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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
295 cars
Alanya Gazipasa Airport (GZP)
320 cars
Antalya
329 cars
Antalya Airport (AYT)
334 cars
Belek
280 cars
Bodrum
304 cars
Bodrum Airport (BJV)
325 cars
Dalaman
318 cars
Dalaman Airport (DLM)
350 cars
Istanbul
293 cars
Istanbul Airport (IST)
329 cars
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)
329 cars
Izmir
267 cars
Izmir Airport (ADB)
304 cars
Kemer
278 cars
Marmaris
287 cars
Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV)
293 cars
Side
216 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."
Skoda Scala in Turkey
Everything went perfectly. I received the car and gave it to the terminal. With registration, everything is fast and convenient. Calculation and return of the deposit, the amount as agreed. Paid and returned in the same way in the terminal. The machine is in excellent condition, everything worked properly. Thank you very much, I will need to rent I will contact you. I advise everyone!
Renault Clio 5 in Turkey
I would like to express my gratitude to your company, very convenient site, quickly received feedback, despite the fact that it was a weekend - the car was provided. Everything went perfectly. Next time I will turn only to you.
Renault Megane Sedan in Turkey
Everything went perfectly, very satisfied
Fiat Egea in Turkey
everything went properly. Well done, well done!
Fiat Egea in Turkey
Everything went great, no problems at all
Ford Courier in Turkey
I liked it a lot. Everything was good. I rented through you for the first time but will definitely rent again. The service is good. Thank you 🙏
Renault Captur in Turkey
All in all, it went pretty well. But we found out that we had changed our car to a Hyundai Bayon right at the car handover. We had to go to the car with the person who issued the car, with suitcases in the cabin, a small child on his lap and not in a seat, a baby stroller on his lap in the cabin. The car we were given was without a child seat, and we had to wait an hour for one.
Fiat Egea Multijet in Turkey
everything went well
Renault Symbol in Turkey
Thank you. Everything went great. The Turkish representative was in touch all the time via watsapp. The car was delivered in good condition, clean. Issuing and returning the car in minimum time. Transfer to/from the airport without problems. I paid on the spot with Russian Union pay card from Gazprombank
Fiat Egea Multijet in Turkey
The car with mileage over 80 000 km, smoked interior, burned seats with salt stains, the smell of diesel exhaust in the cabin, check engine error? periodically popping up error on the brakes and ABS? right headlight is not lit, fog lights are not screwed on, fall out of the bumper, the bumper itself is also held on the snot, apparently after the accident (gaps in the photo you can see). The wipers have ripped off the rubber bands, ie also do not work. Too bad the site does not allow to add more photos. All requests to replace the car or refund money were ignored or rejected due to the lack of another car, although on the site was the possibility of booking from this rental. The car was booked for 46 days and a week before delivery we were offered to take the car for repair, but in return no car or compensation was not provided and we were forced to refuse. in general. The tackecars service itself took our side, returned us their commission and apologized.
Fiat Fiorino in Turkey
All is well with the rental organization. The car did not let us down. But there are wishes to pay attention to the technical part. 1. The oil in the engine is very dark, which will affect the service life. It is necessary to make sure that the filters are changed when changing the oil. 2. No screen of the engine compartment from the bottom, which can cause dust, pebbles, rain water to get into the units and fail. I will leave a review on the website later, thanks
Renault Symbol in Turkey
They brought the car on time, everything is fine. The car was brought without gasoline, drove to the gas station, refueled, went by car to where they wanted. It is clear that the car is far from new, it is a rental car, it is all kotsanny and there are questions about its work, there are more than 230k mileage. The box is buzzing, howling at 5. But for this money, and for the speed of delivery, this is the best option if you need to travel around the area somewhere. I went from side to ikea, it turned out cheaper than by bus
Renault Clio 5 in Turkey
As usual, there was no Clio, they offered me a mechanic car at first, I refused, they said sorry. The time is 3 a.m., don't know what kind of neighborhood. They said that only one variant remained Corolla, but the price is 300$ more expensive, they left me no choice. The next day it turned out that the brake pads should be changed, I wrote to them, they said it was after washing the car 😄, so I drove for 19 days and rattled. And so everything is good 😄
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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.