Travel and transport agencies Turkey

This American company has agencies all over the world. It offers rentals of all types of vehicles at attractive rates. The vehicles are of high quality and are checked before each rental, allowing you to drive safely. The car range is regularly renewed in order to offer modern and new vehicles. This agency is present in both airports and throughout the country. It is better to book in season and in advance, as the fleet of vehicles is rather small.

This local agency has offices in Kas, Alanya and Antalya and offers its services all over Turkey. Trust Rent a Car & Motorbike offers car rental (Ford, Renault, Suzuki...), with or without driver, transfers, excursions, bike rental, motorcycle rental (Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki...). Free delivery of the vehicle to Alanya airport and bus station. A 10% discount is applied for advance booking.

Atacan and his team show their knowledge and friendliness in their excavated offices in an old Greek house, which is worth a visit. The 5 guides ensure quality excursions in the region. They offer a wide range of excursions that give you a good idea of the heart of Cappadocia. In addition, they book tickets for other activities, horseback riding, hot air ballooning, whirling dervishes in Cappadocia and schedule trips to other regions in Turkey. They also organize airport transfers.

Uniktour is the specialist in individual and tailor-made adventure travel. The tour operator also offers turnkey stays. In India, you will have the choice between "Authentic Rajasthan", "India of the Princes", "Along the Ganges" or "Tropical Escape to Kerala", an 11-day stay in a green setting.

Specializing in walking and adventure travel, Tirawa offers a variety of tours ranging from discovery trips to sustained treks in more than 30 countries. The duration of stays ranges from 2 to 3 weeks. According to your tastes and desires, it is possible to elaborate tailor-made trips, with the help of the agency, among a choice of 28 destinations all around the world. For group trips, the limit is 12 people maximum. Tirawa distinguishes itself from other agencies by its willingness to offer a form of responsible tourism.

This travel agency offers many organized tours throughout the region that will cost you less than if you had done them on your own. These expeditions are a great way to get around if you don't have a car and the opportunity to meet some nice people. One drawback to mention however: you don't have control over the time spent on the sites and you don't decide where to take your breaks and meals. The agency also organizes "honeymoon packages".

Kirkit organizes numerous hikes in little known valleys, mountain bike tours, horseback riding... or stays in different regions of Turkey (Mount Taurus in bivouac, the Black Sea...). Partner of UCPA (Union sportive des centers de plein air) for many years, Osman Diller is a good source of information on the region, in French, and participates in the preservation of sites with the association Les Amis de Cappadoce. He can, on request, organize your stay with sports, cultural or relaxation options.

Terreno Travel is a travel agency that offers many services in English, Spanish but also in French. The team that makes up the agency is small but professional, with two state-qualified guides. The agency offers tours to the most incredible places in Turkey: Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Istanbul and Mount Nemrut. But also hot air balloon flights, horse riding, dervish shows and Turkish dances..

Created in 1991, this brand works a lot with foreigners (French is spoken) and immigrant Turks. They are also based in Ankara, Izmir, Antalya, Adana, Trabzon, Samsun, Kayseri, Bodrum, Kuşadası (free shipping to airports in these cities). The fleet is new (Renault, Hyundai, Fiat, Ford). For family travel, several large format vehicles are available. This agency offers a fast, efficient service, with prices without surprises (listed on the site) and 24-hour assistance. Rates include all risks.

Important park and presence throughout the country, especially in the south and southwest. This agency offers a wide choice of vehicles according to your needs: rental by the hour, by the day or by the week... All cars are recent models, equipped with GPS to avoid traffic jams. The prices are not surprising, as they are displayed on the site. Comprehensive insurance (CDW) and theft insurance (TP) are generally available as options, as well as Premium coverage for maximum coverage when you travel.

A real travel agency... on the water. There is something for everyone! From groups to couples, from simple boats to the famous three-masted ships, this reliable and reputable company offers you a wide range of services. Just imagine: you're moored in a deserted cove with turquoise water surrounded by a white sand paradise, all on a private yacht.

Prices are affordable, but a word of advice: book in advance for discounts. Finally, transfers, excursions and meetings with locals are also offered. A unique and authentic experience.

The Bodrum Ferryboat Association offers trips to several destinations. The company's boats take you on excursions to Datça and the island of Kos.

To Datça. 1 hour 45 minutes. Please check the timetable on the website depending on the season. Several departures per day. 380 TL round trip.

To Kos. 1 hour trip. Please check the schedule on the website depending on the season. Several departures per day. 30 € round trip.

Ortaköy Motor Taşıyıcılar Kooperatifik. More recently, these boats, with a capacity of about 100 people, leave from the Ortaköy wharf, just next to the eponymous mosque. The walk passes near the following places: Arnavutköy, Bebek, Rumeli and Anadolu Hisarı, Çengelköy, Kandilli, Vaniköy, Beylerbeyi. You can admire the sumptuous yalı (villas), the small coves and closely appreciate the three bridges that cross the strait. This boat tour lasts about an hour, that's the perfect time to soak up the Bosphorus air.

Halil Köksal is a state-certified French-speaking guide who works in the Cappadocia region. With many years of experience in guiding groups on organized tours or individual trips, this native of the region will guide you through this magnificent region, while adding his knowledge and tasty anecdotes to your visits. Halil is also fluent in Spanish. He opened in 2019 a beautiful hotel in Ortahisar, the Alba Cave Hotel.

This bus station is located far from the city centre and can be reached by metro via the M1B line (Yenikapı- Kirazlı). It is necessary to count one visit every 10 minutes. Buses from the town hall also go there: from Taksim (83-O), Beşiktaş (28-O), Mecidiyeköy (500-ES, this one comes from the Asian side) and Eminönü (91-O). It is the largest bus station in Istanbul and it is from here that most buses depart for major cities. Choose your bus company upstream because it is difficult to make your choice on site because of the reelers.

The city manages almost all of Istanbul's maritime links. Ideal transport to travel on both sides of the Bosphorus, there are many ports, so that it is as easy to take the boat as any other means of transport. It is also possible to visit the Princes' Islands. Boats have the advantage of avoiding the city's endless traffic jams and thus saving you time. There are departures every 15 minutes between Europe and Asia. It is also a great way to discover Istanbul.

Located in Karaköy and close to the Galata Bridge, this port welcomes cruise ships. You can easily see it from the historical city (Golden Horn side). It includes a tourist office. In addition to hosting ships, it is also a shopping center and a cultural space. It is a huge project that was born in 2022 and should attract tourists. The architecture of the port is sober and it has an underground terminal, a world first! If you don't like shopping, a path along the Bosphorus has been developed.

For more than 20 years, the Güney family has been running this agency, which offers a multitude of services and activities mainly in Cappadocia but also throughout Turkey. A tour to Nemrut Mountain from Cappadocia is among the most popular offers. Accommodations, rentals, hot air balloon flights, horseback riding, jeep safaris, private excursions, Turkish nights shows, banquets, seminars, airport transfers... There is something for everyone.

Culinary visits, boat excursions, visits to the city's museums, "Golden Tour", "Intense Tour", etc. Esta agencia le ofrece muchas opciones adaptables, cada una más interesante que la anterior, para descubrir todas las facetas de la ciudad. Déjese llevar por los dos guías de habla inglesa, Tarik y Yavuz, que conocen Estambul como la palma de su mano, ¡no se arrepentirá! A la exploración de la ciudad se le unirá un verdadero viaje a través del tiempo, en cuyo transcurso descubrirá los imperios bizantino y otomano. Suggestions for day trips.

This travel agency is quite famous in the Sultanahmet district. There are a multitude of very interesting and well-designed organized tours at reasonable prices. Mr. Ali is warm, knowledgeable, he knows Istanbul like no one else, and will make your visits come alive with his anecdotes. This agency is rather upscale but the services offered are perfect and your expectations will be met. The agency has received several awards of excellence for its quality of service. So you can go with your eyes closed!

Located right next to Meydanı parkı, this small neighborhood agency provides a warm and efficient welcome. Possibility to buy airline tickets on all companies and book day trips to Uzungöl or Sumela. It is a good source of information and practical information to organize your stay in the region. Note that the agency is crowded with Turks on weekends, even more so in high season.

The agency, created in 1993, specializes in cultural day tours or longer tours, but of course offers all the unmissable activities of the region: hiking, mountain biking, hot air balloon flights, jeep safari or horseback riding. Meals are provided and scheduled in the best local restaurants. A high quality service is offered for private tours or small groups. The agency also facilitates transfers to and from the airport as well as car rentals. A good address to plan your trip.

A professional agency that offers a very warm welcome, especially specialized in nature activities (trekking, hiking). They offer you a visit of the city's must-see attractions but adapt to your expectations, for a honeymoon trip, a family visit or a cultural outing, the agency offers tailor-made services. Several themes are proposed: Ottoman palaces, bazaars and caravanserais, on the Black Sea side, cosmopolitan Istanbul... Some of their guides speak French. Serious and recommended address.

Rose Tour is a small agency that you can easily find in the central square of Göreme, it is located in front of the bus station. Coming from one of the oldest families in Göreme, Aydin knows Cappadocia very well and its professional team will organize for you all kinds of activities, from excursions, horse riding, shows, to hot air balloon flights. They offer accommodation, transport and bike hire as well. Practical!

Serdar is a guide approved by the municipality. He is on duty at the Tourist Office and also works as a private guide. His very fluent and understandable English, his extensive knowledge of the area and its history and his generosity make him the ideal person for those who wish to visit the city of Urfa and its surroundings and learn as much as possible. If you are curious, you are strongly encouraged to hire the services of a guide.

Reyyan Travel is your best bet for organizing your stay in the region. This travel agency also provides airport transfers and car rental services. Scooters are also available for daily rental. And it's very convenient. Among the excursions that the agency offers: Antalya tour, Chimeira, Myra, Phaselis, and also sports activities such as rafting, water sports, diving, quad biking ...

A fleet of luxury Neoplan, for a comfortable and functional trip. Hot drinks and snacks are offered throughout your trip, and you can watch movies or play video games. They serve about the same cities as Varan (normal, they are two big competitors) and the prices are almost identical: not necessarily cheap! But since the family that owns the company is from Karadeniz, they offer destinations in the Black Sea region, including the beautiful city of Trabzon.

They are orange and flanked by "Atatürk Havalimanı". A trip to the old city takes about 35 TL and to Taksim about 50-55 TL. These fares are subject to large variations depending on the price of gasoline. The coastal road (sahil yolu) is generally used. The driver may or may not search for the address. A luminous point indicates the Gündüz day rate (from 6 am to midnight), two points indicate the night rate (gece, from midnight to 6 am, increased), to be checked! Up to 4 people can be accommodated.

Odyssée Turquoise welcomes you in French for cruises departing from Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye and Istanbul. On a schooner (traditional wooden boat) designed for your comfort, you will be voguerez on the turquoise flots. According to your budget, you can rent a standard cabin or luxury, a schooner or a luxury boat. Only, with family or friends, you will have the opportunity to experience a magical and unrestricted experience: staff on board deals with navigation and meals. Many routes possible. There is only one choice. 

This private company also provides numerous trips between the two shores, with the possibility of paying with the Istanbulkart card. It is also possible to travel to the Princes Islands from Karaköy, Eminönü (every hour). The company offers cruises on the Bosporus from Üsküdar and Kadıköy (departures every hour). Many platforms are served and the rates are similar to those offered by the city hall shuttles. Check the schedules on the site, possibility to book tickets in advance.

This travel agency specializes in business tourism for companies and corporations and perfectly combines the needs of professional travel with the country's tourist and cultural assets. Between dates, go on a cruise on the Bosporus! But the agency also offers "festival trips" packages focused on art and culture, allowing you to attend the best shows and events, while offering internships, workshops and meetings with artists in the form of a "work shop". Discover the country differently!

If the car remains the ideal means of transport to visit the entire region, keep in mind that Turkey is one of the countries in the world where gasoline is the most expensive (compared to the purchasing power). Therefore, prefer an economical car if you don't want to have any bad surprises. The Rent Go Samsun agency, located in the city, has recent and clean vehicles with low mileage. It is a serious and reliable agency that offers competitive rates. They drop the vehicle at the address of your choice and pick it up if needed.

Don't be surprised if a cab honks its horn as it passes you by: it's its own way of letting you know that it's free, and it's up to you to wave if you're interested! Easily identified by their yellow color, four or even five people can get in. In the heart of the tourist area, scams are possible, but not uncommon: ask for the meter no matter what. And as with the bus, beware of traffic jams! Recently, Uber has become fashionable in Stambouli, but beware: this company is prohibited by Turkish law.

Mr. Hakan Hacibekiroglu can help you plan your stay, in French, through local events (football matches, oriental dance shows). This agency has the particularity of mixing arts and culture with tourism (Turkish Arts section). Thematic visits are organized. Possibility to take classes (music, dance, calligraphy...). Every Monday evening, a visit to a tekke is organized with a ceremony of whirling dervishes.

The Marmaray is a metro that runs under the Bosphorus and connects the two continents in just 7 minutes, avoiding traffic jams. It serves the stations of Kazlıçeşme, Yenikapi, Sirkeci, Üsküdar and Ayrılık Çeşmesi (Kadiköy). Very practical if you are in Sirkeci and want to drink a salep quickly, while admiring Léandre d'Üsküdar's tower. The company in charge of this metro being different, you will have to pay a passage to the turnstiles to access it. The Istanbulkart card does not work here, so be prepared.

This personal and experienced agency offers a luxury car rental service with or without driver. The strong point of this agency is the multitude of services it offers in addition to the many car models on offer: transfers from the airport or between two cities, rental for weddings or other special events, guided tours of Istanbul and other more unusual ones such as the rental of a helicopter, private jet or luxury yacht. If you're in a group, a limousine could pick you up at the airport, what do you say?

Onur Air is a privately owned Turkish airline offering a range of destinations mainly to Europe and the Mediterranean Basin. It also offers domestic flights throughout Turkey. Only from or to Istanbul it flies to the following cities: Adana, Antalya, Bodrum, Diyarbakır, Erzurum, Gaziantep, Izmir, Malatya, Samsun, Dalaman, Trabzon. The company operates to 14 major domestic destinations and more than 120 scheduled and non-scheduled international destinations in 25 countries.