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[[Image:Mikeeg555 hitching in Turkey.jpg|thumb|250px|right|[[User:Mikeeg555|Mikeeg555]] hitching in [[Turkey]]]]
Hitchhiking in '''Turkey''' is easy. Sometimes it may be customary to contribute a few Lira, but for some hitchhikers this is unheard of. Looking like western backpacker will get you a lot of attention when traveling outside the major tourist areas. Often, the first vehicle to pass will stop for you (sometimes even if they are going the opposite direction!). Lifts with big trucks are the most common since cars may be very full. Turkish truck drivers are generally very friendly and helpful, but may not speak a word of English. Knowing some German words may help. Some drivers may try to convince you to take a bus. If you do end up on a bus, they are very nice also, with complimentary tea and snacks, and are relatively low cost.
==Cities==
* [[Istanbul]], the biggest city, with parts in [[Europe]] and in [[Asia]]
* [[Izmir]]
==Transportation==
When hıtchıkıng people may try to put you on a Dolmuş of brıng you to the Otogar or bus-station. The Dolmuş (mınıbus) is the most common way of public transport inside and between cities & towns. They wıll stop anywhere on the road even if you dont call them. They are small buses that should be used for small dıstance travels. Generaly they cost between 1 and 3 Lıra.
For larger distances the Bus (coaches) are more common. They provıde relaıble servıce and are pretty comfortable. Free tea and snacks are generaly served along the way and they generaly stop in nice rest areas. Some drivers may try to convince you to take a bus. If you do end up on a bus they are relatively cheap although not as cheap as trains which slower but more adventurous.
==Food==
