Bursa travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bursa
With a population of 1.41 million, Bursa is the largest city in Bursa Province, Türkiye by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bursa to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Bursa
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bursa in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Bursa, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Bursa
Plane
When flying to Bursa, you’ll arrive at Bursa Yenişehir (YEI), which is located 27 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Bursa is to pick up a car hire from Istanbul, which is about 58 miles from Bursa. You’ll find branches of DMR Car and Matcar Rental Turkey, among others, in Istanbul.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bursa, including FlixBus, Pamukkale Turizm and Metro Turizm. From Giresun, the bus ride to Bursa takes 120 miles and will cost you around €22. From Ankara, the ticket costs about €29 for a journey of 285 miles. The most popular bus station is Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal, located 5 miles from the city centre of Bursa. Bursa Bursa -Orhangazi bus station is also a commonly used station, and is 24 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Bursa
Where to stay in Bursa
From 5-star hotels such as the Hilton Bursa Convention Center & Spa to great affordable options like the Bursa Malkoc Hotel, Bursa 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 €96 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bursa
Most booked hotels in Bursa
Hiring a car in Bursa
Expect to pay €1.28 per litre in Bursa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €15.29 and €20.39. The most frequently booked car type in Bursa is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.