Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €65
- Round trip
- €130
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Ankara Esenboga Airport → Rifat Otel: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Sincan, roughly 51 km and 50 min from the terminal. A private car to the hotel door, price fixed in advance, cash to the driver.
- from €65
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Rifat Otel it is roughly 51 km, about 50 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the Economy for up to 3 travellers, from €65 one way; the VIP Sprinter takes up to 16 travellers for €100. You pay the driver the price you booked.
- Route
- Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) → Rifat Otel, Sincan
- Distance
- ~51 km
- Travel time
- ~50 min
- Price
- from €65 one way · €130 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €65 (3 passengers) · First Class €70 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €100 (16 passengers)
- Service
- Private car, driver with name sign, flight monitoring, free cancellation up to 24 h
- Return to the airport
- leave the hotel 3 h (domestic) / 4 h (international) before take-off
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 | €21.67 | €43.33 |
| First Class | 6 | €11.67 | €23.33 |
| VIP Sprinter | 16 | €6.25 | €12.50 |
Best value for a full group: the VIP Sprinter, about €6.25 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 50 min for the 51 km drive; the price stays the same in heavy traffic.
- For the trip back, leave 3 h before a domestic and 4 h before an international departure.
- Keep euros in cash for the driver – nothing is charged online.
Where the hotel is
Rifat Otel is a city hotel in Sincan, the district on the western side of Ankara beyond Etimesgut, far from the busy centre around Kızılay. Its location suits guests visiting family in Sincan or travellers with business in the west of the capital. Other hotels are within easy reach: Sincan Royal Palace Otel is a short walk away, The Corner Hotel is a few minutes' walk, and Sincan Termal Otel is a short drive.
Landing at Esenboğa late at night? Add your flight number when you book. Your flight is tracked, so even if it is delayed your driver will be waiting in arrivals with a name sign and will take you door to door to Rifat Otel. You pay the fixed price in the vehicle.
Rifat Otel → Ankara Esenboga Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 50 min from the hotel to the terminal. Leave at least 3 h before a domestic flight and 4 h before an international one, and a little earlier in high season.
Domestic3 hbefore departure, leave the hotel
International4 hbefore departure, leave the hotel
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Rifat Otel.
How long is the ride from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Rifat Otel?
Rifat Otel sits in Sincan, roughly 51 km from the airport – about 50 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Rifat Otel cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €65 (3 passengers), First Class €70 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €100 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are included.
Is a Trinktaxi from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Rifat Otel a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Ankara Esenboga Airport to your door in Rifat Otel. There is no meter – the price, from €65 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Do you stop right at Rifat Otel?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Ankara). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Rifat Otel for Ankara Esenboga Airport?
The drive is about 50 min. Leave at least 3 h before a domestic flight and 4 h before an international one. Use "Add return" to book both ways at once.
Which car suits a big group going to Rifat Otel?
For Rifat Otel the biggest option is the VIP Sprinter: up to 16 travellers for €100 one way. The booking form only offers cars that fit your group.