With a population of 21.316, Cesme is a must-see destination in Izmir Province, Turkey. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cesme has to offer.
Although Cesme doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Izmir All airports (IZM), which is located 72 km from Cesme. The shortest flight to Cesme from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 5h 15m.
Another option to get to Cesme is to pick up a car hire from Bodrum, which is about 174 km from Cesme. You’ll find branches of Avec Car Rental and CarWiz, among others, in Bodrum.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cesme, including Bus, Kamil Koç and FlixBus. From Istanbul, the bus ride to Cesme takes 435 km and will cost you around AED 242. From Ortaca, the ticket costs about AED 73 for a journey of 451 km.
Average rates range from around AED 357 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 579 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Alya Mou Butik Hotel and Yalcin Hotel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Cesme, with prices from AED 103 to AED 2,218 per night. Merkez is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Cesme are about 162% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Expect to pay AED 4.67 per litre in Cesme (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 55.97 and AED 74.63. The most frequently booked car type in Cesme is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Fiat Tipo or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.