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Cheap Car Rentals in Istanbul from AED 58

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 4/4 and drop-off date of 7/4. 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 rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Istanbul. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 March 2025.

Most popular company

AVECCARRENTAL

Price of petrol per litre

AED 4.60

Average price per day

AED 133

Cheapest price per day

AED 58

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Istanbul?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Istanbul and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 22 March 2025.

January

AED 80

February

AED 80

March

AED 77

April

AED 95

May

AED 88

June

AED 135

July

AED 143

August

AED 139

September

AED 95

October

AED 84

November

AED 80

December

AED 80

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Istanbul is March. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Istanbul

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Istanbul and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 22 March 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Istanbul this past week from 612 hire locations out of 110 hire agencies. Prices for a Istanbul small car hire start from AED 63/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 63+

Compact

Compact

AED 63+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 78+

Premium

Premium

AED 177+

Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 183+

Luxury

Luxury

AED 340+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 84+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 123+

Compare available car types for rental in Istanbul

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Istanbul to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 March 2025.

Small cars

AED 78 - AED 159

All Car Types

AED 140 - AED 242

To rent a small car in Istanbul, Turkey, you would pay an average price of AED 108/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Istanbul, Turkey (~AED 78/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 159/day). In fact, February is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Istanbul. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Istanbul, renting a small car saves you 40% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Istanbul small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Istanbul, Turkey, you would pay an average price of AED 151/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Istanbul, Turkey (~AED 104/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 212/day). In fact, March is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Istanbul. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Istanbul, renting a medium car saves you 16% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Istanbul medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Istanbul, Turkey, you would pay an average price of AED 308/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Istanbul, Turkey (~AED 242/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 382/day). In fact, October is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Istanbul. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Istanbul, renting a large car is 42% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Istanbul large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Istanbul, Turkey, you would pay an average price of AED 177/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Istanbul, Turkey (~AED 124/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 242/day). In fact, February is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Istanbul. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Istanbul, renting a SUV saves you 2% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Istanbul SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Istanbul, Turkey, you would pay an average price of AED 266/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a van in Istanbul, Turkey (~AED 191/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 356/day). In fact, October is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Istanbul. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Istanbul, renting a van is 33% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Istanbul van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in Istanbul, Turkey, you would pay an average price of AED 468/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Istanbul, Turkey (~AED 335/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~AED 678/day). In fact, June is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Istanbul. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Istanbul, renting a luxury car is 62% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Istanbul luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in Istanbul, Turkey, you would pay an average price of AED 129/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Istanbul, Turkey (~AED 73/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 479/day). In fact, February is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for Istanbul. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Istanbul, renting a convertible saves you 29% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Kia RioAED 63/day
4
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio
Suzuki SwiftAED 63/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Nissan SunnyAED 78/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Sunny

Top rental agencies in Istanbul

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Istanbul known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Istanbul. Reviews were last updated on 22 March 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Istanbul, such as Garenta, Europcar and Avis. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Garenta

41 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 review10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

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

Sixt

7.0
Good
28 reviews12 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
3 reviews11 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 review42 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Best Istanbul car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Istanbul. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Istanbul with an average daily rate of AED 121. Data was last updated on 22 March 2025.
Check out some of the very best car rental deals we've found in Istanbul. Be sure to confirm the details of the deal, such as car type, daily rate, and pickup location.
Kia RioAED 63/day
4
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio
Suzuki SwiftAED 63/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Infiniti Q50AED 77/day
5
4
M
A/C
Infiniti Q50

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Istanbul, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 March 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Istanbul?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 133/day when booking a car hire in Istanbul. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 85/day from Hit, booked on Mar. 16.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Istanbul?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Istanbul from the following companies over the past two weeks: EXPY Car Rentals (AED 63/day), AllMeet Rent (AED 78/day), and Eren Rent (AED 80/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Istanbul?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Autounion Car Rental (10.0 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (10.0 rating) and Garenta (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Istanbul.

  • What are petrol prices like in Istanbul?

    The average price of petrol in Istanbul is AED 4.60/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between AED 207 and AED 298 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Avec Car Rental is one of the top picks in Istanbul. They can have you in a hire car for about AED 853 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Istanbul for the best price?

    Generally, for a better deal in Istanbul it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 32%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

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

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Istanbul check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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

    Our recent data shows that Hit can potentially be 64% below the average car hire price in Istanbul. Check prices and availability for Hit and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Istanbul is on average AED 3,656 a month or AED 122 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Istanbul car hire.

  • How much is a car hire in Istanbul for a weekend?

    AED 0 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Istanbul, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Istanbul, then opt for a Compact hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of April, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as AED 128/day.

  • What car do most people hire in Istanbul?

    Dacia Duster, which is a Compact vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Istanbul according to Cheapflights users.

Small car rentals in Istanbul

Find small car rental deals in Istanbul from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Istanbul cost an average of AED 95 per day. Price data was last updated on 22 March 2025.
Ford KaAED 58/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Ford KaAED 66/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Ford KaAED 72/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka

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 22 March 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 (AED 16+).

Electric

Electric

AED 26+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 40+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 16+

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