This is a pickup and service point. The exact meeting place and handover details are confirmed by our team after you book.
Seeing Cappadocia on your own schedule
Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) is in the Gülşehir district, approximately 40–50 minutes' drive from Göreme and its fairy chimneys. Cappadocia's highlights are spread over a wide area: Uçhisar Castle, the cave mansions of Ürgüp, the pottery workshops of Avanos, the underground cities of Derinkuyu and Kaymaklı, and the Ihlara Valley are many kilometres apart. With a car you can watch the balloons at sunrise, reach the valleys before the tour groups arrive and set your own pace.
Pickup point
Cappadocia Airport is a pickup point for Beta Car Rental; there is no Beta desk at the airport. After you book, the team contacts you to arrange where and when you will collect the car. Phone: +90 850 885 23 82 · WhatsApp: +90 541 215 44 00.
How to book
Choose Nevşehir Kapadokya as your pickup location on betacarrental.com, enter your dates and compare cars. Minimum driver age, licence requirement and security deposit vary by vehicle. Prices and payment are shown only on the booking site. At handover, bring your driving licence and passport. Not sure what to pack? Read documents needed to rent a car in Turkey.
The right car for Cappadocia
An SUV is the most popular choice here: the higher driving position helps on hilly roads between the valleys and in winter snow. Couples sticking to paved roads will be fine in an economy car, while families and anyone planning longer drives may prefer a midsize car.
Driving in Cappadocia
Approximate drive times:
- Airport to Avanos: approximately 30–40 minutes
- Airport to Göreme: approximately 40–50 minutes
- Airport to Ürgüp: approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour
- Göreme to Derinkuyu underground city: approximately 40 minutes
- Göreme to the Ihlara Valley: approximately 1.5 hours
Balloon mornings. To watch the balloons you need to be at a viewpoint before sunrise. Drive slowly on narrow roads in the dark and watch for cars parked along the verges. Some tracks to viewpoints are gravel or dirt, so check the rental conditions with the team before leaving paved roads.
Parking and seasons. Parking in central Göreme and Ürgüp can be tight in summer, so ask whether your cave hotel has parking. Winters are cold and snowy, with icy patches in the mornings; spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons for driving.
Related pages
Plan your days with our Cappadocia road trip guide. Arriving via the capital instead? See Ankara Esenboğa Airport.
Recommended vehicle classes here
Economy Cars
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Opel Corsa · Hyundai i20 · Renault Clio
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Midsize Cars
5Midsize cars give you more cabin and boot space than economy models and are more comfortable on long drives. Examples…
Toyota Corolla · Renault Megane · Fiat Egea Cross
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SUVs
5–7SUVs offer a higher driving position, generous luggage space and long-distance comfort. Beta Car Rental's fleet listing…
Dacia Duster · Peugeot 2008 · Chery Omoda
DetailsFrequently asked questions
How far is Cappadocia Airport from Göreme?
The airport is in Gülşehir, approximately 40–50 minutes' drive from Göreme. Avanos is approximately 30–40 minutes away.
Do I need an SUV in Cappadocia?
Not necessarily, as the main roads are paved. Many visitors still choose an SUV for the hilly valley roads and winter conditions.
Can I drive to a balloon viewpoint before sunrise?
Yes, a car lets you reach the viewpoints before dawn. Drive slowly in the dark and check the rental conditions with the team before using gravel or dirt tracks.