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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dalaman has to offer.

When to visit Dalaman

Dalaman in January
Estimated hotel price
$40
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dalaman in January
Estimated hotel price
$40
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 15h 40m.

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 Right Cars and DMR Car, among others, in Antalya.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dalaman, including Pamukkale Turizm, Kamil Koç and Metro Turizm. From Antalya, the bus ride to Dalaman takes 386 km and will cost you around $23. From Izmir, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 465 km. Dalaman’s bus station is located 5 km from the city center.

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 15h 40m.

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 Right Cars and DMR Car, among others, in Antalya.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dalaman, including Pamukkale Turizm, Kamil Koç and Metro Turizm. From Antalya, the bus ride to Dalaman takes 386 km and will cost you around $23. From Izmir, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 465 km. Dalaman’s bus station is located 5 km from the city center.

Airports near Dalaman

Airlines serving Dalaman

Lufthansa
Good (4,613 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,447 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (708 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (776 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,448 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (213 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (145 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (396 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (134 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (309 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (133 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dalaman

Average rates range from around $77 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

Hilton Dalaman Sarigerme Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 434 reviews)
$347+
TUI BLUE Sarigerme Park
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 266 reviews)
$160+
Holiday Village Turkey
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 153 reviews)
$138+
Karacan Park Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 742 reviews)
$75+
Dolphin Apart & Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 127 reviews)
$36+
Otantik Tas Ev
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 218 reviews)
$52+

Renting a car in Dalaman

Renting a car in Dalaman costs $40 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Dalaman.

Expect to pay $5.07 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 $60.87 and $81.16. The most frequently booked car type in Dalaman is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Citroen C-Elysée or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dalaman costs $40 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Dalaman.

Expect to pay $5.07 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 $60.87 and $81.16. The most frequently booked car type in Dalaman is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Citroen C-Elysée or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.