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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
Ford Courier in Turkey
Went smooth and already forgotten. Thank you Good car, Friendly person gave it out and took it in The only thing if you want to improve: at the time of ordering, faster and clearer confirmation of it with a brief description of when and what will happen. In the beginning, after a partial prepayment it was assumed that I was cheated 😊
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.
Fiat Egea in Turkey
Everything went well, I was met at the airport, taken to the office where all the documents were drawn up. The car was the same as we had booked, in good condition. There were two things that we did not like very much. First: the car had no fuel at all, we had to look for a gas station. The second: when we handed over the car we were charged 300 lira for travel on toll roads, but the bill for them did not show. According to our data, we had to pay 150 liras for the toll roads. For us these are insignificant trifles. If we need a car in Turkey - we will turn to you, rating 5-
Nissan Qashqai in Turkey
Instead of a Nissan they gave me an old henday solaris. My review is the worst! The car did not match the ordered
Opel Corsa in Turkey
We liked it very much, they gave us a new car for the agreed price, better than planned. We were met at the airport, the car was picked up, we were given a ride to the entrance. Good service, we will contact again!
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 great. We were met at the airport. We looked at the car, signed the documents and everything) and it is very good that there is full insurance) We are very happy with the trip and very grateful.
Ford Courier in Turkey
I rented a car from you, everything went well, polite employees, no problems about this
Nissan Qashqai in Turkey
Everything was on time and according to the terms agreed upon.
Dacia Sandero Stepway in Turkey
We were not given a Dacia sandero but an Opel mokka, a higher class car. We brought the car to the address and picked it up at another address which we had changed, the landlord answered all questions and was calm about the other address. The only disadvantage is that at first we refused to take 50$ bills under the pretext that they are more often forged. So we put them in the deposit, which gave us the old 100$ (green). Well and cars provided with a minimum amount of fuel (barely got to the gas station) in an unknown city. And so overall everything went great 9/10
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 Zafira Life in Turkey
The rental of the Opel Zafira has gone very well. We didn't have any problems. Greetings
Fiat Fiorino in Turkey
Everything went well, convenient, fast. Thank you
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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