Mudanya Car Rental

Mudanya is Bursa's seaside district on the Sea of Marmara, about 30 km north of the city centre. For many travellers it is the way into Bursa from Istanbul by sea. The town has a waterfront lined with tea gardens, streets of old houses and the building where the Armistice of Mudanya was signed on 11 October 1922. To the west, small coastal villages sit among olive groves.

Mudanya car rental suits passengers stepping off the sea bus who want to continue to Bursa, Uludag or Iznik, families staying in summer houses along the coast, and anyone who wants to see Tirilye and the villages in a single day. If you are only strolling along the seafront, you can do without a car; it becomes useful once you leave town.

Otorento compares and books offers from independent rental suppliers serving Mudanya and the Bursa area. Each offer shows the car group, transmission, fuel policy, mileage and deposit conditions; prices depend on dates, car group and supplier. A compact car is easiest on Mudanya's narrow streets and in Tirilye, while a saloon or SUV makes more sense with luggage or a larger family.

Location and getting around

Distances are approximate road distances from the Mudanya pier area; times are traffic permitting and longer on summer weekends and inside Bursa.

By sea: two different piers serve Istanbul. BUDO passenger sea buses sail between Kabatas in Istanbul and the pier in central Mudanya, while IDO's service from Yenikapi docks at Guzelyali, about 5 km east of the town centre. Your operator decides where you should collect the car, so tell the supplier which one you are on. Timetables change with the season; check them with the operator.

By road: a dual carriageway links Mudanya with Bursa, passing Guzelyali on its way to Nilufer and Osmangazi. If you drive from Istanbul you will normally take the O-5 motorway over the Osmangazi Bridge towards Gemlik; the bridge and motorway are tolled and paid via HGS. Rental cars usually carry an HGS tag, and the supplier charges the tolls afterwards.

Picking up your car

With Mudanya car rental, depending on the supplier, you may collect the car at an office, at a meeting point near the pier, or have it delivered to your hotel or holiday home. The exact address is in your booking confirmation. Add your sea bus departure time, or your flight number if you land at Yenisehir, so the supplier is aware of delays.

Bring your driving licence, passport and the card used to book. A foreign licence is valid in Turkey for six months from entry; check your supplier's licence requirements, as some ask for an International Driving Permit. The deposit is usually held on a credit card in the main driver's name, and the conditions are shown before you book. If you want to return the car in Bursa or at the airport, check the one-way terms in advance. Free cancellation and 24/7 support apply with every supplier.

Places to visit by car

• Armistice House Museum: the 19th-century building where the 1922 armistice was signed, a short walk from the pier.

• Tirilye: officially called Zeytinbagi for many years and renamed Tirilye in 2012, a village of stone houses, olive groves and seafront restaurants; approx. 12 km.

• Kumyaka: a small coastal village on the road to Tirilye, good for a short stop.

• Bursa: the historic bazaar district around the Grand Mosque and Koza Han; approx. 30 km.

• Golyazi: the ancient Apollonia, on a small peninsula in Lake Uluabat, known for its storks and boat trips; approx. 47 km.

Driving and parking tips

• The seafront road and the streets of the old town are narrow, and parking is hard on summer evenings and weekends; leave the car in a paid car park near the pier and walk.

• Traffic builds briefly at Guzelyali pier when a ferry arrives. If you are collecting the car there, agree the meeting point and the driver's number beforehand.

• The road to Tirilye follows the coast with bends and narrow sections, and the car parks at the village entrance fill up at weekend lunchtimes.

• Sea bus and ferry sailings can be cancelled in bad weather. If you plan to return to Istanbul by sea, don't time the car return too close to departure; you may need to go back by road.

Nearby locations

Mudanya car hire offers can be compared on the same dates with Bursa city centre and Bursa Yenisehir Airport, so you can choose the pick-up point that fits your trip.