Transport in Turkey is quite well developed, because the country is a transit point for the entire EU, conducting trade with African and Asian countries by air, land, sea.
The main modes of transport in Turkey
Public transport: it is represented by buses and minibuses, and in Istanbul there are also trams, metro and monorail.
It should be borne in mind that using the services of buses, you can get off only at the bus stop, and with the services of minibuses (dolmushi) - anywhere (they stop on demand).
In the buses of Antalya, Marmaris, Alanya, Bodrum and other cities, payment must be made when leaving the vehicle. And in order to pay for travel on the buses of Istanbul and Ankara, a ticket must first be purchased at one of the newsstands.
As for travel by tram and metro, tokens (akbile) are used for payment, which are sold at tram stops and in metro lobbies.
Air transport: Regular flights are organized to all major Turkish cities.
Flights to various cities are organized from Istanbul and Ankara: it is advisable to arrive at the airport in at least 45 minutes (it is not easy to navigate in the airport building due to the fact that signs are not available everywhere).
Water transport: You can get around in Istanbul by sea bus.
If you wish, you can take a ferry trip along the shores of the Aegean, Mediterranean and Marmara Seas. And on catamarans trips to the Sea of Marmara and the Bosphorus are organized.
Railway transport: although train travel takes longer than bus travel, the cost of train tickets is quite low. But high-speed trains run between Istanbul, Izmir and Ankara, so you can get to your destination faster.
When buying tickets, you can save money by using the discount system. So, for example, married couples are provided with discounts of 20-30%, those who purchase round-trip tickets at once - 20%, and free travel is provided for children under 7 years old.
Taxi
You can find a taxi at numerous taxi ranks or order it by phone.
Since Turkish drivers often cheat and deceive tourists, you need to be more careful - when boarding, make sure that the night rate light is not on (it is valid from 00:00 to 06:00 and is 1.5-2 times more expensive than daytime) when driving in the daytime time.
Car rent
To rent, you need to have an IDL and a credit card (you can leave a deposit in cash).
You need to be extremely careful while driving - local drivers can stop abruptly, drive in an oncoming lane, overtake and abrupt maneuvers without warning signals. In addition, pedestrians often cross the road, not paying attention to moving vehicles.
If your plans do not include acquaintance with the traffic police, you should not violate traffic rules, including speeding and driving without wearing a seat belt (this also applies to passengers in the rear seats).
Traveling in Turkey is quite safe, especially since the roads in the southwest and in tourist centers are famous for their high quality.
It is not difficult to rent a car in Turkey, but it is better to take care of it in advance:
