Trabzon travel guide
Trabzon Tourism | Trabzon Guide
You're Going to Love Trabzon
With a population of 244,083, Trabzon is the largest city in Trabzon Province, Türkiye by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Trabzon has to offer.
When to visit Trabzon
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Trabzon in August, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Trabzon, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Trabzon
Plane
When flying to Trabzon, you’ll arrive at Trabzon (TZX), which is located 5 km from the city centre
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trabzon, including Kamil Koç, Bus and FlixBus. From Ankara, the bus ride to Trabzon takes 1086 km and will cost you around C$ 73. From Istanbul, the ticket costs about C$ 42 for a journey of 1465 km. The most popular bus station is Trabzon central bus station, located 2.1 km from downtown Trabzon. Trabzon Mumhane is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Trabzon
Where to stay in Trabzon
From 5-star hotels such as the Zorlu Grand Hotel Trabzon to great affordable options like the Park Square Hotel, Trabzon offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 99 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Trabzon
Most booked hotels in Trabzon
Renting a car in Trabzon
Renting a car in Trabzon costs C$ 63 per day, on average, or C$ 190 if you want to rent it for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Trabzon.
Expect to pay C$ 1.84 per litre in Trabzon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 22.01 and C$ 29.34. The most frequently booked car type in Trabzon is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Hyundai i20 or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.