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Rent a car in Istanbul and embark on exciting journeys throughout the city and across Turkey.
An hour and a half drive from Istanbul, Lake Sapanja offers relaxation amid lush greenery and birdsong. Don't miss the historic village of Kyykoy and the town of Agva, known for its secluded beaches and picturesque forests.
Istanbul—a vibrant city bursting with spectacular places and historic sites—is best explored by car. Renting directly at the airport is the most convenient option. Arrive in Istanbul, pick up your pre-booked car within 20 minutes, and set off on your adventure. With TakeCars, enjoy the flexibility of renting without a deposit and the ease of booking online. Our user-friendly filters help you find the perfect car quickly and easily.
Car rental reviews in Istanbul
Fiat Egea in Turkey
All in all, it went very well
Fiat Egea in Turkey
Overall, the rental went well in the end. That is, we got the right car to realize the planned trip. But there were some inconveniences at various stages. Starting with the fact that the originally ordered car, which I had prepaid for, was refused (as I realized, the renter refused). At first I thought that I had carelessly used the services of fraudsters. Fortunately, it turned out that this was not the case, TakeCars operators got in touch and quickly enough agreed with another renter. This calmed me down, and here was the first catch - I did not immediately pay attention to the fact that instead of the originally ordered car with a 1.5 liter engine, I was sent a voucher for a 1.2 liter car. Since I was planning a trip with quite a long distance travel, it would have been unpleasant to get a car with an excessively weak engine. When I noticed it later, I accepted this fact and decided not to change anything, as there might not be enough time for that. When the day came to receive the car, in correspondence with the representative of the hirer I received a message that instead of Fiat Egea I was offered Renault Clio. It is a more compact car, but having familiarized by that time with the traffic conditions in the tourist areas of the cities of Turkey, I agreed, especially since the representative assured me that this Renault Clio is still equipped with a 1.5 liter engine. However, when the car was delivered to me, it turned out that the engine capacity was not 1.5, but only 1 liter. To my protests, I received a reply that there was a mistake in the previous message mentioning the 1.5 liter engine. But since the contract with this renter specified a car with a 1.2 liter engine, he decided that 1 liter would be fine with me. Very strange logic, considering the fact that originally I still needed a car with 1.5 liter engine. To solve the problem I was offered to get to the garage of the renter, where I was promised to provide the same car with 1.5 liter engine, and with automatic transmission, but at 50 euros more expensive. There was no choice, as we already had to move out. Because of the described inconsistencies we lost about 2 hours of time. The hirer did not agree to concede me the price, despite the inconvenience. Further use of the car was completely satisfactory for me. However, when returning the car again there was a small discrepancy with the hirer. When I got to the place of car transfer, I contacted the representative in order to clarify the amount of payment for the use of toll highways. In the reply message he indicated the amount of 2800 Turkish liras. However, when the driver came to pick up the car, he demanded 3800 liras extra for toll roads. I showed him the correspondence with the amount of 2800 liras, after which I started about half an hour of negotiations with the representative of the rental company, who, without apology, simply told me that he had made a typo and that he did not like to hear me say things that seemed to incriminate him in dishonesty. Although everything I said was simply a repetition of his own words about the 2800 lira. In the process of correspondence, I was given a table with the calculation of my debt for toll roads with the sum of 3800 liras. Yes, I admit that it could have been a typo on his part. But why should all these typos be the customers' fault? I had collected the required amount, to be transferred through the driver, but at the last moment the driver returned part of the collected amount to me, gesturing that he would not take more. I don't really know what to make of all this. Everything felt like a mess. But in the end, we parted without complaint. I can't say that it upset me in any noticeable way. It just left some memories of inconveniences which, it would seem, could have been easily avoided with a better organization of the hirer's work.
Hyundai i20 in Turkey
Everything went great, thank you very much
Hyundai Kona in Turkey
Everything went well. I was a bit worried as it was the first time I booked through your website. The car was new, in good condition, and I received it at the airport. And, most importantly, cheaper than other places.
Audi Q2 in Turkey
1. They gave me a Kia sportage instead of an Audi 2. I had to pay 150 bucks more. 3. They didn't speak English at all 4. The car in general was ok, although the mileage is high. 5. They did not give me a normal printout of prices for the toll roads in Turkey, I probably overpaid.
Fiat Egea in Turkey
Everything went exactly as agreed, although we were worried about the lack of prepayment (we do not have a suitable credit card), acceptance / delivery of the car in the specified time and date. In general, we were extremely satisfied with everything - the car and the service!)
Hyundai Bayon in Turkey
everything went great. They gave me a higher class car, Renault Megane, which I really liked. The car is excellent. They gave it to me at the airport, which was very convenient.
Opel Crossland in Turkey
In general, the car is good. But there we waited for a man for 2 hours when receiving the car, they brought the car without a seat. We took the seat with the child in our arms in the car at the other end of Istanbul. We returned the car almost ok - only they did not give the calculation of toll roads, we traveled in three cars (3 families were) the same, and only we were charged 2 times more.
Hyundai Accent Sport Sedan in Turkey
Everything went well, the car was quickly received, quickly handed over. There were no problems when using, we calmly drove from Ankara to Istanbul, the next time we travel to Turkey, we will again take a car on this site
Fiat Fiorino in Turkey
Everything went well, convenient, fast. Thank you
Citroen C3 in Turkey
Everything was great in terms of organization. The car was worth the money
Hyundai Accent Sport Sedan in Turkey
I rented, but they gave me an Opel crossland with a surcharge, because I didn't have a Hyundai. In general, I think they were very surprised when I came to their office, and it took them a long time to figure it out. In general, everything went well, except for the communication. People there know only Turkish. They gave me a new car.
Nissan Qashqai in Turkey
All good thanks 👍
Istanbul car rental prices
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Features of roads in Istanbul
The roads in Istanbul are well-suited for drivers, featuring bright, clear road markings, high-quality pavement, and multi-level interchanges for a comfortable and safe driving experience. Be aware that special vehicle lanes are off-limits and traffic congestion is typical during peak hours on Friday evenings and Monday mornings.
Exploring the country might include driving on high-speed autobahns and bridges. Tolls range from 1 to 3 euros per 100 km. All rental cars come equipped with an HGS sticker for automatic toll payments.
While most parking spaces in Istanbul are paid, you can find free parking at restaurants and shopping centers. The city also boasts many 24-hour gas stations offering high-quality, albeit pricey, fuel.
Mobile internet
The three major mobile operators—Turkcell, Vodafone, and Avea—provide excellent coverage across Turkey. You can easily purchase a local SIM card at any of their outlets by presenting your passport.
At TakeCars, we're ready to match you with the perfect car for your travels, thanks to our wide range of options and personalized service from local suppliers.
Renting a car in Istanbul with TakeCars means convenience and the opportunity to discover more than just the city center. Whether you're interested in historical monuments or scenic natural spots, having your own car gives you the freedom to explore at your own pace.
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Visit Hagia Sophia, explore the Topkapi Palace, and enjoy the Bosphorus Strait.
Drive to Edirne for Ottoman architecture, or to the Princes’ Islands for a scenic getaway.
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