Turkey - Getting about in Turkey

Car Hire
The standard of driving compared with the UK is generally poor but the Turkish government are trying hard to raise standards. Roads are being constantly improved and the police regularly carry out roadside checks, speed checks and drink driving testing. Traffic calming measures are also being introduced into many towns and strict parking rules are reducing congestion. Petrol is a similar price to the UK.

 

Public Transport
For pottering around cities, resorts and between villages do as the Turkish do and use a dolmus - a shared minibus or car that stops when someone wants to get out. If you are walking along a road, Dolmuses will beep their horn as they approach you to enquire whether you want a ride.

Taxi's as always are a reasonable cost alternative that provide an added security. Always get a taxi from the taxi rank using registered drivers.

For long distances, travel by coach as train services are infrequent and slower.