Holiday in Cyprus for 5000 PLN per person — mid-range with a 4* hotel and car

5000 Polish złoty (approx. 1163 EUR) per person for a week is a budget that opens up quite different doors on Cyprus than those in the article about 2000 PLN. This already includes a 4-star hotel with a pool, car rental for the entire stay, restaurants to choose from (not just looking for the cheapest), and a few more expensive attractions. Below is a specific breakdown of this budget.

Assumptions for the 5000 PLN plan

• Term: June or September — warm (28–32°C), but not yet with August's price absurdity
• Duration: 7 nights / 8 days
• Departure: 2 people (couple or friends)
• Standard: 4* hotel HB (breakfast + dinner) or premium apartment with a pool
• Transport: car rental for the entire stay

Budget Breakdown 5000 PLN/person

Flight: 600–900 PLN (140–210 EUR/person return)

June and September are the middle season — more expensive than March, cheaper than August:

• Warsaw (WMI)–Larnaka: 170–250 PLN one way
• Kraków–Paphos: 150–230 PLN one way
• Total: 350–500 PLN/person when booking 8–10 weeks in advance

Flights at 6 am or after 9 pm are cheaper. Weekends: avoid Friday and Sunday.

Accommodation: 1800–2400 PLN (420–560 EUR / person / 7 nights)

With 2 people sharing a room:

**Option A: Hotel 4* HB (breakfast + dinner)**

• September: 130–180 EUR/night per room
• 7 nights × 150 EUR = 1050 EUR per couple = 525 EUR/person = 2258 PLN
• Pros: breakfast and dinner included, pool, service

Option B: Premium apartment with a private pool

• 2-bedroom apartment in a complex with a pool: 120–160 EUR/night
• 7 nights × 140 EUR = 980 EUR per couple = 490 EUR/person = 2107 PLN
• Pros: own kitchen (savings on food), privacy

Best areas for 4* hotels within this budget: Paphos (Paphos Amathus Beach, Amavi, Olympic), Limassol (promenade), Protaras (hotels with sea view).

Car rental: 500–700 PLN (116–163 EUR / person / 7 days)

With 2 people sharing the cost:

• Rental compact/sedan: 35–50 EUR/day in June/September
• 7 days × 40 EUR = 280 EUR per car = 140 EUR/person = 602 PLN
• Full insurance (CDW) (Collision Damage Waiver): 200–800 EUR blocked on credit card.
• Check before departure that you have a credit card with sufficient limit.

Food: 500-1000 PLN (115-230 EUR)

Activities: 500-1000 PLN (115-230 EUR)

Fuel: 40-55 EUR

Souvenirs: 100-200 PLN

Summary

5000 PLN/person gives a week in Cyprus with real comfort — a hotel with a pool, a car for excursions, a few premium attractions and good gastronomy without counting every euro. June and September are the best months for this budget: warm sea, fewer crowds than August and prices 20–30% lower than in peak season. A couple spends a total of around 10,000 PLN — a reasonable amount for a nice Mediterranean vacation.

Pitfalls with a 5000 PLN budget

Cyprus Airways vs Ryanair/Wizz Air: Cyprus Airways (the national carrier) flies from Warsaw (WAW) to Larnaca. Prices can be 30–50% higher than with budget airlines, but it offers more checked baggage (23 kg) and better departure times. With a 5000 PLN budget, it's worth calculating: if you have large luggage (family with suitcases), Cyprus Airways may be economically viable.

All-inclusive vs a la carte: Hotels 4* offer an all-inclusive option, but on Cyprus AI is often of lower quality than in Majorca or Turkey. Local restaurants are definitely better than the hotel buffet AI. I recommend HB (breakfast + dinner) or BB (only breakfast) and using local taverns for lunch.

Car rental — deposit: When renting a car 4* credit cards are preferred (not debit) due to a 200–800 EUR deposit blocked on the card. Check before departure that you have a credit card with sufficient limit.

Fuel prices: Petrol 1.48–1.55 EUR/l, diesel 1.42–1.50 EUR/l (data 2025/2026). With 500 km per week (realistic) you will spend 40–55 EUR on fuel.

Communication — English in Cyprus

Cyprus was a former British colony (until 1960) — English is widely spoken. In Larnaca, Limassol, Paphos and Ayia Napa, menus, signs and tourist service are in English without exception. In small mountain villages — it may be only Greek. English at the A2 level is quite enough.

There is no need to learn Greek — although a few words (efcharisto = thank you, kalimera = good morning, parakalo = please) are always welcome and will be met with a smile.