Dalaman car hire

Once you arrive at Dalaman Airport, it’s convenient and easy to pick up your rental car straight from the arrivals hall. There are a number of international companies offering car hire, including Avis and Europcar, as well as local companies such as Garenta.

Key resort locations such as Marmaris, Fethiye and Ölüdeniz also have a wide range of car hire companies available – many of them local companies. To make sure you get a good car hire deal from a reputable company, use TravelSupermarket to compare prices and book your rental well in advance.

Hire a car and drive to the pretty fishing village of Dalyan to immerse yourself in a mud or thermal bath, said to cure everything from skin troubles to stomach ailments. The nearby Iztuzu beach is also a great spot to catch sight of endangered loggerhead turtles, which are heavily protected in the area – visit between May and October to catch the turtles during their nesting season on the beach.

Marmaris is a buzzing tourist hub with two water parks to keep children entertained and a lively market to shop for souvenirs. When the sun goes down, the nightclubs and bars around the waterfront come alive with revellers partying till the morning hours.

Fethiye is another great day-trip destination – the most popular attraction here is the 4th-century Lycian tomb complex which is carved into the side of the cliff overlooking the city.

For a longer day trip, take the three-hour drive to the ancient city of Hierapolis in Pamukkale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which is remarkably intact. Visitors can get a first-hand insight into the fascinating ruins that were once a thermal spa and a theatre.

You must be at least 21 years old to hire a car and have held your licence for a minimum of one year. If you’re between 21 and 25 years old, many car rental companies will apply a surcharge.

1. Unlike in the UK, traffic on a roundabout does not have the right of way. This means that when you are going around a roundabout, you need to stop for cars that are trying to get on. This can be confusing to UK drivers and may take a day or two to get used to!
2. Speed limits are enforced – even if you don’t see a speed limit sign. The speed limit for urban areas is 50km/h, rural areas 90km/h and motorways 120km/h.
3. The roads are good in the cities, but expect gravel roads in rural areas – these can sometimes be poorly maintained.

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Fair fuel policy

A fair fuel policy (also known as full-to-full or same-to-same) means you’ll only pay for the fuel you use. All car rental deals compared on TravelSupermarket come with a fair fuel policy, so you can book your hire car safe in the knowledge there will be no nasty surprises at drop-off. More information on TravelSupermarket’s commitment to fair fuel policies can be found here.

No hidden fees

All rental deals compared on TravelSupermarket include mandatory fees (for example, one-way and young driver surcharges) in your rental quote at the time of booking, meaning you’ll know the full price of your car hire upfront.