Everything you need to know about car hire at Dalaman Airport (DLM), Turkey. For live prices and availability, visit our car hire booking page.
The cheapest car hire at DLM starts from £13/day for economy cars (Renault Clio, Opel Corsa, Fiat Egea). February is the cheapest month at around £16/day. Book 2–3 weeks ahead and choose a local Turkish operator for the best rate. See current prices on our booking page.
Yes — Dalaman is one of the cheapest car hire destinations in Europe. Turkish lira pricing keeps costs low for pound-holders. Economy cars from £13/day. Platform average is £29/day. With 62+ competing operators, prices are highly competitive, and no-deposit and no-credit-card options are widely available — rare advantages at a European-level destination.
February is cheapest at around £16/day. March is also good value at £19/day. August is most expensive at £39/day due to peak British and European holiday demand. April (£28/day) offers a good shoulder-season balance of price and weather. For winter sun, November–December (£17–22/day) is excellent value.
For the best price, book 2–3 weeks ahead. For a below-average price, booking 68 days (about 10 weeks) ahead is recommended. For peak summer (July–August), book 8–12 weeks ahead to ensure availability of specific car types like 7-seaters and automatic SUVs.
Yes — 330 cars on our partner platform are available with no deposit at all. A further 478 cars offer “no deposit (paid service)” where the deposit is covered by an insurance upgrade rather than a card hold. Filter by “No deposit” on our booking page to see all options.
Yes — 913 of 957 cars accept no credit card. Cash, debit card and in some cases crypto are accepted. This is one of the most distinctive features of car hire in Dalaman compared to European airports where credit cards are almost universally required. Filter by “No credit card” on our booking page.
UK driving licences are accepted in Turkey without an IDP. An IDP is recommended if your licence is older or not printed in Latin characters. You need your full UK licence, passport and payment card. Minimum age is 19–21 for most cars; 25 for premium/luxury vehicles.
Six operators score 5.0★ on Google: Dalaman Airport DLM Car Rental (123 reviews), Superior Car Rental (101 reviews), Dalaman Caretta (309 reviews), Smart Rent a Car (116 reviews), Proper Car Rental (18 reviews) and Grow Rent a Car (29 reviews). Dalaman Airport Grande Car Rental (4.9★, 223 reviews), Regal Car Hire (4.9★, 157 reviews) and B2Car (4.9★, 154 reviews) are also excellent.
Yes — 843 of 957 cars include free city delivery. Many local Turkish operators deliver free to hotels, villas and resorts in Göcek, Fethiye, Ölüdeniz and Marmaris. This means you don’t need to collect from the airport at all — perfect if you’re arriving late or going straight to your accommodation. Check listings on our booking page.
Göcek: 25 minutes. Fethiye: 50 minutes via the D400. Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon): 60 minutes. Marmaris: 90 minutes. Kas and Kalkan: 2–2.5 hours. Pamukkale: approximately 3.5 hours. All routes are on paved roads — no off-road sections required.
Yes — 7-seater and 9-seater vans are available at DLM including Opel Combo, Fiat Fiorino and large minivans. Book at least 4–6 weeks ahead for peak summer dates as these are in high demand from families. See available options on our booking page.
Many cars have daily km limits (typically 150–300 km/day). If planning longer drives — to Pamukkale, Cappadocia or Antalya — filter by “Unlimited mileage”. 231 of 957 cars include unlimited mileage. For local driving around the Fethiye–Ölüdeniz–Marmaris area, the daily limits are usually sufficient. Book on our booking page.
Yes — luxury cars including the Ford Mustang (from £163/day), Mercedes C-Class and Peugeot 408 are available at DLM. Many include no credit card and no deposit options, which is unusual for luxury vehicles. Turquoise Coast roads and scenery make a convertible or sports car a great choice. See options on our booking page.