Paphos from the UK: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Paphos, when to go, the visa for British travellers and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Plan my Paphos tripDay to day in Paphos, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | £16 | £22 |
| A balanced mix | £40 | £45 |
| Mostly restaurants | £49 | £54 |
- Local transport: about £5 a day. Taxi: £3 to start, then £0.80 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about £8 a day for food.
- Tipping: about 10% where service is good.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: numbeo.com, guidetopaphos.com, visitcyprus.com; in GBP at today's rate.
When to go
13°F
14°M
17°A
20°M
24°J
28°J
31°A
31°S
29°O
25°N
20°D
16°
The most pleasant months are March to June and September to November. July is the driest month (2 mm of rain) and December the wettest (92 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
Visa for British travellers
No visa needed for a holiday
Official source: gov.uk, checked 2026-10-01. Rules change: your plan checks your own passport when you build it.
Not to miss in Paphos
- Paphos Archaeological Park and its Roman mosaicsruins · half a day
UNESCO site beside the harbour; House of Dionysos mosaics are the highlight. Go early in summer
Tombs of the Kingsruins · a couple of hours- Paphos Harbour and Castleharbour · a couple of hours
Evening stroll along the waterfront tavernas; boat trips leave from here
Petra tou Romiou (Aphrodite's Rock)landmark · a couple of hoursAbout 25 km east on the Limassol road; sunset is the time to come
Kato Paphos coastal pathtrail · a couple of hours
Agios Neophytos Monasteryother · a couple of hoursIn the hills above Tala village, about 10 km north
Coral Bay beachbeach · half a daySheltered sandy bay in Pegeia, 12 km north; bus 615 from the harbour
- Aphrodite Water Parktheme park · a full day
Open April to October
- Akamas Peninsula and Blue Lagoon boat trip or jeep safariexperience · a full day
Boats leave from Latchi near Polis for the Blue Lagoon; jeep safaris go via Avakas Gorge and Lara turtle beach
- Cypriot food tourexperience · half a day
Meze, halloumi and village wine with a local guide
From our research of travel guides; ticket prices from Tiqets when we found them. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licences.
Questions travellers ask
How much does a day in Paphos cost?
Food and getting around come to about £22 a person a day eating street food, £45 with a balanced mix and £54 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Paphos?
The most pleasant months are March to June and September to November. July is the driest month (2 mm of rain) and December the wettest (92 mm); daytime highs run from 13 to 31 °C over the year.
Do British travellers need a visa for Cyprus?
No visa needed for a holiday. Checked on gov.uk on 2026-10-01; rules change, so check again before you book.
What should I not miss in Paphos?
Paphos Archaeological Park and its Roman mosaics, Tombs of the Kings, Paphos Harbour and Castle, Petra tou Romiou (Aphrodite's Rock), Kato Paphos coastal path.
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