Getting Around:
Drive – We drive, but this option is not for everyone. The price of gas fluctuates between $11-12 per gallon…ouch! Fortunately for us, we work here and are able to buy our gas (up to our ration) for much less. We love the flexibility that the car gives us, because Turkey is so full of ancient ruins, that you just can’t help trip over them in the most unexpected places. Also, wandering through villages and small towns is much easier this way.
Bus – The great thing about Turkey is the bus system. It costs very little to take a bus from city to city. One way tickets are usually in the area of about 35 Tl. ($20). The bus station is called the Otogar, and numerous buses leave to all destinations regularly. You can usually find someone who speaks English well enough to help as well.
The buses are clean, efficient, and most serve snacks, so it is a very pleasant way to travel. If you are a woman traveling alone, they will only seat you next to another woman, which personally I think is a bonus. Bus driving times are usually a little longer than if you drive yourself, but not by much.
Air- Air travel within Turkey is also very affordable, and of course much quicker. There are many domestic airlines that have cheap fares.
