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Car & Van Hire in Mugla

Enterprise car hire locations in Mugla

Mugla is right in the heart of the Mentese District along the southwestern coast of Turkey. Bodrum Airport is your best bet for air travel. It’s 61.5 kilometres from the city, and you’ll find your friendly Enterprise Rent-A-Car at the domestic terminal. Once you’re on the road, follow the D330 and D550 until you reach your destination.

What to do and see in Mugla

Mugla is snuggled into the foothills of Asar Mountain. It might have a trendy atmosphere, but it’s a quiet and serene destination that’s best known for its architecture. Its natural heritage is equally impressive. You can enjoy your own wild adventure at Saklikent National Park, which has a dramatic gorge perfect for river rafting and canoeing. This is Europe’s second-largest canyon, and it offers breathtaking vistas from every hiking trail. Whether you’re planning a short walk or a challenging climb, the gorge has it all. If you have a van hire in Mugla, you can park your vehicle along the park’s western boundary.

The region offers hundreds of adventurous ways to explore the canyon. There are Jeep tours, fishing trips, shore tours and more. You might also want to stop by Patara Beach – one of the nation’s biggest coastlines. Scuba divers will jump at the opportunity to view the ocean from below. The region is, of course, at its best at sunset.

The ruins of the city of Xanthos will transport you into an ancient world. Their massive amphitheatre and funerary monuments have resisted centuries of wear and tear. The Pillar of Xanthos contains the longest Lycian inscription ever found. It’s unsurprising, then, that it was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1988.

If you’ve always wanted to have your own Tomb Raider adventure, the Tomb of Amyntas is waiting for you. This Lycian rock-hewn grave was once the property of the Achaemenid Empire. It’s located at the end of a 15-minute hike, so don’t forget your walking shoes. Once you’ve reached the top of the staircase, you’ll enter the burial chamber. There are several smaller tombs carved into the slope. East of the town hall, you’ll also find a sarcophagus tomb and a series of battle frescoes.

The local marina offers boat trips to adventurous travellers. You can sail all the way to Cleopatra Island and Gokova Bay in under a day. This part of the city is peppered with restaurants, so take the opportunity to explore the local cuisine. Mugla’s belly dancers are a delight to watch, and you can see them on Turkish Night in Marmaris.

Turkish baths date back to the Byzantine era. They’ve been a purification ritual in Turkey for centuries, and you can experience them at Ottoman Turkish Bath spa, which melds traditional Turkish customs with trendy new therapies. You’ll leave feeling serene and rejuvenated.

Driving in Mugla

Mugla is located northeast of the D550. If you’re travelling into the city from the west, you can turn into Abdi/Pikci Cd on your way in. Ataturk Boulevard covers the southwestern boundary. Zihni Derin Cd carries traffic into town from the east and continues all the way into the centre of town. You can head towards the coast via Dirgeme Yolu. Most of the city is easy to navigate, but the northern quarter is fraught with dead ends, so try to stay on the main roads.

Mugla has its own intercity bus connections, but there’s only one bus station in the city itself. For that reason, it’s best to rely on a car hire in Mugla. Enterprise has a huge range of pick-up and drop-off points. You can travel freely without covering unnecessary ground.

Mugla’s traffic is generally light, but you’ll want to avoid the city centre. Ismet Catak Cd and Abdi Ipekci Cd are both prone to rush hour congestion. If you need to head out via Zihni Derin Cd, try to schedule your trip before or after peak hours. Turkey’s rush hour falls between 7:00 and 10:00. In the evenings, it peaks at 16:00 and can continue late into the night. Mugla has a relatively dense population, but its roads are considerably quieter than major metropolitan regions. Turkish drivers can overtake erratically, though, so be alert and keep a generous following distance

There are three Otoparks in the heart of the city and several along the D525.

Street parking is plentiful, but be wary of leaving your vehicle on narrow roads where you might be parked in. There aren’t any parking ticket machines in Mugla. An employee will collect your payment. In some lots, you’ll need to leave your car keys with the lot’s attendant. You can expect to pay five to 10 Lira for two hours of parking.

Local signage does little to make the backroads less frustrating, but Google Maps should resolve the problem. Be sure to download your directions in advance because Wi-Fi access can be patchy.

Roadblocks are common. You’ll need to produce your International Drivers License, V5 registration document and insurance paperwork. Travel with your ID if your IDL doesn’t have a photograph. Foreigners can legally drive in Turkey without a local license for the first 90 days of their stay.

Car and van hire in Turkey with Enterprise

Enterprise Turkey offers a range of car and van hire services including one-way, long-term and short-term vehicle hire. Commercial clients can speak to our award-winning business rental team who will tailor a mobility solution for your needs and budget.

We are part of the Enterprise group, the largest transportation solutions provider in the world. Our global network covers more than 90 countries and over 9,500 locations, allowing us to serve your mobility needs, wherever you’re going.

We are committed to providing the best service possible and exceeding our customers’ expectations for quality and value.

Car hire in Mugla

If you are travelling with your family or in a big group, you may find a 7-seater or a people carrier will give you more space to travel comfortably with your luggage. For a city trip, a handy hatchback that’s easy to park may suit you better. For business trips or long drives an executive car will combine comfort and performance.

Whether you prefer automatic to manual transmission, no problem. If you want a petrol, diesel or hybrid engine, we’ve got you covered. You may also need GPS, a child seat or want to add another driver to the contract, let us know and we’ll arrange it for you.

Van hire in Mugla

Should you need to hire a van while you’re in Mugla, all our vans can be driven on a standard licence and are modern, clean and easy to drive. Just ask and one of our branch team will happily show you around your hire van to make sure you are comfortable with it before you head off.