Your Complete Car Rental Guide for Exploring Bodrum airport with Ease
Milas-Bodrum International Airport got its name from the major cities nearby. The airport serves passengers arriving in the cities of Milas, Bodrum, Yatagan, Didim and their surrounding settlements. The distance from the air station to the center of Milas will be 18 kilometers, the travel time by car is 20 minutes; to the center of Bodrum - 37 kilometers, and the travel time will be about 40 minutes.
Address and official information about the airport: Milas–Bodrum Airport, Ekinanbarı, Havalimanı Sk, 48200 Milas/ Muğla, Turkey
The airport has two terminals. The domestic terminal (left building) mainly handles aircraft from Istanbul and Ankara. The international terminal is located in a new building built in 2012 (building on the right) and receives flights from London, Bristol, Munich, Dublin, Edinburgh, Moscow, Liverpool and etc. The terminals are located at a distance of about 1 kilometer from each other, special buses help passengers move between the terminals.
Despite the small size of the airport, on its territory there are places of public catering, souvenir shops, eight points of sale of the Duty Free store, a medical center, an information service, taxi and car rental desks, free Wi-Fi, a currency exchange office.
There are located around the airport a fairly large number of hotels that allow you to take a break during a long transfer or flight delay.
How to get to the center of Bodrum.
You can leave the airport towards Bodrum by:
comfortable shuttles of the transport company HAVAS. A ticket to Bodrum will cost 30 lira, travel time 45 minutes. The bus schedule is adjusted to the time of arrival of aircraft, the interval between buses is 25-30 minutes. Stop at the domestic terminal;
buses from the municipality. The final stop is the Bodrum bus station, there are several more stops along the way.
In addition to buses, you can get to your destination from the air harbor by:
taxi. Traditionally, a free taxi is waiting at the airport or you can order a car in advance from local carriers. The average cost of a trip is 90-120 lire;
a car rented at the airport. The trip will take approximately 35 minutes. From the Airport to Bodrum, the D330 highway leads, along which you can get to the central part of the city and cross the city completely from east to west. Near the highway there are The Oba Hotel, The Marmara Bodrum, El Vino Hotel & Suites, Acıbadem Bodrum Tıp Merkezi. And if you need to drive closer to the coastal zone, you should turn onto one of the central streets, for example, Çarşı Cevat Şakir Cad. Parallel to the D330 highway, Turgut Reis Cd (one-way traffic) passes through the city center, where various shops, pharmacies, cultural objects such as Halikarnas Mozolesi, Mavsoleion Müzesi are located.
How to find the office of a rental company and rent a car at the airport.
About twenty different rental companies have offices in the airport building. Most of the offices are located in the building of the domestic terminal, and in the building of the international terminal there are only two - Eurauto Rent a Car, Moon Rent a Car. Since the terminals are not large, it is not difficult to find the counters of the rental companies. During the holiday season, the demand for car rental at the airport is extremely high, and therefore it is worth considering booking transport in advance. The cost of renting an economy option will be about 800-900 lira per day.
Good to know
Most Popular Agency
National
Most popular car class
Compact
Average price
28 € / Day
Best price
20 € / Day
How the price changes depending on the month
January
€152
February
€74
March
€91
April
€156
May
€194
June
€282
July
€296
August
€272
September
€125
October
€92
November
€65
December
€71
* Data calculated based on car bookings for the previous 2 years.
The best month to rent a car in Bodrum airport is November. There are fewer tourists and a lot of available cars. You can book a compact class model at a price from €21. This is 31% cheaper than the average during the year.
The best time to rent a car in Bodrum airport is November. This month, rental prices are minimal, below the annual average by 34%, and start from €21 for a Compact car.
Convertibles are especially popular in summer. It is difficult to find a free car for rent, and you will have to pay more than usual for a trip with a breeze. Renting Audi A3 Convertible during Summer period can costs €173 per day.
In Bodrum airport you can choose from over 40 models of different car classes and for any budget. We provide only new cars with low mileage. You can easily choose a familiar car, and we guarantee its safety and perfect technical condition.
The cost of renting a car depends, first of all, on its class and period of use. The longer the rental, the lower its daily rate. The price for economy class cars in high season starts from €15 per day, for a medium class car you will have to pay €46-€41, for a business class car - €73 and above. In summer, during the high season, the cost of renting increases significantly, especially convertibles and rare models. For example, the minimum daily rental price for Audi A3 Convertible, a very popular in Bodrum airport, would be around €75 per day.
The demand for electric cars is growing not only in the segment of their sales. These cars are just as popular when renting, which is often accompanied by the provision of a free parking space and the possibility of free car charging around the city. To rent an electric car you should set the appropriate filter. Moreover, the rental of KIA E-Niro when ordering in Bodrum airport will cost quite a modest amount.
Documents required for car rental
Driving license
Credit card
Voucher
Passport
Attention!
A valid international driver's license is required!
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Book in advance
Bodrum airport is now in ever-increasing demand, which affects the high demand for car rental. By booking online, you can avoid any unpleasant surprises after you arrive at your destination. Both with the car itself and with its rent.
It is better to book a car at least one and a half months before the trip. As the required date approaches, the number of available offers is reduced, and the cost of the remaining models increases. If plans change and the trip is postponed, then you can cancel the rental without any sanctions 2 days before it starts.
Which car to choose for rent
The compact model is relevant for city trips in Bodrum airport. It can be Toyota Aygo or Ford Fiesta. Mountain routes require a more powerful four-wheel drive vehicle - Renault Megane Estate or similar model. You can order an SUV for just €33 per day;
What you need to pay attention to at the time of receiving a car
Before picking up, you are required to carefully inspect the car and point out to the rental company manager for scratches, damage and defects, such as dirty seat upholstery. You should check the ignition and the fuel level in the tank. You need to know the conditions for returning the car - where exactly, with what amount of fuel to return the car.
The rental agreement must include a telephone number to contact the rental company. It is designed so that customers can get help in emergency situations, such as when a car breaks down or in the event of an accident. A call to the rental company should be done first, even before the arrival of the police.
Insurance recommendations
When you pick up your rental car, you need to take it seriously. This is especially true if you do not intend to purchase additional insurance. You should carefully inspect the received car and fix all scratches, dents, and other defects in the contract. It is also recommended to take a picture of the existing damage to the car, its number, write down the name of the rental company employee.
What types of insurance are available for car rental?
Third Party Liability (TPL). This is a third party liability protection. If you are the culprit of an accident, the insurance will compensate for the costs of the victims for you.
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW). This is to protect your vehicle from any damage. She works with a franchise. This is the amount that you will have to pay in case of damage in any case. The company will cover anything over the limit. The insurance does not cover theft.
Theft Waiver (T.W.). This is car theft protection. Operates with a franchise.
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI). This is medical insurance for the driver and passengers.
Fuel Policy
When you pick up your car, you may be asked to pay for a full tank of fuel right away. This condition will suit you if you plan to travel long distances. For a couple of trips around the city, you don’t need so much fuel, and therefore it doesn’t make sense to overpay. Pay attention to the fuel policy when booking a car. If necessary, use the special filter to select the most convenient option for you.
Rent without mileage limit
According to the rental conditions, the mileage can be limited or unlimited. Travel lovers should choose the option without a limit. It will cost more, but in the end it will save. Check the appropriate box to filter offers with unlimited mileage.
Compare conditions of different rental companies
When choosing a rental car in Bodrum airport, you should carefully read all the terms of the rental. This is due to the fact that different companies may differ not only in rental prices, but also in conditions for limiting mileage, the cost of additional services, and the amount of the deposit. To compare rental conditions, it is convenient to use the search and booking system on our website.
Which rental company to choose
Pay attention to the car park. Large and reliable companies regularly buy new cars.
Our clients name the top companies in Bodrum airport - EUROPCAR with an average rating 9.9 points and SIXT with 9 points.
We show all the rental conditions of different companies. Read the rules carefully before booking a car.
Car pick-up procedure
Getting a rented car in Bodrum airport is as follows: You show the manager a voucher, as well as the necessary documents - a passport and an international driver's license. The manager draws up a lease agreement, after which the agreed amount of the security deposit will be blocked on your bank card. Before receiving the car, it is necessary to inspect it, fix the existing damage and inform the manager about them.
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