How to book a taxi in Bodrum, Turkey?

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TL;DR

In Bodrum, order a taxi via the BiTaksi app (local Uber-like service) or ask your hotel reception to call a taxi company; most drivers expect cash payment in Turkish lira.

What the community said

During peak summer season, Uber and BiTaksi can leave you waiting 2+ hours with no car assigned — it's more reliable to call a local taxi company directly or ask your hotel reception to call one.

BiTaksi / Uber — delays of 2+ hours possible

For longer trips (transfers, regional excursions) it's better to arrange a driver-guide in advance rather than hailing a regular street taxi.

Driver for long trips — book in advance

Taxi drivers in Bodrum mostly expect cash payment in Turkish lira; card payment isn't always available, so it's best to carry cash.

Payment — cash Turkish lira preferred

Bodrum has an online taxi-ordering service — the BiTaksi app, which works like a local version of Uber.

BiTaksi app ↗ link in original

If you book your own taxi instead of joining a group transfer, make sure to notify your tour guide in advance so the bus doesn't wait for you at the meeting point.

Notify guide in advance

The easiest way to get a taxi in Bodrum is to install the BiTaksi app or ask your hotel reception to call a local taxi service for you.

BiTaksi / hotel reception call ↗ link in original