Left or right-hand traffic in Northern Cyprus

If you are traveling to Northern Cyprus and want to rent a car there to be more flexible there, there are a few things you should consider. For example, you need to know whether traffic in Northern Cyprus is on the left or right – and which payment method can you use to pay for the service? Or would you like to know what you have to expect when driving a taxi in Northern Cyprus? We at KIBRIZ will tell you exactly what to expect. So you are well prepared for your next vacation or business stay in the north of Cyprus.

Does traffic drive on the left or right in Northern Cyprus?

Many tourists and people who want to live on the half of the island ask themselves whether there is left-hand or right-hand traffic in Northern Cyprus. What you need to know here is that there is left-hand traffic in both the north and south of Cyprus. You’re probably wondering why that is. This is due to the British themselves: They also took over Cyprus as part of their colonies from 1878 onwards. Left-hand traffic was introduced in Cyprus right from the start – since independence was only expected from 1960 and the Cypriots were already used to left-hand traffic, this was retained even after the British. What this means is that when you visit Cyprus you have to expect left-hand traffic, which is unusual for us.

This must be taken into account when driving on the left in Northern Cyprus

If you want to explore Northern Cyprus by rental car, the unique flair of the northern half of the island awaits you. However, driving a car can also lead to chaos and avoidable mistakes because you are probably not used to driving on the left. Please note: When turning and in roundabouts, you should carefully check whether you are positioning yourself correctly. Since overtaking in Northern Cyprus is done from the right side, you need to be a little more careful here too. The basic rule is: the better you are informed about your surroundings, the easier it will be for you to find your way around the rental car.

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