Road Trip in Türkiye: Routes, Sights Map & Car Rental Tips
Türkiye is far more than all-inclusive resorts, Istanbul's narrow streets, and Cappadocia's hot-air balloons. The country is fantastic to explore by car — roads are good, traffic is light outside the cities, and car hire is affordable. Breathtaking coastal drives along the Black Sea and Aegean, Lycian ruins on the Mediterranean, and the authentic landscapes of Kurdistan are all best experienced behind the wheel. Here's how to plan your route and set off on your first road trip across Turkey.