be accepted for the credit hold required when you pick up your vehicle.
• Please review the terms and conditions on our confirmation page regarding credit or debit card acceptance at the location. To release the vehicle to you at time of pick-up, all rental terms and conditions must be met, regardless of your original prepayment.
• Prepaid Debit/Gift cards are not acceptable methods of credit identification to pick up a vehicle at any location. One of the above mentioned cards must be presented. Prepaid Debit/Gift cards are accepted at time of return only.
• The same credit or debit card used to complete an online Pay Now reservation must be presented at the rental pick-up counter as a form of identification.
• Generally, at the time of rental, we'll require an authorization hold on your credit card or debit card. A prepaid charge card is not accepted for this required hold.
• The card presented at pickup will be the card of record for the rental.
• If you use a debit card at a location that accepts them, we will perform a credit check to ensure credit worthiness before releasing the vehicle and you must also present a second form of current identification.
• Prepaid reservations are only offered at participating locations.
• Upon paying your rental with a Debit Card, Budget will generally request an authorization hold against your account for the estimated charges of the rental but reserves the right in its sole, discretion, to request extra value based on certain factors as we deem appropriate. Some exceptions may apply. THESE FUNDS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR USE.
• If you selected Fuel Service Option, fuel price isn't included in your reservation total, but prevailing market rate will be added when you return your vehicle .
• Budget accepts most major credit cards as credit identification at the time of rental. Accepted credit cards: Budget Charge Card, American Express, AT&T Capital, Diner's Club Intl, Discover, China Union Pay, GE Capital, JCB, MasterCard, PHH, Sears and Visa. Some locations may not accept each of the referenced cards.
• Coupons may be applied to prepay rentals. Vouchers or Budget rental certificates cannot be used in conjunction with a prepay reservation.
• Gift Cards (Budget or any other) are not allowed on prepay reservations.
• When the rental is over, we will process the reversal but the bank may take time to post it back to the account - unless you already paid toward your rental, in which case the hold will be only $100 USD. While this hold is in place, the funds will not be available for your use.
• Budget is not responsible for any returned checks or overdrafts based on this policy.
• Your quoted rental rate is based on the exact parameters (locations, dates, etc.) of your particular rental - changing your confirmed reservation parameters could result in a different rate.
• There is no fee for making the following changes: vehicle type, options (GPS, protections, etc.), rental period dates/times, adding other drivers, switching between participating prepay pick-up locations within the same country. To change to a non-participating location or one outside of the original pick-up country, you must cancel your original reservation (with applicable cancellation fee) and re-book at then current rates.
• Non-permissible changes include: method of prepayment; name on reservation; changing your pick-up to a non-participating prepay location or one outside of the original pick-up country. If you still wish to make these changes, you must cancel your original prepay reservation with applicable cancellation fee and re-book at then current rates.
• At time of rental pick-up, location rental qualification rules apply. The name on all rental credentials (license and credit or debit card) must match the name on the reservation. If the names do not match, it is deemed a non-permissible change to your prepay reservation and must follow procedures to cancel and re-book at then current rates (with applicable cancellation or no-show fees).
• At the time of pick up, driver must present a valid driver's license and credit card (or debit card at participating locations) in the driver's name. A prepaid charge card is not an acceptable credential. All drivers must have a safe driving record.
• At time of pick up, driver must present a valid, drivers license and credit or debit card in the driver's name. If the drivers license is not U.S.-issued, you must present your drivers license and either a passport or a Canadian enhanced license in the driver's name.
• At the time of rental, the renter or authorized driver may be subject to an electronic DMV check from the issuing state of the driver's license, or may be asked to sign a declaration attesting to specific criteria.
• Positive identification in addition to your driver's license may be required.
• Your total rental rate is calculated based on the information provided at time of reservation.
• Vehicles are rented on a daily (24-hour) basis. There is a 29-minute grace period for returns. After 30 minutes late, a 3/4-day late charge + $.01 + taxes apply. After 90 minutes late, full-day late charges + taxes apply. There is no grace period for rental fees, surcharges and optional equipment or protections charges, so full-day late charges will apply for these items.
• Extensions or late returns result in additional charges.
• Rather than requiring customers to be 25 to rent, Budget now rents to customers between the ages of 21-24 with a valid credit card and driver's license. At time of rental, we will automatically apply an additional underage surcharge for these drivers.
• The collection, use and retention of your information, including your personally identifiable information, provided to us in connection with payment for our services and products, or participation in our programs, whether directly by you or on your behalf through a payment service, is subject to our Privacy Notice.

Cancellation Policy

• Changes to a reservation must be done at Budget.com, Budget.com.au, or Budget.co.nz using the "Modify/Cancel" option.  Any changes to the reservation may impact the rental charges.  If a prepaid reservation is cancelled more than 24 hours before the pickup time, a $50.00 USD cancellation fee will be assessed.
• If you need to cancel during the 24 hour period prior to the scheduled pick-up time, we will refund the full prepaid amount less a $150 USD processing fee. 
• If you do not cancel the reservation prior to the time of pick-up and the rental vehicle is not picked up on the rental date, no portion of the prepaid amount will be refunded.
• If you return the vehicle before the original return date (early return), you will not be refunded any portion of the payment.
• All refund requests must be submitted within six months of the scheduled rental pick up date. No refunds will be granted after this six month window.
• Underpayments will be handled at the counter at time of rental return. Unfortunately, we can't promise that your prepaid daily vehicle rate will apply if you change vehicle types, lengthen or shorten your rental period or change your pick up location.
• Upon returning the vehicle, Budget will process a release of the unused portion of the hold subject to your bank's procedure. This hold may take up to two weeks to be released by your bank.
• If you have already paid toward your rental using a debit card, we will reverse any hold when the rental is over. The bank, however, may take time to post it back to your account. While this hold is in place, the funds will not be available for your use.

Supplemental Liability Insurance is not available at this location.

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) is Optional,

Customer is liable for full value of the Budget vehicle if Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) is not taken.  Purchase of CDW reduces liability to an amount between 1100.00 EUR and 3000.00 EUR depending on car group rented in the event of an accident to the Budget vehicle. Customer may be asked to leave damage responsibility as a deposit if CDW is not taken.

Theft Protection (TP) is Optional - TP is included in included in CDW
Customer is liable for the full value of the Budget vehicle if Theft Protection (TP) is not taken.  Purchase of TP reduces liability to an amount between  1100.00 EUR and 3000.00 EUR depending on car group rented for theft of parts or all of the Budget vehicle.

If you require additional insurance coverage you may purchase locally to reduce/remove the insurance excess.  Just ask at the Budget rental desk when you collect your car.

Super Collision Damage waiver (SCDW) Super Theft Protection (STP) is an excess reduction product which reduces your excess up to zero and for certain car categories up to EUR 520. The price depends on the vehicle but typically ranges between EUR 25 and EUR 60 per day.

Global insurance coverages are always subject to change. Please verify at time of rental.

Cash: Cash may be used for the payment of rental charges only, but a credit card must be presented as well. Cash may not be used for the deposit.
Debit Cards: Debit cards are not accepted for the car hire pre-authorisation
Credit Cards: A credit card in the name of the main driver must be produced at the time of rental.

The following major credit cards are accepted:
Visa credit / debit cards including Visa Electron cards
Mastercard credit / debit cards
American Express (excluding American Express Traveller's Cheque cards)
Budget - issued charge cards / vouchers
Prepaid cards in Euros
Cash payments in Euros

For certain vehicles, two payment cards in your name may be required, one of which must be a credit card and the second the payment card used to make the booking.
A deposit will be taken to cover any costs in case of damage or theft.
Refer to the Waiver and Protection Options section for more information on driver liability.

The following major credit cards for pre-authorization are accepted:
Visa credit cards
Mastercard credit cards
Budget - issued charge cards / full credit vouchers

Other requirements
Before we release the vehicle to you, we require a pre-authorisation on your credit card. This means that the bank holding your credit card will reserve an amount towards your spending limit, which will be unblocked once the car is returned. Please note that we cannot be held responsible for any discrepancies in the amount paid and refunded due to foreign exchange rates and banking charges.

If you choose to pre-pay in advance, please be aware that there will be no refund of the prepaid amount if the final cost of the car rental is less than the prepaid voucher. For example, if you return the car early and have unused days left. Additionally, if you return any optional products early, you may lose the benefit of any special offer associated with those products, resulting in a higher overall charge.

Debit cards are not accepted.

Drivers must bring the valid driving licence with them. Please note only by showing presenting the physical driving licence the Budget staff will allow you to drive the Budget car in Cyprus. You cannot pick up a car with a digital driving licence. If your licence was issued in a non-Roman alphabet, an international driving permit will be required. Note that an International Driving Permit is necessary especially for visits longer than 30 days in Cyprus. However, for a paper driving licence or a licence from Gibraltar, Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man, you may need a 1949 IDP for any length of visit.

Car Group: A, B, H / Age: 21 years old / Driving Licence Valid: 3 years
Car Group: C, D, F, M, P / Age: 25 years old / Driving Licence Valid: 1 years
Car Group: E, G, J, N,O / Age: 25 years old / Driving Licence Valid: 3 years
Car Group: I, L / Age: 30 years old / Driving Licence Valid: 3 years

When you rent a Budget vehicle, Third Party Liability coverage is included in the rental price. This coverage protects drivers of other cars in case of damage, including damage to passengers and their property, up to the minimum legal requirement. You will not have to pay any costs for their liability.

However, this coverage does not apply to any injuries suffered by the driver of the Budget vehicle or damage to personal items inside the vehicle. Additionally, Third Party Liability coverage will not apply if the accident was caused by breaking the rental contract, breaking the law, or due to negligence or recklessness.

If a vehicle is involved in an accident with a Budget car, the driver must wait for the insurance company indicated by Budget to record the accident and photograph the vehicles. The driver must also complete and send a Budget Vehicle Incident Report the same day or the next day. For further information or any queries, please contact our customer service team at +357 24822666.

Additional drivers must meet the same requirements as the primary driver.  Additional Driver fees may apply for all additional drivers. Check at the time of rental for complete details.

You can drive a Budget car if you are 21 years and older with a driving licence for at least 3 years old for the car groups A, B, H.
Drivers aged 25 years old and older with a driving licence valid for at least 1 year can drive car groups: C, D, F, M and P. Additionally, drivers aged 25 years old and older with a driving licence valid for at least 3 years can drive car groups: E, G, J, N, and O.
Drivers aged 30 years old and above, can drive car groups I and L, provided that they hold a driving licence for at least three years.

Underage Driver Fee (under 25):  10.00 EUR per day, maximum 10 day charge.

Estimated total includes base rate, taxes, and surcharges. Items such as coupon discounts, child safety seats and gas are NOT included in the estimated total. Optional coverages and one-way fees are subject to tax in certain locations. This tax is not reflected in the Estimated Total.

Estimated total is subject to change based upon exchange rates at the time of rental.

When you rent a vehicle, it will come with a full tank of fuel. To avoid any additional charges, please make sure to return the car with a full tank of fuel. At the end of your rental, you must refuel the vehicle at the closest gas station and keep your receipt as proof. If you return the vehicle without a full tank of fuel or cannot show a fuel receipt from a nearby gas station, you will be charged. This charge will include the cost of the missing fuel and a refuelling fee of EUR 20.00. The cost of fuel is based on market prices, including tax.

If you wish, you have the option to pay for fuel at the start of the rental and then return the vehicle with an empty tank.

Additional drivers must meet the same requirement as the primary driver. Additional Driver Fee: 5.00 EUR per day, per additional driver.

As the registered owner of a vehicle, we will be notified by relevant authorities if a traffic offense occurs in order to identify the driver. We will charge an administration fee for this service to cover our costs. Please note, if you wish to dispute the offense, the authorities must be contacted directly by the driver. Details on the dispute process and contact information for the authority will be provided on the re-issued penalty charge notice.

If you wish to extend your car rental beyond the end date and time on your agreement, please give us a 24-hour notice at the latest. Extra days will be charged at the 'pay at location' prices and extension is subject to the vehicle's availability. Please be aware that returning the car beyond the agreed time will void the insurance.

In Cyprus, children are required to use a child car seat until they reach a height of 135cm. Before driving away, it is important to ensure that the car seat is installed correctly.

If any of the additional items / extras are lost, stolen, or damaged, you will be responsible for replacing them at market price.

Using a handheld mobile phone, tablet, or other communication device while driving is illegal in many countries, including Cyprus. It is your responsibility to drive safely and abide by the laws of the country you are driving in.

Smoking inside the vehicle is strictly prohibited. If we suspect that smoking has occurred during the rental period, you will be charged a specialist cleaning fee.

If the interior of the vehicle is excessively dirty, muddy, stained, or has an unpleasant odor, a cleaning fee ranging from EUR 30.00 to EUR 90.00 will be applied.

If you fail to extend your rental and return the vehicle late, we will charge you for the additional days at local rates and a late return administration fee for each day.

If you are a local resident, you may be asked to provide us with a copy of your utility bill. In case you fail to provide us our staff may refuse to provide a car.
Our staff may refuse to provide a car if they believe the driver is unfit to drive or if anyone in the group is behaving in a threatening or abusive manner, or putting others' safety at risk. In such cases, the lessee will not receive a refund or compensation.

The customer is not permitted to use the vehicle in the following ways: carrying more people than it is licensed for,
transporting goods in violation of customs regulations or any other illegal manner,
carrying passengers or property for any form of payment,
towing any vehicle or trailer,
participating in motor sport events,
driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs,
or allowing anyone else to operate the vehicle without the lessor's written consent.
Additionally, the customer may not carry anything with a strong smell or that could damage the car, install a roof rack or luggage carrier, transport live animals, rent the car to others

What countries am I allowed to take the vehicle to?

You are permitted to drive Budget cars within the Republic of Cyprus, as well as the Army Bases of Dhekelia, Akrotiri, and the U.N. Buffer Zone. However, taking the vehicle off the island is strictly prohibited. Also, it is not allowed to drive a Budget car across the Green Zone. Finally, it is important to note that the Northern part of the island, which is occupied by Turkish military forces, is off-limits for Budget cars.

 

Under no circumstances is crossing the border permitted. Additionally, transporting the vehicle out of Cyprus on a ferryboat is strictly prohibited.

It is prohibited to take rental vehicles out of the country or into the Northern Part Area, which is currently occupied by Turkish military forces.