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Why rent a car in Turkey?
Turkey stretches across two continents and over 780,000 square kilometres of coastline, mountains, ancient ruins, and inland valleys. Buses and domestic flights connect the big cities, but the places that make Turkey unforgettable — the lunar landscape of Cappadocia at dawn, hidden coves along the Lycian coast, the mountain roads of eastern Anatolia — sit beyond any bus timetable. A rental car turns a resort holiday into a proper road trip.
Turkey also happens to be one of the easiest countries to drive in. Roads are well-maintained, lane markings are clear, and signs at every junction are duplicated in English. Even after several hours behind the wheel, you won't feel worn out — the infrastructure is built for comfortable long-distance driving. On TakeCars, every listing shows real photos of the actual car, transparent pricing with insurance included, and reviews from travellers who've driven the same vehicle on the same roads. You're renting from a local person — not standing in an airport queue hoping for the best.
What travelers actually do with their rental cars
🚗 Roman 🇷🇺 took his first rental on a trip through Trabzon, Kars, and Erzurum — eastern Turkey in the dead of winter — and called the experience "qualitative and efficient"
🚗 Evgenii 🇷🇺 picked up at Istanbul airport and drove over 800 km to the Aegean Sea and back, burning just 5 litres per 100 km in a diesel Renault Clio — "no deposit, full insurance, and unlimited mileage is great"
🚗 Natalia 🇷🇺 covered 2,000 km through multiple Turkish cities in a diesel Hyundai Accent — "the car did not let us down"
🚗 Mikhail 🇷🇺 drove from Istanbul to Fethiye and back — about 2,500 km in an Opel Combo
🚗 Andrey 🇹🇷 needed a car to "travel a huge distance in Turkey" — even though he arrived late at night, the team was waiting for him
🚗 Anna 🇷🇺 picked up in Antalya and dropped off in Mersin — "it's mega convenient!"
🚗 Sergei 🇷🇺 rented for a trip to Cappadocia — not his first time using TakeCars — "just like last time, everything went fine"
Road trips renters drove across Turkey →
What owners have done for renters
🤝 Danil 🇷🇺 booked an economy car and got a Renault Megane instead — a higher class, no extra charge: "they gave it to me at the airport, which was very convenient"
🤝 Igor 🇷🇺 ordered a Nissan Qashqai, received a Peugeot of similar class — "the car was new, clean, with winter tires. Service is organized perfectly: brought and picked up on time"
🤝 Iana 🇷🇺 got upgraded from a Dacia Sandero to an Opel Mokka, and the owner calmly accepted a last-minute pickup address change
🤝 Vladimir 🇷🇺 had his car delivered to his hotel and collected at the airport — "the car was in perfect condition, low mileage, clean inside and out"
🤝 Nadezda 🇷🇺 needed an extra day and it was no problem — just paid the daily rate with no fuss. No deposit, no credit card required, cash on the spot
🤝 Sergei 🇷🇺 had connection problems at the airport — paid in cash, no issues. For 10 days with full insurance, the total was "less than 300 dollars"
Where to rent a car in Turkey
TakeCars has suppliers across Turkey's major airports and cities. The most popular pickup spots include Istanbul (both Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen), Antalya, Izmir, Bodrum, Dalaman, Trabzon, Alanya, and Ankara.
One-way rentals are available between most cities — pick up in Antalya, drop off in Istanbul, or grab a car in Izmir and return it at Dalaman airport. Several renters mention how smooth this was, including Anna 🇷🇺 who picked up in Antalya and returned in Mersin. Many owners also deliver directly to your hotel and collect the car when you're done.
Pick up at the airport, your hotel, or anywhere in between
Alanya
304 cars
Alanya Gazipasa Airport (GZP)
329 cars
Antalya
338 cars
Antalya Airport (AYT)
343 cars
Belek
289 cars
Bodrum
312 cars
Bodrum Airport (BJV)
333 cars
Dalaman
336 cars
Dalaman Airport (DLM)
359 cars
Istanbul
301 cars
Istanbul Airport (IST)
337 cars
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)
337 cars
Izmir
275 cars
Izmir Airport (ADB)
313 cars
Kemer
287 cars
Marmaris
295 cars
Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV)
311 cars
Side
225 cars
Customer reviews
Evgenii 🇷🇺 — "I received the car at Istanbul airport in 5 minutes without any problems, and gave it back there in 5 minutes as well. Drove more than 800 km to the Aegean Sea and back, consumption about 5 litres. No deposit, full insurance and unlimited mileage is great."
Jakub 🇵🇱 — "The driver met us at the airport and took us to the rental center, everything took about 15 minutes and we were on our way. The car is excellent, communication with the company is also top notch."
Ihar 🇧🇾 — "Everything was fast, clear and all conditions of the contract were fulfilled! Tolga was pleasant in communication, answered all questions, we received a clean and serviceable car. Our trip was comfortable and unforgettable."
Sergei 🇷🇺 — "The rental cost is one of the lowest. It allowed me to take a car with full insurance. For 10 days the price was less than 300 dollars, which is very budget."
Fiat Egea in Turkey
My impressions are positive. There was a slight delay in receiving the car (it was a night flight and I had to wait for the manager). Otherwise everything is normal: no delays in receiving/returning the car. The car is fresh. I liked everything. I think next time we will also use this service!
Fiat Egea Multijet in Turkey
Everything is fine, I plan to use your services in the future. Two things - the car was dirty and had to wait about 2.5 hours. It was stressful, get better!
Citroen C3 in Turkey
We had a Fiat!!! But everything went great... On time pick up and drop off..... The agents were professional and friendly!!! The price was as per the website... Thank you very much!!! We will use your rental if we need it
Renault Clio 4 in Turkey
Yes, in general, everything is fine. No negative incidents
Renault Symbol in Turkey
All in all, everything is good, I can't say anything bad. In the end I got a Fiat Agea or something like that.... The only thing on the website says that insurance is included in the price, but in fact it is not. I had to pay extra for insurance. But everything is fine in essence...
Citroen Space Tourer in Turkey
The car is new, powerful, clean. We were given the car that we had booked. The only disadvantage: we ordered a car to the airport. For some reason the drivers were taken to the office for a very long time. 7 people waited outside, including a baby, after a night flight, all tired. And the car was given to us at the office, not at the airport, as it should have been. We often travel and book a car, such registration has not yet seen, very long. And in general, only positive feedback on the car
Fiat Egea in Turkey
The car is like a car, not bad for its class. I would especially like to mention the company that provided the car in Antalya: - always meet our needs - all questions are solved quickly - polite, friendly staff - people try to do their job well
Opel Corsa in Turkey
Everything went great, the car was not an Opel Corsa but a Hyundai i20, also a very nice car. And so everything went well.
Dacia Duster in Turkey
We were given an Opel in perfect condition. The car is good, clean, we drove more than 1000 km and had no complaints. The site is convenient, beautiful. Everything is clear. The only thing is that when booking I specified the flight, but we were not met. Had to search the internet and try to contact. Spent about 15 extra minutes. Thank you for a really great service.
Opel Crossland in Turkey
All in all, everything was fine, the only thing was that, I don't know if it should be like this or not, the documents on the car were a photocopy of the STS. The local traffic police stopped the car and said it was illegal and demanded a fine. They sort of got out of it, but it was not pleasant. The company itself who rented out the car said that everything is fine, the main thing is not to get caught. Very strange. And in general, filing clearly on time, reception clearly on time without problems. the car is new good without problems. There are no claims to you)
Opel Crossland in Turkey
In general, everything is fine, we were given another car, Renault, I do not remember what kind, scratched all around, with expired TO, drove normally, too many intermediaries, during registration there was a confusion with the deposit. Hirer decided in our favor
Fiat Egea in Turkey
Everything was smooth with the rental. The car was provided according to the order. It took 5 minutes to check in. We waited at the airport for about 15 minutes. The car was delivered quickly too. The owners of the car asked to return it clean. When I returned it, I paid 300 liras, there was no time to go to the car wash, the owners were satisfied with it.
Toyota Corolla Sedan in Turkey
applied to this company to rent a car was provided not exactly what we ordered but quite acceptable terms of the contract all were fulfilled and the requirements that we wanted the car provided staff Russian-speaking was very nice as well as when you hand over the car guys also came to the airport and we handed over the car Thank you very much all honestly I advise you all
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📋 Simple terms, no fine print
Every listing shows the full price, deposit, and insurance before you book. No counter surprises, no pressure to buy extras. The price includes insurance, delivery, and taxes — locked in before you book.
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💬 Direct contact with your owner
Message your car owner directly through TakeCars. Renters coordinate airport pickups at 3 AM, change return locations mid-trip, and ask about HGS tolls — all via WhatsApp. A person, not a call centre.
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🚗 Free upgrades when available
Turkey is one of our top countries for free class upgrades. Booked a Dacia Sandero, got an Opel Mokka. Reserved a Fiat, received a Toyota Corolla. A perk of renting from local suppliers who want to keep you happy.
What you should know before driving in Turkey
Turkey drives on the right. Roads are excellent, signs are duplicated in English, and international road markings apply — though the stop sign reads "DUR". Local drivers can be assertive, so stay calm and attentive. Speed limits: 50 km/h in towns, 90 km/h on rural roads, 120 km/h on motorways. Blood alcohol limit is 0.50 promille. Foreign drivers can use their home licence for up to 6 months (IDP required for non-Latin alphabet countries).
Full driving guide: rules, police, fines, and tips for first-timers →
Toll roads
Turkey's motorways (otoyol) and all Bosphorus crossings are tolled electronically via HGS stickers — no cash accepted at the gates. Most TakeCars rental cars have HGS fitted; just tell your owner to activate it before your trip. Tolls are deducted from your deposit on return. Free alternative roads exist parallel to most motorways if you prefer to skip tolls.
Toll prices, HGS setup, and motorway routes →
Fuel and parking
Fuel costs around 55–63 TRY per litre (~$1.40 USD) for both gasoline and diesel. Stations (Petrol Ofisi, Shell, BP, Opet) are plentiful — most have attendants, and you can say "dolu depo" for a full tank. In Istanbul, use paid garages (10–20 TRY/hour) or free lots near shopping centres; on-street parking is managed by attendants in yellow vests. Coastal resorts have easier parking but it fills up in summer.
Fuel station tips, parking rules, and fine amounts →
Insurance on TakeCars
Every car includes basic third-party liability (TPL) at no extra cost. You can upgrade to CDW, Super CDW, or Full Damage Waiver (FDW) for near-zero excess — cars with FDW are tagged "zero deposit." Evgenii 🇷🇺 highlighted this: his Istanbul rental came with no deposit, full insurance, and unlimited mileage — everything upfront.
Staying connected
Three providers: Turkcell (best coverage for road trips), Vodafone, and Turk Telekom. Tourist SIMs cost 1,000–1,700 TRY (~€26–45) for 28 days — buy from official shops, not street sellers. Free Wi-Fi is available at airports, cafés, and shopping centres. Download offline maps before heading into mountain areas.
Turkey car rental questions
To make a reservation: choose your car, make a prepayment, and receive a voucher. Pick up your car at the designated location.
The deductible is the limit of your liability in case of an accident and is clearly displayed on our website. It may vary depending on the car and provider.
A mandatory Third Party Liability (TPL) insurance is included. Full coverage options vary by provider and are detailed on our site.
Theft Protection covers the cost of the stolen vehicle or repairs after an attempted theft. Insurance options are clearly detailed on our site.
Minimum age for rental is 21 years. Some providers may charge extra for the young driver option.
Rental prices are calculated on a 24-hour basis; the longer you rent, the cheaper it gets. Transparent pricing is always a priority.
Border crossing is allowed with prior agreement only. Use our detailed filters to find cars that can cross borders in Turkey.
You can pay for the rental in cash or by card upon receiving the car and signing the contract. At the time of booking, a prepayment of 10-20% is required, which is included in the rental price.
A daily driving limit may apply depending on the car. This information is always available on our website for each vehicle.
Our service hours are not fixed and can vary, but you can always check current timings on our website.
Our fuel policy is generally same-to-same; you receive and return the car with the same amount of fuel.
The deposit is typically released within 7-14 days after the rental ends. All deposits are visible and transparently calculated on our site.