Bodrum Hire Car Tips, Experiences & Comparison

Discover Bodrum by Hire Car

For those looking for oriental flair on their summer holiday, such as visiting a bazaar and riding a camel, and combining this with swimming, sailing, sightseeing, relaxing and partying, Bodrum is the place to be.

Ancient Halicarnassus is located in south-west Turkey on the eastern Agaeis and is just half an hour by ferry from the Greek island of Kos.

Sights in Bodrum

Bodrum Bay is one of the most beautiful bays in the world. Bodrum’s marina with its hundreds of boats in the heart of the old town is particularly worth seeing. On a small peninsula off the coast is the former Johannite monastery Kastell St. Peter.

Bodrum’s main sight is the mausoleum of Mausolos, the Persian king of Caria, which was considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

Leisure activities in Bodrum

A stroll through the centre is picturesque, with its characteristic white houses lush with purple bougainvillea decorations.

There are cosy bakeries and cafes on many corners where you can enjoy Turkish coffee and tea.

Nightlife in Bodrum takes place on Cumhurriyet Caddesi, which runs parallel to the beach and harbour.

Here you will find numerous bazaar-like souvenir shops, leather and jewellery stores where you can haggle and trade diligently.

You can explore Bodrum’s surroundings by hire car. The Bodrum Peninsula enchants with its sandy beaches, secluded bays and authentic fishing villages with markets and bazaars.