Muğla is a province at the heart of Turkey's holiday corridor connecting the Aegean and Mediterranean seas, attracting both domestic and foreign tourists in large numbers. As SAW Rent A Car, we offer car rental services at multiple pickup points across Muğla, including Dalaman and Milas-Bodrum airports, Marmaris, Fethiye and the city centre. This allows you to freely reach every corner of the peninsula's coastline extending over 200 km.
Travelling by rental car in Muğla is the only practical way to reach the coves and mountain villages where public transport falls short. A daily plan like breakfast in Datça in the morning, a walk in Akyaka in the afternoon, and dinner in Fethiye in the evening is only possible with a private vehicle. From our extensive fleet, you can choose from a wide range of options from economy sedans to SUVs, from premium segment vehicles to minivans, according to your budget and needs.
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Muğla province contains 13 districts and a coastline exceeding 200 km within its administrative boundaries. Districts such as Bodrum, Fethiye, Marmaris, Datça, Ortaca, Köyceğiz, Ula, Yatağan and Milas each have a distinct character and are 50–150 km apart from one another. This geographical structure makes a rental car an indispensable part of holiday planning.
Although bus routes connect the major districts, services generally run at hourly intervals and are insufficient for reaching beach coves, ancient cities and mountain villages in particular. With a rental car, you have full control over your schedule and can comfortably plan a daily route of 200–300 km.
SAW Rent A Car provides this flexibility to travellers with three main pickup points across Muğla, offering you the nearest and fastest delivery option based on the airport your flight arrives at.
Muğla province is accessible from two major airports: Dalaman Airport (DLM) and Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV). Which airport you prefer depends on your final destination.
| Destination | DLM Distance | BJV Distance | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodrum Centre | 230 km | 36 km | BJV |
| Marmaris | 95 km | 145 km | DLM |
| Fethiye | 55 km | 200 km | DLM |
| Datça | 165 km | 95 km | BJV |
| Ölüdeniz | 75 km | 220 km | DLM |
| Akyaka | 90 km | 80 km | Equal |
| Köyceğiz | 30 km | 120 km | DLM |
| Sarıgerme | 40 km | 230 km | DLM |
| Kalkan | 110 km | 270 km | DLM |
| Kaş | 145 km | 305 km | DLM |
DLM is the main entry point for Muğla's eastern and southern destinations. BJV is preferred for the northern and western parts of the peninsula. SAW Rent A Car provides terminal meet & greet service at both airports; additionally, pick-up and drop-off at different airports (one-way) is also possible.
You can plan the following routes with your rental car in Muğla; this list includes highlights both in terms of historical and natural values.
1. Datça Peninsula — Datça, at the western tip of the peninsula, is known for its tranquil coves, almond trees and still-unspoiled nature. The ancient city of Knidos, 38 km from Datça, is an exploration point intertwined with the sea. Datça is 95 km from BJV and 165 km from DLM.
2. Akyaka and Gökova Bay — The centre of quiet village tourism. Akyaka is known for its timber-framed houses, the mysterious reed nature park and its ideal cove for windsurfing. Akyaka is 80 km from BJV and 90 km from DLM.
3. Köyceğiz and Sultaniye Hot Springs — In this area stretching along the shores of Lake Köyceğiz, natural hot springs, bird watching areas and boat tours stand out. Access to Dalyan's sea turtle beach is made from here.
4. Ölüdeniz and Babadağ — Ölüdeniz, Turkey's paragliding capital, is integrated with Babadağ, the world's most famous 1,969-metre launch point. This area is reached via Fethiye.
5. Kaş and Kalkan — Two districts known for yacht tourism, diving and boutique hotels. Kaleköy, the sunken city of Kekova and the ancient city of Patara are located in this area.
6. Sarıgerme and İztuzu — These two beaches, ideal for families with their wide sandy shores and peaceful atmosphere, are nesting areas for sea turtles (caretta caretta).
For detailed information on each destination: Bodrum →, Fethiye →, Marmaris →, Dalaman Airport →.
Car rental prices in Muğla vary by season and pickup point. The table below shows daily average price ranges including insurance.
| Segment | Low Season | Mid Season | High Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 800 – 1.200 TL | 1.300 – 1.800 TL | 1.900 – 2.800 TL |
| Sedan | 1.200 – 1.700 TL | 1.800 – 2.500 TL | 2.700 – 3.800 TL |
| SUV | 1.600 – 2.400 TL | 2.500 – 3.500 TL | 3.700 – 5.200 TL |
| Premium | 2.800 – 4.200 TL | 4.300 – 6.200 TL | 6.500 – 9.500 TL |
| Minivan (7+1) | 2.000 – 2.900 TL | 3.000 – 4.300 TL | 4.500 – 6.500 TL |
One-way rental surcharge:
Economy sedan (Clio, Egea): Ideal for city centre and short-distance coastal trips. High fuel efficiency, easy parking.
Mid-range sedan (Corolla, Focus): The most balanced choice for daily routes of 200–300 km. Provides comfort on Bodrum–Marmaris or Fethiye–Kalkan routes.
Compact SUV (Kadjar, Ateca): Preferred for the steep inclines of the Datça peninsula, and the rural roads of Dalyan and Köyceğiz.
Premium SUV (Range Rover, Mercedes GLE): For mountain roads leading up to the base of Babadağ, the Ölüdeniz launch point and Saklıkent canyon off-road passages.
Minivan 7+1 (VW Caravelle, Mercedes Vito): For family groups of 5+, authentic village tours and large family trips.
Cabriolet (Mini, BMW 2-Series): For scenic driving on the Bodrum–Yalıkavak coastal road and Kaş–Kalkan coastal road.
For Turkish citizens coming from Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria and Switzerland, Muğla is one of the most preferred holiday destinations. During the summer months, numerous direct flights are operated from European cities to DLM and BJV.
Typical Europe–Muğla flight connections:
SAW Rent A Car offers the following conveniences for European travellers:
For detailed information: Netherlands diaspora →, Belgium diaspora →, Austria diaspora →, SunExpress Sabiha connection →.
Monthly rental is an advantageous solution for travellers who live in Muğla for extended periods, diaspora members staying in Turkey at the end of summer, or those staying for business purposes for 30+ days. Monthly package includes:
For details, visit the monthly car rental → page.
Chauffeur rental is the preferred solution for executives on business trips in Muğla, celebrity guests, wedding attendees and protocol guests. SAW Rent A Car's chauffeured fleet:
For details, see chauffeur car rental → and VIP car rental → pages.
Insurance packages:
Return location flexibility: Return can be made to all branches within Muğla; one-way return outside the province is available with a surcharge.
Fuel policy: The "full tank in, full tank out" principle applies. For missing fuel: market price + 15% service charge.
