Author trip to Turkey: Every NRW traveler should know these 5 tips!
Author trip to Turkey: Every NRW traveler should know these 5 tips!
Köln, Deutschland - The summer vacation is just around the corner and thus for many from North Rhine-Westphalia, the question of vacation in Turkey. Ülkü Narman, a Turkey expert from the ADAC Center in Cologne, has some useful tips ready to make the car ride into the fantastic destination as pleasant as possible. There is a lot to consider from route planning to important documents. A good knack for preparation always pays off, because that saves time, money and nerves.
A particularly large number of travelers from North Rhine-Westphalia choose to drive to the Turkish Riviera by car. The routes lead to the Bosphorus and include several variants, including one through Romania. All main routes have a distance of at least 2,500 kilometers. Narman recommends finding out about the toll systems in the transit countries in advance, since there are additional fees.
tips for choosing route
The ADAC North Rhine has worked out a few main routes that should be considered for the trip to Turkey:
- Austria - Hungary - Serbia - Bulgaria (shortest route, without toll tunnel)
- Austria - Slovenia - Croatia - Serbia - Bulgaria (often shorter waiting times)
- Austria - Slovenia - Croatia - Serbia - North Macedonia - Greece (longer, touristy usable route)
should also be observed at the traffic conditions at the border crossings, which are often heavily dusty. Early breaking up helps to avoid waiting times and ensure relaxed arrival.
toll fees in Turkey
An important point when driving in Turkey are the toll fees that occur in almost all cases. Fees must be paid on highways, in tunnels and even on certain bridges. Payment is made via the electronic HGS system. It is a sticker that you attach to the windshield. Alternatively, there is also the OGS system that uses a transponder. Since 2023, the toll on the Bosporus bridges has been in touch for both directions of travel, such as bussgeldkataloge.de.
The toll prices are dependent on the vehicle category and sit down after the route covered. For cars, the fees are e.g.
| route | category 1 (car) | category 2 (truck) | category 3 (buses) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatih-Sultan-Mehmet-Bridge | 15 Try | 19 Try | 26 Try |
| YAVUZ SULTAN-SELIM bridge | 35 Try | 45 Try | 85 Try |
| Osmangazi bridge | 290 Try | 465 Try | 550 Try |
| çanakkale-1915 bridge | 295 Try | 370 Try | 665 Try |
The use of a rental car is usually easily designed, since many vehicles are already equipped with a billing system, as bussgeldkataloge.de explains.
Important information for travelers
A green insurance card is required for entry into Turkey. In addition, minors who travel without both parents have to bring a power of attorney. So if you plan to drive your own car to Turkey, you should take care of these documents in time. The ADAC North Rhine offers individual advice in its 19 service centers that can be reached in different cities.
It is also advisable to take a first -aid kit with important medication and have small change as well as a credit card. Not all providers accept card payments in Turkey, which is why a certain cash stock cannot harm. If you need even more tips and current information, you can use the free "ADAC Drive" app, which shows the traffic situation and toll costs conveniently. If you have any questions about arrival and the provisions, the ADAC North Rhine is available at any time.
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