Scenic Drives & Day Trips from Fethiye by Rental Car Ölüdeniz & the Blue Lagoon: 15 km, about 20 minutes Kayaköy Ghost Village & Lycian Way: 8 km, about 15 minutes Tlos, Saklıkent Gorge, Xanthos, Letoon, and Patara: full-day circuit Lycian Circuit driving table D400 coastal drive: Fethiye to Kaş and Kaputaş Beach Faralya, Kabak Bay, Babadağ, and Butterfly Valley Rhodes by ferry: international day trip from Fethiye Scenic Drives & Day Trips Scenic Drives & Day Trips from Fethiye by Rental Car Fethiye sits on Turkey's Turquoise Coast in Muğla Province, and a rental car is the fastest way to reach Ölüdeniz, Kayaköy, Saklıkent Gorge, Kaş, and Rhodes without relying on tour schedules. This page covers the most practical self-drive routes from Fethiye, with distances, travel times, parking notes, road conditions, and the insurance details you should check before you collect the vehicle. If you are arriving by air, start with our Dalaman Airport pickup guide Ölüdeniz & the Blue Lagoon: 15 km, about 20 minutes Ölüdeniz is the closest classic coastal drive from Fethiye, and the route is a straightforward hop along signed local roads toward the Blue Lagoon. Official car entry to the nature park is 125 TL, while pedestrian entry is 40 TL per person, and sunbeds and umbrellas are typically 300 TL each. The park uses a cashless prepaid card system for services, so ask the operator at the gate about preauthorisation and accepted payment methods before you enter. Parking is available behind the restaurant strip near the beach, and some beach clubs such as Sugar Beach or Billy's Beach may offer parking if you use their facilities. During Bayram holidays, the single access road can back up for hours, so an early morning arrival is the safest choice. Visitors who want a quieter base can also compare stays in Hisarönü, Çalış Beach, or Kıdrak Beach before driving down to the lagoon. Kayaköy Ghost Village & Lycian Way: 8 km, about 15 minutes Kayaköy is a short drive from Fethiye and is one of the most accessible Lycian Coast heritage stops for a half-day outing. The village was abandoned during the 1923 population exchange, and it remains an open-air museum of stone houses and churches with parking at the entrance for about 30-50 TL. In 2025, the site recorded 87,196 visitors, which explains why early morning visits are easier for photography and parking. Kayaköy is also a practical trailhead for the Lycian Way, with a 4 km hike toward Ölüdeniz that usually takes around 3 hours round-trip. The route gives wide views over the Blue Lagoon and the Mediterranean, but you should not attempt the longer linear walk to Faralya unless you have arranged return transport in advance. Dolmuş services from Faralya can be infrequent in shoulder season, so a rental car with a backup plan is safer than relying on public transport alone. For more trailhead options, see our Lycian Way trailhead details Tlos, Saklıkent Gorge, Xanthos, Letoon, and Patara: full-day circuit This 150 km loop is the best all-in-one day trip for travelers who want archaeology, canyon scenery, and a beach stop in one itinerary. The roads are paved and suitable for a normal economy car, and the route links Tlos, Saklıkent Gorge, Xanthos, Letoon, and Patara on the inland side of the D400. In 2025, Tlos received 41,571 visitors, while Letoon recorded 9,997 visitors, which gives you a useful clue about where the lighter crowds are. Start with Tlos, where you can park at the base of the Lycian citadel and walk up to the Ottoman castle remains. Continue to Saklıkent Gorge before 10:00 if you want to avoid the busiest tour-bus window, then drive to Kınık for the UNESCO-listed ruins of Xanthos and Letoon. End at Patara Beach, which is 18 km long and protected as a loggerhead turtle nesting area, before returning to Fethiye via the D400. Lycian Circuit driving table Drive time Practical note Fethiye → Tlos 45 km 45 min Paved road, base parking Tlos → Saklıkent Gorge 15 km 20 min Best before 10:00 Saklıkent → Xanthos 25 km 30 min Inland roads, easy drive Xanthos → Letoon 5 km 10 min Short transfer, free parking Letoon → Patara Beach 15 km 20 min Beach and ruins on same day Patara → Fethiye via D400 65 km 1 hour Main return route Pinara is a quieter alternative for travelers who want a less-visited ruin with rock tombs, free entry, and simple gravel parking.