7 and 8-seat family cars in Cyprus: Toyota Sienta and Nissan Serena

If there are more than five of you, or you travel with children and suitcases, an ordinary car is not enough. SunCars has three 7 and 8-seat models: Toyota Sienta Hybrid, Nissan Serena e-Power and Nissan Serena. Renting one costs from €640 a month on a 12-month rental. Below are the prices, how the models differ, how much luggage fits and what you need to know about child seats.

In short

• Toyota Sienta Hybrid: 7 seats, compact and economical. Nissan Serena and Serena e-Power: 8 seats and more room inside.
• One month costs €750–€950; on a 12-month rental it is €640–€800 a month. The deposit is €500–€600.
• An ordinary category B licence is enough for all three cars.
• Children under 150 cm must travel in a child seat or booster.
• We deliver the car to Larnaca airport for €50 or Paphos airport for €50.

Prices for 7 and 8-seat cars

Prices are per month and depend on the rental term. TPL insurance, scheduled servicing and delivery within Limassol are included. Tap a model to see photos.

Model	12 months	6 months	3 months	1 month	Deposit
Minivans
Toyota Sienta Hybridhybrid · 7 seats · 4.4 L/100 km	€640	€670	€710	€750	€500
Nissan Serena8 seats	€680	€720	€760	€800	€500
Nissan Serena e-Powerhybrid · 8 seats · 5.8 L/100 km	€800	€850	€900	€950	€600

Toyota Sienta Hybrid or Nissan Serena

Toyota Sienta Hybrid: 7 seats

• A compact minivan: in town it drives like an ordinary car and is easy to park in Limassol.
• 7 seats: two in front, three in the second row and two in the third. The third row suits children, or adults on a short trip.
• Sliding rear doors on both sides: easy to get children in when another car is parked next to you.
• The third-row seats fold away under the second row, leaving a five-seater with a large boot.
• 1.5-litre hybrid; in our fleet it uses about 4.4 L/100 km.

Renting one costs from €640 a month on a 12-month rental, or €750 for a single month.

Nissan Serena e-Power: 8 seats

• 8 seats in three rows.
• e-Power is a hybrid in which an electric motor always drives the wheels, and the 1.2-litre petrol engine only charges the battery. It drives quietly and smoothly, and you never plug it in.
• Sliding rear doors on both sides.
• The third-row seats fold up against the sides to make room for luggage.
• In our fleet it uses about 5.8 L/100 km.

Renting one costs from €800 a month on a 12-month rental, or €950 for a single month.

Nissan Serena: 8 seats, no hybrid

The same number of seats as the Serena e-Power, with an ordinary petrol engine. Renting one costs from €680 a month on a 12-month rental, or €800 for a single month.

Which to choose

• Four or five of you, the third row needed only now and then, lots of town driving: Toyota Sienta. It is smaller, more economical and easier to park.
• Six or more of you, or every seat taken plus suitcases: Nissan Serena or Serena e-Power.

The Models and prices page has a “7–8 seats” filter.

How much luggage fits

• With every seat taken, both cars have a small boot: bags and backpacks fit, several large suitcases do not.
• If you are flying in as a family with suitcases, fold the third row. The Sienta keeps 5 seats and a large boot; the Serena keeps 5 seats and room for suitcases behind the second row.
• Arriving at the airport as a big group with luggage? Tell the manager how many of you there are and how many suitcases, and they will suggest which car fits.

Child seats: what the law requires

In Cyprus seat belts are compulsory in every seat. Children under 150 cm must travel in a child restraint suited to their height and weight: a child seat or a booster. That is what the “Keep safe on the Cyprus roads” leaflet by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Police says.

A rear-facing child seat must not be fitted to a front seat with an active front airbag. This is an EU rule and it applies in Cyprus (Directive 2003/20/EC).

If you need a child seat or a booster, ask the manager when you book the car.

Which licence you need

An ordinary category B licence is enough for all three models. Under EU rules it covers vehicles up to 3,500 kg with no more than 8 passengers in addition to the driver (Directive 2006/126/EC). The Nissan Serena has 8 seats including the driver’s.

To rent from SunCars you need a passport and a licence in Latin script, and you must be 23 or older with at least 3 years of driving experience.

Your own 7-seater from Japan

If you are in Cyprus for the long term, we can import a family car from Japan to order: we find it at auction, deliver it in 30–60 days and register it. The calculator shows the turnkey cost. While the car is on its way, you can drive a rental.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to rent a 7-seater in Cyprus?

At SunCars, from €640 a month on a 12-month rental and from €750 for a single month. TPL insurance, scheduled servicing and delivery within Limassol are included.

How many seats do the Toyota Sienta and Nissan Serena have?

The Toyota Sienta has 7 seats; the Nissan Serena and Serena e-Power have 8, including the driver’s.

Do I need a special licence for an 8-seat car?

No. An ordinary category B licence covers vehicles with no more than 8 passengers in addition to the driver. The Nissan Serena has 8 seats including the driver’s.

Is a child seat required in Cyprus?

Yes. Children under 150 cm must travel in a child seat or booster suited to their height and weight. A rear-facing seat must not go in a front seat with an active airbag.

Do suitcases fit with every seat taken?

Only bags and backpacks. For large suitcases, fold the third row: the Sienta and Serena then keep 5 seats and room for luggage.

Can I get the car at the airport?

Yes. Delivery to Larnaca airport costs €50 and to Paphos airport €50.