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Top tips when hiring a car in Turkey

  • Drive on the RIGHT-hand side of the road in Turkey, the steering wheel is on the left side of the car
  • Speed limits in Turkey are posted in KM/H, the maximum permitted is 120km/h restricted to motorways
  • Turkey has a zero tolerance policy to drinking and driving, never drink alcohol if driving your rental car in Turkey
  • Fixed and mobile speed cameras are prevalent in Turkey, watch your speed when driving in Turkey

Turkey car hire reviews

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Rated 3.8 / 5 | 1,800 reviews

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Turkey

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    R

    Road Driving Side

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    50kph

    Urban speed Limit

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    90kph

    Rural Speed Limit

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    120kph

    Motorway Speed Limit

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    TRY  3.42/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

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    0mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    TRY

    Currency

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    YES

    Tolls

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    21

    Min Rental Age

    18

    Min Driving Age

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    Front and Rear

    Seatbelts

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    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

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    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Recent customer reviews (average rating 7.8/10)

Mr. Frost

UK

6/10
Easy, simple an

Easy, simple and clear booking process and the rental car itself was of a reasonable standard.

21/08/2019
Natalie & Viv

UK

6/10
Very warm and s

Very warm and sunny, you certainly cannot fault the weather. People touting goods at you all the time can be a bit annoying though.

28/05/2019
Joanne

UK

4/10
Whilst the area

Whilst the area has many merits and the weather, sea and food are all good - the constant hassle from the local men can really get on your nerves, especially if you are with a group of female friends.

24/02/2019

Compare car rental agents in Turkey

Rental Agent
Locations
Rating (/10)
Customer Reviews
Mini (€/day)
Compact (€/day)
Intermediate (€/day)
Standard (€/day)
 Enterprise
41
8.3/10
369
€ 23.03
€ 23.00
€ 27.14
€ 39.18
 Avec car rentals
14
7.7/10
214
€
€ 21.94
€ 30.27
€ 32.90
 Essence
11
7.7/10
132
€ 19.44
€ 19.44
€ 22.72
€ 46.33
 Carwiz
19
7.5/10
144
€ 16.79
€ 16.79
€ 16.79
€ 16.79
 Alamo
20
7.4/10
280
€ 20.99
€ 20.85
€ 30.28
€ 36.85
 Hertz
13
6.8/10
78
€ 30.00
€ 41.00
€ 46.00
€
 Europcar
46
6.8/10
1,184
€ 57.45
€ 19.44
€ 33.95
€ 45.83
 Budget
46
6.4/10
405
€
€ 34.24
€ 66.77
€ 51.21
 Surprice
3
6.1/10
21
€
€ 38.67
€ 41.17
€ 147.45
 Green motion
20
5.8/10
698
€
€ 18.85
€
€ 37.91
 Circular
30
4.8/10
2,128
€ 14.16
€ 14.16
€ 17.27
€ 89.38
 Windycar
12
3.9/10
182
€
€ 18.82
€ 18.22
€ 37.41
 Goldcar
6
3.3/10
197
€ 16.80
€ 17.17
€
€

Car rental agent statistics in Turkey

  • 8.3/10
    Highest rated agent:
    ENTERPRISE
  • 1.5/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    GOLDCAR
  • 6,032
    Total number of reviews in
    Turkey
  • 57
    Most Locations in Turkey:
    AVIS
  • 15
    Average wait time
    (Min.)
  • 24
    Total rental companies
     

Average prices per day for car hire in Turkey



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Fuel prices in Turkey

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
Nov , 2020 0.68 0.72
Oct , 2020 0.65 0.71
Sep , 2020 0.65 0.74
Aug , 2020 0.70 0.76
Jul , 2020 0.76 0.82
Jun , 2020 0.75 0.81
May , 2020 0.75 0.80
Apr , 2020 0.64 0.68
Mar , 2020 0.76 0.72
Feb , 2020 0.97 1.05
Jan , 2020 0.98 1.05
Dec , 2019 0.99 1.06

Car rental price statistics in Turkey

  • € 88.76
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 300.15
    Highest daily price:
    BMW 5 Series
  • 4,556
    Total cars available
     
  • 527
    Most popular model:
    Renault Clio
  • 283
    Location with most cars:
    Istanbul - Sabiha Gokcen Airport
  • € 12.7 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    RIGHT CARS - Antalya - Airport

FAQs about car hire in Turkey

How much does it cost to hire a car in Turkey?

Car hire in Turkey starts from just €15.00 per day for a (economy) class car from Rhodium. The average price to hire a car in Turkey is just €47.60 per day, whilst the most expensive hire car in Turkey is a Dacia Duster car for a (intermediate) class from Right cars costing €530.80 per day.

How do I get a free additional driver when hiring a car in Turkey?

We often have special offers on car hire in Turkey including free additional drivers, for example, Green motion is offering free additional driver and express check-in at Istanbul - Sabiha Gokcen Airport for €17.35 per day.

Why is car hire so cheap in Turkey?

Car hire prices in Turkey are kept low thanks to the 19 car hire companies across the country. With over 103 car hire locations and 47,789 car hire options available, competition keeps prices low in Turkey.

Who is the best car hire company in Turkey?

Based on over 4,728 reviews from recent car hire customers, the best car hire agency in Turkey Is Budget who score on average 8.2/10 across all locations in Turkey.

What is the most popular car hire location in Turkey?

The most popular locations to hire a car in Turkey is Istanbul - Sabiha Gokcen Airport with 17 car hire companies and 243 cars to choose from.

How much does fuel cost in Turkey?

Current fuel prices in Turkey are €0.73/ltr for petrol and €0.7/ltr for diesel as of 16 November 2020, it’ll cost on average €29 to fill an average compact class car with petrol and €28 for diesel.

What are the speed limits in Turkey?

Speed limits in Turkey are in km/h and are generally 50 km/h on urban roads, 90 km/h on rural roads and 120 km/h on the motorways but you should always follow local signage.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Turkey?

Rhodium is the cheapest car hire company in Turkey offering a (economy) class car such as the Hyundai i20 for as little as €105.00 per week.

What is the most popular hire car in Turkey?

The most popular car hire category in Turkey is the Fiat Egea available from 11 car hire companies in over 95 locations.

Most popular car hire locations in Turkey

Turkey Mini Guide

Turkey is a country in Western Asia which sits on the Mediterranean Sea with a small section in south eastern Europe that is separated by the Turkish Straits of Bosphorus, the Sea of Marmara, and the Dardanelles. A visa is needed to enter Turkey from certain countries and a three month visa can cost anything between 15-45 Euros, depending on where you are coming from.

The two main Turkish airports which you are likely to fly into are Ataturk airport in Istanbul and Esenboga airport in Ankara. There are also direct charters to the popular Mediterranean resorts such as Antalya in the peak summer and winter seasons. Low cost carriers such as easyJet and Condor use the Sabiha Gökçen Airport which is located about 50 kilometres to the east of Istanbul.

Driving in Turkey is fairly standard and they drive on the right hand side of the road. Distances are measured in kilometres, about two glasses of beer is the drinking limit, seatbelts must be worn and talking on mobiles while driving is forbidden. It is however worth noting that Turkey is one of the most expensive countries in the world in which to buy petrol and most of its roads operate on a toll basis. It is useful to know the Turkish words for unleaded gasoline (kursunsuz), and diesel (dizel or motorin).

Major roads from Caucasia enter Turkey at the Sarp border gate to the south of Batumi from Georgia. The Türkgözü border gate south of Akhaitsikhit is the nearest border gate from Tbilisi.

Turkey Factfile

  • Turkey is one of six independent Turkic states and is bordered by eight countries.
  • Two of the Seven Wonders of the World were located in Turkey: the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, Bodrum.
  • There are 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in Turkey including the City of Safranbolu and the Archaeological Site of Troy.
  • Ayran is a popular drink in Turkey and is made from yoghurt mixed with cold water.
  • The currency in Turkey is the Turkish lira (TRY).

Can foreigners drive in Turkey?

Of course, Turkey welcomes international travellers in their droves to its sandy beach resorts and cosmopolitan cities. Renting a car and driving in Turkey is incredibly popular, evident by the large number of car rental companies who operate here.

All you need to drive a rental car legally in Turkey is your full domestic licence, passport and a credit card. We strongly recommend obtaining an International Driving Permit (1949) as whilst not all car rental companies will request one, it is a legal requirement.

 

Popular car hire destinations in Turkey

 

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Fuel Prices in Turkey

  • Price of petrol in Turkey in November

    € 0.73/Ltr

     ($ 0.89/Ltr | 3.42/Ltr)
  • Price of diesel in Turkey in November

    € 0.70/Ltr

     ($ 0.86/Ltr | 3.28/Ltr)

Cost to fill a rental car in Turkey in November

  Petrol Diesel
Economy € 29.20  ($ 35.76) | € 28.00  ($ 34.29)
Compact € 29.20  ($ 35.76) | € 28.00  ($ 34.29)
Full Size € 36.50  ($ 44.70) | € 35.00  ($ 42.86)
SUV € 43.80  ($ 53.64) | € 42.00  ($ 51.43)
Carrier € 51.10  ($ 62.58) | € 49.00  ($ 60.00)

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Other Car Hire Locations in Turkey

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Antalya
€18.8
 
 
Mini 3 4 2 from €18.8 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €22.9 per day
Economy 5 5 2 from €20.8 per day
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Bodrum
€25.7
 
 
Mini 5 4 2 from €36.5 per day
Compact 3 5 3 from €30.6 per day
Economy 3 5 2 from €25.7 per day
Car Hire Dalaman
Dalaman
€22.2
 
 
Mini 3 4 2 from €22.2 per day
Compact 4 5 3 from €22.8 per day
Economy 5 5 2 from €22.5 per day
Car Hire Istanbul
Istanbul
€18.8
 
 
Mini 3 4 2 from €18.8 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €22.9 per day
Economy 5 5 2 from €20.8 per day