Trabzon travel guide
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You're Going to Love Trabzon
With a population of 244 083, Trabzon is the largest city in Trabzon Province, Türkiye by the number of inhabitants. 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 Trabzon has to offer.
When to visit Trabzon
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Trabzon in August, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Trabzon, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Trabzon
Plane
When flying to Trabzon, you’ll arrive at Trabzon (TZX), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Trabzon from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 7h 55m.
Car
Another option to get to Trabzon is to pick up a car hire from Elazığ, which is about 163 miles from Trabzon. You’ll find branches of Nissa Car Rental and Avis, among others, in Elazığ.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trabzon, including FlixBus, Kamil Koç and Metro Turizm. From Adana, the bus ride to Trabzon takes 1448 km and will cost you around £67. From Istanbul, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 1505 km. The most popular bus station is Trabzon central bus station, located 1.3 miles from the city centre of Trabzon. Trabzon Mumhane is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Trabzon
Where to stay in Trabzon
From 5-star hotels such as the Zorlu Grand Hotel Trabzon to great affordable options like the Park Square Hotel, Trabzon offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £48 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £60 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Trabzon
Most booked hotels in Trabzon
Hiring a car in Trabzon
Hiring a car in Trabzon costs £19 per day, on average, or £78 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Trabzon.
Expect to pay £1.05 per litre in Trabzon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.52 and £16.69. The most frequently booked car type in Trabzon is Compact (Dacia Duster or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.