Car hire in Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)

On average, hiring a car in Istanbul will set you back around 1.377 kr. per day or 6.003 kr. per week. 

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Istanbul is currently November.

On average, around 6.003 kr.. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Istanbul is 1.130 kr..

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Istanbul for a whole month is 14.662 kr.. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Istanbul, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Istanbul that have free cancellation. 

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Istanbul.

Most places – Istanbul included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Garenta, OK Mobility and Circular offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Circular as the best overall in terms of experience.