Izmir travel guide
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You're Going to Love Izmir
With a population of 2.50 million, Izmir is the largest city in Izmir Province, Türkiye by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Izmir has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Izmir
When to visit Izmir
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Izmir in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 5.7″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Izmir, with an average rainfall of 0.2″.
How to Get to Izmir
Plane
When flying to Izmir, you’ll arrive at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB), which is located 15 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Izmir from the United States departs from New York and takes around 19h 55m.
Train
The train station in Izmir is called Izmir Adnan Menderes, and is located 15 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Izmir is to pick up a car rental from Bodrum, which is about 156 km from Izmir. You’ll find branches of Avec Car Rental and Garenta, among others, in Bodrum.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Izmir, including Pamukkale Turizm, Kamil Koç and FlixBus. From Istanbul, the bus ride to Izmir takes 505 km and will cost you around $35. From Antalya, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 660 km. The most popular bus station is Izmir Şehirlerarası Otogarı, located 6 km from downtown Izmir. Izmir Basmane is also a commonly used station, and is 0.0 km from the city center.
Airports near Izmir
Airlines serving Izmir
Where to stay in Izmir
From 5-star hotels such as the Mövenpick Hotel Izmir to great affordable options like the Grand Zeybek Hotel, Izmir offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $65 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $117 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Perla Arya Hotel and Mini Hotel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Izmir, with prices from $11 to $231 per night. Konak is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Izmir are about 33% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Izmir
Most booked hotels in Izmir
Renting a car in Izmir
Renting a car in Izmir costs $37 per day, on average, or $111 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
Expect to pay $5.11 per gallon in Izmir (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $61.32 and $81.76. The most frequently booked car type in Izmir is Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Fiat Palio or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.