Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €75
- Round trip
- €150
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Ercan Airport → Holiday Village Rose Gardens: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Lapta (Lapithos), roughly 46 km and 45 min from the terminal. A private car to the hotel door, price fixed in advance, cash to the driver.
- from €75
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Ercan Airport (ECN) to Holiday Village Rose Gardens it is roughly 46 km, about 45 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the Economy for up to 3 travellers, from €75 one way; the VIP Sprinter takes up to 16 travellers for €160. You pay the driver the price you booked.
- Route
- Ercan Airport (ECN) → Holiday Village Rose Gardens, Lapta (Lapithos)
- Distance
- ~46 km
- Travel time
- ~45 min
- Price
- from €75 one way · €150 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €75 (3 passengers) · First Class €110 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €160 (16 passengers)
- Service
- Private car, driver with name sign, flight monitoring, free cancellation up to 24 h
- Return to the airport
- leave the hotel 2 h 45 min (domestic) / 3 h 45 min (international) before take-off
What each traveller pays
Trinktaxi charges per car, so sharing it lowers the cost per person. The figures below assume every seat is used.
| Car | Seats | Per person, one way | Per person, round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 3 | €25 | €50 |
| First Class | 6 | €18.33 | €36.67 |
| VIP Sprinter | 16 | €10 | €20 |
Best value for a full group: the VIP Sprinter, about €10 per person one way.
Trinktaxi travel notes for this route
- Add your flight number when booking – it lets the driver follow your landing time.
- Allow about 45 min for the 46 km drive; the price stays the same in heavy traffic.
- For the trip back, leave 2 h 45 min before a domestic and 3 h 45 min before an international departure.
- Keep euros in cash for the driver – nothing is charged online.
Where the hotel is
Holiday Village Rose Gardens is a holiday village in Lapta (Lapithos), on the north coast of Northern Cyprus west of Girne (Kyrenia). The area stretches from the foothills of the Beşparmak (Kyrenia) Mountains towards the sea and makes a quiet holiday base. Babil Bahçeleri is a few minutes' walk away, while Le Chateau Lambousa Hotel and Manolya Resort Hotel are a short drive.
Once you are through passport control and baggage claim at Ercan Airport, step into the arrivals hall and look for your driver holding a sign with your name. There is no taxi queue to join and no fare to negotiate: your bags go into the vehicle and a private door-to-door transfer takes you straight to Holiday Village Rose Gardens.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| St Hilarion Castle | 9.3 km | by car |
Holiday Village Rose Gardens → Ercan Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 45 min from the hotel to the terminal. Leave at least 2 h 45 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 45 min before an international one, and a little earlier in high season.
Domestic2 h 45 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International3 h 45 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
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All prices for Lapta (Lapithos)Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Ercan Airport to Holiday Village Rose Gardens.
How long is the ride from Ercan Airport to Holiday Village Rose Gardens?
Holiday Village Rose Gardens sits in Lapta (Lapithos), roughly 46 km from the airport – about 45 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Holiday Village Rose Gardens cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €75 (3 passengers), First Class €110 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €160 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are included.
Is a Trinktaxi from Ercan Airport to Holiday Village Rose Gardens a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Ercan Airport to your door in Holiday Village Rose Gardens. There is no meter – the price, from €75 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Do you stop right at Holiday Village Rose Gardens?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Lapta, Girne, Kuzey Kıbrıs). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Holiday Village Rose Gardens for Ercan Airport?
The drive is about 45 min. Leave at least 2 h 45 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 45 min before an international one. Use "Add return" to book both ways at once.
Which car suits a big group going to Holiday Village Rose Gardens?
For Holiday Village Rose Gardens the biggest option is the VIP Sprinter: up to 16 travellers for €160 one way. The booking form only offers cars that fit your group.
What can I find around Holiday Village Rose Gardens?
Closest to the hotel: St Hilarion Castle (9.3 km). Distances are straight-line.