Dalaman travel guide
Dalaman Tourism | Dalaman Guide
You're Going to Love Dalaman
With a population of 19.292, Dalaman is a must-see destination in Mugla Province, Türkiye. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Dalaman deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Dalaman
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dalaman in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 9.7″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Dalaman, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.
How to Get to Dalaman
Plane
When flying to Dalaman, you’ll arrive at Dalaman (DLM), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Dalaman from the United States departs from New York and takes around 13h 45m.
Car
Another option to get to Dalaman is to pick up a car rental from Antalya, which is about 171 km from Dalaman. You’ll find branches of DMR Car and OtoQ Car Rental, among others, in Antalya.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dalaman, including Pamukkale Turizm, Kamil Koç and Metro Turizm. From Ankara, the bus ride to Dalaman takes 885 km and will cost you around $51. From Istanbul, the ticket costs about $78 for a journey of 1030 km. Dalaman’s bus station is located 5 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Dalaman
Where to stay in Dalaman
Average rates range from around $87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $67 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dalaman
Most booked hotels in Dalaman
Renting a car in Dalaman
Renting a car in Dalaman costs $37 per day, on average, or $73 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $5.03 per gallon in Dalaman (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $60.42 and $80.55. The most frequently booked car type in Dalaman is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Ford Transit Connect or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.