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Istanbul car hires 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 31 August 2025.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

R22,21

Average price per day

R495

Cheapest price per day

R491

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 R476, which is about 1 538% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Istanbul?

In Istanbul, the most affordable car hire company right now is CIRCULAR , offering prices from just R310,37/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Autounion Car Rental, with rates starting at R408,18/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). 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?

At Istanbul, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just R370. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R793 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 R370. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R793 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

R388

February

R370

March

R441

April

R476

May

R511

June

R670

July

R775

August

R793

September

R493

October

R423

November

R388

December

R405

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 31 August 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 hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Istanbul, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 31 August 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Istanbul?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R495/day when booking a car hire in Istanbul. The absolute best deal a user found was for R491/day from Hertz, booked on Aug. 24.

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

    Hertz is one of the most popular car hire companies in Istanbul, offering car hire for around R3 467 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.

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 31 August 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Istanbul. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R180+).

Electric

Electric

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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