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Turkey Travel Information

Tips for Travelling in Turkey

Turkey has an extensive network of well-maintained roads linking its towns, cities and popular tourist areas. There has been, and continues to be, an investment by the Turkish government to improve the nation's roads. There is a small number of vehicles on the road in Turkey compared to international standards. Turkey boasts a beautiful Mediterranean coastline, Roman ruins and castles, and Izmir and Istanbul are active cities that retain their old world charm.

Turkey Time Difference

Turkey is in the Eastern European Time Zone (EET); Standard Time is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2) in winter and 3 hours of ahead of GMT in summer during the daylight saving months. If you were to collect a car hire in Istanbul in June, the Turkey time difference would be 3 hours ahead of UK time.

Language in Turkey

Turkish is the official language in Turkey.  Holiday along the beautiful coastline and pick up a car hire at Bodrum airport were the car hire staff will also speak English.

Electricity in Turkey

Before you head off on your cheap car hire travels be sure to pack a plug adaptor as the Turkey electricity voltage is 220 V 50 Hz. The plug used in Turkey is the Continental two-round-pin.

Currency in Turkey

The local currency in Turkey is the Turkish Lira (TRY). Check here the current exchange rates before travelling. In the cities and main tourist areas you will have access to ATM machines. The local tax in Turkey is set at 18%

Tourism in Turkey

When planning your holiday with a car hire in Ankara, be sure to have a look at the following websites to find out Turkey tourism office locations, places to visit and further information you may need before travelling. Visit the Turkey Tourist Website for more details.

Turkey Visa & Embassy Information

For travel in Turkey up to 90 days, no visa is required. Take a look at Turkey Tourist Visas to choose the one best for your holiday needs. The British Embassy Office is located in Ankara. To know more about UK Embassies in Turkey and other information, visit the website provided.

Before you book your cheap car hire Turkey it's probably worth having a look through some of the things you need to know when planning your holiday and arrangements you need to make.

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