Hire a car with a driver in Erciyes Ski Resort (Cappadocia) for as long as you need it: 2–10 hour packages with 20 km per hour. Your chauffeur picks you up at your hotel or any address in Erciyes Ski Resort, waits at every stop and brings you back. Erciyes Ski Resort is about 30 km (~35 min) from Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR).
Chauffeur hire in Erciyes Ski Resort starts at €40 per hour; the shortest package is 2 hours / 40 km for €80. The driver picks you up at your hotel or address and waits at every stop; the price is fixed per vehicle, not per person.
Price = hours × hourly rate. Each hour includes 20 km; prices are per vehicle.
| Package | Economy Sedan (3 pax) | FirstClass Van (6 pax) | Vip Sprinter (16 pax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hours / 40 km | €80 | €100 | €150 |
| 3 hours / 60 km | €120 | €150 | €225 |
| 4 hours / 80 km | €160 | €200 | €300 |
| 5 hours / 100 km | €200 | €250 | €375 |
| 6 hours / 120 km | €240 | €300 | €450 |
| 8 hours / 160 km | €320 | €400 | €600 |
| 10 hours / 200 km | €400 | €500 | €750 |
Road distances are estimates; the suggested package covers the round trip and about an hour there.
| Place | One way (road) | Suggested package |
|---|---|---|
| Erciyes Ski Resort (Tekir) | ≈ 1 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Historic Talas | ≈ 22 km | 3 hours / 60 km |
| Kayseri Covered Bazaar & Bedesten | ≈ 27 km | 3 hours / 60 km |
| Kayseri Castle & Archaeology Museum | ≈ 27 km | 3 hours / 60 km |
| Gevher Nesibe Hospital (Seljuk Civilisation Museum) | ≈ 28 km | 3 hours / 60 km |
| Ağırnas, birthplace of Mimar Sinan | ≈ 46 km | 5 hours / 100 km |
| Kültepe (Kanesh) archaeological site | ≈ 47 km | 5 hours / 100 km |
| Soğanlı Valley | ≈ 69 km | 8 hours / 160 km |
Popular around Erciyes Ski Resort: the ski slopes above the Tekir and Hacılar gates, the 3,917 m summit of Mount Erciyes, the Tekir plateau and the village of Hisarcık.
Your driver takes you to these places and waits at every stop, so you can combine them as you like.
On the slopes of Erciyes, the 3,917 m volcano that is the highest peak in Central Anatolia, a modern ski resort with gondolas and chairlifts offers runs for every level. The ski season usually lasts from December into spring, and in summer the mountain is good for hiking and mountain biking.
Set on the slopes just above Kayseri, Talas has quiet lanes of 19th-century stone mansions, some of them restored. Above it, Ali Mountain is a popular paragliding spot with sweeping views over the Kayseri plain and Mount Erciyes.
A 13th-century Seljuk tomb with a conical roof, built for Şah Cihan Hatun, whose façade is carved with a tree of life, double-headed eagles and lions. Its name, "revolving", is said to come from the way it looks the same from every side; it stands on the avenue leading to Talas, not far from the castle.
Ringed by walls and towers of dark volcanic stone, this castle stands right in the centre next to Cumhuriyet Square; its origins are Byzantine, but its present form is largely the work of the 13th-century Seljuks. With the covered bazaar and Seljuk monuments a short walk away, it is the natural starting point for a city tour.
South of Mount Erciyes, this Ramsar-listed wetland where freshwater marshes meet salt lakes is a bird paradise, home to hundreds of species including flamingos, herons and cranes. Spring and autumn migrations are the best time to visit, with Erciyes rising behind the reeds as you watch from the observation tower.
Each area page shows its own distances and trip ideas.
Hourly rates: Economy Sedan €40, FirstClass Van €50, Vip Sprinter €75. Packages run from 2 to 10 hours; for example 4 hours / 80 km with an Economy Sedan costs €160. The price is per vehicle, not per person.
Each hour includes 20 km. Examples from Erciyes Ski Resort — 3 hours / 60 km: Historic Talas; 5 hours / 100 km: Ağırnas, birthplace of Mimar Sinan; 8 hours / 160 km: Soğanlı Valley.
At your hotel, villa or any address in Erciyes Ski Resort. Enter it as the pickup location when booking; the driver waits for you at every stop during the package.
Historic Talas is about 22 km by road from Erciyes Ski Resort (44 km there and back). The 3 hours / 60 km package covers the trip, including about an hour there.
Yes. Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR) to Erciyes Ski Resort is about 30 km, ~35 minutes; see the ASR to Erciyes Ski Resort transfer page for the fixed price.
Yes. For skis, snowboards and boots, a FirstClass Van is the most comfortable choice, and a Vip Sprinter for larger groups; long skis are hard to fit into an Economy Sedan. We do not rent out equipment: rental gear, ski lessons and lift passes are bought separately from the businesses at the resort. The driver waits in the resort car park while you ski and takes you back to your hotel at the end of the day.
In winter the road up to Erciyes can have snow and ice; the driver adapts to the conditions and drives carefully, so allow more time for the journey than usual. If you want to be on the slopes early, plan to set off a little earlier in the morning. In heavy snowfall roads can close temporarily; if that happens, you rearrange the day safely together with the driver.
Yes. In summer the high pastures on the slopes of Erciyes offer cool air, walking trails and views of the volcano, a welcome escape from the heat of the city. You can take short walks around the Tekir area or ride up if the lifts are running; tickets are paid separately. The driver waits while you explore, and on the way back you can stop for a meal in Kayseri if you like.
Yes, you can combine both in one booking: the driver waits at the resort while you ski, then brings you down to the centre of Kayseri. In town you can buy pastırma at the covered bazaar, walk around the castle and have mantı for dinner. Your wet ski clothes and gear stay in the car while you explore.
Yes, it suits such trips well: you can stop whenever someone needs a toilet, a snack or a rest, and simply skip a sight if someone gets tired. Child seats can be requested when you book; on hourly hire there is a fee for them, shown at booking. An Economy Sedan suits a couple or small family, a FirstClass Van larger families with a pram or bags, and a Vip Sprinter bigger groups.
