Ankara travel guide
Ankara Tourism | Ankara Guide
You're Going to Love Ankara
With a population of 3.52 million, Ankara is the largest city in Ankara Province, Türkiye by the number of inhabitants. 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 Ankara has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Ankara
When to visit Ankara
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ankara in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 2.4″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Ankara, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.
How to Get to Ankara
Plane
When flying to Ankara, you’ll arrive at Ankara Esenboga (ESB), which is located 26 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Ankara from the United States departs from New York and takes around 14h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Ankara is to pick up a car rental from Kayseri, which is about 262 km from Ankara. You’ll find branches of Nissa Car Rental and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Kayseri.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ankara, including Kamil Koç, FlixBus and Pamukkale Turizm. From Istanbul, the bus ride to Ankara takes 483 km and will cost you around $31. From Adana, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 652 km. The most popular bus station is Ankara Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇, located 4 km from downtown Ankara. Ankara Kayaş is also a commonly used station, and is 10 km from the city center.
Airports near Ankara
Airlines serving Ankara
Where to stay in Ankara
From 5-star hotels such as the Meyra Palace to great affordable options like the DoubleTree by Hilton Ankara Incek, Ankara offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $54 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $109 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Ankara, with prices from $13 to $250 per night. Cankaya is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Ankara are about 54% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Cankaya - In Ankara’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Maltepe 2000 Hotel, Occidental Ankara and Latanya Hotel Ankara.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ankara
Most booked hotels in Ankara
Renting a car in Ankara
Renting a car in Ankara costs $35 per day, on average, or $104 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Ankara.
Expect to pay $5.15 per gallon in Ankara (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $61.78 and $82.37. The most frequently booked car type in Ankara is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Renault Captur or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.