Dalyan Car Rental Guide
The current page gives you information about car rental in Dalyan and provides an overview of the car rental and driving restrictions valid in Turkey.
Rental Restrictions
To rent a car in Turkey, you must be at least 21 years old (age may vary by car category) and have held your license for 1 year. Drivers under the age of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge.
Cars rented in Turkey may not be taken out of the country.
Driving Restrictions
In Turkey, traffic is on the right and overtaking on the left. The minimum driving age is 18 and the legal blood alcohol limit is 0.5‰. Children under 12 years of age are not allowed to sit in the front seat. Seatbelts are compulsory for front-seat passengers and advisable for rear-seat passengers.
There is no metered parking in Turkey. Parking officials collect fees for on-street parking. Most cities have garages and public parking lots. Do not park on crossings, tramways, entrances, on bends, etc. Vehicles on the main road have priority over those joining from a side road.
Outside built-up areas you must use your sidelights. In built-up areas, sidelights must be used if the vehicle is not visible from 150 metres or less. Headlights must always be on when driving. You are not allowed to use the horn except in cases of extreme danger. In other cases, flash your headlights as a warning. “Park Yapilmaz” means No parking. Do not park within 25 metres of danger signs.
The police are authorised to collect fines on the spot.
Speed limits:| Area | Speed |
| City | 50KM/H |
| Open Roads | 90KM/H |
| Highways | 90KM/H |
Emergency Numbers
Police: 155
Ambulance: 112
Fire: 110
Road Tolls
Tolls are charged on the following motorways:
Erdine - Istanbul
Istanbul - Izmit
Gebze - Izmit
Tsarsus - Pozanti
Ankara - Gerede
Izmir - Cesme
Some useful expressions for tourists visiting Turkey
Car rental agency - kiral arab sirketi
Parking – otopark
About Dalyan
Dalyan is located on the south-west coast of Turkey in the province of Mugla. It is a small farming and fishing town built opposite the ancient Caunos. Dalya means a ‘fishing net’ and fishing is very important in the region. Dalyan is situated in an environmentally protected area and boasts its natural beauty as well as historical interest. You can take a mudbath on the banks of the river or visit the Iztuzu Beach – one of the few beaches in the world where the Marine Turtles come and nest.
The town has a selection of shops, bars and restaurants but is really a centre of relaxation and a perfect starting-point for exploring some of the historic sights of Turkey. It is a unique destination full of culture, charm, history and beauty, great cuisine and unforgettable hospitality.
Population: 4,500
Country: Republic of Turkey
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +2 (+3 in summer)
Monetary Unit: Turkish Lira
