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Istanbul car hire information
| Pick-up location | Istanbul |
|---|---|
| Rental locations | 263 |
| Airport locations | 114 |
Istanbul car hire reviews and directory
Rated no. 1
Europcar
Best rated
9.6 Excellent (1 review)
5 locations in Istanbul
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Europcar reviews
Car hire locations
Europcar
Locations in Istanbul
Domestic Arrivals Terminal
+90 216 588 8766
E5 Yanyol Pamukkale Sok
+90 216 427 0427
Mehmet Nezih Ozmen Mh.eski
+90 212 637 4541
Takaydin Mh.
+90 533 760 8498
Topcu Cad. N°:1 Elmadag
+90 212 254 7710
- 10.0
- 10.0
- 9.3
- 10.0
- 8.7
Recent reviews
9.6 Excellent
18 Aug 2018
Pick up and drop off went very well
Pros: The rate Iwas booked in US dollar but they calculated in euro
Cons: I’ll dispute it with my credit card when I get back to USA
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Enterprise reviews
Car hire locations
Enterprise
Locations in Istanbul
1 Asena Sok No 9 Bahcelievler
+90 212 970 5937
Acibadem Mah Onur Sk
+90 212 970 5937
Atakoy 7/8/9/10 Mah. Kat:-2
+90 212 465 6554
Cumhuriyet Mahallesi
+90 212 970 3937
Gulsuyu Mah. Fevzi Cakmak Cad
+90 216 970 6937
Icerenkoy Mah Kayisdagi Cad
+90 216 573 2044
Istanbul Airport
+90 212 970 2937
Kocatepe Mah Abdulhak Hamit
+90 212 254 7719
Maslak Mahallesi Ataturk Oto
+90 212 970 4937
Sabiha Gokcen Airport
+90 216 970 2937
Tem Highway Kavacik Cross
+90 216 680 0690
Tuglacibasi Mah.bagdat Cad.
+90 216 407 2500
- 7.2
- 8.0
- 8.0
- 7.6
- 7.2
Recent reviews
8.8 Excellent
6 Dec 2016
Pros: car very clean
helpfull people
Cons: need to take shuttle bus, but hopefully very short ride
2.0 Mediocre
16 Feb 2017
Long waiting time
Pros: Nothing
Cons: We had to wait for a long time for the shuttle bus which takes us to the car rental parking to collect the car. We did not acerpt this long period and we had to cancel our booking.
10.0 Excellent
19 Jan 2019
Cons: All it is good
9.2 Excellent
7 Sep 2017
Speaking English staff
Pros: Conditions and specifications according to on line booking. Care 2017 clean and full of options. No glitch at all
Cons: The roads toll, I paid was high. They insisted it is all to road companies and they are not benefitting from it
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Budget reviews
Car hire locations
Budget
Locations in Istanbul
Acibadem Mh Fatih Sk Tepe
+90 216 227 5124
Ataturk Havalimani Domestic Arrivals
+90 549 562 2314
Bagdat Cad No 444 Suadiye
+90 216 380 5655
Bahcelievler Fevzi Cakmak Mah
+90 549 823 1947
Barbaros Morsumbul St No 8 N
+90 549 823 1961
Baris Mh Sakarya Cd No2 Koctas
+90 549 823 9405
Cevizli Mah Fil Yokusu Sok No
+90 216 227 5122
Esentepe Mah Buyukdere Cad
+90 212 942 2245
Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus
+90 212 244 9354
Sabiha Gokcen Havalimani Ic
+90 216 588 5198
- 6.7
- 7.0
- 7.7
- 6.7
- 6.7
Recent reviews
10.0 Excellent
21 Jul 2017
Everything worked out perfect
Pros: New and efficient car
8.0 Excellent
18 Jun 2018
Misleading trust, selling not recognized Allianz Global Assistance
Pros: The car company Budget was Ok.
Cons: Your site has failed my trust. You sold me a Allianz Global Assistance insurance. Policy: Rental Car Protection. Policy No.: EUSP2109505133.
Budget did not recognize this insurance and said it was null and void as far as they are concerned. They made me sign a disclaimer that I have not purchased any insurance and that all accidents will be paid by me. Your company is promoting misleading insurance products, you are deceiving customers
6.8 Good
13 Sep 2018
Pros: The price was very good, drop off easy and quick, people speak English which unusual in Turkey.
Cons: Pick up takes more than half hour even it’s was not busy, agent was very slow. The car was luxury but was dirty from inside, the floor mats dirty.
4.0 Okay
13 Aug 2019
Cons: Hidden fees and manipulation they charged me 3000 TL more
8.0 Excellent
4 Sep 2018
i booked in case i need it,
Pros: But I cancelled it since i found better offer
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Avis reviews
Car hire locations
Avis
Locations in Istanbul
Buyukdere Cd. No 145
+90 212 213 8165
Fatih Sk. No 1
+90 216 227 5123
Harbiye Mh.Cumhuriyet Cd N 50A
+90 212 244 9350
Karadeniz Cd. No:1
+90 212 853 0893
Kizil Begonya Sok No 10/1
+90 216 227 3101
Sabiha Gokcen Apt Domestic
+90 216 588 5166
Sariyer Cad. No. 70/A
+90 212 213 8163
Saygi Cad. No 60
+90 216 228 6870
Tayakadin Mh. Terminal
+90 549 827 1110
Town Office/ Maltepe
Town Office/Kadikoy Bagdat C.
+90 216 355 3665
Y. Beyazid Cad
+90 549 823 1945
- 6.8
- 7.4
- 6.6
- 6.8
- 6.8
Recent reviews
10.0 Excellent
21 Jul 2016
Pros: It was brand new car with zero mileage
Cons: Nothing
10.0 Excellent
9 Jul 2017
Very good service
Pros: Very good service was anew car
Cons: Nothing
6.8 Good
31 Aug 2018
ONO
Cons: - Car model/type was not as indicated during booking.
- full insurance was very high.
- Price almost doubled (price between booking and pick-up).
3.2 Mediocre
17 Jul 2019
Cons: I had to goto airport to get this BMW 3 series no branch in Taksim have this size. Then i found it used up with 31000 km usage. All kind of alarms appeared on screen. Not good i pay too much for rental.
5.2 Okay
29 Aug 2019
Pros: They did not give the same car .. and they did not give me the car with the offer .. they give me with there price and un clear insurance fees
2.0 Mediocre
29 Aug 2019
Pros: They give me clio from bmw .. and they give there value and very expensive and they were not helpful
4.4 Okay
30 Oct 2016
Pros: Cleanliness
Cons: Gave a petrol car instead of deisel even after confirmation.
The tire pressure was low in all tires
8.0 Excellent
23 Aug 2019
Pros: Staff were good and allowed me to take the vehicle 30 minutes prior to the time it was technically booked.
Cons: The signage for car rental drop-off at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport in Istanbul is utterly atrocious. I appreciate this is not likely the fault of Avis, but I literally drove around the complex for 20 minutes trying to find it.
10.0 Excellent
11 Jan 2017
good company
Pros: everything nice
Cons: nothing
4.0 Okay
19 Sep 2017
Cons: I did not get the same car
very long discussion
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Hertz reviews
Car hire locations
Hertz
Locations in Istanbul
Bagdat Caddesi 92/b
+90 216 337 0988
Cevizli Mah. Orhangazi Cd.
+90 216 383 0100
Gumussuyu Mahallesi
+90 212 225 6404
Intl Airport
+90 216 349 3040
Sabiha Gokcen Dom Ap
+90 216 588 5191
Tayakadin Mahallesi
+90 212 465 5999
- 5.0
- 8.0
- 8.0
- 4.0
- 4.0
Recent reviews
6.0 Good
11 Sep 2017
Cons: When you return the car to ataturk airport . You have to wait for the shutel to take you from the parking to the departure building. Only one person is handling every thing.
5.6 Okay
16 Jun 2019
Cons: I make rent for Mercedes Benz and they want to give me passat .. after that they give me volvo lower than Mercedes but i not want to make problems with company because I travel for rest not for problem next time I will not rent a car from this company
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CIRCULAR reviews
Car hire locations
CIRCULAR
Locations in Istanbul
Ataturk Airport International Arrivals Hall
+90 532 131 1400
Domestic Arrivals Terminal
+90 532 300 7488
Istanbul City Office
Istanbul New Airport
+90 532 131 1400
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport International Arrivals Hall
Kocatepe Mah.Dolapdere Taksim Cad.No:15/1 Beyoglu
Nishistanbul C Blok Kat10 No124 Cobancesme Mah Sanayi Cad Bahcelievler
- 4.4
- 5.6
- 4.4
- 4.2
- 4.5
Recent reviews
5.6 Okay
15 Jul 2017
Cons: There is no Ac conditioner in the back seat .
They takes deposit and will return back after One month !!
4.0 Okay
28 Jan 2019
Pros: staff not friendly
Cons: don't book with this company
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Thrifty reviews
Car hire locations
Thrifty
Locations in Istanbul
Bagdat Caddesi 92/b
+90 216 337 0988
Cevizli Mah. Orhangazi Cd.
+90 216 383 0100
Gumussuyu Mahallesi
+90 212 225 6404
Kazimiye Mahallesi
+90 282 653 0340
Sabiha Gokcen Intl Ap
+90 216 588 5191
Tayakadin Mahallesi
+90 212 465 5999
All Thrifty reviews
Thrifty reviews in Istanbul
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Payless reviews
Car hire locations
Payless
Locations in Istanbul
Istanbul Havalimani
Sabiha Gokcen Intl Airport
- 3.6
- 3.9
- 3.7
- 3.7
- 3.5
Recent reviews
2.8 Mediocre
3 Sep 2016
Cons: Wait alot for pickup
Tire have problem and couldnt speed up
Dont have extra tire
Gear has problem
2.0 Mediocre
7 Sep 2016
Fake reservation
Pros: There was no car . Even after I gave Payless by phone the reservation number .... they say we don't see it .. wait few days and enter again to the system ... but until I arrive.... there was no reservation and they wanted to give me another car with another price as a new on time reservation
Cons: Nothing
2.0 Mediocre
9 Sep 2016
Pros: actually nothing other than the employee who was helpful.
Cons: very dirty car. not cleaned at all. there were trash in different parts. the gas tank was empty.
8.0 Excellent
21 Sep 2016
Big car for the family
Pros: Seats , air condition
Cons: A very big car , and a fuel monster
2.0 Mediocre
24 Dec 2016
Broken car
Pros: They gave unwashed , everywhere is scractched ,
Even pAssenger door was broken I couldn't close it ,
And I called them complained about that they said ok
Drive back which is 1 hour 30 mins I gave the car back they gave me same condition car and they said they have all car like that
I won't rent any car from Payless anymore OMG
I paid 650$
Cons: Unwashed car really bad condition
2.0 Mediocre
1 Apr 2017
Pros: Nothing.......
Cons: We waited in the airport for 3 hours and they did not have any cars.
The people were rude and they did not even apologize for not having car which I made reservation for.
The blamed everybody except themselves....
I will never book any car rental with payless....
2.0 Mediocre
2 Apr 2017
They didn't have my reservation
Pros: Although I showed them my online reservation through Kayak with my confirmation number they said they didn't recieve anything and when I tried to hire a car anyway the price they gave me was re than double what I was offered online. Very dodgy service so I went to a different company.
2.0 Mediocre
8 Oct 2017
They are not Proffetional
Cons: When I came to the counter there weren't similar car to the one I have booked. They offer me smaller car with same price and they start bargaining so I decided to leave them. They weren't helpful nor they were ready.
2.0 Mediocre
15 Oct 2017
They refused to give me the car
Cons: In the website there was one amount to pay during the car rental period but once I went there to take it they asked for extra payments and deposit and visa .....
2.0 Mediocre
30 Oct 2017
Terrible experiencr
Cons: Even though I made the reservation for Saturday and had a confirmation number, when I went to the counter at the airport I wad told I could not rent a car for less than three days.
Terrible experience cost me two hours of frustration until I ended up finding a bus.
I tried to get in touch with the company but they have no email and never tweeted.
Rated no. 9
GREEN MOTION
2.0 Mediocre (1 review)
6 locations in Istanbul
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GREEN MOTION reviews
Car hire locations
GREEN MOTION
Locations in Istanbul
Acibadem, Onur Sk. 8/A
+90 532 623 8701
Altunizade Mah. Oymaci Sokak. 11 Uskudar /Istanbul
+90 532 623 8701
Domestic Arrivals Terminal
+90 216 606 2172
Istanbul Havalimani
+90 212 909 1778
Kucukbakkalkoy Mah. Isiklar Cad. No: 30
+90 216 606 2176
Soganlik Yeni Mah.
+90 532 623 8701
- 2.0
- 2.0
- 2.0
- 2.0
- 2.0
Recent reviews
2.0 Mediocre
27 Aug 2019
Pros: The reservation was cancelled, but my money was refunded in a timely manner.
Cons: The reservation was cancelled due to unavailability.
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Car hire locations
Otocar Rental
Locations in Istanbul
Arnavutkoy-stanbul/Turkey
Atakoy-stanbul/Turkey
Atasehir-stanbul/Turkey
Avcilar-stanbul/Turkey
Bagcilar-stanbul/Turkey
Bahcesehir-stanbul/Turkey
Basaksehir-stanbul/Turkey
Bayrampasa-stanbul/Turkey
Bebek-stanbul/Turkey
Besiktas-stanbul/Turkey
Cavusoglu Mahallesi, Yakacik Cd. No:132, Kartal/Istanbul
Esenler-stanbul/Turkey
Esenyurt-stanbul/Turkey
Etiler-stanbul/Turkey
Eyup-stanbul/Turkey
Fatih-stanbul/Turkey
Gokturk-stanbul/Turkey
Gungoren-stanbul/Turkey
Kadikoy-stanbul/Turkey
Kavacik-stanbul/Turkey
Kucukcekmece-stanbul/Turkey
Maltepe-stanbul/Turkey
Ortakoy-stanbul/Turkey
Pendik-stanbul/Turkey
Sisli-stanbul/Turkey
Taksim-stanbul/Turkey
Tayakadn Mahallesi, Terminal Caddesi No25, 34283
Tuzla-stanbul/Turkey
Umraniye-stanbul/Turkey
Uskudar-stanbul/Turkey
Yeniehir Mah. Cumhuriyet Bulvar Mutlucity
Zeytinburnu-stanbul/Turkey
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Car hire locations
Nokta Rent A Car
Locations in Istanbul
Atatürk Mah. Gökevler Mah. Adnan Kahveci Bulv. No:1, 34513 Esenyurt(Autopia, Kat:1 No:58b)
+90 533 030 2054
Atatürk Mahallesi Sedef Cad. 36. Ada Ata 2/1 Blok No:46 Ataşehir / İstanbul
Avcilar / İstanbul
Bakirköy / İstanbul
Barbaros Hayrettin Paşa Mah. Şehitler Cad. No:8 Gümüş Residance / 301 Esenyurt / İstanbul
Bağcilar / İstanbul
Başakşehir delivery
Beşyol Kadiköy / İstanbul
Esenler / İstanbul
Florya / İstanbul
Halkalı Cd. No : 196-198 Sefaköy Küçükçekmece
Istanbul Ataturk airport
+90 212 481 4343
Kartaltepe Mahallesi, Malazgirt Cd. No:1
Maltepe Mah. Gen. Ali Rıza Gürcan Cad. Çırpıcı Çık. No:1, Zeytinburnu
+90 533 030 2054
Sabiha Gocken Airport
+90 533 030 2054
Taksim Point Hotel
+90 212 481 4343
Tayakadin Mahallesi, Terminal Caddesi, No 1
Yenişehir Mah. Osmanlı Blv. No:10/83 Çağdaş İş Merkezi Kurtköy
+90 533 030 2054
Üsküdar / İstanbul
İkitelli delivery
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Car hire locations
Sunnycars
Locations in Istanbul
1 Asena Sok 9 Bahcelievler
Acibadem Mah Onur SK Ciceck 12A
Bagdat Street 166B
Cobancesme mah. sanayi cad. bahcelievler-istanbul
Domestic Arrivals Terminal
E5 Yanyol Pamukkale Sok
Egitim mah. Hakki Bey sok. No:1/3 Ziverbey
Eski Londra Asfalti No 6
Gulsuyu Mah. Fevzi Cakmak Cad Omer Bey Plaza 1
International Arrivals Terminal
Kocatepe Mah Abdulhak Hamit Cad 62
Maslak Mahallesi Ataturk Oto Sanayi Sitesi 39
Tayakadin Mahallesi Ibrahim Aga Cad. No:1 Arnavutk
Tem Highway Kavacik Cross
Topcu Cad. N°:1 Elmadag
54 travellers who rented a car in Istanbul gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.1
Car hire locations in Istanbul
Good to know
| Most popular car type | Compact |
|---|
When to book a hire car in Istanbul
Average daily price per month
Car hire prices as pick-up date approaches
-1 day
-2 days
Top tips for renting 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.
- Book your rental car in Istanbul at least 2 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about hiring a car in Istanbul
What is the most popular rental car in Istanbul?
Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Istanbul.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Istanbul?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Goldcar Rental SP ($15/day), CIRCULAR ($18/day) and CarWiz ($25/day).
What is the best rental car company in Istanbul?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Istanbul are Enterprise (8.5, 12809 reviews), Avis (7.6, 2278 reviews), and Sixt (7.5, 1072 reviews).
What is the cheapest car hire location in Istanbul?
In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Goldcar Rental SP Istanbul Grand Airport, Arnavutköy 34283 (32 kilometres from the city centre).
How can I find car rentals near me in Istanbul?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does a Compact car rental cost in Istanbul?
A Compact car rental in Istanbul costs $37 per day, on average.
What type of car is recommended for driving in Istanbul?
A small car is the best option for Istanbul, considering the amount of other drivers you will need to share the roads with. Petrolis also quite expensive, so it is best to choose an economic car such as the Citroen C3 or Hyundai i10. A small car such as these will assist you in navigating any tight parking situations.
What's the speed limit in Istanbul?
Within Istanbul city the speed limit is 50 km/h (31 mph) unless otherwise indicated. Once you leave the city boundaries you will notice signage to indicate you are allowed to drive at 90 km/h (56 mph), the speed limit of normal highways. On major highways and toll roads you will be able to drive at 100 km/h (62 mph).
How are gas prices in Istanbul?
It will cost approximately 6 Turkish Lira ($1.16 USD) for a liter of gas. This converts to approximately $4.64 per gallon, which is considerably more than the U.S. average. Keep in mind that a smaller and more economical car will use less petrol and reduce your travel expenses.
Where are the best places to park in Istanbul?
There are plenty of car parking lots around the city for affordable prices, you can expect to pay approximately 5 TL ($0.97 USD) per hour for parking in a secure garage and, depending on your length of stay, you may receive a discount.