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Car hire in Dalaman

Pick up at Dalaman Airport (DLM) or get a car dropped at your hotel. Some offers ask no deposit, others take payment without a credit card; cover is listed first.

Cheap car rental at Dalaman Airport

Choose a size for the coastal journey

How does airport pickup differ from address delivery?

Pick up at the airport or have the car brought to your address in town. Choose the pickup place before comparing prices.

Airport pickup

Pick up at Dalaman Airport after landing. Some cars come from another base, with the transport cost in the price.

Delivered to you

Give your full hotel or apartment address and a phone number. Ask the company before changing address or town.

Meeting point

The airport has two terminals. Your voucher says where the company meets you; it may not have a desk.

From the day before pickup to the end of the hire, keep a phone on that the company can reach, with your country code. Check the return place too; some airport offers return elsewhere.

Can you book without a credit card or deposit?

Some Dalaman cars need no deposit and some accept payment without a credit card. These are separate conditions, so check both on your car.

Cash or card. Some airport cars take the deposit in cash or by card, and accept cash or card for the rest of the rent. Age and licence rules vary by car.

If the car needs a credit card, bring the main driver’s physical embossed card. Debit cards, where accepted, must also be physical, embossed and in their name. Cars that need no credit card are offered at Dalaman Airport and by city delivery.

You pay 15 to 20% of the hire cost when you book, and the rest plus any delivery charge at pickup. The deposit is separate and depends on the car.

With no deposit, you still pay for fuel, parking, fines and tolls. Ask the company how it collects later charges.

How far are Fethiye, Ölüdeniz and Marmaris?

Times from Dalaman Airport assume clear roads and no stops, so add time when you have a flight to catch.

Painted tour boats flying Turkish flags moored along a green river bank at Dalaman, under a sky with white clouds
Dalaman Airport→Dalaman town
7.3 km · about 15 min
A turquoise canal lined with palm trees, villas and moored boats at Gocek, with mountains behind
Dalaman Airport→Göcek
24.8 km · about 30 min
A calm lake reflecting reed beds and wooded hills near Dalyan, under a blue sky with white clouds
Dalaman Airport→Dalyan
29.9 km · about 40 min
Aerial view of Fethiye town, harbour and bay with mountains behind, under a blue sky with white clouds
Dalaman Airport→Fethiye
54.6 km · about 1 h
Aerial view of the turquoise Blue Lagoon and beach at Oludeniz, with forested hills and mountains behind
Dalaman Airport→Ölüdeniz
63.1 km · about 1 h 15 min
Boats on the calm blue water of Marmaris bay with hills behind, under a clear blue sky
Dalaman Airport→Marmaris
96.4 km · about 1 h 30 min

From the airport, the D555 joins the D400 coast road. Fethiye, Ölüdeniz, Kalkan and Kaş are to the east; Marmaris is to the west.

Kalkan is 127.2 km from the airport, about two hours on a clear road. Kaş Marina is 153 km, about 2 h 30 min before breaks.

On your last day, work back from the agreed drop-off time and your check-in time, leaving room for fuel and the car check.

Parking near your stay and returning the car

Delivery brings the car to you but does not include a parking space. The company’s return place is separate from the airport car parks.

  • Ask your accommodation about parking and access before you arrive, especially in the evening.
  • The airport car parks are open all night, but the rental company may not be. Agree your handover time when you book.

Follow local parking rules and time limits. Parking charges and fines are yours to pay, and a space by your hotel may not belong to it.

Follow the company’s return instructions before using terminal parking. Never leave the car in a space the company has not agreed.

Arrange collection near your accommodation

Delivery is also offered in Fethiye and Marmaris, so you don’t have to start at Dalaman Airport. Search the town you are staying in.

Staying in Fethiye

Search with Fethiye as the pickup town to have the car brought there. Give the company your exact address and compare the total.

Staying in Marmaris

For delivery in Marmaris, search Marmaris, not Dalaman. Each town has its own price. Agree the hotel entrance or meeting point with the company.

Delivery costs

Bringing a car to the airport can cost extra, just like hotel delivery. The charge is in the total, so compare full prices, even for the same model.

Airport or hotel start

Taking a transfer to your hotel first? Start the hire at your hotel address. Driving straight from the flight? Book airport pickup.

Keep the confirmed delivery address in writing, and tell the company about any access instructions for your accommodation.

One-way journeys from Dalaman

Pick up in Dalaman and return in Bodrum, in town or at Milas-Bodrum Airport. Some Dalaman Airport cars can also go back at Antalya Airport.

    Dalaman Airport to Milas-Bodrum Airport is 172.1 km, about 2 h 30 min via the D555, D400, D550 and D330. The one-way charge is in the price; ask the company before changing the return place.

    Return with the same fuel level. Missing fuel is charged and extra fuel is not refunded; if dirt stops the car check, you pay for washing.

    What do Dalaman rentals cost through the year?

    Typical daily prices for week-long hires from the 15th of each month. Search your dates and pickup place for a real price.

    Typical Dalaman day prices, November 2026 to October 2027. N/A: no cars listed yet for that month, not a free hire.

    Some airport pickups have a handover charge and some don’t, and delivery can cost extra. The price includes these, so compare totals, not daily rates.

    Even a short hire costs a full 24-hour day. A morning pickup returned the next afternoon is charged as two days.

    On a longer stay, you may only need the car after your transfer or until your last hotel night. Compare those dates using real pickup and return times.

    Automatic cars and room for the family

    Dalaman has manual and automatic cars and vehicles with up to nine seats. Choose gearbox, seats and child seats before comparing pickup options.

    Gearbox choice

    Filter for automatic, then check the gearbox on the car itself. Manuals are offered too, and a similar car may replace the one pictured.

    Seats and child seats

    Check seats against your luggage. Some cars offer baby seats, child seats and boosters; book them and get the company to confirm.

    Bigger groups

    Seven, eight and nine-seat cars are available, but full seats leave less room for bags. Tell the company what you are bringing.

    Second driver

    Add a second driver where the car offers it. They must meet the car’s age and licence rules before driving.

    Insurance for your Dalaman hire car

    Minimum cover is third-party liability. Higher levels depend on the car, so compare cover, damage liability and deposit separately.

    Minimum coverageIncluded as standard
    • Damage to other vehicles (TPL) (included)
    • Damage to your hire car (not included)
    Basic coverage
    • Limited collision cover (CDW) (included)
    • Damage to other vehicles (TPL) (included)
    • Glass and tyre damage (not included)
    Full Coverage
    • Limited driver liability (Super CDW) (included)
    • Damage to other vehicles (TPL) (included)
    Full Coverage Plus
    • Full damage cover (included)
    • No driver liability for accident damage (included)

    Check what is excluded. Standard cover leaves out the windscreen, wheels, cabin and underside. Basic CDW does not cover glass or tyres.

    Compare the higher levels. Full adds Super CDW, and Plus, where offered, is priced per car. Check your damage liability apart from the deposit.

    Look after the car. Neglect, deliberate damage and vandalism void the cover. Your own car insurance does not replace it, and theft cover varies by car and country.

    Report damage at once. Ring the company immediately and get a police report unless it waives that. If you do not, the cover is void and you pay everything.

    Your Dalaman quote shows which car hire insurance levels the car offers.

    Documents and driver eligibility

    Licence at pickup

    Bring your original national licence in Latin letters, valid for the whole hire. Copies and digital licences are not accepted.

    Age and experience

    Check the car’s age and experience rules. If your licence is for home use only, an IDP is strongly advised; show it if asked.

    Holding a UK licence? Read the Turkey permit rules before you fly.

    Using the coastal roads responsibly

    Paved roads only

    • Drive on paved public roads only, including the small roads to beaches and hotels.

    Fuel, parking and tolls

    • Don’t follow a sat-nav shortcut onto an unsuitable road. Fuel, parking fines and tolls are yours, and late toll notices can carry an admin fee.

    Speed limits, alcohol limits and the equipment every car carries are listed under driving in Turkey.

    Keep the rental journey inside Turkey

    You cannot take the car out of Turkey, so a coastal trip cannot include driving it to a Greek island.

    Extra cover does not change this rule for Turkey rentals. Ask the company before taking the car on a domestic ferry.

    Notice periods if your holiday changes

    Notice and conditions

    Cancel at least a week before pickup on normal cars, or thirty days for luxury models and convertibles. With the cancellation option, 24 hours’ notice is enough.

    Refund and booking changes

    Email your cancellation with the voucher attached. Refunds can take fourteen days, and 6% of the advance is kept as a payment fee.

    To change a Dalaman booking, cancel it and book again.

    Late cancellation or changes, or not turning up without warning, lose the advance.

    Dalaman rental questions

    Is an overnight handover possible at Dalaman Airport?

    Some cars allow night pickup, sometimes for an extra fee. Search with your real times and confirm the meeting plan with the company.

    Can I add days after reaching the coast?

    Ask the company before your booking ends. Do not keep the car past the return time without agreeing it.

    What happens if my reserved vehicle is unavailable?

    Should a breakdown or force majeure mean the company cannot supply it, you get a car of the same class or higher, for the same price and terms.

    Can I take a small pet in a Dalaman hire car?

    Yes, small pets are allowed if they stay in a carrier for every journey.

    Do Dalaman hire cars have unlimited kilometres?

    Not always. Some cars have a daily kilometre limit, so check the mileage on your car before a long trip.

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