Limassol travel guide

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You're Going to Love Limassol

With a population of 154,000, Limassol is the largest city in Limassol, Cyprus by the number of inhabitants. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 10 days in order to fully appreciate everything Limassol has to offer.

Where to Eat in Limassol

Katholiki is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Limassol. These include popular favourites such as Tartufo Italian Restaurant (21 Spyrou Araouzou), Gin Garden (Themidos 1) and Tio (Irinis 27). If you’re looking for affordable options, Sera by Ettore Botrini (Four Seasons Hotel) and M Fusion (Four Seasons Hotel) are great picks.

When to visit Limassol

Limassol in January
Estimated hotel price
$290
1 night at 3-star hotel
Limassol in January
Estimated hotel price
$290
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Limassol in July, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Limassol, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Limassol

Plane

When flying to Limassol, you’ll arrive at Larnaca Airport (LCA), which is located 35 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Limassol from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 31h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Limassol is to pick up a car hire from Larnaca, which is about 37 miles from Limassol. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Larnaca.

Plane

When flying to Limassol, you’ll arrive at Larnaca Airport (LCA), which is located 35 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Limassol from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 31h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Limassol is to pick up a car hire from Larnaca, which is about 37 miles from Limassol. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Larnaca.

Airports near Limassol

Airlines serving Limassol

Lufthansa
Good (7,230 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,814 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,704 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,063 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,803 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (869 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,578 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,606 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,970 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,523 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,698 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (415 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,319 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,267 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,231 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,925 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,308 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (772 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (868 reviews)
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Where to stay in Limassol

From 5-star hotels such as the Amathus Beach Hotel Limassol to great affordable options like the Navarria Hotel, Limassol offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $175 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $324 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Limassol, with prices from $31 to $1,625 per night. Potamos tis Germasogeias is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Limassol are about 26% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Limassol

Most booked hotels in Limassol

Columbia Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$292+
Four Seasons Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$419+
Sun Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$176+
GrandResort
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$248+
Ajax Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$147+
Atlantica Miramare Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$127+

Hiring a car in Limassol

Expect to pay $2.35 per litre in Limassol (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $28.20 and $37.59. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Limassol, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.35 per litre in Limassol (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $28.20 and $37.59. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Limassol, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.