Marmaris Car Rental

With its bay ringed by pine forests, its castle and its marina, Marmaris is one of the liveliest holiday towns on Muğla's Mediterranean coast; to the west lies the beach of İçmeler, to the south the coves of the Bozburun Peninsula, and beyond them Datça. With SAW Rent A Car, Marmaris car rental starts with collecting your car at Dalaman or Milas-Bodrum airport; you drive to Marmaris yourself and explore the peninsulas on your own schedule.

Pick-up pointDalaman (DLM) or Milas-Bodrum (BJV)No online pick-up in Marmaris

Delivery to your hotelArranged with customer serviceAsk by WhatsApp or phone

In the Dalaman search19 cars · 6 classesFor the dates 20–27 October 2026

Automatic gearbox15 carsFor hill and peninsula roads

Pick-up time00:00 – 23:30Choose it to match your landing time

Age and licenceFrom age 21 · 2-year licenceExact requirement: the car card

Renting without a cardBy WhatsApp or phoneBank transfer · EFT · cash · Wise · Revolut

Customer service0850 304 94 30Questions on Rhodes, hotels and returns

The centre of Marmaris, the Kordon promenade and İçmeler can be explored on foot or by dolmuş; but for the mountain roads to the coves of Turunç, Selimiye and Bozburun, and for day trips such as the Datça Peninsula and Dalyan, a car makes things much easier. With a rental car you move from cove to cove on your own schedule, have dinner in whichever village you like and return to your accommodation whenever you want. Our booking system has served more than 50,000 guests so far; our guests coming to Marmaris collect the car at one of the two Muğla airports in the form.

Marmaris Car Rental: There Is No Airport in Marmaris, So Where Is the Car Handed Over?

There is no airport in Marmaris; the two airports in Muğla are Dalaman and Milas-Bodrum. In the online form they appear as Dalaman Airport (DLM) and Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV): whichever one you land at, you are met at the terminal exit, collect the car there and drive to Marmaris yourself. The handover steps at Dalaman are on our Dalaman airport car rental page and those at Milas-Bodrum on our Bodrum airport car rental page.

Coming from Dalaman you reach Marmaris on the road that passes Ortaca and Köyceğiz; coming from Milas-Bodrum you arrive by way of Milas and the centre of Muğla. Check the current distance and journey time in your map app before you set off.

There is no online handover point in Marmaris. If you would like the car brought to your hotel, write to our customer service by WhatsApp or phone before booking; together we will clarify whether this is possible and on what terms.

Marmaris and Around: Coves, Villages and Peninsulas

The area around Marmaris stretches from the beaches inside the bay to the quiet villages of the Bozburun and Datça peninsulas. The places below are suggestions for trips; some of the roads are narrow and winding, so plan the current route with your map app.

1. Marmaris centre: Marmaris Castle and its museum, the narrow streets of the old bazaar, the marina and the seafront along the palm-lined Kordon; in the centre it is easiest to leave the car in one of the paid car parks and walk.
2. İçmeler: A resort on the western shore of the bay, linked to Marmaris by a walking path along the seafront, with hotels and a long beach that make it the hub of family holidays.
3. Turunç and Kumlubük: Two small coves at the end of a narrow, winding road that climbs over the hill south of İçmeler; near Kumlubük you can see the remains of the ancient city of Amos.
4. Orhaniye and Kız Kumu: A cove at the entrance to the Bozburun Peninsula, known for the sand bar that stretches out into the middle of the sea; you can walk along the sand bar through the shallow water.
5. Selimiye: A quiet village on the western shore of the peninsula with fish restaurants and a small jetty; it is one of the favourite dinner stops on the peninsula.
6. Bozburun: A town at the tip of the peninsula known for its tradition of gulet building; on the way you pass villages such as Söğüt and Taşlıca.
7. The Gulf of Hisarönü and the Datça road: The road to the Datça Peninsula runs along the shore of the Gulf of Hisarönü; the centre of Datça, the stone houses of Eski Datça and Knidos at the tip of the peninsula are more comfortably explored with an overnight stay.
8. The Gökova shore and Sedir Island: North of Marmaris, Sedir Island in the Gulf of Gökova is reached by boats leaving from the jetties on the shore; the island's fine-sand beach is protected.

If you are thinking of a route that also covers Muğla's other coasts, our Muğla car rental guide describes the regions and the choice of airport together.

From Marmaris to Rhodes: The Ferry and Your Rental Car

Ferries sail from Marmaris Harbour to the Greek island of Rhodes; in the summer months services to the island of Symi may also be scheduled. For sailing times and tickets, check the current timetables of the ferry operators.

If you are thinking of taking the rental car on the ferry or out of Turkey into Greece, ask our customer service by WhatsApp or phone before booking whether this is possible.

If you will cross to the island on foot for the day, plan where you will leave the car before you head to the harbour; for the morning sailings, a hotel car park or accommodation from which you can walk to the harbour makes things easier.

Driving in Marmaris: Hill Roads, the Kordon and Parking

Although Marmaris itself sits on a flat strip along the shore of the bay, most of the roads to the surrounding coves climb over hills. Notes that will help you on the road:

1. Peninsula roads: The roads to Turunç, Selimiye and Bozburun are narrow, winding and steep in places; keep to the right for oncoming cars and tour buses and use engine braking on the descents.
2. Choice of gearbox: If you will stop and start often on steep slopes, a car with an automatic gearbox makes driving easier; the automatic cars in the search are at the top of the table below.
3. The Kordon and the İçmeler stretch: On summer evenings the seafront road between the centre of Marmaris and İçmeler gets busy; if you are going into the centre for dinner, leave early or choose a place near where you are staying.
4. Parking: It is hard to find a kerbside space around the marina and the bazaar; paid car parks and your hotel car park are less trouble. In the villages, leaving the car in the parking area at the village entrance is easier than driving into the narrow streets.
5. Fuel and mileage: Check your fuel level before heading towards Bozburun or Datça and take a look at the total mileage allowance on the car card.
6. Driving back to the airport: The road back from Marmaris to Dalaman or Milas-Bodrum goes over mountain passes and through town approaches; on the day of your flight set off early and return the car in line with the fuel policy written on the card.

Day Trips from Marmaris

If you are staying in Marmaris for a few days, you can make day trips by rental car to different corners of Muğla:

• Dalyan and İztuzu: The royal tombs of Kaunos seen from the bank of the Dalyan River, the river boats and İztuzu beach where sea turtles nest.
• Köyceğiz: The walking path along the lakeshore, the Sultaniye hot springs and the sweetgum trees around the lake.
• Akyaka and the Azmak: A quiet town at the head of the Gulf of Gökova with the clear Azmak River and a beach used for windsurfing.
• Muğla centre: The historic neighbourhoods of the provincial capital with their white houses and chimneys and the Arasta bazaar; on the way back, the view over the gulf from the Sakar Pass.
• Fethiye and Ölüdeniz: The Ölüdeniz lagoon and Kayaköy for a long day; if you will stay in Fethiye, see our Fethiye car rental guide.
• Bodrum: Going to the peninsula with an overnight stay is more comfortable; for its villages, read our Bodrum car rental guide.

On long day trips check the mileage allowance on the car card; if you want to end the journey at another airport, see the return section.

Cars Listed in the Dalaman Search for Marmaris

The table shows the result of the search we ran in our booking system on 13 October 2026 with pick-up and return at Dalaman Airport (DLM) for 20–27 October 2026; the search for 3–10 November 2026 gave the same list. Because the type of gearbox matters on the hill roads around Marmaris, the cars are sorted first with automatic and then with manual gearbox.

The minimum age and years of licence depend on the car: some cars can be rented at 21 with a licence held for 2 years; in the upper segment the requirement rises to 25–27 years of age and 5–7 years of licence. The requirement for the car you choose is shown on its car card on the booking screen.

The car handed over is either the model shown on the card with the note "or similar" or a similar one, and it is determined by availability. For the list, prices and requirements on your own dates, use the form at the top of the page.

What stood out in the search, depending on how you are staying in Marmaris:

• Hilly cove roads, small automatic cars: Opel Corsa, Renault Clio, Citroen C3 and Renault Taliant in the Economy class; the driver needs to be at least 21 with a licence held for 3 years
• A higher seating position on the Bozburun and Datça roads: Hyundai Bayon, Dacia Duster, Peugeot 3008, Hyundai Tucson and Peugeot 5008 in the SUV class; the driver needs to be at least 21 with a licence held for 3 years
• The airport road and long day trips: Renault Megane, Toyota Corolla and Peugeot 2008 in the Intermediate class; the driver needs to be at least 25 with a licence held for 5 years
• Large family or group, 9 seats: Peugeot Expert Traveller in the Minivan class; the driver needs to be at least 27 with a licence held for 7 years

Yacht Holidays, Villas and Long Stays

Marmaris marina is a frequently used starting point for blue cruises and yacht charters; if you will spend a few days on land before boarding or after leaving the boat, a car makes the road between the airport and the marina and your coastal trips easier.

In villa and apartment stays, or if you will spend the season in Marmaris, the rental length becomes important: rentals of 8–29 days are charged at the weekly rate, those of 30 days or more at the monthly rate. Long-term options are on our monthly car rental page.

If you would like a premium model that is not on the online list or a chauffeur-driven car for a wedding, engagement or special day at the marina or in a hotel, send your request to our customer service; it is assessed according to the request and the price is given according to your request.

Paying in Marmaris: With or Without a Card

In online booking you see on the car card which payment options are offered; you choose one before confirming the booking.

If you want to rent without using a credit card, make the booking through our customer service by WhatsApp or phone; bank transfer, EFT, cash, Wise and Revolut are available. Details are on our car rental without a credit card page.

The deposit amount differs from car to car and is shown on the car card.

Dropping the Car Off at Another Airport

If you would like to start your Marmaris holiday in Dalaman and finish it in Milas-Bodrum, or continue on to Antalya or İzmir, select the return point separately in the form; these airports are on the return list.

Clarify the fee payable for returning at a different point with our customer service by WhatsApp or phone before booking.

You can find all the pick-up and return options in our rental locations list.

Rental Conditions and Documents in Marmaris

Documents: A valid driving licence and an identity card or passport; the originals of both.

Another country's licence: A national licence written in the Latin alphabet or an international driving permit is valid.

Driver's age and years of licence: Each car has its own requirement; it is shown in the last column of the table and on the booking card.

Young drivers: If the driver is between 21 and 25 years old, contact our customer service by WhatsApp or phone for the young driver conditions and fee.

Included in the price: The "Services Included in the Price" section of the cards lists free delivery, a clean car, a fair fuel policy, VAT and free roadside assistance.

Mileage: The total mileage allowance varies from car to car and is shown on the card; if you will make long tours to the peninsulas and the neighbouring districts, ask our customer service for the details before booking.

Changes: For a change of date, time or return place, or to extend the rental, contact our customer service by WhatsApp or phone; availability and price are checked again for the new dates.

Marmaris Car Rental — Frequently Asked Questions

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