Find Rentals
Price Trends
Agencies
Rental Deals
FAQs
Istanbul

Cheap Car Rentals in Istanbul from ฿2,694

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 11/5 and drop-off date of 15/5. 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.
Driver's age: 26-65
Here’s why our users search for rental cars through Cheapflights

Price trackingHolding out for a great deal? Get notified when prices are reduced.

Customized resultsFilter by rental agency, car type, price range and more.

Unlimited free useSearch as many times as you want with no hidden charges or fees.

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 22 April 2025.

January

฿728

February

฿695

March

฿827

April

฿860

May

฿794

June

฿1,258

July

฿1,291

August

฿1,258

September

฿860

October

฿761

November

฿728

December

฿728

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.

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 22 April 2025.

Small cars

฿568 - ฿2,740

All Car Types

฿568 - ฿3,105

To hire a small car in Istanbul, Turkey, you would pay an average price of ฿1,137/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Istanbul, Turkey (~฿568/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~฿2,740/day). In fact, January is about 51% 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 28% 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. Here are the best Istanbul small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Istanbul, Turkey, you would pay an average price of ฿1,350/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Istanbul, Turkey (~฿569/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿3,351/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 15% 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. Here are the best Istanbul medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Istanbul, Turkey, you would pay an average price of ฿2,092/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Istanbul, Turkey (~฿1,312/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~฿4,679/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 25% 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. Here are the best Istanbul large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Istanbul, Turkey, you would pay an average price of ฿1,528/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Istanbul, Turkey (~฿1,197/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~฿4,091/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. Here are the best Istanbul SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Istanbul, Turkey, you would pay an average price of ฿1,311/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in Istanbul, Turkey (~฿837/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~฿4,679/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 17% 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.

Honda City฿2,694/day
2
M
A/C
Honda City
Hyundai i20฿2,710/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Honda City฿2,785/day
2
M
A/C
Honda City

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 22 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.

Garenta

41 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Europcar

8.0
Very Good
1 review10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Avis

7.7
Good
4 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.5

Sixt

7.0
Good
28 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.1
Okay
2 reviews28 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.7

Budget

6.1
Okay
10 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.2

Avec Car Rental

5.6
Fair
3 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.3

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.6

Nokta Rent A Car

2.0
Poor
1 review43 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Best Istanbul car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Istanbul. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Istanbul with an average daily rate of ฿3,594. Data was last updated on 22 April 2025.
The best offers we've found on car rentals in the Istanbul area. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Honda City฿2,694/day
2
M
A/C
Honda City
Hyundai i20฿2,710/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Honda City฿2,785/day
2
M
A/C
Honda City

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Istanbul, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 April 2025.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Istanbul?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Istanbul from the following companies over the past two weeks: Enterprise Rent-A-Car (฿2,694/day), Avis (฿3,892/day), and Europcar (฿5,226/day).

  • 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 ฿41.39/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,863 and ฿2,690 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 ฿5,899 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 32% 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 ฿5,461 per day. Price data was last updated on 22 April 2025.
Toyota Yaris฿5,461/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

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 ฿3,572 per day. Price data was last updated on 22 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.
Toyota Innova฿2,908/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota Innova฿2,980/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota Innova฿4,174/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova

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 22 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 (฿90+).

Electric

Electric

฿118+

Hybrid

Hybrid

฿92+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

฿90+

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Airport car hires in Istanbul

Hire a car at one of these airports in the Istanbul area

Best Car Hire Deals

We make it easy and fast to find and compare deals from 70,000+ hire locations and hundreds of agencies.

No Surprises

Prices shown to you will be completely in full, without any hidden charges or fees.

Free cancellation

Plans change — we get it. And that’s why you can search and book car hire on Cheapflights from agencies that offer free cancellation