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Our booking engine finds the lowest prices from most car rental providers in Istanbul. Compare all the leading companies in Istanbul such as; Hertz, Avis, Alamo, Thrifty, Sixt, Europcar, Budget and Europcar. All our prices include insurance, taxes, roadside assistance, airport surcharge and unlimited mileage at most car rental companies.

We compare offers from different rental agencies in Istanbul and find the best rates for rental cars. All rates for car rental in Istanbul are on average 35% cheaper than booking direct.

Istanbul rental car - travel information

The Istanbul international airport commonly referred to as Ataturk international airport is the main serving airport in Istanbul Turkey. It is located in Yesilkoy which is on the European side of Istanbul. The airport serves approximately 38 million passengers every year and is ranked at number thirty in the list of the world’s busiest airports in passenger traffic while it is ranked 17th in terms of passenger traffic, internationally.

The airport has 4 terminals;

  • domestic flights – terminal 1
  • international flights  - terminal 2
  • cargo flights  - terminal 3
  • the fourth terminal is for general aviation

Tips on travelling through the Istanbul airport

  • Make sure you are at the airport at least two hours earlier. This is because, as much as there may be delays at times, there may be traffic, and long queues on which you may have to wait.
  • You can eat at the various restaurants when you arrive at the terminals, especially if you will be waiting for hours for your flight.
  • You can gain access to the bureau de change and the pharmacy from the arrival floor.

Checking in at the Istanbul airport

You are advised to arrive at least two hours prior to your flight. You need to have your ticket, valid ID and passport. Passengers who do not produce IDs are not allowed to board the planes. The restriction on baggage varies from the various airlines. All passengers are advised to have their ID at the various counters to check in. You should ensure you have a visa where applicable.

Facilities at the Istanbul airport 

The facilities available at the Istanbul international airport are simply impressive as they are constantly renovated to serve the high number of passengers.

The airport has availed travelators and escalator walkways that connect the various terminals. You can access various banks and bureau de change facilities from the airport, there are also ATM machines and post offices at the international and domestic terminals.

There are very many snack bars, cafes, restaurants, bars as well as fast food joints in the airport and they are always open. The airport also has shopping facilities that are open 24/7 where the travelers can enjoy duty free shopping as well as authentic bazaars situated in the international terminal.

 The Istanbul airport also offers a conference and business facility as it has made available the airport’s conference centers which hold different number of delegates. They also offer facilities for the disabled persons.

Car hire services in the Istanbul international airport

While there are many transport means you can use from the Istanbul airport to your hotel or vise versa, the most recommended way to travel to and from Istanbul is by car rental.  There are various car rental agencies in the arrival terminals that you can compare for the best rates. You can get cheap car hire agencies within the airport too.

With your car rental from the Istanbul international airport, you can enjoy the amazing sites that Istanbul has to offer at your own convenience. You will get the chance to drive to the various ancient archaeological sites, the museums, the old mosques, museums palaces and bazaars as well as the Taksim shopping area which is full of life and entertainment. Car rental is the best way to discover more in Istanbul.

Some of our car rental companies available in Istanbul

We offer a comparison of all the rent a car companies in Istanbul:

  • Enterprise

    8.5 (2179)
    From € 29 / day
  • Garenta

    8.4 (6)
    From € 26 / day
  • Avec Rent a Car

    8.4 (29)
    From € 26 / day
  • Avis

    8.4 (6716)
    From € 33 / day
  • Exer Rent A Car

    7.9 (413)
    No rates available
  • Sixt

    7.9 (3820)
    From € 23 / day
  • Alamo

    7.5 (9600)
    From € 23 / day
  • Autounion Car Rental

    7.5 (249)
    From € 15 / day
  • Europcar

    7.3 (9048)
    From € 14 / day
  • WINDYCAR

    7.2 (11)
    From € 17 / day
  • wheego

    7.2 (145)
    From € 23 / day
  • OK Mobility

    6.7 (449)
    From € 17 / day
  • Hertz

    6.6 (7862)
    From € 42 / day
  • Budget

    6.6 (10541)
    From € 14 / day
  • InterRent

    6.4 (5827)
    No rates available
  • Green Motion

    6.3 (2227)
    From € 9 / day
  • Global Rent a Car

    6.2 (140)
    No rates available
  • Goldcar

    6 (6035)
    From € 20 / day
  • Circular car hire

    5.7 (22)
    From € 22 / day
  • Carwiz rent a car

    5.7 (643)
    From € 17 / day
  • Pandora car hire

    3.8 (30)
    From € 22 / day
  • Rent Go

    No reviews
    From € 33 / day
  • Car Net

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • Eren Rent A Car

    No reviews
    From € 23 / day
  • Avec Car Rentals

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • National Car Rental

    7.3 (449)
    From € 32 / day
  • United rent a car

    6.2 (93)
    No rates available
  • OtoQ

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • Thrifty

    7.4 (6111)
    No rates available
  • Right Cars

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • Way Rent a Car

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • Dollar Rent a Car

    8 (4780)
    No rates available
  • addCarRental

    6.8 (154)
    From € 25 / day
  • Autovia

    7 (75)
    From € 19 / day
  • Keddy By Europcar

    7.5 (4041)
    From € 31 / day
  • Goldcar Key'n Go

    8.3 (247)
    No rates available
  • Street Rent a Car

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • SurPrice car rentals

    5.9 (675)
    From € 25 / day
  • Ecovia Rent

    7 (565)
    No rates available
  • CarVenience Car Rental Aruba

    8.5 (136)
    No rates available

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Locations in Istanbul

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Istanbul Airport
Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
Istanbul Pendik Train Station
Harmandere, Emir Sultan Cd. No:41

Car rental facts in Istanbul

The most frequently asked questions for Istanbul are shown below. If you can't find an answer to your question, check the faq page.

  • What was the average car rental length for Istanbul in the month May.
    In the month May, The average car rental length in Istanbul was 16 days.
  • How much is the average car rental duration in 2025.
    The average car rental duration in 2025 is 16 days.
  • What is the most booked car rental type in Istanbul?
    Currently the most booked car rental in Istanbul is SUV.
  • What is the price of a car rental in Istanbul?
    The average car rental price was last month .
  • What is the average daily price for a car rental in Istanbul?
    The average rental price last month was per day.
  • What are the available car rental companies for Istanbul?
    The available car rental companies in Istanbul are:
    • Enterprise
    • Garenta
    • Avec Rent a Car
    • Avis
    • Exer Rent A Car
    • Sixt
    • Alamo
    • Autounion Car Rental
    • Europcar
    • WINDYCAR
    • wheego
    • OK Mobility
    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • InterRent
    • Green Motion
    • Global Rent a Car
    • Goldcar
    • Circular car hire
    • Carwiz rent a car
    • Pandora car hire
    • Rent Go
    • Car Net
    • Eren Rent A Car
    • Avec Car Rentals
    • National Car Rental
    • United rent a car
    • OtoQ
    • Thrifty
    • Right Cars
    • Way Rent a Car
    • Dollar Rent a Car
    • addCarRental
    • Autovia
    • Keddy By Europcar
    • Goldcar Key'n Go
    • Street Rent a Car
    • SurPrice car rentals
    • Ecovia Rent
    • CarVenience Car Rental Aruba
    , etc…

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