Cappadocia’s combination of dramatic scenery and well-maintained roads makes it a pleasure to explore by car.
As well as allowing you to see the region at your own pace, a road trip gives you the opportunity to really dig under Cappadocia’s skin, seeking out the less-visited spots that are often unfairly overlooked. Not only that, but you can time your arrival at the more popular sights to avoid crowds, giving you a better chance of having the place to yourself.
It’s easy too: hire cars can be picked up at the region’s airports and larger cities, and Cappadocia’s roads are kept in pristine conditions. Almost all major and minor sights are well-marked (keep your eyes peeled for the brown tourist signposts), and the roads are usually not busy, bar the occasional traffic jam on entering some towns. Other road users are generally considerate and law-abiding, though you should be prepared for the occasional demonstration of erratic driving.
Here are our picks for the best road…
