With a population of 196,571, İzmit is a must-see destination in Kocaeli Province, Turkey. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. İzmit deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When flying to İzmit, you’ll arrive at İzmit Cengiz Topel (KCO), which is located 8 miles from the city centre.
Another option to get to İzmit is to pick up a car hire from Istanbul, which is about 54 miles from İzmit. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Avec Car Rental, among others, in Istanbul.
The most popular bus station is İzmit Central bus station, located 1.9 miles from the city centre of İzmit. İzmit Kuruçeşme is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.
Average rates range from around £44 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £88 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay £0.97 per litre in İzmit (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £11.53 and £15.37. The most frequently booked car type in İzmit is Compact (Class Compact Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Micra or similar) is, on average, 28% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.