Car Rentals in Istanbul, Istanbul Province

If you have grabbed an economy car rental in Istanbul, then you’ve opened up a range of possibilities for your trip in the country of Turkey. And, best yet, with a broad number of available parking facilities throughout the city, you can toggle easily between exploring Istanbul on foot—especially in neighborhoods like Sultanahmet, which is the historic center of the city—and exploring by personal vehicle. With several large roadways providing service to the city, you can even head out to nearby areas like Bursa and Kocaeli Kent Ormanı. Each location is not more than a couple of hours away by car. If you’re heading out for a day trip, try to plan your departure for either before or after the morning rush hour so that you’re able to spend more time at the location and less time on the road.

If you’re choosing to grab one of the many available car rentals in Istanbul, then you’ll want to take some time getting familiar with the country’s traffic laws. For instance, the drinking and driving policies in Turkey are more stringent than those found in, say, the United States. If you have a BAC—or blood alcohol content—that is 0.05% or higher, than you cannot get behind the wheel of a vehicle. Also, those who are driving Istanbul car rentals will need to keep in mind that it’s mandatory for all people riding in a motor vehicle to wear a seatbelt that is properly fastened. This includes the driver. You’ll also want to pay special attention to the posted speed limits in your economy car rental since these tend to be a bit lower than similar roadways in western countries. While these guidelines are helpful, it’s always good to check with the department of motor vehicles for the city to learn of laws that may have recently changed.

For all travelers who want to secure a rental car in Istanbul, there are a few items of documentation that will need to be provided upon check-in for your reserved vehicle. For instance, a major credit card with a fairly substantial balance is required, as is a government-granted driver’s license that is valid and has been held for more than a couple of years. An IDP (or International Driver’s Permit) isn’t required, but it is recommended since it will translate the language of the license. An IDP on its own cannot be used to secure a car. Many car rental companies may also require renters to supply their passport, too. In order to get a car rental in Istanbul, all drivers need to be no younger than 21.

Our data shows that for weekend car rental deals during March in Istanbul, you can expect to pay around C$ 23. A particularly good deal might be around C$ 18, which is the lowest quote for Istanbul we've seen so far. For a week-long rental, the lowest price was C$ 13, with more options around the C$ 50 mark.

The cheapest rental cars in Istanbul are generally found through Goldcar Rental SP. When booking with Goldcar Rental SP, you may be able to find rental car prices for as low as 9.31/day. The average price to rent a car in Istanbul is 15.02/day.

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