Car hire at Dalaman Airport (DLM)
To hire a car at Dalaman Airport (DLM), book online in three steps, add your flight number, and a local rental company meets you at the terminal with the car. There is no prepayment and no booking fee: you pay the rental company at pickup in cash or by card, and you can cancel or change for free up to 24 hours before pickup. Cars start from €38 per day, and Fethiye is about 55 km (roughly an hour) away on the D400.
At a glance
- Handover
- Dalaman Airport terminal, met by the rental company
- Flight tracking
- Add your flight number; the company follows your landing and waits
- Payment
- Nothing upfront; pay the rental company at pickup, cash or card
- Main road
- D400 coastal highway, east to Fethiye and west to Marmaris
- Drive times
- Göcek ~25 min, Fethiye ~1 h, Ölüdeniz ~1 h 10, Marmaris ~1 h 30
- Minimum age
- 21 for most cars; licence usually held 2+ years
- Fleet
- Economy, automatic, SUV, hybrid, 7-seat, vans and 9-seat minibus
How does car hire pickup work at Dalaman Airport?
After you land at Dalaman Airport and leave the arrivals hall, a representative of the local rental company meets you at the terminal and walks you to your car. Because you add your flight number when you book, the company tracks your arrival and waits if the flight is delayed, so you do not lose your car after a late landing.
At the handover you show your documents, check the car with the representative, sign the rental agreement and pay the rental company directly. The company may also take a deposit or a card pre-authorisation at this point.
- Step 1: choose dates and the pickup place (Dalaman Airport)
- Step 2: choose a car class and model
- Step 3: enter your details and flight number; no payment is taken online
- On arrival: meet the representative at the terminal, inspect the car, pay and drive
What do I need to collect a rental car at Dalaman Airport?
You need a valid driving licence, usually held for at least two years, plus your passport or ID card, and you must be at least 21 for most cars. Bring a credit or debit card in the main driver's name in case the company takes a deposit or pre-authorisation. If your licence is not in the Latin alphabet, carry an International Driving Permit as well.
Read our documents and deposit guides before you travel so there are no surprises at the desk.
Which car should I rent at Dalaman Airport?
Choose the smallest car that fits your luggage: economy cars such as the Renault Clio, Fiat Egea or Dacia Sandero handle the D400 and narrow resort streets easily. An automatic Hyundai i20 suits drivers who are not used to manual gears on hills.
Families often pick an SUV such as the Dacia Duster, Hyundai Bayon, Peugeot 2008 or Nissan Qashqai, or the 7-seat Dacia Jogger. Larger groups and golf or diving bags fit in a Fiat Doblò, Citroën Berlingo or the 9-seat Hyundai Staria. You book a model; a similar car of the same class may be provided.
Where can I drive from Dalaman Airport?
The airport sits just off the D400, the main coastal highway of south-west Türkiye, so every resort on this coast is a straightforward drive. Head east for Göcek (about 25 km), Fethiye (about 55 km), Hisarönü and Ölüdeniz (about 62–65 km); head west for Sarıgerme (about 20 km), Dalyan (about 30 km) and Marmaris (about 95 km).
Going east, the D400 passes through the Göcek tunnel, which charges a toll in both directions; the free alternative is the older, winding road over the Göcek hill. There are fuel stations on the D400 within a few minutes of the airport junction.
Can I return the car somewhere other than Dalaman Airport?
Yes, one-way rentals are possible: you can pick up at the airport and drop off in Fethiye, Ölüdeniz, Hisarönü, Göcek, Dalyan, Sarıgerme or Marmaris, or the other way round. Choose a different drop-off place in step one and the price shown includes it.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a car rental desk inside Dalaman Airport terminal?
Our partner companies use a meet-and-greet handover: a representative meets you at the terminal with your name and walks you to the car, so you do not queue at a desk.
What happens if my flight to Dalaman is delayed?
Add your flight number when you book. The rental company tracks your landing time and waits for you, so a delay does not cancel your rental.
Do I have to pay in advance for Dalaman Airport car hire?
No. There is no prepayment and no booking fee; you pay the rental company at pickup in cash or by card.
Can I cancel my Dalaman car hire booking?
Yes, cancellation and changes are free up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
Is a deposit taken at Dalaman Airport?
The rental company may take a deposit or a card pre-authorisation at pickup. The amount depends on the company and the car class.
Can I rent an automatic car at Dalaman Airport?
Yes. Automatic cars such as the Hyundai i20 and the hybrid Toyota Corolla are in the fleet; book early in summer because automatics are popular.
How far is Dalaman Airport from Fethiye by car?
About 55 km on the D400, usually around an hour depending on traffic and whether you use the Göcek tunnel or the older hill road.