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Getting around Bodrum
How to get around Bodrum
Dolmus minibuses link the center to the bays; taxis are pricey. In summer, boats ferry between towns.
Ways to get around Bodrum
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Dolmus minibuses | About 40–100 TRY | Run from the bus station to Gumbet, Bitez, Turgutreis and Yalikavak |
| Taxis | About 300–800 TRY | Metered but expensive in season |
| Ferry to Kos | About 40–60 EUR | Daily, 30–40 minutes; check schedule |
Ride-hailing apps in Bodrum
A 5 km ride costs about ₺300–700 ($6.1–14.2).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| BiTaksi | Local taxi app; calls licensed yellow taxis, pay meter |
| Uber | Available in summer; fewer cars in winter |
- Use the meter and insist on it; refuse flat fares. Tourist-area taxis often inflate; apps or hotel-booked transfers avoid arguments.
Arriving in Bodrum
Milas-Bodrum (BJV)
Havas shuttle to Bodrum about 250–500 TRY, 45–60 min; taxi 1500–2500 TRY, 40 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Scooters are widely rented; roads are steep and drunk-driving accidents are frequent. Wear a helmet and carry a licence.
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are valid for six months from entry; carry an IDP if yours isn't in Latin script.
- Onward travel in Turkey: Comfortable long-distance buses reach every town; fast trains link Istanbul, Ankara, Konya and Eskişehir; cheap domestic flights save days on long hops east.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Bodrum?
Yes. Apps that work here: BiTaksi, Uber.
What's the best way to get around Bodrum?
Dolmus minibuses link the center to the bays; taxis are pricey. In summer, boats ferry between towns.
How do I get from the airport to Bodrum?
Havas shuttle to Bodrum about 250–500 TRY, 45–60 min; taxi 1500–2500 TRY, 40 min.
Is Bodrum walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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