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Cheap Car Rentals in Istanbul from $44

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 27/11 and drop-off date of 8/12. 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.
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Popular car types in Istanbul

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Istanbul and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 2 September 2025.

There are, in total, 638 car hire locations in Istanbul that are operated by 115 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $44/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from Istanbul hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

Premium

Premium

Passenger van

Passenger van

Luxury

Luxury

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Compare car rental deals in Istanbul by type

Here are the best Istanbul small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Istanbul medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Istanbul large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Istanbul SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Istanbul van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai i30$44/day
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Hyundai i30
Toyota Corolla$44/day
4
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Toyota Corolla
MG 3$46/day
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A/C
MG 3

Best car rental deals found in Istanbul

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Istanbul. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Istanbul with an average daily rate of $74. Data was last updated on 2 September 2025.
Hyundai i30$44/day
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Hyundai i30
Toyota Corolla$44/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Corolla
MG 3$46/day
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A/C
MG 3

Cheapflights insights for Istanbul car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Istanbul, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Istanbul?

For the best savings on car rentals in Istanbul, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $46/day – about 54% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Istanbul?

CIRCULAR is currently the cheapest car hire company in Istanbul with deals as low as $33.29/day found in the past two weeks. Hertz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $55.72/day.

What is the best car rental company in Istanbul?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Istanbul is Garenta (rated 10.0/10). Avis (rated 7.7/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Istanbul?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Istanbul is February, when you can expect to pay $36/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Istanbul is August ($78/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$37

February

$36

March

$42

April

$46

May

$49

June

$64

July

$75

August

$78

September

$49

October

$41

November

$37

December

$39

Which car hire company has the most locations in Istanbul?

Nokta Rent A Car has 45 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Garenta has the second-highest number of locations in Istanbul at 39.

Top rental agencies in Istanbul

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Istanbul known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Istanbul. Reviews were last updated on 2 September 2025.

Garenta

39 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

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

GREEN MOTION

7.3
Good
2 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

7.3

Sixt

7.0
Good
28 reviews13 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
1 review10 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 review45 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Istanbul, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 September 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Istanbul for a week from Autounion Car Rental?

    Hiring a car in Istanbul for a week can be a great option for travel. Autounion Car Rental, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $457/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Istanbul?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Istanbul it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much is a car hire in Istanbul for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in Istanbul are typically $0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Compact to save money on your trip to $0. Our users have found prices for Compact car hire in October to be on average $102 per day.

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 2 September 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 ($26+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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