Car Rental at Bodrum Airport (BJV)

Why hire a car at Bodrum Airport?

Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV) is not actually in Bodrum: it sits in the Milas district, approximately 35–45 minutes by road from Bodrum town. The peninsula's appeal lies in its string of very different bays: the fish restaurants of Gümüşlük, the marina at Yalıkavak, the beach clubs of Türkbükü, sunset in Turgutreis and the calm waterfront at Bitez. Getting between them by minibus or taxi takes time; with a car you can comfortably see several in one day.

Pickup and contact

Bodrum Airport is a pickup point for Beta Car Rental; there is no Beta desk in the terminal. After you book, the team contacts you to arrange the meeting point and timing. If your flight is delayed, let them know on +90 850 885 23 82 or via WhatsApp on +90 541 215 44 00.

How renting works

Choose Milas-Bodrum Airport on betacarrental.com, enter your dates and compare the cars available. Each one lists its own minimum driver age, licence requirement and security deposit. Prices and payment appear only on the booking site. At handover you will need your driving licence and passport.

Choosing a car

• Narrow coastal roads and busy marinas: an economy car is easiest to park.
• Steep bay roads and extra luggage: a midsize car or an SUV.
• Special occasions in Yalıkavak or Türkbükü: a luxury car.
• Large families and wedding groups: minivans and minibuses.

Driving on the Bodrum Peninsula

Roads. The main road from the airport to the peninsula is generally straightforward, but the roads down to the bays are narrow, winding and sometimes steep. In July and August, expect queues in the evening around Bodrum town, Gümbet and Yalıkavak.

Parking. Spaces are limited in Bodrum town, around the marinas and at popular beaches, so plan on using paid car parks and check whether your accommodation has parking.

Day trips from the airport.

• The Temple of Zeus at Euromos, near Milas, is a short drive away.
• Lake Bafa, with its olive groves and island monasteries, is approximately 45 minutes away.
• Didim and the Temple of Apollo take approximately 1–1.5 hours.
• Ören, a quiet seaside town in Milas, is a good escape from the summer crowds.

Related pages

Heading further south along the coast? See Dalaman Airport. For the northern Aegean, check Izmir Airport. Staying a week? Look at weekly car rental.