UNDERSTANDING YOUR RENTAL AGREEMENT

When hiring a vehicle from Pacific, the ‘Rental Agreement’ forms your legally binding contact with us as the vehicle owner.

Firstly, it is important to point out that the copy of this agreement that is given to you should be retained in the vehicle at all times and produced if requested by the Police or local authorities. You should also carry your Driving License with you whenever you are driving the vehicle.

If you decide to extend your period of hire, you should visit our office to obtain new documentation to cover the extended period.

You should ensure that you read the rental agreement thoroughly to ensure you fully understand the conditions of rental.

The Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)

This cover is automatically included in the price you have been quoted for your hire and ensures that you are exempt from any kind of damage caused by accident. You should note however that this agreement excludes: tyres, mirrors (internal & external), internal accessories, sunroof and other roof mechanisms, windows, lights and oil sump, theft and fire damage.

Mobile Phone Use While Driving Is A No-No

Using a mobile phone while driving in North Cyprus – and pretty much anywhere in the world lately – is prohibited by law unless you are using what is referred to as a ‘hands free’ unit. A hands free unit could be a headset plugged into the mobile phone that allows you to keep both hands on the wheel or even a blue tooth wireless headset that works the same way. Anything that allows you to drive down the road with both hands available is acceptable.
You have probably seen many people driving down the road holding onto their mobile phone and chattering away without a care in the road. You could even be guilty of doing it yourself. While some countries want to ban mobile phone use in a vehicle all together because it is considered a distraction, they would have to consider banning listening to the radio or talking with other passengers as well. All of these things can be considered distractions, but trying to ban them is next to impossible.
If you are going to use your mobile phone while driving, do it safely. Try to only use it for a brief moment so that your concentration isn’t divided for very long. Always use a hands free method of talking. If you do not have a head set for your mobile phone, you could place your phone on speakerphone for the length of time your need to speak. Holding your mobile phone and speaking while driving is not worth the fine you will receive if you are pulled over by the authorities.

Don’t Drink And Drive In North Cyprus

The hazards of drinking and driving are known all over the world and it is one of the worst things anyone can do. If you are under the influence of alcohol, your judgment is impaired. This means that you could be driving too fast, driving too close to another car, even driving on the wrong side of the road especially if you’re not used to left hand side traffic patterns. If you are going to drink, make sure you have a designated driver or call a taxi instead of getting behind the wheel and causing injury or death to yourself or anyone else that could be with you or part of the accident.
In North Cyprus, it is illegal to drive a car, motorbike, or even pedal bike under the influence of alcohol. You are considered driving drunk if:
• The breath/alcohol level equals or exceeds 39 microgram’s of alcohol per 100 milliliters of breath
• The blood/alcohol level equals or exceeds 90 milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood (0,9 grams per liter)


Use a designated driver. Or, better yet, you be the designated driver and enjoy your drink when you get back to your accommodations safe and sound.

Driving During The Rainy Season In North Cyprus

North Cyprus doesn’t usually get a lot of rain, and during the rainy season the 402mm it does get can make driving hazard. Even though this number is lower than the Mediterranean average, caution is best used when driving. Roads in North Cyprus tend to be very dusty thanks to the lack of rain throughout most of the year. When it does rain, however, the roads get slippery when the dust mixes with the rain. Add to it the cooler weather, drivers in North Cyprus should be very careful driving during the rainy season, especially during the first rainfall.
For the most part, visitors to North Cyprus usually do not have to worry about rain unless they are in the country during the winter rainy season which can start as early as November and go through as late as February. Winters are cold with January and February being the coldest months, although the island is blessedly free from frost and snow unless you are visiting the Troodos Mountain range in the south(Customers who use Pacific Rental car hire in northern Cyprus are restricted to the area and may not take the car hire company’s vehicles beyond the demarcation line into South Cyprus despite news reports to the contrary).
When you are driving in North Cyprus, especially if you are from a country that is not used to driving on the left hand side of the road, you are going to want to be very careful driving in the rain. Most of the roads are well surfaced and comply with international traffic requirements, but the road surfacing, especially in cooler weather, can make the roads as dangerous as if they were covered with snow and ice found in other places. The roads that lead into the most remote places on the island, such as the minor roads around cities and up into the mountainous areas and forests are still mostly unpaved. While the residents attempt to keep them in good to fair condition, they can still be hazardous. During the rainy season, because the rain can be torrential for a brief time, the back roads can get extremely muddy very fast.
Always keep your speed at the post limit or lower to avoid hydroplaning on paved surfaces or possibly hitting a patch of black ice if the temperature is low enough. Make sure you use your windshield wipers at all times, and make sure you turn on your lights so other cars can visibly see you. If you must travel one of the unpaved side roads, try to do it in a four wheel drive. Avoid any standing water as it may be hiding deep and dangerous pot holes and to manage your way through any mud. Use common sense when driving and remain safe.

The Importance Of Having A Baby Seat In Your Hired Car in North Cyprus

Whenever you travel with a small child you always want to make sure that you have the proper child safety car seat with you for your infant to travel in, or make arrangements to have one provided for you at your destination. Today, many car hire companies will provide you with a child safety seat if you notify them ahead of time, usually when you make the vehicle reservations. In most countries, child safety seats are the rule and not the exception. When traveling to North Cyprus, all children under the age of 5 years old are required by law to sit in the back of the motor vehicles and be secured in a proper child safety seat. It is against the law to allow children 5 and under to travel in the front seat. Children from age 5 to 10 may sit in the front only if they have been provided with a booster seat for use with the adult seatbelt, or if a child’s seatbelt has been fitted to them.

Children 5 and under who are not properly secured in a child safety seat during an accident could get severely injured. As gruesome as it sounds, their little bodies could be thrown around the vehicle causing bone breaks, concussions, and other injuries far worse without even considering the fact that they could be killed. A child safety seat secures the infant and offers them a protective barrier of sorts. This is one of the reasons why parents are told to place the seat in the rear facing position and in the middle of the back seat. Additionally, if your child has graduated to a forward facing child seat, using the additional restraining strap helps keep the seat in place should the seat belt fail and the car seat come loose.

If your car hire company cannot provide you with a child safety seat for the duration of your trip, then it is advisable to bring one with you. Most airlines will also accept them for use with their smaller passengers.

Nissan Sunny - An inexpensive vehicle that is more family friendly

If our economical Suzuki Samurai 4x4 does not meet your needs and you want to hire an inexpensive vehicle that is more family friendly, they our Nissan Sunny is the car for you. Like our Samurai’s our Sunny’s are between 6 and 8 years old, but we keep them in excellent condition so that you never have to worry about a thing when visiting North Cyprus. This little car can seat five people comfortably and afford you the luxury of having air conditioning without having to spend extra money on the car hire price. It is also perfect for visitors to Cyprus who have traveled across the island before and just need something that can get them around town. It is also great for extended stays in the country when you need a reliable and cheap car.
Our Nissan Sunny’s have a large boot so you will never have to worry about arranging the luggage to fit in the car. Each of them has power steering, central locking, airbags, and ABS equipped standard on them. A few of our models come with hand crank front windows, but most of the ones in our stable have electric front windows. They come in manual or automatic and use unleaded petrol only.
If you know that you will be visiting North Cyprus and will need an economical family car, book one of our Nissan Sunny’s via our online portal as soon as possible. These are the cheapest saloon cars we hire out and they go fast during peak tourist season.

The Best Family Car - Hyundai Matrix

The Hyundai Matrix is the newest addition to the ‘comfort section’ of vehicles we offer in our rental fleet. We added 10 of these five seat hatchbacks to our line in February 2008 and they are all between one and two years old. As with all of the other vehicles in our fleet, our Matrixes are kept in fine working condition so that you do not have to worry about your rental car breaking down while visiting North Cyprus. Perfect for a family of five – three adults and two children – these cars have plenty of room in the boot for your luggage. They are also roomy enough to accommodate a child’s car seat and we can provide one if you need one. When you book your reservation, make sure you request one as we have a limited number available.
Our Matrixes come with power steering, manual and automatic transmissions, electric front windows, central locking, airbags, and ABS system. All of them use unleaded petrol and these four cylinder vehicles are economical on gas, making them the perfect vehicle to rent when travelling through the countryside with the family or just driving in town. They are inexpensive to rent and are the solution you have been looking for to save money while on vacation.
The Hyundai Matrix is one of the most popular car rentals in our fleet. If you know when you will be visiting the country, make sure you book your Hyundai Matrix early. During peak tourist season, we can’t keep them on lot.

North Cyprus Car Hire - Ford Focus

The Ford Focus is another great family car that is not only stylish but economical to drive. It is the perfect car for families visiting North Cyprus, and it can fit three adults and two children comfortably. If you need to use more than one baby seat, you should review our other family vehicles. You can comfortably use one and still seat five, but it is a bit tight. Plus, Focus has the child safety locks on the back doors so your children will always be safe when you hire one of our Ford Focus’.
All of our Focus’ are manual transmissions and are between two and four years old. We keep them well maintained so that you never have to worry about the car as you enjoy the Cyprus countryside. Each of our cars has power steering, central locking, electric front windows, airbags and ABS. These cars are economical and get great gas mileage. As with the current standards of gas usage, they also use unleaded petrol. The boot of these cars can handle luggage for the entire family.
These cars are very roomy and handle the roads well. All of them are four cylinder vehicles and they give the driver plenty of power to handle the many different road conditions that are found throughout North Cyprus. With a Ford Focus at your service, you will be able to keep the travelling costs of your vacation to a minimum. If you are planning a trip to the country and need an economical car, then make sure you book a Focus ahead of time. These great economy cars go fast.

Fiat Punto - Pacific Car Hire Fleet

Fiat Punto
Probably the sportiest of our ‘comfort section’ line, the Fiat Punto – along with the Opel Astra, Ford Focus, and Hyundai Matrix – is a roomy five seat vehicle that can easily handle three adults and two children, or two adults and two children in car seats. Economical, the Fiat Punto runs on unleaded gasoline and is a great gas saver. Our Fiat Punto’s are all manual transmission and are between one and two years old. Some of them even still have that new car smell!
The Fiat Punto comes equipped standard with power steering, central locking, electric front windows, airbags, and ABS. Don’t let this little car deceive you. It can handle the varied road conditions of North Cyprus without a problem. It is great for long distance highway travel as well as city driving. The Punto is considered a supermini car, meaning it is a roomier vehicle that is half car, half van. This four cylinder economy car is perfect for those long drives in the countryside.
If you know you will be visiting North Cyprus on vacation and need some extra room, the Fiat Punto may be the car you need. The perfect size for all of your vacation activities, the Fiat will save you money while travelling with your family. Book your Fiat Punto online as soon as possible. Our economy ‘comfort section’ line of rental cars goes fast and we won’t be able to promise you one unless you reserve it ahead of time.

Car Hire North Cyprus - Hyundai Getz

Another nice family car for your visits here in North Cyprus, the Hyundai Getz is also affordably priced to hire. It is the perfect car for a family of four adults and one child, or any combination that sees five people sitting in the Getz comfortably without being cramped. Available in automatic and manual, the Getz is the second of our small car line that offers air conditioning for your comfort while you travel around the island.
This line of cars is only one to three years old, but as with all of our vehicles, we do not let you drive away until the vehicle has been checked out thoroughly by our staff. We do not want to see you have a terrible holiday if the car you hired from us were to break down. If it did, all you would need to do is call us anytime day or night and we would being a new rental car to you so you can get back on your way.
The Getz comes with manual or automatic transmissions. Easy to not only drive and park, these economic beauties use unleaded petrol and are easy on the gasoline. Each Getz has central locking, electric front windows, airbags and ABS, making them not only fun to drive, but also safe. Book your Hyundai Getz now online through our portal to make sure that you get the car you want when you arrive. If you are visiting the country during the summer, make sure you reserve your car early to miss the rush.