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Car rental in Istanbul
A city on two continents: decide whether your trip starts on the European or the Asian side. Car rental offers in Istanbul are not on GetnDrive yet.
Find a car in Istanbul
Cars
There are no car rental offers in Istanbul yet.
When a car helps in Istanbul
In the historic centre, traffic and parking make public transport the easier choice. A car pays off once you leave the centre.
Day trip
The Black Sea coast
Şile, at the northernmost point of Istanbul province, lies on the Black Sea — a typical drive out of the city.
Road trip
Onward into Anatolia
Istanbul is a common start for longer drives. Plan the route, motorway tolls and rest stops before you set off.
Arrival
Luggage and family trips
With luggage or children, a car can be simpler than changing transport between the airport and your accommodation.
Two airports on two continents
Choose the starting point on the side of the city where your trip begins.
Istanbul Airport (IST)
In Arnavutköy on the European side, north of the city centre.
Sabiha Gökçen (SAW)
In Pendik on the Asian side, about 32 km south-east of the centre.
An address in the city
A pick-up in the city would be a third, separate place. Each future offer will name its exact pick-up point.
Driving in Istanbul
Bosphorus
Crossings and tolls
Road bridges and a road tunnel link the European and Asian sides. Tolls on the large bridges and motorways are collected electronically through HGS.
Traffic
Allow extra time
Traffic is heavy at rush hour. Leave a margin for drives to and from the airports.
Parking
Ask before you arrive
Central streets are busy. Check parking with your accommodation before you arrive by car.
Current offers
No car offers in Istanbul yet
GetnDrive has no connected rental partners in Turkey. This page helps you plan a trip; it shows no cars and takes no requests.
- No cars, prices or availability are shown here.
- You cannot send a booking request yet.
- When partners join, each offer will name its own pick-up place — an airport or another town.
For rental companies
Rent out cars in Istanbul? Apply to partner with GetnDrive
We welcome applications from local car rental companies whose customers travel to Istanbul. Applying does not publish cars or open bookings.
- Your cars, your prices and rental conditions
- Travelers pay you directly — GetnDrive does not take the rental payment
- Partner Cabinet access once your application is approved
How it works
Apply
Tell us about your company and fleet in the form. No account is created.
Review
Our team reviews your application manually and contacts you about the next steps.
Connect
Only after approval do we discuss connecting your fleet. No car is published without our review.
Turkey is not yet in the form’s country list: choose “Another country”, type “Turkey”, then choose “Other city or area” and name the city where you operate.
Questions about car rental in Istanbul
Which Istanbul airport suits a road trip better?
It depends on where you are going. Istanbul Airport is on the European side, north of the centre; Sabiha Gökçen is on the Asian side, south-east of the centre. Choose the one on the side where your route begins.
Can I pick up a car at Istanbul Airport through GetnDrive?
Not yet. No rental partners in Turkey are connected, so there are no offers or pick-up places for Istanbul on GetnDrive.
How are Bosphorus bridge tolls paid in a rental car?
Tolls on the large bridges and motorways are collected electronically through HGS. Ask the rental company whether the car has a tag and how the tolls are charged.
Do I need a car in central Istanbul?
Often not: traffic and parking make public transport easier in the centre. A car is more useful for trips out of the city.
Which side of Istanbul is Sabiha Gökçen on?
The Asian side, in the Pendik district, about 32 km south-east of the centre.
Is a car useful for a day trip to the Black Sea?
Yes. Şile, at the northernmost point of Istanbul province, is on the Black Sea coast and is easier to combine with other stops by car.