Trabzon travel guide
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You're Going to Love Trabzon
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.
When to visit Trabzon
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″.
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 10m.
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 Budget and Alamo, among others, in Samsun.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trabzon, including FlixBus, Kamil Koç and Metro Turizm. From Istanbul, the bus ride to Trabzon takes 910 miles and will cost you around $88. From Gaziantep, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 930 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.
Airlines serving Trabzon
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 $65 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
Renting a car in Trabzon
Renting a car in Trabzon costs $47 per day, on average, or $94 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $4.85 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 $58.14 and $77.53. The most frequently booked car type in Trabzon is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.