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Traveling around Turkey with a rental car

Beach Turkey is budget and youth Kemer and Alanya, family Side and cheerful Belek, prestigious Antalya and rugged Marmaris and many lesser-known resort destinations. Pamukkale, the world's first mausoleum of King Mausolus and much more. Istanbul – the beauty and magnificence of which attracts millions of tourists every year. Ankara — the capital of the country, for lovers of cultural recreation. The city is famous for its Opera House, which hosts opera and ballet companies, the Presidential Symphony Orchestra and several national theaters.

Monuments of culture and architecture - fragments of different eras and witnesses of high-profile events - are found in almost all corners of the Turkish land.

Most attractions in Istanbul are in the Sultanahmet area:

Topkapı Palace (the first palace of the sultans, the former seat of the Ottoman Empire),
Hagia Sophia is a former patriarchal Orthodox cathedral located in the historical center of modern Istanbul, a world famous monument of Byzantine architecture,
Go Any Mosque (Sultanahmet, the world's first mosque with six minarets),
Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Saray, underground water reservoir),
"famous Bosphorus Bridge.

If you are looking for classic beach pleasures, Kemer and Alanya - hotels, restaurants are cheap here, but with children it is better to go to Side, for a fun holiday - to Belek and Marmaris.

Shopping in Istanbul is Grand Bazaar, Taksim Square, Spice Bazaar with surprisingly low prices for the rarest spices, Nisantasi quarter - leather, jewelry, and Istiklal Street.

To just see it all, renting a car in Turkey is a must. But you still need to go to Troy, where ancient stones keep traces of the sandals of Achilles and Hector, Odysseus and Ajax.

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Renting a car in Turkey will allow you to see all the picturesque sights: Ararat, the Small Olympus near Bursa, and the famous Düden Waterfalls in Antalya.

How to rent a car in Turkey without a franchise

There are several ways to rent a car in Turkey.

At the counter of an international car rental company in airport or directly at the hotel.
You can find cheaper options in city rental offices than at the airport or hotel, but you should not bring down the price by saving on insurance
The easiest and most reliable option is to choose a car in advance and book it via the internet. International car rental companies Sixt, Budget, Hertz, Avis, Europcar offer a variety of economy, premium and SUV car rental options. When making a reservation, you immediately see the cost of insurance, deposit and deductible.

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Renting a car in Turkey depends on many factors. In the low season, you can rent a car at a better price than, say, in the middle of summer or on New Year's holidays. In addition, different resort cities set different prices. The average cost of car rental in Turkey is from 35 to 85 euros, often a deposit is required, which is returned upon delivery of the vehicle.

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Driver's license required – The surname in the driver's license must be written in Latin. The age of the driver is 21 years old. Credit card with sufficient amount to block the deposit (deposit) for the rental car. The card must be a credit card, not a debit card.

You can rent a car in Turkey at the large Avis rental company, which has several advantages:

the richest model range, in which cars of all price categories are presented;
round-the-clock and comprehensive support;
full compliance of the selected car with all technical requirements;
the ability to rent a car in one city, and return in another.

The cost of renting a car depends on its class.

Goldcar is a large travel car rental company. Offers the best prices in off-season time in Turkey. Mega Relax insurance includes special roadside assistance. Hull insurance, internet, gps-navigator and other services.

The company provides services for quick car pick-up at the rental point and Key'n go and Click'n go car service in some points.

For example, At Antalya Airport Fiat Panda - 50 euros per day, or

Hyundai I20 car or similar - 30 euros per day

Local Turkish car rental companies are quite small, which they don't even have their own website. There are several large companies in the Turkish market that allow you to book cars even in advance via the Internet, take out insurance, have a fairly large fleet.

Dignity: low price tag for renting a car.

Flaws. The main difference between local offices is the ambiguous “Turkish quality”. In small offices, instead of a cash deposit, they may require you to leave your passport with them. But the most important problem is the correct execution of insurance - in the event of theft or an accident, this can create serious difficulties.

Peculiarities of driving in Turkey

In Turkey, some motorway sections are tolled. They are characterized by increased speed. It is not necessary to drive along them, because ordinary free roads run parallel to them. Tolls are also charged for some bridges.

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First of all, bridges over the Bosphorus Strait are important for travelers. There are three paid ones: the Bosphorus Bridge (Boğaz Köprüsü), the Sultan Mehmed Fatih Bridge (Fatih Sultan Mehmet Köprüsü) and the bridge of Sultan Selim the Terrible (Yavuz Sultan Selim Köprüsü). The fourth toll bridge in the Istanbul region is called the Osman Gazi Köprüsü Bridge.

In Turkey, you need to follow the rules of the road:

The main thing is to keep the speed limit. In settlements, you can reach speeds of up to 50 km / h, outside the city it is allowed to drive at a speed of 90-110 km / h. On highways, you can accelerate to 120 km / h.
Tourists with children under 12 years of age are required to transport a child only in the back seat of the car. And be sure to buckle up. This also applies to passengers in the rear seats
On the road, it is forbidden to talk on a mobile phone that does not have a technical device for hands-free communication (the so-called hands free system).
The maximum blood alcohol limit for a driver is 0.05 g per liter (g/1000 ml), which is equivalent to two glasses of beer (each 500 ml) or two glasses of wine (each approximately 333 ml) ).

The fine can be paid directly to the police officer who issued the ticket. There are the following fines:

for speeding - a fine from 235 to 1002 lira;
talking on the phone while driving - 235 lira;
travel at a red light - 235 lira;
non-compliance with parking rules - 108 lira;
not wearing a seat belt - 108 lira.

Parking in Turkeyis characterized by the fact that there are no places with a time limit. At the same time, inspectors in orange vests monitor parked cars on the streets of the city. A receipt indicating the start time of parking is usually placed under the wiper.

Fine for parking in the wrong place - 108 lira.

Paid parking. Payment on time. You park the car, a parking attendant in an orange vest comes up and leaves a receipt under the wiper, which shows the time when you parked the car. In his typewriter, he fixes the number of the car. When you come to pick up the car, the valet will tell you the amount to pay. Parking for 15 minutes is free.

Rent an electric car in Turkey

The western part of Turkey is quite well equipped with electric stations. The highest density is in Istanbul and its environs. Often there are gas stations on the coast of the Marmara, Aegean, Mediterranean, Black Seas. Fillings are unevenly distributed. Thus, there are long sections on the Mersin-Antalya highway where there is no place to charge an electric car yet.

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In the remote part of the country, gas stations are concentrated as as a rule, in large cities: Ankara, Eskisehir, Kayseri and others. On roads that do not connect major cities, electric filling stations are rare.

In the east of the country, the density of filling stations is much lower than in the west. A special application has been developed in which all the charging stations in Turkey are marked, so that it will not be difficult for motorists to adjust their route as needed. Ankaraa has become one of the country's leading cities in terms of the number of electric car charging points.

Rent an electric car in In Turkey, you can visit the websites of large car rental companies: Budget, Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Goldcar.

Renting a Tesla model Y will cost about 170 euros per day.
Electric car Tesla model 3 - from 120 euros per day.
In Antalya, electric car Tesla model S - from 110 euros per day.

Good to know

Monthly price chart. Approximate prices for 7 days rental

January

€152

February

€74

March

€91

April

€156

May

€194

June

€282

July

€296

August

€272

September

€125

October

€92

November

€65

December

€71

The most popular cars in Turkey

Fiat 500

€13 / Day

Citroen C1

€14 / Day

Ford Fiesta

€18 / Day

Ford Focus

€23 / Day

Opel Astra Estate

€28 / Day

Audi A4

€32 / Day

BMW X1

€33 / Day

Ford Foxus Estate

€33 / Day

Mercedes C Class

€43 / Day

BMW 5 series

€45 / Day

Ford Tourneo

€55 / Day

BMW 4 Cabrio

€65 / Day

Audi A6

€70 / Day

Audi A5 Cabrio

€75 / Day

Mercedes Vito

€80 / Day

Popular tourist locations in Turkey

Antalya - Airport

Izmir - Adnan Menderes Airport

Adana Sakirpasa Airport

Ankara - Airport

Dalaman - Airport

Bodrum - Milas Airport

Kayseri - Airport Erkilet

Trabzon - Airport

Samsun - Airport

Gazipasa - Airport

Izmir - Adnan Menderes Domestic Airport

Dalaman - Domestic Airport

Istanbul - Sabiha Gokcen Airport

Nevsehir Airport

Erzurum Airport

Belek - Downtown

Izmir - Downtown

Marmaris

Alanya - City

Fethiye

Istanbul - Downtown

Kemer - City

Istanbul - Taksim

Bursa

Antalya

Adana

Bodrum

Ankara

Trabzon

Kusadasi

Documents needed to rent a car

Driving license

Credit card

Voucher

Passport

A valid international driver's license is required!

A complete guide to car rental in Turkey

Download desired area of Google maps for offline access

Before the trip, we recommend that you download the necessary maps to the Google Maps application on your smartphone. This will allow you to build travel routes and use offline navigation on the ground. Thus, you can significantly save on Internet roaming charges, as well as on the "Navigator" service. Downloading the map is easy. You should select the required area, set the desired scale and enter "ok maps" in the search field.

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Book a car 6 weeks in advance

Turkey is a popular holiday destination and the car rental service is in great demand here. Therefore, it is recommended to book a car in advance. When booking online, you know exactly which car, for what price and under what conditions you will get in Turkey. The main advantage of early booking is the cost savings. The less time left before the start of the rental, the higher the cost of the rental becomes. The optimal period for booking in rental companies is 6 weeks before receiving the car. If you book early, two days before receiving the car, you can cancel the order without any penalties.

Which car to choose for rent

Tourists who expect to drive only around the city and its immediate surroundings prefer to rent compact cars, Citroen C1 or Opel Astra. For trips to the mountains, you need a car with increased power. You should go on such a trip with a full tank, as fuel consumption in the mountains increases one and a half to two times. An all-wheel drive crossover would be the ideal car for this. Renting Fiat Tipo Estate in Turkey will cost €43 per day.

What you need to pay attention to at the time of receiving a car

Before picking up, you are required to carefully inspect the car and point out to the rental company manager for scratches, damage and defects, such as dirty seat upholstery. You should check the ignition and the fuel level in the tank. You need to know the conditions for returning the car - where exactly, with what amount of fuel to return the car.

The rental agreement must include a telephone number to contact the rental company. It is designed so that customers can get help in emergency situations, such as when a car breaks down or in the event of an accident. A call to the rental company should be done first, even before the arrival of the police.

Insurance recommendations

Rental companies in Turkey may offer different insurance options. They differ in price and set of options. Here are the basic types:

Third Party Liability (TPL)/Third Liability Protection (TLP). This is a third party liability protection. If you are the culprit of an accident, the insurance will compensate for the costs of the victims for you.
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW). This is to protect your vehicle from any damage. She works with a franchise. This is the amount that you will have to pay in case of damage in any case. The company will cover anything over the limit. The insurance does not cover theft.
Theft Insurance (TI)/Theft Protection (TP)/Theft Waiver (TW). This is car theft protection. Operates with a franchise.
Super Loss Damage Waiver (SLDW)/Theft Protection+Collision Damage Waiver (TP+CDW). Full protection against theft and damage, even if you are the culprit of the accident.
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI). This is medical insurance for the driver and passengers.

If you want to save money and choose the cheapest insurance, carefully inspect the car upon receipt. Make sure the machine is not damaged. Turkey 7

Fuel Policy

When renting a car, you should pay attention to the fuel policy of rental companies. Often, when renting, tourists have to pay the cost of a full tank of fuel. This option is suitable for long-term rentals and long trips. But if you're only renting Turkey for a day or two, or if you're only planning short trips, such as to a small island, then you probably won't need a full tank. You can get acquainted with the fuel policy in the "Important information" section of the car you have chosen.

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Rent without mileage limit

Before renting a car, you should check with the rental company if there is a limit on the daily mileage for a car. Typically, tourists use a rental car to travel not only around the city, but also to travel to neighboring cities and even countries. If such a restriction exists, it is recommended to choose a rental option where there is no limit. In this case, the total cost of mileage will be lower, since you will not have to pay extra for exceeding the mileage. On our site, in the search results, check the filter "Unlimited mileage" to see the offers you need.

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Compare prices and conditions from different car rental companies

When choosing a rental car in Turkey, you should carefully read all the terms of the rental. This is due to the fact that different companies may differ not only in rental prices, but also in conditions for limiting mileage, the cost of additional services, and the amount of the deposit. To compare rental conditions, it is convenient to use the search and booking system on our website.

Which rental company to choose

Pay attention to the car park. Large and reliable companies regularly buy new cars.

Our clients name the top companies in Turkey - EUROPCAR with an average rating 9.9 points and SIXT with 9 points.

We show all the rental conditions of different companies. Read the rules carefully before booking a car.

Car pick-up procedure

Getting a rented car in Turkey is as follows: You show the manager a voucher, as well as the necessary documents - a passport and an international driver's license. The manager draws up a lease agreement, after which the agreed amount of the security deposit will be blocked on your bank card. Before receiving the car, it is necessary to inspect it, fix the existing damage and inform the manager about them.

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