Day Trips by Car Around Izmir

There are plenty of places around Izmir for day trips by car. For domestic and international tourists visiting Izmir for vacation, it is quite possible to see a different place every day. The only requirement for this is a private vehicle. Duray Rent A Car, with its offices at the domestic and international terminals of Adnan Menderes Airport and in Gaziemir, helps all tourists who want to explore Izmir thoroughly.

In the morning, it takes an average of 1.5 hours for a tourist driving a rental car to reach the House of Virgin Mary. After visiting and learning about this place, they can continue to Ephesus Ancient City. After that, they can visit Şirince Village and St. John’s Church before returning to Izmir.

Again, by leaving Izmir in the morning hours, you can reach Çeşme and Alaçatı in a maximum of 1.5 hours. You can stroll through the bazaars, taste the famous ice cream and “kumru” sandwich, swim at one of the blue-flag beaches, and return to Izmir in the evening with ease.

It is also possible to leave Izmir and visit the Pamukkale Travertines, have “çöp şiş” kebab on the way, and return to the city in the evening. Urla, Birgi, Beydağ, and even Mount Ida can also be visited on a day trip by private car, leaving tourists with plenty of time.

5 Places You Can Reach from Izmir by Car in 1 Hour

Izmir is a city where you can see many places on day trips by renting a car. Because when it comes to the Aegean, Izmir is the first city that comes to mind, and there are generally two main roads to reach the attractions. One of these roads is the Izmir–Çeşme highway; the other is the Izmir–Aydın highway.

A tourist who has arrived in the city by plane can rent a car from Duray Rent A Car’s offices and parking lots at the domestic and international terminals and reach many destinations within 1 hour. Therefore, it is not necessary to spend the vacation only in Çeşme, Urla, or Şirince. By staying in Izmir city center, you can easily visit a few places every day.

• Seferihisar
• Urla
• Çeşme Alaçatı
• Ephesus Ancient City
• Şirince

These are among the top destinations you can reach from Izmir city center by car in as little as 1 hour. But it’s not limited to these. Kavacık and Bademler Village are also alternatives that can be reached quickly by car for a short visit.

Camping Areas Accessible by Car from Izmir

After completing the Izmir car rental process, free-spirited tourists can choose camping areas for their vacation. Recently, camping has been preferred more often than hotels and boutique hotels because it is more affordable. And there are many camping areas around Izmir that allow this.

In camping areas located either by the sea or in the heart of nature, you can find services such as internet, electricity, water, showers, and toilets. Campers can use their own tents or rented ones. Accessing these camping areas is also very easy by renting a car from Adnan Menderes Airport.

• Menderes: Hipo Camp
• Menemen: Karagöl Forest Camp
• Dikili: Deniz Tent Camp
• Dikili: Eos Camping
• Foça: İngiliz Burnu Camp Area

These are some of the camping areas you can reach by renting a car from Izmir.

Aegean Tour by Renting a Car in Izmir

It is very easy to make an Aegean tour by renting a car in Izmir. All tourists need to do is arrive at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. After picking up their luggage, they can go to one of the Duray Rent A Car offices. There, with the help of friendly, professional staff who speak foreign languages, they can rent a car that suits their needs.

After receiving the keys, they can load their luggage into the car parked in the lot and head towards Çeşme, Alaçatı, Marmaris, Bodrum, Muğla, and other destinations for a beautiful Aegean tour. During this process, tourists who wish can even sleep in the car, avoiding the need to book a hotel or set up a tent. On the return, the rental car can be easily delivered back at the airport.