İzmit travel guide
İzmit Tourism | İzmit Guide
You're Going to Love İzmit
With a population of 196 571, İzmit is a must-see destination in Kocaeli Province, Türkiye. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything İzmit has to offer.
When to visit İzmit
How to Get to İzmit
Plane
When flying to İzmit, you’ll arrive at İzmit Cengiz Topel (KCO), which is located 12 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to İzmit is to pick up a car hire from Istanbul, which is about 86 km from İzmit. You’ll find branches of DMR Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Istanbul.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to İzmit, including FlixBus, Pamukkale Turizm and Kamil Koç. From Giresun, the bus ride to İzmit takes 193 km and will cost you around £10. From Ankara, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 459 km. The most popular bus station is İzmit Central bus station, located 3.1 km from the city centre of İzmit. İzmit Eğitim Merkezi is also a commonly used station, and is 2.1 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving İzmit
Where to stay in İzmit
Average rates range from around £62 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £88 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of İzmit
Most booked hotels in İzmit
Hiring a car in İzmit
Expect to pay £1.08 per litre in İzmit (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 İzmit is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.