{"id":5413,"date":"2023-02-25T10:55:49","date_gmt":"2023-02-25T10:55:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitlocalturkey.com\/?p=5413"},"modified":"2024-01-01T16:13:19","modified_gmt":"2024-01-01T16:13:19","slug":"renting-a-car-in-kusadasi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visitlocalturkey.com\/renting-a-car-in-kusadasi\/","title":{"rendered":"Renting a Car in Kusadas\u0131: Best Tips in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

PLANNING TO GET A RENTAL CAR IN KUSADASI, TURKEY?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let me please help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You are in the right place \u2014 because I live in Kusadasi <\/em><\/strong>\u2014 and I have a lot of car rental experience! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, I will walk you through the whole rent a car process, and after reading this blog, you will feel confident about renting a car in Kusadasi plus you will get many travel tips from a local.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you\u2019re ready to get your Kusadasi car rental, my short answer is,\u00a0 I recommend and personally use<\/em> Discover Cars<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong> The website searches for both international and local companies, so you always get the best rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also always get their full coverage insurance<\/em> \u2014 which is usually less than $10 USD per day.<\/p>\n\n\n

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<\/a>\"\"<\/a>\"\"If you\u2019re looking into renting a car in Kusadasi (and Turkey), you may have encountered some conflicting information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are official rules for renting a car in Turkey, yet then there\u2019s how things play out in the real world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t worry! By the end of this article, you\u2019ll know what to do and also what Not<\/em> to do when renting a car in Turkey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now if you are ready? Let me teach you all about how to rent a car in Kusadasi. Let\u2019s start with the most frequently asked questions about renting cars in Turkey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Renting A Car in Kusadasi FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Is Driving in Kusadasi safe?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kusadasi is considered safe to drive in Turkey. Kusadas\u0131 and surrounding Western Turkey is the most developed part of Turkey and the road network is on par with European countries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The one obvious caveat is that you\u2019ll be driving in another country, where you\u2019re unfamiliar with local customs and driving laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below, you\u2019ll find 10 Kusadasi driving tips<\/strong><\/a> that will help you get comfortable with how to drive in Kusadasi, the Turkish Aegean region, and anywhere in Turkey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Apollon Temple – Didim<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Thermal Baths in Davutlar Kusadasi<\/strong><\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Long Beach is one of Kusadasi Beaches<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
There are many things to do and see in Kusadasi<\/a><\/strong> that are easily accessible by car. Yet, with public transport, traveling to get to them may not be as enjoyable. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is it safe to drive in Kusadasi Turkey?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Short Answer: Yes<\/strong> \u2014 For the vast majority of visitors, it is a perfectly safe and comfortable way to explore the region to its fullest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Long Answer: Turkey has flying scores when compared to Asian countries roads and drivers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turkey has European rules, and road systems yet, you will want to drive with more caution than usual because of Turkish drivers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turkish drivers are warm-blooded Mediterranean drivers and have a tendency to bend the rules.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet, in my personal experience, Kusadasi drivers are more law-abiding drivers than the average Turkish driver. Kusadasi is definitely one of the best places to drive in Turkey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am a 40-year-old Turkish driver, I have been driving in Turkey since I became 18 and I have never been involved in a car accident.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Is Kusadasi Safe?<\/a> Not only is Kusadasi safe for driving, but also Kusadasi is an excellent destination for family and solo travel.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Why Should you rent a car in Kusadasi?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll be venturing the Turkish Riviera (also called the Aegean region), which is known to be the cradle of Western civilization and culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will have many things to do and see in Kusadasi<\/strong><\/a>. As a local of this region, I can attest that this is the most modern and friendly part of Turkey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The entire region is a very tourist-friendly place. Kusadasi itself is one of the safest cities in Turkey, but also the entire Aegean Region is also very safe for driving and travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With many tours, you only have a limited amount of time to explore, but with your own rental, you set the schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Renting a car in Kusadasi gives you freedom \u2014 both to venture off the beaten path and make some day trips from <\/strong>Kusadasi to Ephesus<\/strong><\/a>, House of Mary<\/strong><\/a>, Didim<\/strong><\/a>, Temple Artemis<\/strong><\/a>, Zeus Cave<\/strong><\/a>, Sirince<\/strong><\/a>, Pamukkale<\/strong><\/a>, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can combine destinations with enjoying the region to its fullest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are only planning to stay in the Kusadasi<\/strong><\/a> town center, then you probably need a car because even the best beaches of Kusadasi<\/a> <\/strong>are located outside of the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lastly, shopping in downtown Kusadasi is expensive and can be a tourist trap. We shop from local shops, souvenirs from Sirince, and normal shopping from Soke and Kusadasi malls<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All these places are half an hour’s drive from Kusadasi town center. You can also read my Kusadasi shopping guide<\/strong><\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Soke Mall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Sirince<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Sirince<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Sirince<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Kusadasi Mall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The public transportation in Kusadasi is also good with many minibusses to hop onto yet the routes are mostly limited to residential and commercial areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have not used minibusses for ages, because I love driving my car with air conditioning, then sitting in a crowded minibus under the summer sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, taxis can be hard to find, especially if you are traveling outside of the town center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KUSADASI AIRPORT CAR RENTAL<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re coming to Kusadasi by plane, the closest airport is Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport <\/strong>(Code: ADB) is the best place to get a rental car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kusadasi downtown also has a vast selection of the majority of car rental companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KUSADASI AIRPORT TRANSFER<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

By the way, if you need airport transport check out the transport options below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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