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Car rental in Turkey unlocks the country in a way no shuttle bus or organised excursion can match. Distances are large, the road network is solid, and most of what brings people here — from the Lycian coast to Cappadocia — sits a few hours from the airport. The local fleet is broad, the airports are well-connected, and an independent road trip is genuinely the natural way to see it.
For most guests, the car becomes part of the holiday rather than a chore. Three or four days from an all-inclusive resort to reach Pamukkale or the Saklıkent Gorge; a fortnight along the coast between Antalya and Kaş; or a quick city-to-city run in shoulder season when prices drop.
A couple landing in Antalya last May signed the contract on the bonnet by gate D. Five minutes, voucher, keys, off down the D400. The shuttle bus to the big-chain office hadn't even left.
Payment is straightforward. Visa, Mastercard, Maestro and contactless are accepted everywhere; credit cards are required only by the international chains, while local suppliers happily take cash deposits in EUR, USD or Turkish lira. Most guests pay an online deposit of 15–20% to confirm the booking and settle the rest on collection.
The question we get most often is whether you really need a credit card. Not with us. A debit card or a couple of hundred euros in cash is enough at almost every local supplier.
The fleet typically starts with the Fiat Egea — by far the most common Turkish hire car — and runs up to eight-seat minivans for families. Most cars are 2020 or newer.
What you need to rent
The basics are short: a passport with your entry stamp and a valid driving licence. EU and EEA licences are accepted directly. UK licences are accepted for tourists, but the official UK government recommendation is to carry an International Driving Permit alongside, especially for older paper licences or stays longer than a few weeks. The IDP is cheap, valid for a year, and worth the peace of mind at a Turkish police checkpoint.
A British guest drove for two weeks Antalya to Cappadocia on a paper licence last spring. Nobody asked for an IDP — but at a checkpoint near Konya the officer leafed through twice. He bought one online the next morning.
The minimum age is 21 with at least two years' driving experience. Premium models, 4×4 vehicles and minivans are usually 25 and over. Drivers under 25 pay a young driver surcharge of around $10 per day with most local suppliers.
Payment is friendly to most European guests. Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, contactless and Apple/Google Pay all work for the online deposit. On collection, local suppliers also take cash in EUR, USD or Turkish lira; the international chains insist on a credit card in the main driver's name.
Bring a debit card and a couple of hundred euros in cash. That covers almost any combination — deposit, fuel top-up, or a coffee at the airport.
Before you leave the car park, check the car against your voucher: model, year, transmission, fuel type. Quiet substitutions for "the same class" do happen in high season.
Most tourists in Turkey start their trip here
What it costs
Pricing follows the season. In low season, a Fiat Egea — the most common Turkish hire car — starts at $8–10 per day for a manual and $12–15 for an automatic. Mid-range models such as the Renault Megane or Hyundai i30 sit at $12–20. Family minivans run $60–80.
In high season (June–September) prices roughly triple: the Egea starts at $35, mid-range $45–55, minivans $120–180. On the coast in July and August the better cars are gone two to three weeks ahead, so renting in Bodrum or Antalya is best booked early.
August in Antalya is fully booked a month out. A family flying into AYT last summer left it until landing and ended up with a manual Egea for the price of a Duster.
Beyond the daily rate, the voucher usually includes: TPL (third-party liability, mandatory by Turkish law), basic CDW, the airport surcharge, optional Super CDW (Full Coverage), young driver surcharge and a return-elsewhere fee if you drop the car in a different city. Tolls and fines are billed afterwards with a small admin charge from the supplier.
The price on the voucher is the price you pay. If something isn't on the breakdown, it won't be on the bill either.
Cash deposits depend on car class: roughly $100 for an economy, $200–300 for mid-range and up to $500 for a minivan. A few suppliers offer zero-deposit tariffs — pay for Full Coverage and no deposit is held at all.
Opel Mokka in Turkey
Everything went great. The car was brought to my hotel at the agreed time and was picked up at the airport in time when I handed the car in. The car was in perfect condition, low mileage, clean inside and out.
Citroen C-Elysee in Turkey
The car rental service exceeded our expectations. The car was clean, serviceable, roomy and comfortable. We received the car with delivery to the hotel. Explained in detail how to refuel and what to do in case of an accident. The return of the car also passed without problems, the deposit was returned in full. We drove it through the serpentines absolutely calmly and with great comfort. We will contact them again on our next visit.
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.
Citroen Space Tourer in Turkey
We did not get the Citroen as it broke down while they were bringing it to us. In return they brought us another hyundai staria car. We were happy with everything. Thank you very much for the service.
Opel Corsa in Turkey
Everything went perfectly. We were met at the airport quickly, the documents were processed quickly, on the day of the car delivery we are especially grateful for the detailed instructions on how to get to the place of car return at the airport - so thank you very much, when we are in Turkey again we will definitely use your services! And of course we will recommend you to everyone as we have many friends and acquaintances who are planning trips to Turkey.
Hyundai i20 in Turkey
Your staff acted promptly, agreed deadlines were clearly met, and the vehicle was of good quality. The only thing that could be improved is the insurance when you give it to us so that it includes all risks at once, we had to pay about 50 euros extra for the all risk insurance option.
Renault Taliant in Turkey
Everything went great, even had time to recommend your service to friends) last week came back, also very happy with it
Citroen C3 Aircross in Turkey
everything was fine. The car is new and exactly what I ordered.
Renault Clio 5 in Turkey
Everything went great. The car is new. Picked up and dropped off at the airport, very convenient. Thank you
Renault Symbol in Turkey
everything went well, I'm happy
Fiat Egea Urban in Turkey
Everything went great, nice car 👍
Renault Symbol in Turkey
Everything is fine. A bit pricey)
Renault Symbol in Turkey
everything went perfectly! we had a slight misunderstanding with the delivery of the car - it was brought to a nearby hotel for some reason, but we figured it out, found each other, explained everything to us in an accessible way, signed the documents and parted. The only thing that was not very convenient was that the car was practically with an empty tank, but it was enough to get to the gas station, so everything was fine :) The driver's side mirror did not hold in the car, but we folded the piece of paper five times, put it between the casing and the mirror and that's it it was great :) otherwise the car is 100% working, I liked everything, what we paid for, we got it, and we paid very cheaply when compared with competitors! There was also a problem with the fact that the car did not come to the hotel either, but we successfully found each other again, the car was checked and we parted, everything ended well. Despite some unfortunate coincidences, I am very pleased and plan to contact you next year if we are in the same region! thanks for your work!
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Tolls, bridges and HGS
Since March 2022 Turkey runs a single toll system on its motorways — HGS (Hızlı Geçiş Sistemi). Barriers were removed; neither cash nor cards are accepted at the toll point. Every rental car carries an active HGS sticker on the windscreen, and the charge is deducted automatically as you pass under the gantry.
You don't need to slow down at a toll gantry. The sticker reads at 30 km/h and at 110. What matters is that it's actually on the car.
Istanbul bridges
Bosphorus crossings have their own logic. On three bridges — 15 Temmuz Şehitler, Fatih Sultan Mehmet and Yavuz Sultan Selim — you only pay in one direction, Europe to Asia. Going back is free. The Osmangazi Bridge on the Istanbul–Izmir motorway and the Eurasia Tunnel under the Bosphorus charge in both directions.
A guest doing the Istanbul–Izmir loop in March paid Osmangazi twice and then routed back across 15 Temmuz for nothing. The difference paid for dinner.
What it costs
Rough 2026 figures: Eurasia Tunnel about ₺225 by day, Osmangazi Bridge about ₺795, Istanbul to Ankara around ₺150, Istanbul to Izmir around ₺500. Free alternatives exist almost everywhere but add 30–90 minutes.
HGS is billed after you return the car. A small admin fee on top is normal practice — ours is fixed in the contract from day one, no surprises later. Every car we offer ships with an active sticker, but it's worth confirming on collection.
Insurance and borders
Third-party liability (TPL) is mandatory by Turkish law and included in every rental. Basic CDW (Collision Damage Waiver) is usually bundled too, with an excess: you pay a fixed amount in case of damage and the insurer covers the rest. Standard exclusions: glass, wheels, rims, undercarriage, interior.
About 70% of guests take Full Coverage. In Istanbul or on Cappadocia's switchbacks, a $1,500 excess is one scrape on a wing. Full Coverage removes that risk for $8–15 a day.
What Super CDW covers
Super CDW (Full Coverage by some suppliers) covers glass, wheels, rims and theft, and zeroes the excess. It doesn't cover drink-driving over 0.5‰, off-road tracks, unpaid tolls or towing. For mountain routes it's standard; on the coast at Belek, Side or Kemer many guests stick with basic cover.
After an accident
After any incident, even a small scratch, call 154 (traffic police) and wait. The police report is mandatory — without it no insurance pays out, and the repair comes out of your deposit. Don't move the car until the police arrive; tell your supplier in parallel.
Don't try to settle on the spot. Without the police report Turkish insurance doesn't trigger, and the renter ends up alone with the bill.
Crossing borders
Usually not allowed. Insurance is void at the borders with Greece, Bulgaria, Armenia and Iran. Georgia is sometimes possible with written permission. Northern Cyprus by ferry from Taşucu is occasionally allowed with a supplier's signed approval.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. One-way rentals are available between major cities and airports, including Istanbul–Antalya, Antalya–Izmir and Antalya–Dalaman. The fee starts at around $200–300, depending on the distance and supplier. Availability can be limited in the high season, so book early. Returning the car outside Turkey is not permitted.
Not by law, but strongly recommended in eastern Turkey, the Taurus mountains, Cappadocia and the Black Sea coast from November to April. Snow chains are useful as a back-up on steep mountain roads. Studded tyres are forbidden anywhere in Turkey. For Antalya, Bodrum and Izmir, winter tyres are usually unnecessary.
It happens more often in Turkey than in Western Europe. Some suppliers hand the car over with a minimal amount of fuel and ask for it back the same way — the full-to-full convention isn't universal here. Photograph the dashboard at collection and make sure the fuel level is recorded on the inspection sheet by the supplier.
Not with most of our local suppliers. You can use a debit card or Maestro for the online prepayment, then pay the remaining balance and refundable deposit in cash when you collect the car, in euros, US dollars or Turkish lira. International chains usually require a credit card in the main driver's name.
Yes. Licences issued in the EU and EEA are accepted directly, and UK licences are accepted for tourist visits of up to six months from the date of entry. If you have an older paper UK licence or are staying for an extended period, carry an International Driving Permit as well. Licences written in a non-Latin script generally require an IDP.
EU drivers do not normally need an International Driving Permit. UK guidance recommends carrying one, and it can be obtained before travel. Although most rental desks accept a UK licence without an IDP, the permit can help avoid misunderstandings during a police check, particularly on a longer trip.
The minimum age is usually 21, with at least two years of driving experience. Premium cars, 4×4s and minivans generally require a minimum age of 25. Drivers aged 21–24 may pay a young-driver fee of around $10 per day. There is rarely a fixed upper age limit, although some suppliers request a medical certificate from drivers over 70.
The deposit depends on the car category: around $100 for an economy car, $200–300 for a mid-size car and up to $500 for a minivan. Local suppliers usually accept the deposit in cash and return it when you hand back the car undamaged. Some cars are available without a deposit if you purchase Full Coverage in advance.
Istanbul Airport (IST) is convenient for the city and north-western Turkey, while Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) is closer to Istanbul's Asian side. Antalya Airport (AYT) is the main hub for the Turkish Riviera. Dalaman (DLM) serves Marmaris, Fethiye and Ölüdeniz; Bodrum (BJV) is convenient for the Aegean coast; and İzmir (ADB) is best for Ephesus and Çeşme.
HGS is the only electronic toll system on Turkish motorways since 2022. Every hire car has an active sticker and the charge is deducted as you pass under the gantry. Rough figures: Istanbul to Ankara around ₺150, Istanbul to Izmir around ₺500. The supplier bills HGS after the car is returned, with a small admin fee fixed in the contract.
Only when crossing Europe to Asia. The three suspension bridges (15 Temmuz, Fatih, Yavuz) are free in the opposite direction. The Osmangazi Bridge on the Izmir motorway and the Eurasia Tunnel under the Bosphorus charge both ways. Payment is HGS only — neither cash nor cards are accepted at the toll point.
The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5‰ for drivers of private cars. Stricter limits apply to professional drivers, commercial vehicles and some other vehicle categories. The fine for a first offence is around ₺6,400, and rental insurance becomes invalid if the driver is over the applicable legal limit.
Yes. A police report is normally required for any damage, including a small scratch. Without one, the insurer may reject the claim and the repair cost may be deducted from your deposit. Call the traffic police, do not move the car until instructed, and notify the supplier at the same time so they can guide you through the process.
Crossing into Greece, Bulgaria, Armenia, Iran, Syria or Iraq is not allowed — insurance is void at the border. Georgia is sometimes possible with individual permission and a surcharge of $100–200. Northern Cyprus is occasionally allowed by ferry from Taşucu or Mersin with written approval. The Republic of Cyprus is closed to Turkish hire cars.
Some Turkish suppliers limit mileage to 150–250 km per day, rather than offering the unlimited mileage common elsewhere in Europe. Additional kilometres cost around $0.20–1 each. For long routes such as Istanbul to Cappadocia, about 730 km, or Antalya to Pamukkale, about 240 km, choose a rate with unlimited mileage when booking.