Kahramanmaras Airport Car Rental

Kahramanmaras Airport (KCM) is a small domestic airport that opened in 1996, only about 7 km from the city centre. Being that close means you can reach your hotel or meeting soon after landing. The province itself is large, though: northern towns such as Goksun, Elbistan and Afsin are a long drive away, so it helps to decide early whether your plans stay in the city or reach the districts.

If you are only staying in the city, which locals often simply call Maras, a taxi or the municipal airport bus may be all you need. Kahramanmaras Airport car rental makes more sense for family visits in the districts, a winter trip to the Yedikuyular ski area, or onward travel to Gaziantep or Adana.

On Otorento you can compare economy cars, automatics, saloons and SUVs from independent suppliers in one place, with fuel policy and rental conditions shown for each offer. Prices and availability change with dates, car group and supplier.

Travelling in Kahramanmaras after the 2023 earthquakes

Kahramanmaras province was the epicentre of the February 2023 earthquakes. Rebuilding is still going on in the city centre and in towns such as Pazarcik, Elbistan and Turkoglu, so you may meet roadworks, temporary diversions and construction traffic. Check your navigation app for the current route, confirm with official sources whether a museum, market or historic site is open before you go, and be considerate in areas where people are rebuilding their homes.

Location and getting around

Approximate road distances from the airport; drive times are traffic permitting and depend on roadworks and winter conditions.

According to the airport authority, municipal buses are timed to flights: they leave from outside the Metropolitan Municipality building about 1.5 hours before departure. Taxis are the other option.

The airport is southeast of the city, close to the main road towards Gaziantep, so if you are heading for Gaziantep or Pazarcik you can set off without driving through the centre. For Goksun and Elbistan in the north you cross the city first, and the road climbs into colder, higher country where winter weather becomes a factor.

Picking up your car

The pick-up point varies by supplier: some meet you at the terminal exit, others hand over the car near the airport or at a city address. The exact meeting point and the supplier's contact number are in your booking confirmation.

• Documents: driving licence, passport and the payment card in the booking. A foreign licence may be used in Turkey for up to six months from entry; also check your supplier's licence requirements.

• Deposit: generally taken on a credit card in the main driver's name. Amount, minimum age and licence-holding period vary by car group and supplier and are shown before you book.

• Flight number: add it so the handover can follow any delay.

• Return: because the airport is so close to the city, return day is usually relaxed; still check whether the return point is the terminal or a city office, and refuel according to the fuel policy.

Every Kahramanmaras Airport car rental offer on Otorento includes free cancellation and 24/7 support, whichever supplier you choose.

Places to visit by car

• City centre and covered bazaar (approx. 8 km): the place to try the famous stretchy Maras ice cream, Maras pepper and tarhana, and to browse coppersmiths and spice sellers. The centre around the castle is being redeveloped after the earthquakes; check which areas are open.

• Germanicia mosaics: an excavation in Dulkadiroglu where Late Roman to Early Byzantine villa mosaics have been uncovered; check visiting arrangements before you go.

• Yedikuyular Ski Centre: on Ahir Mountain, about 20 km from the city centre; the mountain road gets difficult after snowfall.

• Baskonus plateau: one of the province's best-known upland escapes, with forest and cooler air in summer.

• Goksun and Elbistan (approx. 79-147 km): towns on the high plain to the north; the Goksun road also links towards Kayseri.

Driving and parking tips

• Street layouts around the bazaar and rebuilding areas can change; park in a car park and explore the centre on foot.

• The roads to Goksun, Elbistan and Afsin are exposed to snow, ice and fog in winter. Check for winter tyres at pick-up and try to drive in daylight.

• Heading up to Yedikuyular on a snowy day may require chains or winter tyres; ask whether your supplier provides them, and plan to come down before dark.

• Summers in the city and southern districts are hot, so air conditioning and boot space matter when choosing a car.

• Combining Maras with Gaziantep or Adana? Kahramanmaras Airport car hire with a different return location depends on the supplier, so compare the conditions in advance.

Nearby locations

Other starting points in the region where you can compare car rental: Gaziantep Airport, Hatay Airport, Adiyaman Airport and Malatya Airport.