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. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dalaman has to offer.
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 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Dalaman from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 4h 40m.
Car
Another option to get to Dalaman is to pick up a car hire from Antalya, which is about 106 miles from Dalaman. You’ll find branches of Right Cars and Hit, among others, in Antalya.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Dalaman using Kamil Koç or Pamukkale Turizm. From Antalya, the bus ride to Dalaman takes 225 miles and will cost you around €11. From Izmir, the ticket costs about €18 for a journey of 269 miles. Dalaman’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Dalaman
Where to stay in Dalaman
Average rates range from around €76 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €62 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 €34 per day, on average, or €170 if you want to hire it for 5 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Dalaman.
Expect to pay €1.22 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 €14.61 and €19.47. The most frequently booked car type in Dalaman is Compact (Dacia Duster or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.