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Cheap Car Hire in Istanbul from R503

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 5/10 and drop-off date of 20/10. 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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Istanbul car hires in 2026

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 29 July 2026.

Most popular company

GARENTA

Price of petrol per litre

R23,27

Average price per day

R707

Cheapest price per day

R503
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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 29 July 2026.
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There are 132 hire agencies servicing Istanbul. These agencies, altogether, have 702 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Istanbul with prices from R503 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Istanbul:

Economy

Economy

R543+

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Compact

Compact

R503+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R614+

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Premium

Premium

R977+

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Luxury

Luxury

R1 386+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R735+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

R778+

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Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

R786+

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Best car hire deals found in Istanbul

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Istanbul. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Istanbul with an average daily rate of R676. Data was last updated on 29 July 2026.
Hyundai AccentR503/day
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Hyundai Accent
Found 07/27/26
Toyota YarisR530/day
4
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Toyota Yaris
Found 07/27/26
Ford FiestaR543/day
2
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Ford Fiesta
Found 07/27/26

Cheapflights insights for Istanbul car hires

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?

To get the best deal on car hire in Istanbul, book about 57 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R569, which is about 1 570% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Istanbul?

In Istanbul, the most affordable car hire company right now is Wheego, offering prices from just R42,54/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Garenta, with rates starting at R56,07/day.

What is the best car rental company in Istanbul?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Istanbul is Avis (rated 7.1/10 with 5 reviews). Avec Car Rental (rated 4.8/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
7.1
Avec Car Rental
Avec Car Rental
4.8
Cargini
Cargini
0.0
CarQ
CarQ
0.0

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

At Istanbul, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just R435. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R820 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Istanbul, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just R435. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R820 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R469

February

R435

March

R469

April

R502

May

R670

June

R619

July

R820

August

R820

September

R586

October

R519

November

R469

December

R469

What car do most people hire in Istanbul?

Economy cars (Renault Clio, for example) are the most popular in Istanbul. Passenger van (Ford Transit Connect) and SUV (Volkswagen Taigo) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Istanbul.

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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 29 July 2026.

Avis

7,1
Good
5 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,1

Overall

7,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,8

Avec Car Rental

4,8
Mediocre
1 review•10 locations
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Cleanliness

5,2

Comfort

4,4

Overall

4,8

Pick-up/drop-off

4,4

Value

4,8

Cargini

1 location
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CarQ

3 locations
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National

2 locations
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Rhodium

2 locations
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Express Car Rental

1 location
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2ravel

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Istanbul, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 July 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Istanbul?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R707/day when booking a car hire in Istanbul. The absolute best deal a user found was for R404/day from Nokta Rent A Car, booked on Jul. 25.

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

    Garenta is one of the most popular car hire companies in Istanbul, offering car hire for around R5 597 per week on average.

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

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Istanbul for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Istanbul for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 73% on a month-long rental by booking with Nokta Rent A Car. Nokta Rent A Car is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Istanbul can cost you on average R23 986 a month or R800 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

Car hires by fuel type in Istanbul

Browse car hires by fuel type in Istanbul. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Istanbul. Deals were last updated on 29 July 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Istanbul. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R51+).

Electric

Electric

R78+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R77+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R51+

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