Car rental in Mersin

Mersin is a large city and a bustling port on the Mediterranean coast of southern Turkey. It is part of an intercontinental maritime trade route. With its modern universities, active lifestyle, and fabulous choice of eateries and bars it seamlessly blends the lives of modern Turks with traditions of the past.

Car Rental Options

Renting a vehicle in Mersin can give you the freedom to explore this inviting city at your own pace. From small compact cars, perfect for city driving, to luxury sedans for a comfortable long drive along the Mediterranean coast, Mersin offers a wide range of options to ensure your driving experience is pleasurable.

Parking and Traffic Rules

In Mersin, you'll find both street parking and parking garages. Be aware that traffic in Mersin can be hectic at peak hours. Always obey speed limits and traffic rules, the standard speed limit in city centers is 50 km/h and on highways, it increases to 120 km/h.

Things to Explore

Mersin is a city of discovery with historic Ottoman houses, ancient ruins like the Roman Castle and the Maiden's castle. For nature lovers, Mersin offers parks and natural beauty spots like the Palm Trees Park and the Ataturk Park. Also, its coast is lined with many beautiful beaches, the most famous one is Kızkalesi beach.

Surrounding Cities

With your rental car, you can venture out beyond Mersin to explore nearby touristic places like Tarsus—St. Paul’s city and Kızkalesi—the Maiden's castle town on the coast.

Climate and Seasonal Events

Mersin has a Mediterranean climate with hot, humid summers and warm, wet winters. If you visit in June, don't miss Mersin's International Music Festival.

Useful Information

Currency

The currency in Turkey is the Turkish Lira (TRY). Credit cards are accepted widely.

Mersin Airport

Mersin is served by Adana Şakirpaşa Airport, about 67 km away. Most international flights come via Istanbul.

Language

While Turkish is the main language spoken in Mersin, English is widely understood in hotels and tourist attractions.

To sum up, Mersin offers an elegant mix of experiences from natural wonders to historic attractions. With your rented car, all this awaits your discovery. Happy travels!