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. Dalaman deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Dalaman
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dalaman in July, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 247 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Dalaman, with an average rainfall of 3 mm.
How to Get to Dalaman
Plane
When flying to Dalaman, you’ll arrive at Dalaman (DLM), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Dalaman from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 28h 55m.
Car
Another option to get to Dalaman is to pick up a car hire from Antalya, which is about 171 km from Dalaman. You’ll find branches of DMR Car and Right Cars, among others, in Antalya.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dalaman, including Pamukkale Turizm, Kamil Koç and Metro Turizm. From Denizli, the bus ride to Dalaman takes 362 km and will cost you around $24. From Antalya, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 386 km. Dalaman’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Dalaman
Where to stay in Dalaman
Average rates range from around $118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $102 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dalaman
Hiring a car in Dalaman
Hiring a car in Dalaman costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay $2.05 per litre in Dalaman (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.50 and $32.67. The most frequently booked car type in Dalaman is Intermediate (Dacia Duster or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.