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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 Fiorino in Turkey
everything went well
Fiat Egea Multijet in Turkey
When renting through your website I was pleasantly surprised by the prices and terms on insurance and no mileage restrictions. I ordered from you for the first time. I was met on arrival promptly, communicating in English. I was surprised that I had to pay for the rental only in dollars in cash. I was planning to pay by card in lira at the exchange rate. I thought the checkout would be in the office and they would accept cards. To my luck I had a small amount of dollars and euros with me, and this money was enough to pay for the rent The car was given to me clean, but without gasoline. But the manager immediately explained how to fill up at the nearest gas station. Two days before the end of the lease, I had an unpleasant incident on the trip - the rear wheel squeaked. It was scary to move around, as the squeaking was most likely related to the brakes of the car. The manager did not provide any support. He just sent a phone number. I understood it was a service. But this number was not spoken neither in English nor in Russian. So I could not describe the problem on the phone. I sent a video and a description of the problem to the manager via WhatsApp. He himself did not deal with this issue. At my own risk I drove down the highway to return the car. Fortunately I got there and returned the car, I hope it will be serviced before handing it over to another client. When handing over the car at the airport, the manager had to pay for the toll roads. This amount they said could be paid from the card. But the manager did not have a terminal with him and he took my card and just dictated all the digits and secret code from the card and I was charged remotely. This procedure is not safe at all, I didn't like it very much either
Citroen Jumpy in Turkey
The car was delivered 45 minutes late from the specified and pre-agreed time, instead of Citroen Jumpy was provided similar Opel Zafira, child seat was missing, recalculation of the cost was made on the spot. Basically everything was satisfactory, we will use your service and recommend you, Thank you.
Fiat Egea Multijet in Turkey
It was very good.
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 Accent Sport Sedan in Turkey
It was great and I really enjoyed it
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.
Nissan Qashqai in Turkey
Everything it was great expect that the person who delivered me the car and who came back to take it from me did not know English and I couldn’t communicate with him. I needed to speak with someone other from the office.
Renault Megane Sedan in Turkey
In general, everything was standard, except for one nuance, but very important for me. When I choose a car, I always look at the year of manufacture and try to take a fresh car, as a new car is always nicer to drive than an old one. And the cost of renting a new car is usually higher than used cars. So I rented a car of 2024 year of release, as it was stated on the website of the rental company, and received a car of 2019 year of release with a mileage of 165 thousand kilometers. The interior was heavily smoked and the driver's seat was burned with cigarettes. I spend a lot of time in the car as I travel around the area and so the condition of the car is important to me! Please do not deceive your customers or give correct information about the car! On the site takecars.com there were cars of the same class but older by year of manufacture and these offers were cheaper, and I chose your company because the year of manufacture of the car was specified 2024, and I received a car of completely different quality.
Citroen C3 in Turkey
Everything was great in terms of organization. The car was worth the money
Opel Corsa in Turkey
Everything went great, thank you very much. The car is fresh, clean. The service is good too 👍
Fiat Egea in Turkey
We were given a different car, slightly smaller than we had booked. Otherwise everything went well.
Toyota Corolla Sedan in Turkey
Everything went great! The car was provided on time, delivery too, everything was fast and efficient! The car was in good condition and clean. The feedback is very positive! We will use your services in the future! Thank you very much!
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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