Kourion and Limassol Day Trip by Rental Car

Short answer: Kourion is an ancient city-kingdom site 19 km west of Limassol on the road to Paphos (Visit Cyprus, accessed 19 Oct 2026). [VC-K] It is open every day; a ticket costs €4.50 (Department of Antiquities, accessed 19 Oct 2026). [DA-K]

Kourion: opening hours and tickets (accessed 19 Oct 2026)

Hours and fees can change without notice: check before you go. [VC-K]

Winter (16 Sept – 15 Apr)	Daily 08:30–17:00, last ticket 16:30 [DA-K]
Summer (16 Apr – 15 Sept)	Daily 08:30–19:30, last ticket 19:00 [DA-K]
Closed	Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Greek Orthodox Easter Sunday [VC-K]
Ticket	€4.50; groups of more than 10: 20% off [DA-K][VC-K]
Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates	Same hours [DA-K]
Multi-site cards	1 day €8.50, 3 days €17.00, 7 days €25.00 (Department of Antiquities sites) [DA-C]

Plan the day

Start in Larnaca and drive on the motorway (limit 100 km/h). Cyprus drives on the left. [S2]
Visit Kourion, then Limassol.
We have no GPS units: use maps on your phone, hands-free only.

Which car? (prices: Layth Rent a Car official price list, 19 Oct 2026)

Small: from €25/day, for example Suzuki Swift 2020.
Hybrids: Nissan Note e-Power 2022, Honda Fit Hybrid 2022 or Toyota Aqua Hybrid 2022, €35/day.
Families: Nissan Serena 2022, 7 seats, €75/day. Child seats are free.

Included in every rental

Payment: at pickup, cash or Revolut.
Insurance: Mandatory third-party insurance, valid in the Republic of Cyprus only.
All cars automatic · unlimited km · free cancellation up to 48 h · open 24/7, same price day and night · 24/7 roadside help on +357 94004999.
Delivery: free within Larnaca, including Larnaca Airport. Outside Larnaca: €50 per rental, covering delivery and collection.
Free child seats of all types and a free extra driver.

Driver and licence rules

EU licence: no international driving permit needed (driving licence + ID card or passport).
Non-EU licence: passport + driving licence + international driving permit.
Drivers must be over 27 or have held a licence for 3+ years. Otherwise: Young driver fee applies — ask us on WhatsApp.

Our team speaks English and Arabic. Book: www.laythcar.com · WhatsApp +357 94004999 · 9 Grigori Afxentiou, Shop 2, 6301 Larnaca.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Kourion?

Kourion is open every day. Winter (16 September to 15 April): 08:30–17:00, last ticket 16:30. Summer (16 April to 15 September): 08:30–19:30, last ticket 19:00. Source: Department of Antiquities, Cyprus (accessed 19 Oct 2026).

How much is the ticket for Kourion?

€4.50. Groups of more than 10 get 20% off. Source: Department of Antiquities, Cyprus (accessed 19 Oct 2026).

Can I visit Kourion on a day trip from Larnaca by rental car?

Yes. With Layth Rent a Car every rental has unlimited km and all cars are automatic. Prices start from €25/day (Layth Rent a Car price list, 19 Oct 2026). Payment at pickup, cash or Revolut.

Sources

[DA-K] Department of Antiquities, Kourion archaeological site (hours, admission), accessed 19 Oct 2026: https://www.culture.gov.cy/dmculture/da/da.nsf/All/CB2E60AEDED0A248C225719B0038B505?OpenDocument=
[VC-K] Visit Cyprus (Deputy Ministry of Tourism), Kourion Archaeological Site, accessed 19 Oct 2026: https://www.visitcyprus.com/discover-cyprus/culture/sites-and-monuments/kourion-archaeological-site/
[DA-C] Department of Antiquities, special entry cards, accessed 19 Oct 2026: https://www.culture.gov.cy/dmculture/da/da.nsf/DMLsites_en/DMLsites_en?OpenDocument=
[S2] Deputy Ministry of Tourism, "A guide to driving in Cyprus" (PDF, pp. 3–4, 8), accessed 19 Oct 2026: https://www.visitcyprus.com/wp-content/uploads/files/PracticalInfo/transportation/A_guide_to_driving_in_Cyprus.pdf
Facts checked by Layth Rent a Car, 19 Oct 2026

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Kourion and Limassol day trip by rental car