Rize
Rize is the tea capital of Turkey's eastern Black Sea coast, its hills terraced with tea gardens above the sea; Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV), built on reclaimed land east of the city, opened in 2022, and Trabzon Airport (TZX) is about 80 km to the west. Ayder plateau, Çamlıhemşin and the Fırtına valley lie in the mountains behind. On this page: private airport transfers in Rize, each booked with a fixed price confirmed on WhatsApp.
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What Haqqi Tours arranges in Rize
In Rize the site currently lists 13 private airport transfers. Airport transfers run from Rize Airport and Rize to hotels and districts across the city.
Everything on this page is run or confirmed by Haqqi Tours, not resold: the same desk that confirms your airport car also knows the guide who will meet you and the ticket that was booked in your name.
Getting to Rize: the airports
Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV), opened in 2022 on land reclaimed from the sea, is about 35 km east of Rize and the closest airport to Ayder, Çamlıhemşin and the Pokut highlands.
Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV), opened in 2022 on land reclaimed from the sea, is about 35 km east of Rize and the closest airport to Ayder, Çamlıhemşin and the Pokut highlands.
There is no rail on this coast; minibuses run between the towns and up to Ayder in season, but highland villages such as Pokut have no public transport and need a driver who knows the tracks.
Where to stay in Rize
The areas travellers ask us about most: Çayeli and Pazar, İkizdere valley and Anzer, Rize centre and the castle tea garden, Ardeşen and Fındıklı along the coast, Çamlıhemşin and the Fırtına valley and Ayder plateau.
A hotel in the centre puts the sights within walking distance; one further out is quieter and usually better for families with a car at the door, which is what the transfer provides.
What to see in Rize
The places most visitors come for: the Rize Castle tea garden, Gito plateau, Palovit waterfall, Anzer honey valley, Ayder plateau and its hot springs, the Fırtına valley stone bridges and Zilkale castle.
A private car with a driver for the day, arranged by the desk, is the easiest way to see several of them without the public transport changes.
What to eat in Rize
Worth trying: Anzer honey, Black Sea corn bread and kale soup, Rize tea, straight from the gardens, mıhlama (kuymak) and Laz böreği. Ask the driver or guide where they eat themselves; halal options and family restaurants are easy to find, and the desk suggests places near your hotel if you land late.
When to go
Rize is wet all year and green because of it; summer is the highland season for Ayder and Pokut, while winter snow closes the highest plateaus and keeps the coast road open.
Good to know before you arrive
Say whether you are flying into Rize-Artvin or Trabzon - the drive to Ayder or Pokut is very different from each - and tell us the exact highland village.
Our WhatsApp desk answers day and night in Arabic and English, confirms each booking in writing and stays reachable for the whole trip.
Rize at a glance
13 options in Rize.
Every option below is operated by Haqqi Tours with our own guides, drivers and vehicles, and confirmed on WhatsApp in Arabic or English before you pay. Prices are per person unless marked per vehicle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
What can I book in Rize with Haqqi Tours?
Private airport transfers. Each has its own page, and the WhatsApp desk combines any of them into one plan with one written price.
How do I get from the airport to my hotel in Rize?
Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV), opened in 2022 on land reclaimed from the sea, is about 35 km east of Rize and the closest airport to Ayder, Çamlıhemşin and the Pokut highlands. Our private transfer meets you at arrivals with a name board, tracks your flight and takes you door to door at a fixed price for the whole vehicle; the transfer pages list every route.
Is there public transport from the airport to Rize?
There is no rail on this coast; minibuses run between the towns and up to Ayder in season, but highland villages such as Pokut have no public transport and need a driver who knows the tracks. With luggage, a family or a late flight, the private car is the simpler choice.
Which tours are available in Rize?
Tours in Rize are arranged on request by the desk - tell us what you want to see and how many days you have.
Are the tours private or in a group?
Both exist, and each tour page says which. A private tour has a vehicle and guide for your party alone; the desk can make most group tours private on request.
How many days do I need in Rize?
Two to three days cover the Fırtına valley stone bridges, Zilkale castle and Pokut and Sal highlands above the clouds at an easy pace; more if you add a day trip. The desk builds the day-by-day plan around your dates.
When is the best time to visit Rize?
Rize is wet all year and green because of it; summer is the highland season for Ayder and Pokut, while winter snow closes the highest plateaus and keeps the coast road open.
Where should I stay in Rize?
The areas guests choose most are İkizdere valley and Anzer, Rize centre and the castle tea garden, Ardeşen and Fındıklı along the coast and Çamlıhemşin and the Fırtına valley. The airport transfer and the tours go to any of them at the same price.
How do I book?
Fill in the form on any page or message us on WhatsApp with the date, the number of travellers and the hotel. A member of our team confirms the price and the details in writing within minutes.
Are the prices fixed?
Yes - every price is agreed in writing on WhatsApp before you travel and does not change on the day.
Do the drivers and guides speak Arabic or English?
It depends on the city and the day, so we do not promise a particular language; tell us your preference and we do our best. The WhatsApp desk always works in Arabic and English.
Can I change or cancel a booking in Rize?
Yes, in the same WhatsApp conversation. The terms depend on the product and on how close to the date the change comes; the desk states them before you pay.