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by bus
Taking the bus within Antalya is generally the best way to get around, as the bus lines extensively cover every corner of the city and fares are low. The buses are very comfortable, with air conditioning and even TV sometimes. Bus stops are easy to find, and every stop has a map and schedule of the city routes posted. Bus line maps are also available from the tourist information offices.
Buses travelling to the airport are known as “Havas” buses, and are slightly different from the normal city buses, running more often and costing a bit more.
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by dolmus
The word “dolmus” in Turkish means “filled up,” and a dolmus can be a large cab, station wagon, mini van or even a regular taxi that follows a specific schedule and route. In Antalya, unlike elsewhere in Turkey, the domuses do not wait until they fill up, but keep to their pre-determined schedule. A ride in a dolmus costs 1.15 lira if you are travelling within the central area of the city, and more if you go further afield. The routes of the dolmuses can be very confusing, but it is not necessary to learn them. As long as you know where you want to go (in terms of a major square, landmark or reference point), you can look at the sign in a dolmus’s front window as it goes by to see if it stops there. Dolmuses travel frequently all through the centre, though they tend to ride more on sidestreets than the main thoroughfares, in order to cut down on heavy traffic on the main streets. Payment in a dolmus works differently from on a normal bus. Usually you will pass your money forward to the driver from the back, soon after boarding, and your change will be passed back to you.
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by tram
Antalya has a single tram line which connects the western Konyaalti Beach to the eastern city centre. It runs every half hour (on the hour and the half hour) in both directions and costs only 1 lira per ride. Taking the tram can be a good way to get a first glimpse of Antalya’s sights, as it passes some of the most beautiful buildings and landscapes in the city. The tram is often not as convenient as buses or dolmuses, because it goes to only limited locations, but it is a useful transport for tourists, as it hits many of the main attractions, such as the Antalya Musuem, Hadrian’s Gate, Kalekapisi, Karaalioglu Park, and beautiful beach areas.
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by bike
It is not such a good idea to try to bike in the city centre of Antalya, as the roads tend to be congested and dangerous for bikers. There are bicycle-only roads along the sea coast, however, which have beautiful views, and travelling these roads by bike is a wonderful way to experience the Antalya coast. There are various easily-recognizable bike rental facilities within the city centre.
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Taxis
There are taxi centres all over Antalya, generally in main squares, near the stations, and by major tourist attractions, where drivers gather and wait for fares. You can also hail taxis in the main streets or phone for them in advance. The price for all taxi rides is based on the meter and there are two different rates for day and night. From midnight to 6 am the fare is 50% of the regular daytime fare. In general, taxi rides are not so expensive, though as the city is rather sprawling, it can be farther than you think to get from one place to another. Traffic in the centre of Antalya can be heavy, but the good news is that taxi meters are based on kilometres travelled rather than on time spent. It is customary to round up your taxi bill, but the driver will not expect a percentage tip.
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