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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.
Skoda Scala in Turkey
They gave me a Renault Megane instead of a Skoda, but other than that, everything was fine.
Fiat Egea Urban in Turkey
Everything's great. The car is good, no remarks to the registration. It would be great if all manipulations were carried out directly at the airport, so as not to waste time on a trip to the site with cars!
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
Skoda Scala in Turkey
I rented a car through this site for the second time and, unfortunately, I was not very lucky the second time. I booked in advance SCODA SCALA, separately wrote a message that this particular car is important, that there will be a lot of luggage. Nobody answered me. At the airport we were met quickly, then we went to the office, which was next to the airport. And here two not very pleasant things happened. First, you could not leave a deposit of 200 dollars in cash, only by card and only your own (it's my fault, I didn't think there would be a problem with it). Since I do not have a foreign card, and my wife's card refused to accept, they said that we can pay an extra $50 for "SUPER COVERAGE". On my question that we already had included was "Super CASCO", I was told that this is even better.... But okay, paid...We go outside and I am told that our car is Renault CLIO. And it does not fit more than two suitcases. And we only had 4 suitcases! Then there were long arguments, calls somewhere...They said that there were no other options. It was lucky that my brother was already in the city (arrived a day earlier), I said that we refuse in this case, called my brother, threw him the address to pick me up with my wife. And only then they said that there was another car. In the end they gave us a FIAT with a normal trunk and we left. It was a pity for time, nerves and 50$ that we paid for "SUPER-ULTRA CASCO".
Fiat Egea Multijet in Turkey
everything went well. Quickly met at the airport made a contract and got the car, just as quickly gave it back at the airport. 👍 The only thing that upset me was the fact that we mortgaged one car (fiat), and offered a choice of Citroen or Renout. But the car was clean and serviceable too. Just less comfortable
Renault Taliant in Turkey
Everything was great! I managed to book a car at the lowest price. Transfer of money for the reservation - from MIR card (it was a bit more expensive, but it was okay). All communication via WA/ The flight was very early - but we were met and immediately escorted to the car (4-00 am!). Handing over the keys and filling out paperwork - went very quickly. We were given a different car - a Volvo. The car is excellent. No complaints. Also met at the airport on time and without delays, inspection was quick I recommend the company.
Hyundai i20 in Turkey
On renting a car. Used a Hyundai i20 rental and want to thank you for the clarity in time. Did not have to wait anywhere for the renter. Told/displayed everything. Showed maximum involvement on the first day of the car drop off. We were 3 adults and a child. Suitcases as a magician all laid out as neatly and quickly as possible. Very helpful. There were no complaints during the rental. There was 1 moment, but quickly got an answer. Also on the day the car was returned, the deposit was returned/car was given back. Everything was clear and to the point. I would love to return to your services in the future 👍🏻
Opel Mokka in Turkey
Thank you very much to Devrim for providing the car. The car was delivered to the hotel on time, inspection and clearance took 15 minutes, same for return. The Opel mokka was a 2025 with 4000km mileage. Toll roads were paid when returning the car.
Fiat Egea in Turkey
The car is fine, but even before arrival we tried to find out a couple of questions through WhatsApp, but quickly realized that they communicate with us through google translator and no one understands the essence of the questions. We wrote in English and in Russian and in plain English, the result was the same:)))))) When receiving at the airport we were met by an employee who spoke only Turkish. We had to spend two hours to get the car, while calling with an employee who speaks English, (times 5:)), while proving that the second driver we have already included in the voucher, then we were offered to put a signature on a tablet. On the screen there were a couple of words in Turkish and a place to sign. When I zoomed out, I saw a multi-page contract in Turkish. I had to ask for a translation and had to study everything thoroughly in English. Everything went a little better on the return. But we also tried to find out if we should wash the car ourselves. We did not get an adequate answer. We washed it at the car wash. And on the spot we were told that the additional payment for washing will still take, because the rental has its own car wash. Well, in general so - 4 with a minus
Renault Clio 4 in Turkey
everything was just perfect, thank you ☺️
Fiat Egea Urban in Turkey
It went well, even though it ended up being a Reno Taliant. But the website said Fiat Egea Urban or similar, so no complaints. Unfortunately, the staff did not speak English at all, they also, citing a ban, did not agree to take me not to the airport, but the same distance into the city so I could take a bus to the bus station. But they were very kind and called me a cab. Other than that, everything was fine.
Renault Symbol in Turkey
We used a Renault Symbol car in May 2023 for 3 days. At the airport I met the manager, together with him we drove to the office, where we processed the documents and gave the car. The friendly manager told the basic rules, communicated in English and with the help of an online translator. Everything was clear. The car is clean, comfortable, everything is in order, manual transmission, no complaints. During the lease, there were no troubles, the police did not stop. We returned the car to the office early in the morning at no extra charge (we were warned in advance that we had an early flight), the same manager took us to the airport. I liked everything, thank you very much for the service!
Hyundai i20 in Turkey
everything good
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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.
Rules, fines and parking
Speed limits are familiar: 50 km/h in town, 90 km/h on country roads, 120 km/h on motorways. There is also a minimum of 40 km/h on motorways. Speed cameras and average-speed zones are common at city entrances and on tolled stretches.
Alcohol at the wheel
Turkey has an unusual rule: 0.5‰ for a driver who is alone in the car, but 0.0‰ as soon as you carry any passenger — adult or child, no difference. Most visitors don't know this. The fine for a first offence is roughly ₺6,400.
The rule sounds odd until you hear the logic. Drive alone, your call. Carry a passenger, you're responsible for them. Either way, over 0.5‰ and any insurance is void.
Children and equipment
Children under 12 travel in the rear seats; under 135 cm needs a child seat. Suppliers charge $3–7 per day for one — best added at booking, they sell out in summer. Radar detectors and jammers are illegal, including any built into a sat-nav.
Fines and parking
The Turkish system rewards quick payment: 25% off if paid on the spot, another 25% off within 15 days. Camera fines are forwarded by the supplier with a $15–30 admin fee. In central Istanbul parking is paid — use İSPARK or your hotel car park. Around Marmaris and Fethiye from Dalaman, most resorts offer free parking.
Parking in central Istanbul is always a hunt. In Sultanahmet or Beşiktaş head straight to an İSPARK lot. A ticket on the street arrives faster than a free space.
Park inside the lines, watch for blue-painted curbs, and keep a few coins for the local attendant — many of the smaller İSPARK plots still run on tickets, not contactless.
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, between major cities and airports — Istanbul ↔ Antalya, Antalya ↔ Izmir, Antalya ↔ Dalaman and similar pairings. The drop-off fee starts at $200–300 depending on distance and supplier. In high season these cars run out fast, 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.
Istanbul IST suits the city and the north-west. Sabiha Gökçen SAW is closer to the Asian side and a useful base for Cappadocia. Antalya AYT is the main hub for the Turkish Riviera. Dalaman DLM serves Marmaris, Fethiye and Ölüdeniz; Bodrum BJV the Aegean coast; Izmir ADB Ephesus and Çeşme.
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 our local suppliers. A debit card, Maestro or contactless is enough for the online deposit, and the balance plus refundable security deposit can be paid in cash on collection (EUR, USD or Turkish lira). A credit card in the main driver's name is required only by the international chains that work in Turkey to their own standards.
Yes. EU and EEA licences are accepted directly. UK licences are accepted for tourists for up to six months from your date of entry. Older paper UK licences and stays longer than a few weeks are easier with an International Driving Permit alongside. Foreign licences in non-Latin alphabets typically require an IDP.
For EU drivers, no. For UK drivers, an IDP is officially recommended by gov.uk and easy to get from the Post Office for £5.50, valid one year. It's not a strict requirement at most rental desks, but it removes the small risk of a misunderstanding at a Turkish police checkpoint and is standard for any longer trip.
21 with at least two years of driving experience. Premium cars, 4×4s and minivans usually require 25. Drivers aged 21–24 pay a young driver surcharge of around $10 per day. There is rarely an upper age limit, though some suppliers ask for a medical note above 70.
It depends on the car class: roughly $100 for economy, $200–300 for mid-range and up to $500 for a minivan. With local suppliers the deposit is usually paid in cash and returned on the spot when the car is handed back undamaged. Zero-deposit tariffs exist if you pay for Full Coverage upfront.
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.
0.5‰ for a driver alone in the car, and 0.0‰ as soon as any passenger — adult or child — is on board. This rule catches a lot of visitors out. Motorbikes, vans and any vehicle with a trailer have a 0.2‰ limit. The fine for a first offence is roughly ₺6,400 and any insurance becomes void above 0.5‰.
Yes. Turkish law requires a police report (call 154, the traffic police) for any damage, including a scratch. Without it the insurance does not pay out and the repair is taken from your deposit. Don't move the car until the police arrive. Let your supplier know in parallel — they'll guide you on the spot.
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.
Often yes — 150–250 km per day with some Turkish suppliers, which is a step away from the unlimited mileage that's standard in much of Europe. Going over costs $0.20–1 per km. For long routes such as Istanbul to Cappadocia (730 km) or Antalya to Pamukkale (240 km), choose an unlimited-mileage tariff at booking.