Car Hire in Aksaray Center

Rent a car in Aksaray downtown and set course toward Cappadocia's fairytale landscape, just 60 km east. Aksaray is the gateway to Ihlara Valley, one of Turkey's most dramatic gorges with Byzantine cave churches along a 14 km hiking trail. One rental company is available locally in downtown.

Aksaray is located in central Anatolia on the E90 motorway and is a historic caravanserai town along the ancient Silk Road. The city is surrounded by Tuz Gölü (Salt Lake) to the north and Hasan Dağı volcano to the south. The nearest airport is Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport, approximately 80 km east.

Drive to Ihlara Valley (40 km south) early in the morning to avoid tourist buses and enjoy the cool canyon breeze along the Melendiz River. Visit Sultanhanı Caravanserai (45 km west) – one of the best-preserved Seljuk caravanserais in Turkey. Fill up your tank in Aksaray – gas stations are sparse along the road to Ihlara.

How far is it from Aksaray to Cappadocia? Göreme in the heart of Cappadocia is approximately 60 km east of Aksaray, which takes approximately 50 minutes via E90 and then D765. Can I visit Ihlara Valley with a rental car from Aksaray?

Absolutely – Ihlara Valley is approximately 40 km south of Aksaray and is easily reached via road D330 in approximately 40 minutes' drive. Is Salt Lake Tuz Gölü close to Aksaray? Yes, Tuz Gölü begins approximately 30 km north of Aksaray.

With a rental car, you can easily drive there to see the enormous white salt landscape, particularly spectacular in summer.

We compare prices from all major providers at Aksaray Province Center so you can see the total cost upfront — including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.