Bus Hire in Samsun, Turkey

Mustafa Kemal Ataturk stepped off a ship in Samsun on 19 May 1919, a date now marked as a national holiday across Turkey and treated locally as the effective starting point of the Turkish War of Independence. The waterfront where he landed is now a monument and museum complex, and the date draws visitors and official ceremonies to the city every year regardless of season.

Long before that, Greek colonists founded the settlement of Amisos here around the 6th century BC, and traces of that older history surface periodically in local excavations, layered beneath a modern Black Sea port city that today handles cargo and ferry traffic along Turkey's northern coast. The Bandirma ferry route, historically significant for its own role carrying Ataturk on an earlier leg of his journey, still connects Samsun to other Black Sea and Marmara ports.

19 May 1919 Landing

Mustafa Kemal Ataturk landed at Samsun on 19 May 1919, a date now a national holiday and treated as the starting point of the Turkish War of Independence; the waterfront site is preserved as a monument and museum complex drawing visitors year-round.

Ancient Amisos

Greek colonists founded Amisos here around the 6th century BC, and archaeological traces of that history continue to surface beneath the modern city, layering ancient settlement under today's working Black Sea port.

Black Sea Port and Ferries

Samsun functions as a working cargo and passenger port along Turkey's northern coast, with ferry connections to other Black Sea and Marmara ports that carry both freight and travellers.

What Bus Hire Costs in Samsun

As a rough guide, a minibus (up to 19 seats) in Samsun runs around 3,500 to 5,700 TRY per day, a midi-coach (around 29 seats) around 5,700 to 9,200 TRY per day, and a full-size coach (49 seats) around 8,500 to 13,800 TRY per day. Samsun's pricing stays fairly level year-round, with a lift around 19 May ceremonies and ferry-linked travel. The final figure depends on your route, the date, and how long you need the vehicle. We confirm a fixed price with no hidden charges -- send your details for a free quote.