Muğla Car Rental

On its coast where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean, Muğla brings together holiday regions that are nothing alike — Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye and Datça among them — within a single province; that is why holidays here are rarely spent in one town and usually move between several stretches of coast. With SAW Rent A Car, Muğla car rental starts with collecting your car at one of the province's two airports — Dalaman or Milas-Bodrum; you then build the route around your flight and the coast where you will stay.

Pick-up pointsDalaman (DLM) · Milas-Bodrum (BJV)Meet-and-greet at the terminal exit at both

Handover in the provincial centreNot in the online formAddress requests: WhatsApp or phone

Listed in both searches19 cars · 6 classesDLM and BJV, 20–27 October 2026

Age and licenceFrom age 21 with a 2-year licenceVaries by car and is shown on its card

Return elsewhereDLM ↔ BJV can be chosen in the formAsk customer service about the fee

Longer rentals8–29 days weekly · 30+ days monthlyThe rate changes with the rental length

PaymentOptions shown on the car cardWithout a card: WhatsApp or phone

Customer service0850 304 94 30WhatsApp and phone line

Bus connections between the districts mostly run through the large district bus stations, so getting from Dalyan to Datça or from Akyaka to Fethiye by public transport usually means changing buses. With a rental car you can see both ancient cities and coves on the same holiday and make day trips to the surrounding coasts without changing where you stay. Two of the 16 pick-up points in the SAW Rent A Car booking form (15 airports and Bursa city centre) are in Muğla; our system has served more than 50,000 guests so far.

Muğla Car Rental: Dalaman or Milas-Bodrum?

The online booking form has two pick-up points for Muğla: Dalaman Airport (DLM) and Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV). At both you are met at the terminal exit according to your landing time and collect the car right there. Dalaman, in the east of the province, opens onto the Ortaca, Köyceğiz and Fethiye side; Milas-Bodrum, in the west, opens onto the Bodrum Peninsula and the Milas side. The collection steps are explained for Dalaman on our Dalaman airport car rental page and for Milas-Bodrum on our Bodrum airport car rental page.

There is no online handover point in the provincial centre of Muğla (Menteşe), in Marmaris, in Fethiye or in Datça. If you would like the car brought to your hotel or to the address where you are staying, write to our customer service by WhatsApp or phone before booking; together we will clarify whether the request can be met and on what terms.

Which airport to choose usually depends on where your flight lands and on which coast your holiday will be spent. In the list of regions below we have noted on which airport's side each coast lies; it is also possible to start the trip at one airport and end it at the other (see the return section).

Muğla's Holiday Regions: Which Coast, Which Airport?

Muğla's coastline runs from the Gulf of Güllük in the north to the Gulf of Fethiye in the south-east, and every region has a holiday style of its own. For the regions that have a separate guide we have linked to the relevant pages. Distances and journey times change with the season, so check the current route in your map app.

1. Bodrum Peninsula (Milas-Bodrum side): With its whitewashed villages, marinas and nightlife it is the busiest holiday region in the province; for the villages, parking and the peninsula roads see our Bodrum car rental guide.
2. Marmaris, İçmeler and the Bozburun Peninsula: After the castle, the marina and the long seafront road, mountain roads lead to the quiet coves of Turunç, Selimiye and Bozburun; Marmaris can be reached from both airports, with details on our Marmaris car rental page.
3. Fethiye, Ölüdeniz and Göcek (Dalaman side): The Ölüdeniz lagoon, the abandoned stone houses of Kayaköy, Saklıkent Canyon and the boat coves of Göcek; route ideas are in our Fethiye car rental guide.
4. Dalyan and Köyceğiz (Dalaman side): The royal tombs carved into the rock at the ancient city of Kaunos, İztuzu beach where sea turtles nest and the Sultaniye hot springs on the lakeshore. Dalyan belongs to Ortaca, the district next to Dalaman, and it is a stop that fits into your arrival or departure day.
5. Datça Peninsula: On the narrow peninsula stretching between the Aegean and the Mediterranean you find almond orchards, the stone lanes of Eski Datça and the ancient city of Knidos at the very tip; because of the winding peninsula road it is best to start the day early.
6. Akyaka and the Gulf of Gökova: In Akyaka, part of the Ula district, you find the clear water of the Azmak River, houses with wooden bay windows and a windy beach; on the Sakar Pass road that descends from the centre of Muğla to the gulf there are viewpoint stops.
7. Muğla centre (Menteşe): The administrative centre of the province, with white houses and their chimneys, the Arasta bazaar and Saburhane Square; we describe it in a separate section below.
8. Milas and Güllük (Milas-Bodrum side): In the district where the airport lies you find the sanctuary of Labranda, Beçin Castle and the fishing harbour of Güllük; you can set aside half a day before heading on to Bodrum or before your return flight.

If you would like to plan Muğla's historic sites and coves day by day, our Muğla discovery route article can give you ideas.

Muğla Centre and Kötekli: Renting a Car in the Provincial Capital

The provincial centre of Muğla is the Menteşe district, set inland from the holiday coasts on a plain surrounded by hills. The historic Muğla houses — with their chimneys, white walls and courtyard gates — are explored on foot around Saburhane Square and the Arasta bazaar; leaving the car in one of the car parks in the centre is easier than looking for a space in the narrow streets.

The campus of Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University is in Kötekli. For families, academics and institutional visitors coming to the city at the start of term or during graduation week, a rental car makes it easy to move freely between the centre, the campus and the coastal districts you visit at the weekend.

There is no online handover point in the provincial centre: you collect the car at Dalaman or Milas-Bodrum airport and drive to Muğla yourself. If you would like a handover in the centre, ask our customer service about that too before booking.

Driving in Muğla: District Roads, Mountain Passes and Coastal Traffic

Because the province's coasts are separated from each other by mountains, on the same holiday you will drive both on wide main roads and on winding peninsula roads:

1. Long district crossings: Journeys between the two ends of the province, such as Bodrum and Fethiye or Datça and Dalyan, can take up a large part of the day; putting these crossings on the days you change accommodation and keeping the remaining days for short trips makes the holiday more relaxed.
2. Mountain passes: The Sakar Pass, which descends from the centre of Muğla to the Gulf of Gökova, and the roads of the Datça and Bozburun peninsulas are winding and steep in places; to enjoy the view, stop only in the marked lay-bys.
3. Coastal approaches in summer: In July and August traffic slows down on the approaches to Bodrum, Marmaris and Fethiye, especially at the times people come back from the beach; a map app that shows live traffic makes it easier to find an alternative road at these hours.
4. Parking in town: Kerbside parking is limited in town centres and around the marinas; paid car parks and your hotel car park are the least troublesome options.
5. Mileage allowance and fuel: The car card shows the total mileage allowance linked to the rental length and the "Fair Fuel Policy" note; if you are planning a tour that joins the two ends of the province, read these lines before booking.
6. Return day: When driving back to the airport where you collected the car, or to the return point you chose in the form, allow extra time for summer traffic; set the fuel level according to the policy written on the card.

A Week in Muğla by Car: A Sample Route from East to West

A sample week that uses both airports, starting in Dalaman and ending in Milas-Bodrum. You can shorten or lengthen the days to suit your own pace:

• Arrival day — Dalaman and Göcek: Collect the car at Dalaman Airport; in the late afternoon take a walk around Göcek marina and enjoy the view over the coves.
• Second day — the Fethiye side: Choose one of the Ölüdeniz lagoon, Kayaköy or Saklıkent Canyon; spend the night around Fethiye or Göcek.
• Third day — Dalyan and Köyceğiz: İztuzu beach in the morning, the rock tombs of Kaunos from the riverbank in the afternoon and the sunset at Lake Köyceğiz.
• Fourth day — Akyaka and Muğla centre: Breakfast on the banks of the Azmak River, then drive up over the Sakar Pass to the provincial centre and explore Saburhane and the Arasta.
• Fifth day — Marmaris and the Datça road: Marmaris marina, then the drive along the shore of the Gulf of Hisarönü to the Datça Peninsula; stay the night in Datça.
• Sixth day — Knidos and the road back: Visit the ancient city of Knidos at the tip of the peninsula in the morning and set off towards the Milas side in the afternoon.
• Last day — Milas and Milas-Bodrum Airport: After seeing Beçin Castle or Labranda, drop the car off at Milas-Bodrum Airport.

If you would rather finish the route at a single airport, you can plan the same tour in the opposite direction and return to the point where you collected the car; the conditions for returning it elsewhere are below.

Cars Listed Online in Muğla (Dalaman and Milas-Bodrum Searches)

On 13 October 2026 we ran separate searches in our booking system at the Dalaman (DLM) and Milas-Bodrum (BJV) points for the dates 20–27 October 2026; both searches listed the same 19 cars, and the two searches repeated for 3–10 November 2026 gave the same result. In the table the cars are grouped into one row per class.

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.

On the cards the models are listed with the note "or similar"; the model handed over to you may vary with availability. To see the current cars, price and requirement for your own dates, use the form at the top of the page.

Options that stood out in the searches, depending on the kind of holiday you have in Muğla:

• Automatic gearbox for peninsula bends and town car parks: Opel Corsa, Renault Clio, Citroen C3 and Renault Taliant — Economy; for these cars the minimum is age 21 with a licence held for 3 years
• Long roads between the districts: Renault Megane, Toyota Corolla and Peugeot 2008 — Intermediate; for these cars the minimum is age 25 with a licence held for 5 years
• Large family or group of friends, 9 seats: Peugeot Expert Traveller — Minivan; for these cars the minimum is age 27 with a licence held for 7 years
• Family holiday with plenty of luggage: Hyundai Bayon, Dacia Duster, Peugeot 3008, Hyundai Tucson and Peugeot 5008 — SUV; for these cars the minimum is age 21 with a licence held for 3 years

Weekly, Monthly and Chauffeur-Driven Rental Requests

Families with a summer house in Muğla, those who spend the season on the coast and people who will work in the province for a few weeks use the car for a long time. The rate depends on the rental length: rentals of 8–29 days are charged at the weekly rate, rentals of 30 days or more at the monthly rate; for long-term options see our monthly car rental page.

If you are looking for a premium model that is not on the online list, a chauffeur-driven car or a second car for a large group, send your request to our customer service; such requests are assessed case by case and the price is given according to the request.

Because demand rises at both airports in the summer months, searching in the form as soon as your dates are fixed increases your chance of finding the class you want; if the class you are looking for is not on the list, ask our customer service.

Payment and Renting Without a Credit Card

In online booking the payment options are shown on the card of the car you choose; you decide on the one that suits you before completing the booking.

If you do not have a credit card, make the booking through our customer service by WhatsApp or phone; payment can be arranged by bank transfer, EFT, cash, Wise or Revolut. For all the conditions of renting without a card, read our car rental without a credit card page.

The deposit varies by car; the deposit amount for the car you choose is shown on its car card.

Collect in Dalaman, Drop Off in Milas-Bodrum: Returning at a Different Point

In the form you can choose the return point independently of the pick-up point; the two airports in Muğla are among each other's return options. This lets you start the holiday on the Fethiye side and finish it on the Bodrum side, or the other way round. Antalya Airport and İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport are also on the return list.

Find out the fee for returning at a different point by asking our customer service by WhatsApp or phone before booking.

You can see all pick-up and return points on our rental locations page.

Requirements for Renting a Car in Muğla

Documents required: The original of your driving licence together with your identity card or passport.

Foreign driving licence: National driving licences issued in Latin letters and the international driving permit are accepted.

Age and years of licence: These vary by car; they are shown in the last column of the table and on the booking card.

Young drivers: If you are aged 21–25, 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" list on the car card shows free delivery, a clean car, a fair fuel policy, VAT and free roadside assistance.

Mileage allowance: The total mileage allowance differs by car and by rental length and is shown on the car card; if you are planning a long tour, ask our customer service for the details before booking.

Date changes and extensions: To change the pick-up or return date, time or point, or to extend the rental, write to us by WhatsApp or phone; availability and price for the new dates are checked together.

Muğla Car Rental — Frequently Asked Questions

Related Pages

• Bodrum Car Rental
• Marmaris Car Rental
• Fethiye Car Rental
• Dalaman Airport Car Rental
• Bodrum Airport Car Rental
• Monthly Car Rental
• Car Rental Without a Credit Card
• Turkey Car Rental