Major city · Türkiye (Turkey)
Ordu
Spend 1–2 days in Ordu: a half‑day for the old town, museum and beach, plus a cable‑car ride to Boztepe; add a second day for nearby Cape Jason.
Ordu is a Black Sea coastal city with a compact historic centre, a short beach, a cable‑car to Boztepe and easy access to Cape Jason. One full day covers the main sights; a second day lets you explore the cape and relax on the beach.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TRY
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (rainy, cooler)
- Airport
- OGU
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 5
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Check whether your passport is visa-exempt; if it is not, apply only at evisa.gov.tr — lookalike sites charge extra and some sell nothing.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗At mosques cover shoulders and knees, take shoes off at the door, and women carry a headscarf; stay out during prayer times.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Taxis must run the taximeter; refuse flat quotes, or book through BiTaksi or Uber so the ride is logged.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Carry lira in small notes for tea, markets, tips and toilets; prices move with inflation, so treat every printed price as dated.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Do not take stones, coins or tiles from ancient sites, and export no antiques without a museum certificate; travellers have been detained at airport customs.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ordu112 ▾
- Police/ambulance/fire112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ordu, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Turkish lira (₺, TRY).Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTurkcell, Vodafone and Türk Telekom sell tourist SIMs at airports (passport needed); they are dearer than in town shops — check.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated and chlorinated but tastes of it; locals buy bottled or 19-litre dispenser water.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- TippingcheckSit-down restaurant: 5–10% in cash, even if the card machine does not offer a tip; check for a 'servis' charge first.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- SafetyOrdu is generally safe; keep an eye on belongings on crowded dolmuşes and watch for occasional petty theft near the beach at night.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; squat toilets (alaturka) in older mosques and bus stops.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police/ambulance/fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckMany museums close Monday (Topkapı closes Tuesday) — check; mosques close to visitors during the five daily prayers and Friday midday…Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportOGU Ordu‑Giresun Airport (Flights from Istanbul (IST/SAW) every few hours; 18 km (11 mi) east of city centre).OGU Ordu‑Giresun Airport (Flights from Istanbul (IST/SAW) every few hours; 11 mi (18 km) east of city centre).
- Getting aroundDolmuş minibuses and taxis serve main streets; cable‑car runs 09:00‑23:00 to Boztepe (400 TL return).Dolmuş minibuses and taxis serve main streets; cable‑car runs 9:00 AM‑11:00 PM to Boztepe (400 TL return).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)₺10 (≈ under US$1)‑15
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))₺70 (≈ US$2)‑100
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry₺5 (≈ under US$1)‑15
- Budget bedDouble room (2 people), a night, per room₺4,000 (≈ US$100)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (2 people), a night, per room₺6,000 (≈ US$150)
- High-end bedDouble room (2 people), a night, per room₺9,000 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₺30,000 (≈ US$750) · Mid ₺50,000 (≈ US$1,300) · High ₺80,000 (≈ US$2,000)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- OGU Ordu‑Giresun Airport (Flights from Istanbul (IST/SAW) every few hours; 18 km (11 mi) east of city centre)OGU Ordu‑Giresun Airport (Flights from Istanbul (IST/SAW) every few hours; 11 mi (18 km) east of city centre)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (13 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ordu: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
13 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Dolmuş minibuses and taxis serve main streets; cable‑car runs 09:00‑23:00 to Boztepe (400 TL return).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Cape Jason
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Drive or dolmuş east along D010, 34 km (21 mi); about 45 minDrive or dolmuş east along D010, 21 mi (34 km); about 45 min
Coastal headland with mythic shrine; good for a half‑day walk.
Boztepe (cable‑car top)
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round‑trip
Cable‑car from Atatürk Park, 09:00‑23:00Cable‑car from Atatürk Park, 9:00 AM‑11:00 PM
Panoramic views, tea houses, short trails.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Ramada Plaza Ordu
Chain hotel near city centre, air‑conditioning limited
Anemon Ordu Otel
Harbour‑side B&B, double room ~3000 TL
Radisson Blu Ordu
Hilltop hotel at Boztepe, cable‑car terminal nearby, double ~5000 TL
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₺30 (≈ under US$1)‑45 000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₺45 (≈ US$2)‑70 000 excl. bed
- High
- ₺70 (≈ US$2) 000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (2 people)1 × 1 night × ₺6,000 | ₺6,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₺50,000 | ₺100,000 |
| OGU → city centre shuttle (μ‑ticket)2 × ₺400 · check | ₺800 |
| Boztepe cable‑car return2 × ₺400 · check | ₺800 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × ₺2,500 | ₺5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₺11,300 |
| Trip total≈ ₺62,000 per person per day, bed included | ₺123,900≈ US$3,500 |
2026 estimate in Turkish lira; flights and long‑distance rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | ₺10 (≈ under US$1)‑15 |
| Kebap plate | ₺30 (≈ under US$1)‑50 |
| Hazelnuts (500 g) | ₺20 (≈ under US$1)‑35 |
| Cable‑car return ticket | ₺400 (≈ US$10) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ₺70 (≈ US$2)‑100 |
| Museum entry | ₺5 (≈ under US$1)‑15 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last dolmuş runs around midnight; plan return transport.
- Cable‑car tickets are for foreigners only; carry cash.
- Check opening times of museums (e.g., Hazelnut Museum 08:00‑17:00).Check opening times of museums (e.g., Hazelnut Museum 8:00 AM‑5:00 PM).
Emergency numbers
- Police/ambulance/fire
- 112
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Emergency
- Police/ambulance/fire112
Embassy
US consulate in Istanbul; Turkish embassy in Ankara (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- OGU → Ordu centre shuttle: about ₺400 (≈ US$10), 30 min (check)
- Cable‑car Boztepe round‑trip: ₺400 (≈ US$10) (check)
- Dolmuş city centre → beach: ≈₺20‑30 per ride
Say or show
- Affedersiniz — Excuse me / Sorry (affedersiniz)
- Teşekkür ederim — Thank you (teşekkür ederim)
- Ne kadar? — How much is it? (ne kadar)
- Tuvalet nerede? — Where is the bathroom? (tuvalet nerede)
- Kartla ödeyebilir miyim? — Can I pay by card? (kartla ödeyebilir miyim)
- Taksiye ihtiyacım var — I need a taxi (taksiye ihtiyacım var)
Check latest eSIM providers for 5G coverage; 5G not yet rolled out nationwide.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ordu. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (rainy, cooler) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport‑to‑city shuttle (OGU → city centre, 400 TL)
- Cable‑car ticket (400 TL return)
- Dolmuş schedule (check times for late night)
Sources
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