Istanbul car hire information
| Pick-up location | Istanbul |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Mini, Standard, Supplier choice |
| Hire locations | 442 |
| Airport locations | 163 |
| Popular agencies | Pandora Car Hire, OtoQ Car Rental, Erboy Car, Autounion Car Rental, DMR Car |
Cheap car rentals in Istanbul
| Economy | AED 50/day |
| Compact | AED 50/day |
| Intermediate | AED 48/day |
| Standard | AED 116/day |
| Mini | AED 71/day |
| Intermediate SUV | AED 64/day |
| Compact SUV | AED 78/day |
| Supplier choice | AED 100/day |
Top tips for hiring a car in Istanbul
- Renting a car in Istanbul will provide you with the opportunity to travel at your own pace and take in the Turkish wonders that most appeal to you. Head west and take in the stunning Aegean coastline, go south to the Mediterranean shore dubbed the Turquoise Coast, or check out the curving wonder that is the Taurus Mountains. There is plenty to see and do in Istanbul, with a long list of sightseeing, dining, and shopping attractions in the city. Having access to a car will mean that you can make the most of the city and enjoy your dream holiday.
- Istanbul Atatürk Airport has connecting flights all across the world and gives travelers the opportunity to rent from major car hire companies. It is best to research your preferred company using KAYAK now to make picking up your car on arrival even smoother. After collecting your baggage, continue towards exit Gate A and you will find the counter of your chosen company.
- Ensure that you have a decent GPS navigation device, as some streets names in Istanbul are not labeled clearly or at all. Also look to invest in a physical road map and use landmarks to familiarize yourself. If you are planning on traveling a decent distance outside of the city limits of Istanbul, ensure your hire company has the option of providing a KGS card for access to the tollways. These tollways will make your travel route considerably quicker.
- 15 million people live in Istanbul, and this can turn the roads into a circus in rush hour. The peak morning commute occurs between 7:30 am and 9:30 am, while in the evening it is best to avoid driving between 5 pm and 8:30 pm if possible. Specifically, the E-5 and TEM motorways will get congested as city workers make their daily commute, so if you can reroute your drive to avoid these you will save lots of time.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Istanbul for AED 75 or less
- Book your rental car in Istanbul at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Intermediate rental cars in Istanbul are around 23% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Istanbul
Istanbul car rental reviews and directory
Payless
4.9
Mediocre
49 reviewsCleanliness
4.9
Comfort
5.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.8
Value for money
4.9
3 locations in Istanbul
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2.0 Poor
Oct 2019
Pros:
No they were very bad and I ended up not getting the car.Cons:
The staff should be more friendly and not profiteerers9.2 Wonderful
Jan 2019
Pros:
Iiked the car and the way they treated me at the pickup pointCons:
The drop-off was not smooth enough as i had to park it in the parking of the airport and didn't know how much is the total amount at the end of the handover2.0 Poor
Dec 2018
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They ripped me off. Made me pay more than what I did with kayak2.0 Poor
Jun 2018
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When I arrived to airport I went to Payless office at airport as per my reservation but they informed me that no any car available and they totally refused to help me FYI It’s first time to visit TurkeyCons:
I would like to inform u that I will not deal with your site again and I will inform every person I know about your bad service Plus I will post at Facebook8.4 Very Good
Apr 2018
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Employees are perfectCons:
The price2.0 Poor
Apr 2018
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The car was in good conditionCons:
Such bad service at reception, they told me that I needed to pay for insurance again after buying insurance on Kayak. Then the car wasn’t filled with fuel as stated on the website. I then also had to pay extra when I brought the car back to SAW airport for the parkingGarenta
10.0
Wonderful
1 reviewBest rated
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
19 locations in Istanbul
Autounion Car Rental
10.0
Wonderful
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
8 locations in Istanbul
from AED 52/day
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2023
Europcar
9.8
Wonderful
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
9.0
7 locations in Istanbul
Locations in Istanbul
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9.6 Wonderful
Aug 2018
Pros:
The rate Iwas booked in US dollar but they calculated in euroCons:
I’ll dispute it with my credit card when I get back to USAAlamo
8.2
Very Good
5 reviewsCleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
7.9
3 locations in Istanbul
from AED 191/day
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Friendly staff, easy drop off10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2023
1.9 Poor
Aug 2021
Enterprise
7.9
Good
7 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
7.5
21 locations in Istanbul
Locations in Istanbul
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