Car hire in Dalyan
Dalyan is about 30 km west of Dalaman Airport, roughly 30–40 minutes via the D400 and Ortaca, and you can rent a car at the airport terminal or have it delivered to your hotel or villa in Dalyan. There is no prepayment: you pay the local rental company at pickup in cash or by card, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours ahead. Cars start from €38 per day.
At a glance
- Distance from DLM
- About 30 km by road
- Drive time
- Around 30–40 minutes
- Route
- D400 west to Ortaca, then the local road south to Dalyan
- Iztuzu beach
- About 13 km from Dalyan by road; paid car park at the beach
- Beach hours
- Iztuzu is closed at night in turtle nesting season
- Best car
- Economy or SUV; easy flat roads
How far is Dalyan from Dalaman Airport?
Dalyan is about 30 km from Dalaman Airport, normally a 30 to 40 minute drive. Take the D400 west towards Ortaca, turn off into Ortaca and follow the Dalyan signs south through farmland and citrus groves; the road is flat and straightforward.
Watch for tractors, cyclists and scooters on the Ortaca–Dalyan road, especially at dusk.
- Join the D400 heading west (signs: Ortaca, Marmaris)
- Turn off at Ortaca and follow signs for Dalyan
- Continue south about 10 km into Dalyan village
How do I drive to Iztuzu beach from Dalyan?
Iztuzu beach is about 13 km from Dalyan village by road, a 20 minute drive past Sulungur lake and Gökbel; the last part winds through hills with views over the delta. There is a paid car park at the beach, and the road ends there.
Iztuzu is a protected nesting beach for loggerhead turtles, so it closes at night during the nesting season and parts of the sand are marked off. Plan to leave before closing time. Many people drive one way and return by river boat, but remember the car stays where you parked it.
What else can I see from Dalyan by car?
The rock-cut Lycian tombs are visible from the village riverside, and the ruins of ancient Kaunos lie across the river, reached by boat or by road via Çandır. The mud baths and hot springs are on the way to Köyceğiz lake.
Köyceğiz town, about half an hour away, has a quiet lakeside promenade, and the D400 continues west to Marmaris for a longer day out.
- Iztuzu (Turtle) beach
- Kaunos ancient city and the Lycian rock tombs
- Sultaniye hot springs and mud baths
- Köyceğiz lake and town
Where do I park in Dalyan?
Dalyan village has car parks near the riverside and the boat cooperative, and street parking on the quieter lanes. The main street is busy in the evening, so park a short walk away. Most hotels and villas around Dalyan have their own parking.
Frequently asked questions
Can I drive all the way to Iztuzu beach?
Yes, a paved road runs about 13 km from Dalyan to a paid car park at the beach.
Is Iztuzu beach open at night?
No. It is closed at night during the turtle nesting season to protect the nests, so plan to leave in the early evening.
Do I need a car in Dalyan?
River boats cover Iztuzu and Kaunos, but a car is useful for Köyceğiz, Sarıgerme, Fethiye day trips and for airport runs on your own timetable.
Can the car be delivered to my Dalyan villa?
Yes, choose Dalyan as the pickup place and give the address; the rental company delivers the car there.
How long is the drive from Dalyan to Marmaris?
Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes via Köyceğiz on the D400.
Is there a toll on the road to Dalyan?
No. The route from Dalaman Airport to Dalyan has no tolls.