Bus Hire in Van, Turkey

Lake Van covers roughly 3,700 square kilometres, making it by far Turkey's largest lake, and its highly alkaline, soda-rich water supports almost no fish beyond a single hardy species, yet somehow still hosts a thriving population of flamingos and other birdlife around its shores. A short boat ride from the mainland, Akdamar Island holds the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, an Armenian church completed in 921 AD whose exterior stone carvings, biblical scenes cut in relief around the walls, rank among the finest surviving examples of medieval Armenian religious art anywhere.

Above the modern city, Van Castle occupies a rock outcrop first fortified during the Urartian kingdom around the 9th century BC, giving the site a defensive history stretching back nearly three thousand years before the Ottomans added their own later layers. Van also gave its name to the Van cat, a breed known for odd-coloured eyes, one blue and one amber in many individuals, and a genuine enthusiasm for swimming that sets the breed apart from most domestic cats worldwide.

Lake Van

Covering roughly 3,700 square kilometres, Lake Van is by far Turkey's largest lake, its highly alkaline water supporting almost no fish beyond a single hardy species while still hosting thriving flamingo and birdlife populations around its shores.

Akdamar Island Cathedral

A short boat ride from the mainland, the Cathedral of the Holy Cross on Akdamar Island was completed in 921 AD, its exterior stone carvings of biblical scenes ranking among the finest surviving examples of medieval Armenian religious art.

Van Castle and the Van Cat

Van Castle occupies a rock outcrop first fortified under the Urartian kingdom around the 9th century BC, layered with later Ottoman additions. The city also gave its name to the Van cat, known for odd-coloured eyes and an unusual enthusiasm for swimming.

What Bus Hire Costs in Van

As a rough guide, a minibus (up to 19 seats) in Van runs around 3,800 to 6,100 TRY per day, a midi-coach (around 29 seats) around 6,100 to 9,900 TRY per day, and a full-size coach (49 seats) around 9,100 to 14,800 TRY per day. Van's pricing runs mid-range, with a summer lift as Lake Van boat excursions and Akdamar Island visits peak between June and September. 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.