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Istanbul car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Istanbul. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 November 2025.

Most popular company

CIRCULAR

Price of petrol per litre

$2.25

Average price per day

$41

Cheapest price per day

$33

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 $53/day – about 71% 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 $30.27/day found in the past two weeks. Nokta Rent A Car is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $49.61/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). Europcar (rated 8.0/10 with 1 review) 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 January, when you can expect to pay $39/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Istanbul is August ($83/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

$39

February

$39

March

$44

April

$48

May

$51

June

$67

July

$78

August

$83

September

$60

October

$53

November

$42

December

$41

What car do most people hire in Istanbul?

Economy cars (Renault Clio, for example) are the most popular in Istanbul. Intermediate (Fiat Tipo) and Compact (Fiat Doblo) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Istanbul.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Istanbul?

Nokta Rent A Car has 46 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 18 November 2025.

Garenta

39 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 review11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

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

Avis

7.1
Good
5 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.8

Sixt

6.9
Okay
28 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.7
Fair
2 reviews28 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.5

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 review46 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 18 November 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Istanbul?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $41/day when booking a car hire in Istanbul. The absolute best deal a user found was for $33/day from CIRCULAR , booked on Nov. 2.

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

    Hiring a car in Istanbul for a week can be a great option for travel. CIRCULAR , the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $278/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 does it cost to rent a car in Istanbul for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 27% on a month-long rental by booking with CIRCULAR . CIRCULAR is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Istanbul can cost you on average $1,191 a month or $40 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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 18 November 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 ($21+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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