The full terms that apply to every Coastline Drive rental. Please read alongside our Extras & Insurance page.
For Mini, Economy, Compact, Standard, Family (7-seat) and Large Family vehicles: drivers must be at least 23 years old and have held a full driving licence for at least 2 years.
For SUV, Premium and Minibus (8-seat) vehicles: drivers must be at least 27 years old and have held a full driving licence for at least 3 years.
Every driver must present an original valid driving licence and a passport or other recognised national ID at collection. Licences commonly used by international visitors are generally accepted, subject to applicable local rules — if you're unsure whether your licence qualifies, ask us before booking.
The first additional driver is added free of charge. A second additional driver costs £15 for the rental. Every driver, including additional drivers, must meet the age and licence requirements above and must be registered on the rental agreement before driving the vehicle — cover does not extend to unregistered drivers.
Booking deposit: standard online, email or WhatsApp reservations do not require a deposit to hold the booking, unless we've specifically told you otherwise for an unusual request.
Security deposit: a separate, refundable deposit is taken at collection as a card pre-authorisation — £250 for Mini/Economy/Compact, £400 for Standard/Family/Large Family/Minibus (8-seat), £750 for SUV/Premium. Cash deposits are accepted only by prior arrangement. This applies to every rental regardless of whether a booking deposit was required.
Every rental includes third-party insurance, Collision Damage Waiver, theft protection and 24-hour roadside assistance. The standard excess is £500 (Mini/Economy/Compact), £750 (Standard/Family/Large Family/Minibus 8-seat) or £1,000 (SUV/Premium). Optional Excess Reduction is available at £8–£14 per day depending on group.
Standard cover, including with Excess Reduction purchased, does not include: tyres, wheels, windscreen, mirrors, underbody damage, lost or damaged keys, incorrect fuelling, interior damage, damage from negligent or reckless use, damage caused while driven by an unregistered driver, or any breach of these Rental Conditions. Costs arising from these are the renter's responsibility in full.
Normal tourist rentals include unlimited mileage within Northern Cyprus. Rentals of 28 days or longer include 2,500 km per month; additional kilometres are charged according to the long-term rental agreement, which we'll go through with you when arranging a long-term quotation.
Vehicles operate on a same-to-same fuel policy — return the car with approximately the same fuel level it was supplied with. Missing fuel is charged at cost plus a £10 refuelling service charge. Fuel purchased but not used is non-refundable.
Vehicles may not be taken across into the Republic of Cyprus without prior written permission from Coastline Drive. Permission is assessed per booking and may not be available for every vehicle group. Where permission is granted, the renter is responsible for arranging any additional insurance legally required for travel in the Republic of Cyprus. Please contact us in advance of travel — do not assume permission or coverage without confirmation.
Our standard minimum rental is 2 days. For vehicles delivered to Ercan International Airport during High Season (June–September), the minimum rental is 3 days.
Picking up and returning at different locations can be arranged by prior agreement. Girne–Ercan one-way collection or return is free on rentals of 4 days or more. Other location combinations may carry a relocation fee, quoted at the time of booking.
| More than 72 hours before collection | Free cancellation |
| 24–72 hours before collection | First day's rental charge |
| Less than 24 hours before collection | 50% of reservation value, up to a maximum of 3 rental days |
| No-show | 3 rental days, or the full rental amount if the reservation was for fewer than 3 days |
If your flight is delayed and you've given us valid flight details in advance, we won't treat a late arrival as a no-show provided you stay in contact with us. Persistent unreachability without any communication may still be treated as a no-show.
Rentals of 28 days or more are handled as a monthly quotation rather than a simple daily rate — contact us with your dates and vehicle preference and we'll put together a tailored price, including the applicable mileage allowance.
Reservations are made against a vehicle group or model (for example, "Compact, Nissan Note or similar") rather than a specific registration. Submitting a reservation request through our website is a request for a booking, not an automatic guaranteed confirmation — we confirm availability and details with you directly, usually within a few hours.