Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Trabzon travel guide

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With a population of 244,083, Trabzon is the largest city in Trabzon Province, Turkey by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Trabzon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Trabzon

Trabzon in November
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Trabzon in November
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Trabzon in August, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Trabzon, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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How to Get to Trabzon

Plane

When flying to Trabzon, you’ll arrive at Trabzon (TZX), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Trabzon from the United States departs from New York and takes around 13h.

Car

Another option to get to Trabzon is to pick up a car rental from Samsun, which is about 178 miles from Trabzon. You’ll find branches of Garenta and Budget, among others, in Samsun.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trabzon, including Kamil Koç, Bus and Metro Turizm. From Istanbul, the bus ride to Trabzon takes 945 miles and will cost you around $72. From Izmir, the ticket costs about $87 for a journey of 1230 miles. The most popular bus station is Trabzon central bus station, located 1.3 miles from downtown Trabzon. Trabzon Mumhane is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Trabzon, you’ll arrive at Trabzon (TZX), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Trabzon from the United States departs from New York and takes around 13h.

Car

Another option to get to Trabzon is to pick up a car rental from Samsun, which is about 178 miles from Trabzon. You’ll find branches of Garenta and Budget, among others, in Samsun.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trabzon, including Kamil Koç, Bus and Metro Turizm. From Istanbul, the bus ride to Trabzon takes 945 miles and will cost you around $72. From Izmir, the ticket costs about $87 for a journey of 1230 miles. The most popular bus station is Trabzon central bus station, located 1.3 miles from downtown Trabzon. Trabzon Mumhane is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Trabzon

TZXTrabzon
ERCErzincan
OGUOrdu/Giresun

Airlines serving Trabzon

Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (196 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (460 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (301 reviews)
Ajet
Okay (8 reviews)
flydubai
Good (135 reviews)
Air Arabia
Good (47 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (91 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (400 reviews)
Azerbaijan Airlines
Excellent (8 reviews)
Jazeera Airways
Good (12 reviews)
Salam Air
Good (15 reviews)
RwandAir
Good (27 reviews)
flyadeal
Good (73 reviews)
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Where to stay in Trabzon

From 5-star hotels such as the Zorlu Grand Hotel Trabzon to great affordable options like the Park Square Hotel, Trabzon offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $68 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $66 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Trabzon

Most booked hotels in Trabzon

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Sera Lake Resort Hotel Spa & Aparts
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2024 reviews)
$70+
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Panagia Premier Trabzon
5 stars
Excellent (9, 638 reviews)
$62+
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Mercure Trabzon Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 811 reviews)
$79+
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Radisson Blu Hotel Trabzon
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1153 reviews)
$115+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Trabzon
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 655 reviews)
$84+
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Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Trabzon
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 691 reviews)
$149+
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Renting a car in Trabzon

Renting a car in Trabzon costs $46 per day, on average, or $93 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Trabzon.

Expect to pay $4.73 per gallon in Trabzon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.78 and $75.71. Compact (Fiat Tipo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Trabzon, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Trabzon costs $46 per day, on average, or $93 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Trabzon.

Expect to pay $4.73 per gallon in Trabzon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.78 and $75.71. Compact (Fiat Tipo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Trabzon, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Trabzon

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Europcar

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