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Car hire in Kemer is the easiest way to add Olympos, Çıralı and the Tahtalı cable car to a hotel-based week. Kemer sits on the Antalya Riviera with day-trip range to the harbours of Phaselis, the eternal flames of Yanartaş and the 2,365-metre summit of Tahtalı — all of it along the D400 within 50 km.
A couple at Phaselis Rose booked the car for two days out of seven — Olympos on Tuesday, Tahtalı on Friday. The other five days they walked to the beach. That's the Kemer pattern.
Antalya Airport (AYT) is 40–50 km up the winding D400, which threads through the Taurus past tunnels, drop-offs and hairpin bends. The drive in from arrivals is already a small road trip.
The D400 west of Antalya feels coastal at first, then climbs. By the second tunnel you stop checking the satnav and start watching bays open up on the left.
Signature day from Kemer: Olympos, Çıralı, Yanartaş
The main case for hiring in Kemer is the day you see all three in one go: ancient Olympos, the turtle beach at Çıralı and the eternal flames of Yanartaş. No hotel excursion fits these into the right order.
Morning: Olympos
Olympos is 50 km / 1 hour south of Kemer on the D400. The ancient city sits by the sea, the gorge runs along the river, ticket ₺75–100. The walk through the ruins to the beach takes 2–3 hours.
A family arrived at Olympos at 9:15 and had the lower gorge almost to themselves. By eleven the car park was tight and the path bottlenecked at the river crossing.
Afternoon: Çıralı
Çıralı is the next-door beach, 5 km from Olympos, known for loggerhead turtles. Quiet village, fish restaurants.
Çıralı is the antidote to Kemer. No high-rises, no animators. A beach, small guesthouses, restaurants on the sand. Worth the contrast even for one afternoon.
Evening: Yanartaş
Yanartaş is the mountain of eternal methane flames — 50 km from Kemer plus a 30-minute uphill walk. Best at dusk or after dark. Parking ₺50, entry ₺75.
Yanartaş only works after dark — by daylight the flames look weak; at night they're surreal. With your own car you arrive at sunset; tour buses rarely make that timing.
Ford Focus in Turkey
Well, in general, the car was not the one that was booked, they gave Hyundai accent instead of Ford focus, for some reason it seems to me that it is of a lower class than the focus, if I knew that they would replace it, I would not have booked it, but because I had to leave already , I had to take an accent, but everything is fine! The tires were from different manufacturers and with different patterns on the same axle at the back, not entirely critical of course, we drove normally, but still, this is not up to standard
Peugeot 301 in Turkey
It was usual. 4-, I didn’t like that they took $ 15 plus 40 for car delivery, under the pretext that the hotel was not in Kemer, but outside. 10 minutes drive. Turkish "entrepreneurship" in relation to disposable tourists. Like new ones will come anyway, you can snatch more from these. Already rather familiar, but sometimes pisses me off
Fiat Egea Multijet in Turkey
We visit Turkey every year, staying in Kemer. Almost always we rent a car, either for the whole vacation, or for a few days to visit the sights. And now once again there was a dilemma how to book a car - immediately at the airport, or in the Chamber, where the price is usually at least 50%, or even 2 times more expensive. This time we planned a trip by car to Izmir region, for 4 days and in case of renting at the airport the rental period would be 7 days, as we wanted to go to Izmir in a few days upon arrival. On the usual sites, where I booked earlier still faced with the fact that almost all cars were with a mileage limit - from 150 to 250km per day, and the amount of deposit was quite large. And it did not suit us. And now, in one of the reviews I saw a new site takecars. And it turned out that the amount of car delivery to Kemer is reasonable, the deposit is 100$, the choice of cars is very attractive. In the end I stopped on the car Fiat Egea Multijet automatic. On the day of rent we wrote down on WhatsApp with the lessor of the car, the car was brought an hour early, eventually upgraded the class - got a Toyota Corolla hybrid automatic. The process took literally 3 minutes. Great car, perhaps the best of those that we had rented before. In 4 days we also came to pick up the car, within 2 minutes it was given to us. In general, we were very satisfied with the car and the ease of registration and cost - on all parameters can safely put 5 points out of 5
Fiat Egea in Turkey
Everything went well, the vehicle was serviceable and clean.
Fiat Egea Multijet in Turkey
It was very good.
Fiat Egea in Turkey
in general we got used to it, but of course there were enough problems) he had 3 errors on the panel came out in the first trip) the car is very worn out and the driver with little driving experience, of course, will not fit. 1 front headlight and 1 taillight stopped working the same way on the first day, under the hood wiring to the headlights on duct tape, decided not to get into it) tried to pour water into the tank washer glass, the barrel under the hood was not)) the windshield was washed at gas stations under a trickle of water) the first gear was inserted once and not all the way. From the good, it somehow by some miracle managed to roll us the whole vacation and not fall apart) drove straight, air conditioning worked perfectly, nothing rattled anywhere.
Fiat Egea Multijet in Turkey
Everything is great! We changed the car to a higher class for free. No problems at all. Great attitude, everything on time. Recommended.
Fiat Egea Multijet in Turkey
Great car and great service!
Renault Clio 4 in Turkey
Everything's great
Fiat Egea in Turkey
I booked the car a month before arrival. On the day of the rental I was contacted and arranged an appointment to hand over the car. The car fully corresponded to the description and photos from the website. I was handed over the car with a pts, the contract was formalized on the spot. The car was on mechanics, it was comfortable to drive. We drove around the city, in the suburbs and nearby cities, without problems. There were no questions about the technical condition of the rented car. On the last day of the lease I was also contacted and we agreed on the time of the transfer of the car. After inspection of the car I was returned the deposit. In general, I was satisfied with the service!
Renault Clio 5 in Turkey
I would like to share my impressions from my trip to Turkey in September 2024 and renting a car from TakeCars. I booked a Reno Clio with full insurance for 7 days on the TakeCars website. When booking on the website I paid part of the payment with a Russian card. On arrival the guys quickly met me at the airport, they spoke a little Russian + smartphone translator :). We got to the office in 10 minutes, while the documents were being processed, we were treated to coffee. The car was a Hunday i20, but from the same line, so we were happy. It never let us down, economical and reliable car. We drove straight away to Oludeniz, then along the coast to Kemer. The car was taken without problems and unnecessary questions. As a result we saw a lot of beautiful and extremely beautiful locations, beaches from Fethiye to Kash, butterfly bay, Saklikent canyon, Lycian trail, ancient amphitheaters and a lot of things along the way. You should definitely travel by car. I recommend TakeCars. Fast, budget and reliable!
Citroen Space Tourer in Turkey
Everything went well, picked up at the airport, drove to the rental right on it
Fiat Egea in Turkey
Everything went well, met at the airport and took the car back on time. The car did not let us down - it was technically in good working order. There were no problems.
Delivery to Kemer hotels — by zone
Local Kemer operators bring the car to reception. The fee depends on the zone.
Free zone: Kemer centre, Göynük, Kiriş
Central Kemer, Göynük (10 km), Kiriş (5 km) — usually free. Includes Akka Antedon, Crystal Sunrise, Mirage Park, Karmir Resort, Limak Limra.
In central Kemer and Göynük delivery is automatically free — the basic radius for local operators. Car at reception 30 minutes after the request.
Beldibi, Çamyuva: €5–15
Beldibi (5 km towards Antalya) and Çamyuva (10 km south) carry a small fee. Club Med Palmiye and Sherwood Exclusive sit here.
Tekirova: €10–20
Tekirova is 17 km south. The big-name resorts — Rixos Premium Tekirova, Maxx Royal Kemer, Phaselis Rose, Amara Premier Palace — are all served by lobby delivery.
A guest at Maxx Royal booked AYT pickup at first, then switched to Tekirova delivery the day before arrival. The €15 fee replaced an hour on the shuttle.
Çıralı: €25–40
The furthest zone — Çıralı and the guesthouses near Olympos. Higher fee, but worth it if you're staying 2–3 days there with no runs back to Kemer.
Tahtalı, Phaselis and hire vs excursion
Not every day in Kemer has to be a full road trip. There are half-day options, very close ones, and the simple question: hire car or hotel excursion?
Tahtalı is the cable car that lifts you to 2,365 metres in 10 minutes. It's 28 °C at the bottom and may be 5 °C at the top. Bring a jacket — you'll thank yourself.
Tahtalı (Olympos Teleferik) is 30 km from Kemer with free parking at the lower station. Return ticket around €30 per adult. A half-day, easy to combine with Phaselis (15 km from Kemer) — Lycian ruins with three swimming bays for ₺100–150 entry.
Phaselis is the laziest day in Kemer. Fifteen kilometres, park, two hours in the ruins, three on the beach, back at the hotel by dinner.
Hire vs hotel excursion is simple maths. The hotel-led Olympos+Çıralı+Yanartaş tour is €40–60 per person; a family of four pays €160–240. An economy car at €25–35 plus €15 of petrol covers the same trip — €40–50 for everyone. Plus your own pace: at Yanartaş by dusk, at Çıralı without a forced shop stop.
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How expensive is renting a car in Kemer: average daily rates for a one-week car rental, across all car classes.
Why guests book through us
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Delivery to any Kemer hotel
The car comes to reception, no return run to AYT. (Rixos, Maxx Royal, Phaselis Rose, Amara, Akka.)
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Hire from one day for short day trips
Take the car only for Olympos+Çıralı+Yanartaş or Tahtalı+Phaselis — pay only for the days you use.
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The price on the voucher is the price you pay
Taxes, basic insurance and the airport surcharge are already included.
D400 — Kemer's mountain road
The D400 connects Kemer to Antalya, Olympos and Tahtalı. It's a switchback through the Taurus: tunnels, long climbs, hairpin bends. The road quality is good, but the pace is different from the flat D400 around Belek.
In summer
A standard road — any car will manage. The long descent into Kemer from the north, tunnels, the climb towards Tahtalı and Olympos. Allow about 60 km/h on the mountain stretches.
A couple drove the Beldibi–Tekirova stretch at 80 in the right lane and were tailgated the whole way. The local rhythm here is unhurried; let people pass.
In winter (December–February)
Extra risks: fog over the pass, occasional landslides after heavy rain, snow above 1,500 m near Tahtalı. Most resorts in Kemer are closed; only the chains at AYT operate. Don't drive the D400 at night without local experience, and pick a mid-range or SUV — economy struggles in rain and fog.
HGS
No toll section on the D400. The car carries an HGS sticker, but you'll only need it heading towards Burdur or onto the O-21.
Frequent Questions
AYT is 40–50 km from Kemer, a 45–50 minute drive on the winding D400. The road runs through the Taurus: tunnels, hairpin bends. Beldibi is closer (35 km), Tekirova further (65 km). There's no direct public transport — only a private transfer ($30–60) or hire at AYT.
Yes — most local operators deliver. Central Kemer, Göynük (10 km), Kiriş (5 km) — usually free. Beldibi and Çamyuva — €5–15. Tekirova (17 km) — €10–20. Çıralı (50 km) — €25–40. The car comes to reception; you hand it back at the same address.
Yes — all the main Tekirova resorts are served by hotel delivery: Rixos Premium Tekirova, Maxx Royal Kemer Resort, Phaselis Rose, Amara Premier Palace. Delivery €10–20. Most of these resorts include free guest parking, so the car sits on site at no extra cost.
Free: central Kemer, Göynük, Kiriş. Includes Akka Antedon, Crystal Sunrise Garden, Mirage Park Resort, Karmir Resort, Limak Limra. Beldibi and Çamyuva — €5–15. Tekirova — €10–20. Çıralı — €25–40 (but with no return run needed). Each operator sets its own free zone — confirm at booking.
Yes — that's the headline scenario for hiring in Kemer. Morning: Olympos (50 km from Kemer, ancient city + beach, ticket ₺75–100). Afternoon: the beach at Çıralı (next-door village, 5 km). Evening: Yanartaş for dusk (flames visible after dark, parking ₺50, entry ₺75). Back to Kemer with the headlights on.
Tahtalı is 30 km / 35 minutes south of Kemer on the D400. Free parking at the lower station. Return ticket around €30 per adult. The cable car climbs to 2,365 m in 10 minutes — it can be cold up top (5–10 °C while it's 28 °C at sea level), bring a jacket. Often combined with Phaselis (10 km back towards Kemer) for a full day.
Yanartaş is 50 km south of Kemer on the D400 (turn-off past Çıralı). From the car park it's a 30-minute uphill walk on a path with a torch. Parking ₺50, entry ₺75. Best time is dusk or after dark — the flames show clearly. Often combined into a single day with Olympos and the beach at Çıralı.
Yes — Phaselis is the easiest day trip in Kemer with kids. 15 km / 20 minutes south on the D400. Ticket ₺100–150 includes the three bays (North, City, South) and the Roman ruins. Free parking at the entrance. An hour in the ruins and three on the beach — a perfect half-day, especially if you're tired of the all-inclusive noise.
Kemer → AYT (Antalya Airport) — usually free or €0–15 (the same regional airport). For a full Lycian Way — Kemer → Olympos → Demre → Kaş → Kalkan → Fethiye, with a drop at DLM — that's cross-region €100–180. Book ahead.
Depends on group size. The Olympos+Çıralı+Yanartaş hotel excursion is €40–60 per person; a family of four pays €160–240. An economy car for a day at €25–35 plus €15 of petrol — €40–50 for everyone. Plus your own pace: at Yanartaş for dusk, not on a bus schedule. For a couple it's similar; for a family the hire always wins.
Yes — most local operators offer one-day hires upwards. The typical all-inclusive plan: 5–6 days at the hotel and 1–2 days of hire for Olympos+Çıralı+Yanartaş or Tahtalı+Phaselis. The car comes to reception in the morning and is collected at the end of the day. Free for central Kemer, Göynük and Kiriş.
In winter (December–February) the D400 carries risks: fog over the pass to Tahtalı, occasional landslides after heavy rain, snow above 1,500 m. Don't drive at night without local experience. Take a mid-range or SUV — economy struggles in rain and fog. Most Kemer resorts are closed in winter.
Per market data for Kemer 2026: roughly 1,150 cars listed across local operators, €20/day average. Economy from $11/day on a weekly hire, SUV from $30/day, minivan from $55/day. Peak July–August runs 30–50% higher. Most local operators close November–March; off-season prices run 30–50% below summer.
Only major international rental chains operating at AYT continue year-round — that's where to book in winter. Most local Kemer operators and resorts close from November to March. The winter fleet is smaller, so book a week or two ahead; choice is limited.
Central Kemer (Marina, promenade) — paid municipal parking ₺25–50/hour. Free spaces west of the centre, 5–10 minutes' walk away. At Olympos — free or ₺50 at the entrance. At Çıralı — free along the beach road, but full by 11 a.m. in summer. At Yanartaş — ₺50.