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Car hire at Dalaman Airport (DLM) isn’t really about Dalaman itself. The town doesn’t hold much appeal for visitors — it’s a small working hub rather than a resort. What matters is that DLM serves as the main gateway to the entire south-west coast: Sarıgerme is just 12 km away, Göcek 25, Dalyan 25, Fethiye 50, Ölüdeniz 65, Marmaris 95, Kalkan 125 and Kaş 150 kilometres.
“Nine out of ten people landing at DLM pick up a car simply to leave. Even the UK charter flights empty straight out of the terminal and head for the coast — hardly anyone stays in Dalaman.”
DLM is the primary airport for British charter traffic: Jet2, TUI and easyJet fly here from April through October, with the busiest months being July and August. From November to March most local operators close, though the big chains remain open with smaller fleets.
“Dalaman in winter feels like a different place altogether. The charters stop, the resorts quieten down and prices drop by 30–50 %. It’s worth taking a slightly larger car — the south-west coast often sees rain at this time of year.”
“The golden rule at DLM: at the big-name desks be ready for upsell attempts and a very thorough damage check. Booking through aggregators with local operators tends to feel calmer.”
DLM is the only international airport serving the whole south-west Turkish coast. Distances to the main resorts range from 12 km to 150 km.
Close by (under an hour)
Sarıgerme — 12 km / 15 minutes (peaceful beach). Göcek — 25 km / 25 minutes (yacht marinas). Dalyan — 25 km / 30 minutes (turtles and mud baths). Fethiye — 50 km / 50 minutes (the regional hub). Saklıkent — 60 km.
“Classic UK arrival scene: you land at DLM, collect the car at the desk and within an hour you’re on Belcekiz beach in Ölüdeniz. On the return leg many stop at Dalyan to see the turtles.”
Further down the coast
Ölüdeniz — 65 km / 1 hour (the famous beach). Marmaris — 95 km / 1.5 hours (popular UK package destination). Kalkan — 125 km (boutique hotels). Kaş — 150 km / 2 hours (authentic fishing-village atmosphere).
“Full road trip: land at DLM, spend a week working your way along the coast — Fethiye, Ölüdeniz, Kalkan, Kaş — then drop the car one-way in Antalya. Roughly 300 km on the D400.”
A car is hard to skip
There’s no rail connection from DLM and public transport is limited. Without a hire car you’re looking at transfers or taxis. That’s why the majority of visitors take a car for at least a couple of days.
“Without wheels DLM loses much of its point. Even if you’re staying all-inclusive in Hisarönü, two or three days of hire for Saklıkent and Ölüdeniz will easily pay for itself compared with taxi fares.”
Of all the Turkish airports, Dalaman offers the most natural starting point for the classic drive along the Lycian coast. The journey to Antalya is around 300 km and comfortably done in 5–7 days with stops. One-way drop-off at AYT costs €80–180.
“The Lycian Way features some of the most beautiful coastal driving in Turkey. The D400 stretch between Kalkan and Kemer is widely regarded as one of the finest sea-road routes anywhere, and it’s easy to see why.”
A typical week looks like this: DLM → Fethiye (Saklıkent) → Ölüdeniz (paragliding) → Kalkan (sunset from a terrace) → Kaş (Greek islands on the horizon) → Demre (Church of St Nicholas) → Olympos (the eternal flames of the Chimaera) → Antalya (Kaleiçi old town). You’ll spend just one or two hours behind the wheel each day, leaving plenty of time for the sights and beaches.
“Five to seven days feels about right. Shorter and the route becomes a rush; longer and you grow tired of repacking every other evening.”
Choose a compact or mid-range car with an automatic gearbox. The D400 has plenty of switchbacks, long climbs and hairpin bends — a manual can be tiring on the clutch leg in the Taurus mountains. The most demanding sections are Kalkan–Kaş, Kaş–Demre and Olympos–Antalya.
“The single best piece of advice for the Lycian Way: take an automatic. On a manual you spend more time watching the gear lever than enjoying the sea views.”
Die Tarife in Dalaman variieren je nach Saison und Mietdauer.
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How to handle the return at DLM
Among British travellers Dalaman has gained a certain reputation for return-day surprises. In practice things are usually smoother than the forums suggest, but it still pays to arrive prepared. A few straightforward steps bring the risk almost to zero.
At pickup
Photograph the car from every angle with location and timestamp visible: all four sides of the bodywork, wheels, bumpers, glass, undercarriage, interior and the dashboard showing the fuel level. Note any existing damage on the inspection sheet before you drive away. Never sign without completing a full walk-around.
“The best Dalaman pickup tip: take forensic-level photos. Thirty or forty timestamped pictures at collection, and disputes at return almost never happen.”
At return and the fuel question
Return the car in daylight and take your time. Repeat the same set of photographs. A Full-to-Full contract is generally fairer than Full-to-Empty: photograph the fuel gauge on arrival. If the contract states a full tank but the car is only three-quarters full, ask for the paperwork to be corrected before leaving. Refuel at the Opet station five minutes from DLM.
“A third-party excess waiver acts as your safety net. The hire company holds the deposit, you resolve any issue with them, then reclaim through your own policy.”