Bodrum Travel Forum

I want to rent a car for 2-3 days when in Bodrum in July. I wonder if driving in the area and perhaps even up to Ephesus is difficult, may be dangerous for me... I have in my mind the traffic and driving conditions in Istanbul and I m discouraged...

Hi, i will check out the replies you get with interest as Id like to know as well - I usually drive wherever and have driven a lot of places but not Turkey yet - we were there on a big bus tour and didnt notice then any particular problems with the traffic so imagine as driving in Morocco and others have told me driving in Egypt that Turkey will be fine.

Bodrum is not a big metropolis like Istanbul.
Driving is very easy; the roads are well signposted and readable.
The road conditions are also very good.
The drive to Ephesus is easy, take your time at first and get yourself accustomed to the local driving conditions.
Be aware, especially at night, you could come across farm traffic in the rural areas; it will probably be unlit and moving very slow.
I did 1,500 miles in Turkey last year September and enjoyed every minute of it.
One further tip, if while driving in the mountainous areas of Turkey, is you come across a large rock in the middle of the road, don’t assume it has fallen off the mountainside, it is sometimes a warning that just around the bend there is a broken down vehicle or some other road hazard, if you see such a thing, slow down.
Relax, enjoy the driving, and enjoy Turkey.