Road tax in Cyprus is a yearly fee for every car and motorcycle on the road, paid as a road tax licence (άδεια κυκλοφορίας). The amount depends on the car's CO₂ emissions or engine size. You renew it online on the Road Transport Department (RTD) portal, and you need valid insurance and MOT first. Use the calculator below to see the amount for your car.
Last checked: 19 October 2026, against the RTD's road tax notices for 2024 and 2026, the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Law (Law 86/1972) on CyLaw and the out-of-court fines table.
Road tax calculator
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This is an estimate based on the law. The RTD portal shows the exact amount before you pay.
To renew your road tax
- You need valid motor insurance
- You need a valid MOT if your vehicle is due one
- Renew online on the RTD portal. Since June 2024 renewal is online only, and RTD offices, Citizen Service Centres (ΚΕΠ) and post office service points (ΚΕΠΟ) help if you can't do it online.
- Paying after the deadline adds €10 plus 10% of the fee
How much is road tax in Cyprus?
It depends on when the car was first registered in Cyprus:
- Cars first registered from 2014 pay by CO₂ emissions. The cleaner the car, the lower the tax.
- Older cars and motorcycles pay by engine size (cc).
- Every vehicle pays at least €10 a year, and electric cars pay nothing.
The rates below come from the first schedule of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Law. They cover private cars and motorcycles. The RTD renewal page shows the exact amount for your car before you pay.
Cars first registered from 2019
Each part of the CO₂ figure is charged at its own rate, and the total is capped at €1,500 a year.
| CO₂ emissions | Rate for each g/km |
|---|---|
| Up to 120 g/km | €0.50 |
| 121 to 150 g/km | €3 |
| 151 to 180 g/km | €5 |
| Over 180 g/km | €10 |
Cars first registered from 2014 to 2018
The same method, with lower rates above 150 g/km and no cap.
| CO₂ emissions | Rate for each g/km |
|---|---|
| Up to 120 g/km | €0.50 |
| 121 to 180 g/km | €3 |
| Over 180 g/km | €8 |
For example, a car with 130 g/km pays 120 × €0.50 + 10 × €3 = €90 a year.
Road tax by CO₂: examples
| CO₂ emissions | First registered from 2019 | 2014 to 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| 100 g/km | €50 | €50 |
| 120 g/km | €60 | €60 |
| 130 g/km | €90 | €90 |
| 150 g/km | €150 | €150 |
| 180 g/km | €300 | €240 |
| 200 g/km | €500 | €400 |
| 250 g/km | €1,000 | €800 |
The CO₂ figure is on the registration certificate. You can also find it in the RTD's emissions lookup by make and model. If you only have the WLTP figure from the certificate of conformity, divide it by 1.3.
Cars first registered before 2014, and motorcycles
These pay by engine size. One rate per cc applies to the whole engine:
| Engine size | Rate for each cc |
|---|---|
| Up to 1,450 cc | €0.04272 |
| 1,451 to 1,650 cc | €0.0598 |
| 1,651 to 2,050 cc | €0.1196 |
| 2,051 to 2,250 cc | €0.14523 |
| Over 2,250 cc | €0.19649 |
- A fixed fee is added: €22 a year, or €32 above 2,050 cc. Cars that emit 100 g/km or less pay €12 instead of €22. Motorcycles up to 299 cc don't pay it.
- Cars first registered from 7 November 2006 to the end of 2013 have the engine-size amount adjusted by CO₂: 30% less up to 120 g/km, 20% less at 121 to 165 g/km, 10% less at 166 to 200 g/km, 10% more at 201 to 250 g/km and 20% more above 250 g/km. The CO₂ figure is rounded down to a multiple of 5 first.
- The same cars get a further 5% to 30% off, depending on engine size, if they have an EC certificate of conformity or were first registered in another EU country.
- Cars first registered before 24 November 2003 pay at most €300 a year.
Road tax by engine size: examples
For cars first registered before 7 November 2006, and for motorcycles:
| Engine size | Yearly road tax |
|---|---|
| 125 cc (motorcycle) | €10 |
| 600 cc (motorcycle) | €47 |
| 1,000 cc | €64 |
| 1,400 cc | €81 |
| 1,600 cc | €117 |
| 2,000 cc | €261 |
| 2,500 cc | €523, or €300 if first registered before 24 November 2003 |
The calculator above applies all these rules, and the road tax calculator also has its own page.
How to renew and pay road tax online
Since June 2024, road tax is renewed online on the RTD portal. You do not need an account.
- Open the road tax renewal service.
- Enter the registration number and the last 3 digits of the owner's ID or reference number (field C.9 on the registration certificate).
- Choose the period: 3, 6, 9 or 12 months.
- Pay by card.
- Wait for the "Print road tax licence" screen. It shows the expiry month and year. The renewal is complete only when you see it, so save or print it.
If you can't renew online, the RTD district offices, Citizen Service Centres (ΚΕΠ) and the post office service points (ΚΕΠΟ) can help you.
JCC and banks. The RTD's notices list only its own online service, so pay through the RTD portal.
A few vehicle types, such as classic cars, embassy and UN vehicles, still pay at RTD offices.
What you need before you renew
- Valid insurance for the car. See our guide to car insurance for new drivers.
- A valid MOT certificate, if the car is old enough to need one. See our MOT guide.
- Any unpaid road tax from earlier periods. Arrears can be paid in instalments through the RTD.
If you just bought the car, finish the transfer of ownership first. Unpaid road tax passes to the new owner.
6 months or 12 months?
You can renew for 3, 6, 9 or 12 months. Shorter periods cost more over a year:
| Period | Cost |
|---|---|
| 12 months | the full yearly amount |
| 6 months | 55% of the yearly amount |
| 3 months | 27.5% of the yearly amount |
Two 6-month renewals cost 110% of the yearly amount, so 12 months is cheaper if you can pay it at once.
Road tax deadline 2026 and late fees
- The deadline. By law, you have 70 days after your road tax expires to renew it without a surcharge. For the 2026 renewal, the deadline was extended to 31 March 2026.
- The late fee. After the deadline you pay €10 plus 10% of the tax due.
- No reminders. The RTD does not send reminders, so note the expiry date yourself.
- After 1 year and 70 days without renewal, the car's registration is cancelled and the unpaid tax becomes a debt.
The RTD announces each year's renewal and deadline in December, as it did in its notice for 2026.
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What if you drive without road tax?
- The fine for driving without valid road tax is €85.
- No MOT means no road tax. While a car has no valid MOT, its road tax counts as suspended.
- Driving a car declared off the road also costs €85, and in court up to €1,000 or six months in prison.
Our guide to traffic fines and penalty points lists the other fines.
Not using your car? Take it off the road
If the car will stand unused, declare it off the road (ακινητοποίηση). Otherwise the road tax keeps adding up.
- How: online on the RTD portal (you need to register for RTD online services), or with form ΤΟΜ 12Β at an RTD office, ΚΕΠ or ΚΕΠΟ.
- From when: the first day of the next month. Pay any arrears up to then first.
- Refund: unused months of your current licence are refunded.
- To drive again, renew the road tax. You need a valid MOT for that.
How to check your road tax
Enter your registration number in the RTD renewal service: it shows the next period you need to pay for. To see your renewed licence again, repeat the renewal steps. The RTD's vehicle details service shows more, but it needs a login.
New driver with your first car?
Road tax is one of four things every car owner keeps up to date, with insurance, the MOT and your licence. If you are still learning, practise with the free road signs test and rules test. If you have moved to Cyprus with a foreign licence, check whether you can exchange it.
Frequently asked questions
How much is road tax in Cyprus?
It depends on the car. Cars first registered from 2014 pay by CO₂ emissions, for example €90 a year at 130 g/km and €150 at 150 g/km. Older cars and motorcycles pay by engine size, for example €81 a year for a 1,400 cc car first registered before November 2006. Every vehicle pays at least €10 a year, and electric cars pay nothing.
How do I pay road tax in Cyprus?
Online on the Road Transport Department's portal. Enter the registration number and the last 3 digits of the owner's ID, choose 3, 6, 9 or 12 months and pay by card. RTD offices, ΚΕΠ and ΚΕΠΟ can help if you can't do it online.
When is the road tax deadline in Cyprus?
You have 70 days after your road tax expires to renew without a surcharge. For the 2026 renewal, the deadline was extended to 31 March 2026.
What is the late fee for road tax in Cyprus?
€10 plus 10% of the tax due. Driving without valid road tax can also cost an €85 fine.
How is road tax calculated in Cyprus?
Cars first registered from 2014 pay for each g/km of CO₂: €0.50 per g/km up to 120 g/km, rising to €8 or €10 per g/km above 180 g/km. Older cars and motorcycles pay a rate per cc of engine size plus a fixed fee. The minimum is €10 a year, and the renewal page shows the exact amount for your car.
Do electric cars pay road tax in Cyprus?
No. Electric vehicles pay no road tax in Cyprus.
Can I pay road tax for 6 months in Cyprus?
Yes. You can pay for 3, 6, 9 or 12 months. Six months costs 55% of the yearly amount, so paying for 12 months is cheaper overall.
Can I renew road tax without an MOT?
No. You need a valid MOT and insurance to renew. Without a valid MOT, the road tax counts as suspended.
Can I pay road tax through JCC in Cyprus?
The Road Transport Department's notices list only its own online renewal service. Use the RTD portal to pay.