Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €45
- Round trip
- €90
Photo: Mustafa DUMAN · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Milas-Bodrum Airport → Bodrum Centre: Private Taxi & Transfer
Roughly 41 km, about 40 min on the road. A private car, your name on a sign, and a price that is fixed before you fly.
- from €45
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV) to Bodrum Centre it is roughly 41 km, about 40 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the Economy for up to 3 travellers, from €45 one way; the VIP Sprinter takes up to 16 travellers for €75. You pay the driver the price you booked.
- Route
- Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV) → Bodrum Centre
- Distance
- ~41 km
- Travel time
- ~40 min
- Price
- from €45 one way · €90 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €45 (3 passengers) · First Class €50 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €75 (16 passengers)
- Service
- Private car, driver with name sign, flight monitoring, free cancellation up to 24 h
- Hotels
- 19 hotels, dropped at the door
Car prices for Bodrum Centre
One price per car, however many seats you fill. A return is charged per direction.
First Class
- 6
- 6
- One way
- €50
- Round trip
- €100
VIP Sprinter
- 16
- 16
- One way
- €75
- Round trip
- €150
Bodrum Centre → Milas-Bodrum Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Going back from Bodrum Centre to Milas-Bodrum Airport costs the same and takes about 40 min. Leave at least 2 h 45 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 45 min before an international one. Book it together with your arrival – the cheapest round trip is €90.
Domestic2 h 45 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International3 h 45 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
What each traveller pays
Trinktaxi charges per car, so sharing it lowers the cost per person. The figures below assume every seat is used.
| Car | Seats | Per person, one way | Per person, round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 3 | €15 | €30 |
| First Class | 6 | €8.33 | €16.67 |
| VIP Sprinter | 16 | €4.69 | €9.38 |
Best value for a full group: the VIP Sprinter, about €4.69 per person one way.
Trinktaxi travel notes for this route
- Add your flight number when booking – it lets the driver follow your landing time.
- Allow about 40 min for the 41 km drive; the price stays the same in heavy traffic.
- For the trip back, leave 2 h 45 min before a domestic and 3 h 45 min before an international departure.
- Keep euros in cash for the driver – nothing is charged online.
Bodrum Centre at a glance
Bodrum Centre sits on the southern shore of the peninsula, built around Bodrum Castle, which rises between two bays. The castle, built by the Knights Hospitaller, now houses the Museum of Underwater Archaeology. The remains of ancient Halicarnassus are also here, including the site of the Mausoleum, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the ancient theatre above the town. Whitewashed houses, the marina, Bar Street and a long line of waterfront restaurants give the centre its lively character.
Some streets in the centre are narrow, one-way or pedestrianised, so the vehicle may not reach every hotel door; in that case your driver drops you at the closest accessible point. Adding the street name next to your hotel name in the booking helps set the right drop-off spot. If you are joining a boat or gulet trip, note that you would like to be dropped at the marina.
Arriving in Bodrum Centre: what to know
Leaving Milas-Bodrum Airport, you head south-west on the main road to the peninsula, passing Güvercinlik on its bay and the turn-off for Torba before the road descends towards Bodrum. The approach into town, around Konacık, is where things slow down: in July and August, late afternoons and evenings bring steady queues of cars, rental scooters and minibuses, and summer Fridays add the weekend crowd arriving from the big cities.
Inside the centre, space is tight. Cumhuriyet Caddesi, better known as Bar Street, is pedestrian, the waterfront road along the marina is one-way, and drivers cannot pull in freely by the harbour, so your drop-off may be at a nearby junction rather than the door. In high season, the lanes around the castle stay crowded well after midnight, which can slow a late arrival. For the return trip, early-morning pickups tend to be the smoothest; a mid-afternoon departure in summer deserves a more generous margin.
Hotels we drive to in Bodrum Centre
Open a hotel for its own price, route and departure times.
The Marmara BodrumMerkez, Bodrum/Muğla
Diamond of Bodrum HotelKumbahçe, Bodrum
Labranda TMT BodrumKumbahçe, Bodrum
Costa Maya HotelMerkez, Bodrum/Muğla
Ena Boutique HotelMerkez, Bodrum/Muğla
Akkan Beach HotelKumbahçe, Bodrum
İstanköy HotelMerkez, Bodrum/Muğla
Marina Hotel BodrumMerkez, Bodrum/Muğla
Costa Sariyaz HotelMerkez, Bodrum/Muğla
Mandarin Resort & SpaMerkez, Bodrum/Muğla
El Vino Hotel & SuitesMerkez, Bodrum/Muğla
Costa Bodrum CityMerkez, Bodrum/Muğla
Asmin Hotel BodrumMerkez, Bodrum/Muğla
Costa Viva BodrumMerkez, Bodrum/Muğla
Akkan HotelsKumbahçe, Bodrum
Sade Butik OtelMerkez, Bodrum/Muğla
Forever ClubGümbet, Bodrum/Muğla
Medisun HotelOrtakent, Bodrum/Muğla
TUI Magic Life BodrumTorba, Bodrum/Muğla
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Milas-Bodrum Airport to Bodrum Centre.
How much time should I plan for Milas-Bodrum Airport to Bodrum Centre?
Plan around 40 min for the roughly 41 km drive. Rush hour can add minutes, but it never adds euros – the price is set when you book.
What does a car from Milas-Bodrum Airport to Bodrum Centre cost?
You pay per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €45 (3 passengers), First Class €50 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €75 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are already inside the price.
Is a Trinktaxi from Milas-Bodrum Airport to Bodrum Centre a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Milas-Bodrum Airport to your door in Bodrum Centre. There is no meter – the price, from €45 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Which car suits a big group going to Bodrum Centre?
For Bodrum Centre the biggest option is the VIP Sprinter: up to 16 travellers for €75 one way. The booking form only offers cars that fit your group.
Can Trinktaxi also take me back from Bodrum Centre to Milas-Bodrum Airport?
Of course. Tick "Add return" and enter the date and time. The way back costs the same; the cheapest round trip is €90.
Can I book other places near Bodrum Centre?
Yes. From Milas-Bodrum Airport we also drive to nearby places such as Gümbet, Bitez and Torba. The airport page lists every destination.