Dalaman travel guide
Dalaman Tourism | Dalaman Guide
You're Going to Love Dalaman
With a population of 19,292, Dalaman is a must-see destination in Mugla Province, Türkiye. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Dalaman deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Dalaman
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dalaman in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 9.7″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Dalaman, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.
How to Get to Dalaman
Plane
When flying to Dalaman, you’ll arrive at Dalaman (DLM), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Dalaman from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 25m.
Car
Another option to get to Dalaman is to pick up a car rental from Antalya, which is about 106 miles from Dalaman. You’ll find branches of OtoQ Car Rental and DMR Car, among others, in Antalya.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dalaman, including Pamukkale Turizm, Kamil Koç and Metro Turizm. From Ankara, the bus ride to Dalaman takes 550 miles and will cost you around $25. From Istanbul, the ticket costs about $99 for a journey of 640 miles. Dalaman’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Dalaman
Where to stay in Dalaman
Average rates range from around $89 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $69 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dalaman
Most booked hotels in Dalaman
Renting a car in Dalaman
Renting a car in Dalaman costs $40 per day, on average, or $80 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Dalaman.
Expect to pay $5.03 per gallon in Dalaman (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $60.42 and $80.55. Intermediate (Citroen C-Elysée or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dalaman, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.