Istanbul

Cheap Car Rentals in Istanbul

Istanbul, Türkiye
2 May — 9 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Istanbul, Türkiye
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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 25 April 2024.

January

฿665

February

฿702

March

฿739

April

฿998

May

฿961

June

฿1,479

July

฿1,516

August

฿1,479

September

฿998

October

฿776

November

฿665

December

฿702

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Istanbul is January. 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 25 April 2024.

Small cars

฿615 - ฿1,787

All Car Types

฿682 - ฿3,817

To hire a small car in Istanbul, Türkiye, you would pay an average price of ฿1,000/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Istanbul, Türkiye (~฿615/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿1,787/day). In fact, March is about 39% 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 40% 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, Türkiye, you would pay an average price of ฿1,637/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Istanbul, Türkiye (~฿884/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿2,745/day). In fact, March is about 47% 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 1% 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, Türkiye, you would pay an average price of ฿1,738/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Istanbul, Türkiye (~฿1,452/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~฿6,567/day). In fact, January is about 17% 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 6% 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, Türkiye, you would pay an average price of ฿1,872/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Istanbul, Türkiye (~฿466/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~฿7,915/day). In fact, November is about 76% 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 is 13% 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.

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 25 April 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Istanbul, including Garenta, Autounion Car Rental and Europcar. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Istanbul, including Garenta, Autounion Car Rental and Europcar.

Garenta

39 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Autounion Car Rental

10.0
Wonderful
1 review9 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
2 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

GREEN MOTION

7.0
Good
3 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

7.3

Sixt

7.0
Good
21 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.2

Avis

6.3
Okay
16 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.1

Budget

5.2
Fair
10 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.7

Comfort

5.0

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.2

Avec Car Rental

4.8
Mediocre
2 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

4.8

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

4.8

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Istanbul, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 April 2024.
  • 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), Garenta (10.0 rating) and Alamo (8.1 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 ฿49.58/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿2,231 and ฿3,222 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Istanbul for a week from DMR Car?

    DMR Car is one of the top picks in Istanbul. They can have you in a hire car for about ฿10,889 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 26% 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 Nissan Qashqai, which is a Intermediate vehicle.

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