Dalaman travel guide
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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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dalaman has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Dalaman
When to visit Dalaman
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dalaman in July, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 247 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Dalaman, with an average rainfall of 3 mm.
How to Get to Dalaman
Plane
When flying to Dalaman, you’ll arrive at Dalaman (DLM), which is located 6 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Dalaman include Jet2, SunExpress and British Airways. The shortest flight to Dalaman from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h 15m.
Car
Another option to get to Dalaman is to pick up a car hire from Antalya, which is about 171 km from Dalaman. You’ll find branches of DMR Car and Hit, among others, in Antalya.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Dalaman using Pamukkale Turizm or Kamil Koç. From Izmir, the bus ride to Dalaman takes 378 km and will cost you around £15. From Istanbul, the ticket costs about £63 for a journey of 1006 km. Dalaman’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Dalaman
Where to stay in Dalaman
Average rates range from around £62 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £53 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dalaman
Most booked hotels in Dalaman
Hiring a car in Dalaman
Hiring a car in Dalaman costs £26 per day, on average, or £102 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Dalaman.
Expect to pay £1.08 per litre in Dalaman (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.87 and £17.16. The most frequently booked car type in Dalaman is Compact (Dacia Duster or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Standard Car or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.