Mardin travel guide
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You're Going to Love Mardin
With a population of 71,373, Mardin is a must-see destination in Mardin Province, Türkiye. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Mardin deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Mardin
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mardin in July, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 34 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 124 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Mardin, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Mardin
Plane
When flying to Mardin, you’ll arrive at Mardin (MQM), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mardin from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 14h 25m.
Car
Another option to get to Mardin is to pick up a car hire from Gaziantep, which is about 186 miles from Mardin. You’ll find branches of York Car Rental and Sixt, among others, in Gaziantep.
Bus
Kamil Koç operates bus routes to Mardin. From Kayseri, the bus ride to Mardin takes 630 miles and will cost you around £49. From Antalya, the ticket costs about £54 for a journey of 1230 miles. Mardin’s bus station is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Mardin
Where to stay in Mardin
Average rates range from around £82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £72 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Mardin
Most booked hotels in Mardin
Hiring a car in Mardin
Hiring a car in Mardin costs £32 per day, on average, or £64 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay £1.07 per litre in Mardin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.83 and £17.10. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Mardin, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.