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Cheap Car Hire in Istanbul from R317

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 24/3 and drop-off date of 30/3. 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 9 January 2026.
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There are 116 hire agencies servicing Istanbul. These agencies, altogether, have 647 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Istanbul with prices from R317 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Istanbul:

Economy

Economy

R317+

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Compact

Compact

R331+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 087+

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SUV

SUV

R641+

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Mini

Mini

R591+

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Premium

Premium

R1 210+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R524+

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Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

R728+

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Compare car hire 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Kia RioR317/day
2
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio
Found 01/07/26
Toyota YarisR331/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 01/07/26
Ford FiestaR383/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Found 01/07/26

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 R658. Data was last updated on 9 January 2026.
Kia RioR317/day
2
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio
Found 01/07/26
Toyota YarisR331/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 01/07/26
Ford FiestaR383/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Found 01/07/26

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 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R528, which is about 1 582% 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 EasyGo Car Rental, offering prices from just R315,18/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , with rates starting at R327,06/day.

What is the best car rental company in Istanbul?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Istanbul is Garenta (rated 10.0/10). Europcar (rated 8.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

Garenta
Garenta
10.0
Europcar
Europcar
8.0
GREEN MOTION
GREEN MOTION
7.3
Avis
Avis
7.1

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 R363. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R775 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 R363. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R775 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

R379

February

R363

March

R412

April

R462

May

R478

June

R627

July

R726

August

R775

September

R561

October

R495

November

R462

December

R462

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.

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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 9 January 2026.

Garenta

39 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Europcar

8,0
Very Good
1 review•12 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

GREEN MOTION

7,3
Good
2 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

5,9

Value

7,3

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

Sixt

6,9
Okay
28 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,5

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

7,1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6,2
Okay
2 reviews•28 locations
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Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,5

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

5,9

Value

5,9

Avec Car Rental

5,6
Fair
1 review•10 locations
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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 review•46 locations
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Cleanliness

2,0

Comfort

2,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

2,0

Value

2,0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Istanbul, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 January 2026.

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

    Europcar is one of the most popular car hire companies in Istanbul, offering car hire for around R5 097 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 is a car hire in Istanbul for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Istanbul is R0. Hiring a Economy is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Istanbul. For the month of February, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Istanbul for as low as R1 298/day.

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 9 January 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 (R19+).

Electric

Electric

R36+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R43+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R19+

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