Kars travel guide
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You're Going to Love Kars
With a population of 77,486, Kars is the largest city in Kars Province, Türkiye by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kars to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Kars
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kars in August, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -13 °C, with an average temperature of -9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kars, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Kars
Plane
When flying to Kars, you’ll arrive at Kars (KSY), which is located 3 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Kars is to pick up a car hire from Trabzon, which is about 178 miles from Kars. You’ll find branches of Avec Car Rental and Nissa Car Rental, among others, in Trabzon.
Bus
Kars’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the city centre.
Airlines serving Kars
Where to stay in popular areas of Kars
Most booked hotels in Kars
Hiring a car in Kars
Expect to pay £1.07 per litre in Kars (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.80 and £17.07. The most frequently booked car type in Kars is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Wagon or similar) is, on average, 8% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.