Rural taxis can be hired from and to their base station (village) only. The name of the village is indicated on the taxi. An exception is permitted when hiring is made in advance for a pick up at the airport or seaport, where the taxi driver must present proof of an advanced booking. Charging commences upon the entrance of a passenger to the taxi and is based on the following chart.
Rural taxis are not equipped with taximeters.
a) Tariff I: Single trip 0,73 euro per km.
b) Tariff II: Single trip from 23.00 hrs-06.00 hrs is 0,85 euro per km.
c) For every luggage weighing more than 12 kg 1,20 euro per piece.
d) Delay or waiting time charge: For tariff I 13,66 euro per hour.
For Tariff II 15,71 euro per hour.
Complaints about taxis or the driver should be sent immediately to the Road Transport Department:
Lefkosia (Nicosia),1425. Telephone: 22-807149, 22-807154, Fax: 22-354030.
Complaints can also be notified to the police on telephone no: 22-802020.
Pafos Road Transport Department: Telephone: 26-940279, 26-940183, Fax: 26-946931
Pafos Police department: 26-806060
Prices correct at time of publishing - ensure you confirm a price with the taxi company prior to booking.