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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

İzmit travel guide

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You're Going to Love İzmit

With a population of 196,571, İzmit is a must-see destination in Kocaeli Province, Turkey. 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.

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When to visit İzmit

İzmit in March
Estimated hotel price
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel
İzmit in March
Estimated hotel price
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 Avec Car Rental and Garenta, among others, in Istanbul.

Bus

The most popular bus station is İzmit Kuruçeşme, located 5 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.

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 Avec Car Rental and Garenta, among others, in Istanbul.

Bus

The most popular bus station is İzmit Kuruçeşme, located 5 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.

Airports near İzmit

SAWIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen
ISTIstanbul
YEIBursa Yenişehir

Airlines serving İzmit

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in İzmit

Average rates range from around £54 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £84 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of İzmit

Most booked hotels in İzmit

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TRYP by Wyndham Izmit
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Izmit
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Wellborn Luxury Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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New Balturk Hotel Izmit
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£67+
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Motali Life Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£59+
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Emexotel Kocaeli
5 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
£53+
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Hiring a car in İzmit

Expect to pay £0.94 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 £11.19 and £14.92. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in İzmit, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £0.94 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 £11.19 and £14.92. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in İzmit, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

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