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Istanbul car hires in 2026

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

$2.05

Average price per day

$50

Cheapest price per day

$40
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Popular car types in Istanbul

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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Istanbul this past week from 707 hire locations out of 133 hire agencies. Prices for a Istanbul small car hire start from $40/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

$42+

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Compact

Compact

$40+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$51+

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SUV

SUV

$50+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$73+

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Premium

Premium

$74+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

$65+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$54+

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Best car hire deals found in Istanbul

Hyundai i30$40/day
Hyundai i30
Found 08/22/26
Mazda Mazda2$42/day
Mazda Mazda2
Found 08/23/26
Hyundai Kona$42/day
Hyundai Kona
Found 08/22/26

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 39 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $46, which is about 35% 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 Payless, offering prices from just $28.46/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is 724Rent, with rates starting at $29.56/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 6.8/10 with 6 reviews). Cargini (rated 0.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
6.8
Cargini
Cargini
0.0
CarQ
CarQ
0.0
National
National
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 $36. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $70 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 $36. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $70 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

$39

February

$36

March

$39

April

$42

May

$56

June

$52

July

$70

August

$70

September

$49

October

$43

November

$38

December

$39

What car do most people hire in Istanbul?

Economy cars (Renault Clio or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Istanbul. SUV cars (Hyundai Bayon or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Renault Clio or similar).

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Top hire agencies in Istanbul

Avis

6.8
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6 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.6

Cargini

1 location
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CarQ

3 locations
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National

2 locations
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Express Car Rental

1 location
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2ravel

1 location
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America Car Rental

1 location
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OptimoRent

5 locations
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Istanbul?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $50/day when booking a car hire in Istanbul. The absolute best deal a user found was for $31/day from Ok Mobility, booked on Aug. 22.

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

    Hertz is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Istanbul. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $267 per week.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Istanbul.

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

    Typically, a monthly car hire in Istanbul can be found for $1,145. You can find car hire deals to be on average $38 a day.

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

    $80 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Istanbul. To save money, consider booking a Compact car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in September, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as $91 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Istanbul

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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 ($26+).

Electric

Electric

$41+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$38+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$26+

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