Things to Do in Fethiye with a Rental Car Walk the Lycian Way — Drive to the Trailheads Beaches Worth Driving To Camping & Caravan Spots 12 Islands Boat Trip + Car Combo EV Charging in Fethiye Things to Do Things to Do in Fethiye with a Rental Car Fethiye in Muğla Province sits on Turkey's Turquoise Coast, where the Aegean and Mediterranean meet, and a rental car turns a standard beach holiday into a multi-stop road trip. From DLM at Dalaman Airport, the drive to Fethiye usually takes about 45–60 minutes via the D400, and that access opens up Ölüdeniz, Kayaköy, Göcek, Dalyan, Patara, Kaş, Kalkan, and the rest of the Lycian Coast. Walk the Lycian Way — Drive to the Trailheads The Lycian Way is a 540 km marked long-distance trail from Fethiye to Antalya, and its trailheads are ideal for day hikes if you have a rental car. The route uses red-and-white waymarkers across the Lycian Coast. A self-drive plan lets you park near the start, hike one section, and return without relying on a dolmuş or an otogar connection. Drive time from Fethiye Access detail Practical note Ovacık / Hisarönü 15–20 min Parking near Montana Pine Resort Best for short introductory hikes 15 min / 8 km Entrance parking typically 30–50 TL Good for the ghost village and Ölüdeniz viewpoint 20 min / 15 km Nature Park parking often around 125 TL Useful for Blue Lagoon panoramas 45–60 min Small roadside parking areas Best for cliff and sea views A useful example is the Kayaköy-to-Ölüdeniz out-and-back walk, which typically takes about 3 hours and gives you a high-angle view over the Blue Lagoon without beach-level crowds. The caveat is transport logistics: a return dolmuş may run only twice daily in shoulder season, so a one-way hike needs planning or a second vehicle. Beaches Worth Driving To Fethiye's best beaches are easiest to reach with a car, because many of the most scenic coves sit on the D400 or a side road off the Lycian Coast. For full route details, see our scenic drives and route distances Distance from Fethiye Road / access Typical on-the-ground note Kaputaş Beach about 80 km D400 coastal road, steep stair descent Iconic cove, strong photo stop Patara Beach about 70 km National park access 18 km beach, nesting area, entry fee Kıdrak Beach about 2 km past Ölüdeniz Nature park access Quieter than the Blue Lagoon area Çalış Beach about 5 km north of Fethiye Easy urban access Popular for sunset and parking Kabak Bay is NOT road-accessible to the sand; drivers park at the top and then walk 40–50 minutes down a steep path. Camping & Caravan Spots Drive from Fethiye Stay type Practical feature Kabak Valley camps via Faralya Tent, bungalow, caravan Valley setting near the trail network about 25 km Bungalows, caravan spots 1,300 m elevation, wide views Katrancı Nature Park short drive south Tent and caravan Pine forest plus sea access Yeşilvadi Doğa Park under 15 km Tent and caravan Creek-side setting Ölüdeniz Nature Park about 15 km Camper parking Close to the lagoon, ~250 TL/day Butterfly Valley is boat-access only — NOT car-accessible. 12 Islands Boat Trip + Car Combo A rental car makes the 12 Islands boat trip easier because you can control the parking, departure time, and return dinner stop without using a hotel shuttle. Most day boats leave Fethiye Harbour around 10:00–10:30 and return around 17:30–18:30, with adult tickets often around €30, while port parking is commonly reported at about 40 TL for 4 hours. Departure point Price guide Best for Standard 12 Islands boat Fethiye Harbour about €30/adult Low-cost full-day outing Private charter Göcek marina higher, varies by boat size Smaller groups and quieter bays EV Charging in Fethiye Driving an electric car in Fethiye is possible, but route planning still matters because charger density is lower than in larger Turkish cities. For conventional vehicles, see our fuel prices and road costs Charger location Power / access Use case ZES at Fethiye Migros 2 × 22 kW AC Shopping-stop top-up Tuzla Mah. Mustafa Kemal Blv. No:4 ZES at TP Hüdaverdi Petrol Roadside fast stop Day trip toward Köyceğiz / Marmaris Useful on the D400 ZES (largest in Turkey), Eşarj, Sharz.net, Voltrun. No Tesla Supercharger in Fethiye — closest likely in Antalya. Turkey has 10,000+ public charging points nationally but Fethiye coverage is limited.