Cheap Car Rentals in Istanbul from ฿743
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Istanbul with a pick-up date of 14/5 and drop-off date of 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Istanbul?
Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Istanbul and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 30 April 2025.
January
฿734
February
฿701
March
฿834
April
฿868
May
฿834
June
฿1,268
July
฿1,302
August
฿1,268
September
฿868
October
฿767
November
฿734
December
฿734
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Istanbul is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.
Popular car types in Istanbul
Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Istanbul and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 30 April 2025.
At ฿743/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Istanbul in the past week. Out of 111 car hire agencies operating in Istanbul, there are, in total, 619 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:
Economy
฿743+
Compact
฿785+
Intermediate
฿1,312+
Standard
฿1,788+
Premium
฿1,809+
Passenger van
฿2,601+
Luxury
฿4,365+
Compact SUV
฿1,155+
Compare available car types for rental in Istanbul
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Istanbul to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 30 April 2025.
Small cars | ฿572 - ฿2,798 | |
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All Car Types | ฿573 - ฿3,078 |
To hire a small car in Istanbul, Turkey, you would pay an average price of ฿1,180/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Istanbul, Turkey (~฿572/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~฿2,798/day). In fact, February is about 52% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Istanbul. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Istanbul, hiring a small car saves you 27% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
To hire a medium car in Istanbul, Turkey, you would pay an average price of ฿1,352/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Istanbul, Turkey (~฿574/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿3,379/day). In fact, December is about 58% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Istanbul. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Istanbul, hiring a medium car saves you 16% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
To hire a large car in Istanbul, Turkey, you would pay an average price of ฿2,110/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Istanbul, Turkey (~฿1,323/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~฿4,718/day). In fact, September is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Istanbul. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Istanbul, hiring a large car is 24% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
To hire a SUV in Istanbul, Turkey, you would pay an average price of ฿1,543/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Istanbul, Turkey (~฿1,207/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~฿3,886/day). In fact, December is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Istanbul. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Istanbul, hiring a SUV saves you 4% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
To hire a van in Istanbul, Turkey, you would pay an average price of ฿1,321/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in Istanbul, Turkey (~฿843/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~฿4,718/day). In fact, February is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Istanbul. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Istanbul, hiring a van saves you 18% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
Top rental agencies in Istanbul
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Istanbul known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Istanbul. Reviews were last updated on 30 April 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Istanbul, including Garenta, Europcar and Avis. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Istanbul, including Garenta, Europcar and Avis.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Istanbul, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 April 2025.
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Istanbul?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Autounion Car Rental (10.0 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (10.0 rating) and Garenta (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Istanbul.
What are petrol prices like in Istanbul?
The average price of petrol in Istanbul is ฿41.74/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,878 and ฿2,712 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Istanbul for a week from CarWiz?
CarWiz is one of the top picks in Istanbul. They can have you in a hire car for about ฿5,947 per week on average.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Istanbul for the best price?
Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 29% on your car hire. For a below average price in Istanbul, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.
Can I rent a car for a month in Istanbul?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Istanbul for a month is certainly possible.
What car do most people hire in Istanbul?
The most popular car to hire while in Istanbul is the Renault Clio, which is a Economy vehicle.
Small car rentals in Istanbul
Find small car rental deals in Istanbul from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Istanbul cost an average of ฿1,483 per day. Price data was last updated on 30 April 2025.
Van rentals in Istanbul
Find van rental deals in Istanbul from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in Istanbul cost an average of ฿1,395 per day. Price data was last updated on 30 April 2025.
Have a look at some of the best options for renting a car in Istanbul we've found at this time. If you're not finding the right deal for your van rental, check back soon as deals are constantly being refreshed.
Car rentals by fuel type in Istanbul
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Istanbul. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Istanbul. Deals were last updated on 30 April 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Istanbul. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (฿19+).
Electric
฿48+
Hybrid
฿43+
Petrol/Diesel
฿19+