Kusadasi Car Rental Guide
On this page, you will find information about car rental in Kusadasi and about the general 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 Kusadasi
Kusadasi is one of Turkey’s best resort towns, having a typical Mediterranean climate of warm summers and mild winters. It is famous for its spectacular sunsets and interesting bazaars. In the city centre, you can admire the great historical and architectural sights, enjoy the dining facilities or have a drink with the friendly locals. The best way to enjoy the city is probably by spending a lot of time at the beach, where you will always find a beautiful secluded spot.
The Kale district is the most attractive part of the town. The Kale Mosque is the most impressing one in Kusadasi. Near the city, there are the ruins of Ephesus that are definitely worth visiting. The Ionian settlements of Miletus, Priene and Didyma are also archeologically significant.
Population:
Country: Republic of Turkey
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +2 (+3 in summer)
Telephone Area Code: 256
Monetary Unit: Turkish Lira
