Kaleiçi and Antalya Nightlife: Getting There and Getting Home Safely
Antalya’s evenings start late and run late. The old harbour below Kaleiçi fills with restaurants and bars, live music spills out of the old town’s courtyards, and beach clubs open along Konyaaltı and Lara. If you are staying in a resort outside the city, the main question is how to get back.
Where to go
- Kaleiçi and the old harbour: restaurants with harbour views, bars in old houses and garden courtyards.
- Konyaaltı: beach bars and restaurants along the promenade.
- Lara: seafront restaurants and hotel bars.
- Kemer: its own bar street and clubs – see Kemer’s nightlife.
Getting there and back
Book the outward journey on the booking form and choose “Return”, setting the time you want to be collected. Both legs are paid together, with a discount on the return. Short trips within Antalya start from the €35 minimum fare per vehicle; trips from Belek, Side or Kemer are priced by distance and shown before you pay.
Why pre-book
After midnight, taxi queues form at the harbour and fares are not always clear. With a pre-booked car, the price is fixed, the driver is waiting at the agreed point, and the vehicle is yours – up to 6 passengers.
Meeting point
Inside Kaleiçi, cars cannot reach most lanes. Agree a pickup point the vehicle can reach – near Hadrian’s Gate, Kalekapısı or the harbour road – and add a phone number to the booking. If your plans change by an hour, call the office.
Groups and celebrations
For birthdays, stag and hen parties or a group night out, book one Vito for every six people, or ask for a minibus. See transfers for celebrations.
Staying safe
Keep your phone charged, agree a meeting point with your group before you split up, and keep your booking confirmation handy.
For the old town in daylight, see getting around Antalya with a driver.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you collect us after midnight?
Yes, at the time you book.
How much is a short trip in Antalya?
From the €35 minimum fare per vehicle.
Where do we meet the driver in Kaleiçi?
At an agreed point the car can reach, such as Kalekapısı.
Can we change the pickup time on the night?
Call the office; we will do our best.
How many people fit?
Up to 6 per vehicle.
