Kusadasi Cruise Port · Ephesus · Airport

Your English-speaking taxi at Kusadasi cruise port

Hi, I'm Akın 👋 — a retired police officer who served this town for many years, now a licensed driver at the central taxi stand, 3 minutes from the port gate. A fixed fare agreed on WhatsApp before departure, a comfortable air-conditioned minivan for up to 7 passengers, and the return planned backwards from your all-aboard time.

Fare agreed before departure 24/7 including night airport runs 7 passengers + luggage EN English spoken 🛡️ Retired police officer
Akın with smiling guests on the hill above Kusadasi cruise port, their ship in the bay behind them

Where we drive

Every fare is per car (up to 7 passengers) and agreed on WhatsApp before departure — how pricing works is on the fares page.

What guests say

5.0 ★★★★★ 29+ Google reviews · read them all on Google Maps →
★★★★★

"We took a trip to Ephesus with Akın and he was very helpful, kind and told us about the history of the region. I'll call him when we return to Turkey."

Vladimir M. · Google review · English
★★★★★

"A truly great and reliable taxi company, wholeheartedly recommended! Prices are absolutely fair and the service is excellent. I especially want to highlight their reliability and punctuality — they get you to your destination safely and comfortably."

Lisa G. · Google review · translated from German
★★★★★

"My recommendation — because you'll meet the most polite, most courteous, most honest, most reliable taxi driver who keeps his word."

Selim A. · Google review · translated from Turkish
★★★★★

"Excellent, wonderful."

Mesut Ş. · Google review · translated from Turkish

Every review is written by a real guest on Google — we never buy or write reviews. Ridden with Akın? Leave yours ★

Why guests choose Akın

🛡️ A retired police officer drives you

Akın served on the Kuşadası police force for many years before taking the wheel. Calm driving, sharp awareness, real accountability — families and solo travellers feel the difference.

💶 Price agreed before departure

The number we agree on WhatsApp or at the stand is the number you pay. Never more.

🚢 Back before all-aboard

I work with cruise schedules every day and plan the return backwards from your all-aboard time, with a safe margin — that's my job.

🚐 Room for everyone

Big air-conditioned minivan (7+1): up to 7 passengers with luggage ride comfortably in one car.

🗣️ English spoken

Ask questions on the road — local tips, history, where to eat, what to skip.

🕐 24/7 availability

Early ship arrival? 3 AM flight? I answer the phone and show up.

📍 Local, licensed, findable

Central taxi stand opposite the Caravanserai — a real local business you can find on Google Maps.

The car: a big, clean, air-conditioned minivan

A licensed yellow Fiat Doblo taxi from Kuşadası's central stand — sliding doors, 7 passenger seats and real luggage space. One car for the whole family, no squeezing.

Akın Taxi's yellow Fiat Doblo minivan with the sliding door open, showing the spacious 7-seat interior, Kusadasi bay behind
Akın Taxi's licensed yellow minivan parked above Kusadasi with a cruise ship in the bay
7 passenger seats Air-conditioned 🧳 Luggage for everyone 🪪 Licensed — central taxi stand

Real rides, happy guests

A few snapshots from recent days on the road — port pickups, Ephesus mornings, long lunches.

More photos from the road on Instagram: @akinsuel55

How it works

Message me on WhatsApp

Tell me your date, ship or flight, and where you'd like to go. You'll get a fixed price in minutes.

Meet at the port gate or your hotel

I'll be waiting with a name sign at the agreed time — the stand is 3 minutes' walk from the cruise terminal.

Enjoy — pay at the end

Cash in euros, dollars or lira at the end of the ride. Waiting is always included at no extra charge.

Quick questions

How much is a taxi from Kusadasi cruise port to Ephesus?
Fares are fixed per car (not per person, up to 7 passengers) and agreed on WhatsApp before departure — one message gets you today's rate in minutes. In-town rides run on the official taximeter.
Are prices per person or per car?
Always per car — up to 7 passengers travel for the same price. A family of five pays the same per-car fare for the Ephesus return transfer as a solo traveller.
Do you accept credit cards?
Currently cash only — euros, US dollars and Turkish lira are all fine. The price is agreed before we set off, so there are no surprises.
Will I make it back to my ship on time?
Yes. Working with cruise passengers is my daily job — I track your ship's all-aboard time and plan the day around it. I plan backwards from your all-aboard time with a safe margin — no guest of mine has missed a ship.
Do I need to book in advance?
Walk-ups at the stand are welcome, but on busy cruise days I'm often pre-booked. A quick WhatsApp message a day or two ahead secures your car and your quote.

Ready when you are

Message me your date and ship — you'll have a fixed price and a confirmed pickup in minutes.

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