Renting a car is always convenient. You are not dependent on public transportation, weather conditions, and queues. However, Bodrum is a small peninsula, and there is a limited choice of companies offering such services. The prices, on the other hand, are significantly higher.
Where to rent a car in Bodrum
Average cost of renting a vehicle for 2 weeks ranges from 400 - 1300 USD. It all depends on the brand of the car, the tourist season, full insurance and additional services.
Before you take your car, inspect it inside and out. Assess all external damage.
Read the car rental agreement carefully.
Do not forget to read the traffic rules in Turkey.
In the city
You can rent a car directly on the spot by finding the address of the office on the Internet. Read the reviews of the chosen company beforehand.
There are not many car rental offices located in Bodrum itself. The most famous car rentals:
Circular Car Hire;
Avis;
Europcar.
There are local offices where you will not need to pay a deposit and the rental price may be lower. But be sure to read the contract carefully.
At the airport
To save a lot of money, it is better to rent a car immediately on arrival - at the Bodrum airport. There are several good companies to choose from:
Europcar;
Budget;
Enterprise;
Avis;
Garenta;
Hertz;
Circular Car Hire;
Rent Go.
Online
If you have planned your vacation in advance and decided to take care of everything, then it is easier to rent a car via the Internet. Among the trusted sites are Rentalcars and Economybookings. Everything is done in accordance with local laws and the contract is set out in an understandable form.
All about traffic rules in Bodrum
The road conditions on the peninsula are excellent. Even small villages have pavement. It is noteworthy that the locals are dismissive of the rules of the road. If you are going to rent a car on the peninsula, then you need to at least learn the basics in order to be able to prove your case as a last resort.
The European STOP sign in Bodrum has been replaced with the local counterpart DUR. The layout is the same. The rest of the road signs correspond to generally accepted international markings.
The maximum allowable level of alcohol in the blood should not exceed 0.5 ppm.
If you are involved in a traffic accident, do not leave the scene or move the vehicles involved. Be sure to contact the traffic police.
Parking areas
Parking spaces throughout the resort have a special designation - a road sign, as in the rest of Europe.
Mostly, all parking paid. You can pay for a parking space in the booth of a parking employee or in a special parking meter.
Free Parking is available only near hotels, large supermarkets or shops.
Transporting children
Across the country, the same rules for transporting children apply, regardless of the region.
Infants and young children must be transported in a car seat.
Children under 12 - in the back seat.
Therefore, if you book a car, ask in advance about children's equipment and ask for it to be installed inside the vehicle.
Driver's license
In Bodrum, a driver's license is obtained from the age of 19. You can only rent a car if your driving license complies with the international standard.
Refuelling the car
A lot of filling stations have been built in the resort town. They have 2 types of fuel for the car: diesel and gasoline. Advantage rental cars are equipped with diesel engines.
If you have planned a vacation in Bodrum, then you should not stay in the hotel all the time. You can rent a car and ride with the breeze along the coast, see hard-to-reach sights or go to neighbouring villages.
