Antalya

Antalya travel guide

Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.

Antalya is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Antalya works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The city has an airport, so you can fly in directly. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Antalya, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 12 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 5 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Antalya, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.

Accommodation in Antalya starts at around €51 per night, with a typical rate near €117 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.

Well-reviewed hotels: Megasaray Westbeach Antalya, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 6022 reviews, from €268 per night; Vesta Rooms, guest rating 9.4 from 373 reviews, from €86 per night; Akra Antalya, 5-star, guest rating 9.2 from 239 reviews, from €216 per night; Sealife Family Resort Hotel, 5-star, guest rating 9.2 from 7214 reviews, from €219 per night; The Room Hotel & Apartments, guest rating 8.9 from 877 reviews, from €80 per night.

Day trips & routes: Dosemealti — about 22 km, 31m drive; Beldibi Kemer — about 33 km, 38m drive; Kizilot — about 89 km, 1h 22m drive; Avsallar — about 111 km, 1h 41m drive; Oludeniz — about 201 km, 2h 58m drive. Fastest option is Dosemealti: 31m by car.

Antalya: what to know

Things to see: "Antalya: Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Old Town – All Included", rated 5 from 69 reviews, from €33.91; "Termessos, Ancient City Hiking Tour", rated 5 from 39 reviews, from €55.48; "Antalya City 2 Waterfall & Boat Tour", rated 5 from 37 reviews, from €32; "Natural Canyon Sup and Canoe Experience in Antalya", rated 5 from 26 reviews, from €82.26; "Private Daily Boat Trip in Kekova", rated 5 from 19 reviews, from €1200.

Where to eat: "Ayar Meyhanesi", Seafood/Mediterranean, rated 4.9 (4760 reviews); "Kaleici Steak Gastro Bar", Steakhouse/Bar, rated 4.9 (1660 reviews); "Terrace Steak House Restaurant", Steakhouse/Turkish, rated 4.9 (3511 reviews); "Vanilla Restaurant"; "The Grill House". Top-rated: "Ayar Meyhanesi" at 4.9.

Antalya has its own airport, so a direct flight is the fastest way in. Getting around the city and out to the 5 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Antalya is around €117, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.

To rent a car in Antalya you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 5 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Turkey, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.

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What to see in Antalya in 7 days

A ready week, day by day: highly rated places, lunches, tours and trips out of town. Ratings and opening hours come from Tripadvisor, distances are real driving distances.

day1

Getting to know Antalya

An unhurried first day: the centre on foot, one landmark and a quiet dinner near where you're staying. Don't plan anything far — after travelling, getting your bearings matters more.

  • All day

    A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.

Hotel check-in is usually from 2pm — if you arrive earlier, most places will store your luggage.

day2

The main sights

The fullest day: two or three key places back to back. Start early — queues build by midday at the popular ones, and the light is better for photographs after lunch.

  • All day

    A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.

Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.

day3

Museums, history and local food

A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.

Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.

day4

A day out of town

Get beyond the city: the nearby towns and countryside are usually what stays with you. A rental car is the practical way — public transport on these routes is slow and infrequent.

  • All day

    Dosemealti

    Dosemealti is 22 km from Antalya, about 31m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.

Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.

Rent a car in Antalya
day5

Walking and what you missed

A free day. Go back to wherever you wanted to linger, and add one or two places from the list you haven't reached.

Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.

day6

A tour, or a second trip out

A good day for a guided tour: a guide tells you what the signs don't, and takes the driving off your hands.

  • All day

    Beldibi Kemer

    Beldibi Kemer is 33 km from Antalya, about 38m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.

Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.

Rent a car in Antalya
day7

Last day and departure

A calm finish: a favourite spot once more, some shopping, a late lunch. Leave yourself room before the airport.

Allow twice what the map says for the airport run — it is never the quiet hour when you need it.

Route map

Where you can drive from Antalya.

What to see and where to eat

What to see and where to eat in Antalya

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What travellers say about places in Antalya

Source — Tripadvisor

5 Anemon DiversFamily

Junior Open Water

Best diving center for Junior Open Water! Thank you Murat! You are the best!
vladimirvF1935BD2026-08-07on Tripadvisor
5 Rixos Downtown Antalya The Land Of Legends AccessFamily

Great stay with family

Great stay at Rixos. Staff couldn't be any more helpful. Nothing was too much for them. Lifeguard Hesam always had a smile and made sure the kids stayed safe whilst swimming. Furkan from Turunc restaurant made it a special evening. Excellent all round experience.
AbhinayDave2026-08-07on Tripadvisor
5 Avia Resort SpaFamily

Ok

Atmosphere was very good. Lot of atraction. Small hotel in the small nieghbourhood. Rooms ok. Big comfortable bed. Value is ok.
232leszekk2026-08-07on Tripadvisor
5 Toprak Vi p TransferFamily

Amazing ride !

The driver is welcome and kid The car is amazing We liked the welcome drink
K8151AKmohammada2026-08-07on Tripadvisor

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