Çanakkale travel guide
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You're Going to Love Çanakkale
With a population of 87,791, Çanakkale is the largest city in Canakkale Province, Türkiye by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Çanakkale deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Çanakkale
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Çanakkale in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Çanakkale, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Çanakkale
Plane
When flying to Çanakkale, you’ll arrive at Canakkale (CKZ), which is located 2 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Çanakkale from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 36h 50m.
Car
Another option to get to Çanakkale is to pick up a car hire from Istanbul, which is about 237 km from Çanakkale. You’ll find branches of DMR Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Istanbul.
Bus
Kamil Koç operates bus routes to Çanakkale. From Ankara, the bus ride to Çanakkale takes 966 km and will cost you around £42. From Kayseri, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 1513 km. The most popular bus station is Çanakkale Bus Station, located 4 km from the city centre of Çanakkale. Çanakkale Bus Stop is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Çanakkale
Where to stay in Çanakkale
From 5-star hotels such as the Kolin Hotel Spa & Convention Center to great affordable options like the Anzac Hotel, Çanakkale offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £50 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £56 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Çanakkale
Most booked hotels in Çanakkale
Hiring a car in Çanakkale
Expect to pay £1.07 per litre in Çanakkale (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.84 and £17.12. The most frequently booked car type in Çanakkale is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Fiat Tipo or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.