Ankara Esenboğa Airport Car Rental
Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB) Car Rental — Best Price Comparison
For business travellers, public-institution staff, academics and guests visiting family landing at Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB), RentaCarSAW compares on a single page the prices of 30+ car rental companies at the terminal exit. Find the most affordable car in seconds for routes to Çankaya, Kızılay, the universities, Kızılcahamam and Cappadocia.
Why compare with RentaCarSAW?
- 30+ company options at the ESB terminal exit
- Heavy operations of Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, AnadoluJet and SunExpress
- Payment without a credit card (cash, Wise, bank transfer)
- Companies that accept young drivers aged 21+
- Booking in 5 languages (TR/EN/DE/RU/AR)
- Companies with free cancellation
Ankara Esenboğa (ESB) — The Capital's Main Airport
Esenboğa Airport is located in the Çubuk district northeast of Ankara and, with a capacity of 30,000+ passengers a day, is the capital's only commercial airport. The Istanbul–Ankara route (THY + Pegasus) is one of Europe's busiest domestic connections. It is a hub regularly used by ministry staff, bureaucrats, academics and embassy personnel.
ESB Terminal Handover — Process
The company you choose via RentaCarSAW records your flight number in the system. After landing and baggage claim, the representative hands over your vehicle within 10–20 minutes. ESB is compact — the whole process takes 25–30 minutes.
Distances from ESB to Key Locations
| Destination | Distance | Duration | Recommended Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ankara city centre (Kızılay) | 30 km | 30–45 min | Compact |
| Çankaya (embassies) | 35 km | 40 min | Premium Sedan |
| Ministries / Parliament | 32 km | 35 min | Sedan |
| METU / Bilkent (universities) | 40 km | 45 min | Compact |
| Atatürk Hippodrome | 27 km | 30 min | Sedan |
| Kızılcahamam (thermal) | 80 km | 1 hr 15 min | Sedan / SUV |
| Beypazarı | 120 km | 1 hr 30 min | Sedan |
| Cappadocia (Göreme) | 290 km | 3 hrs 30 min | Sedan / SUV |
| Konya | 260 km | 3 hrs | Sedan |
| Eskişehir | 240 km | 3 hrs | Sedan |
2026 ESB Car Rental Prices
| Class | Example Models | Low Season | Summer Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Fiat Egea, Renault Clio | 800–1,200 | 1,200–1,700 |
| Compact | VW Polo, Corolla | 1,300–1,900 | 1,900–2,700 |
| SUV | Duster, Tucson | 1,900–2,700 | 2,700–3,700 |
| Premium | Mercedes C, BMW 3 | 3,500–5,000 | 5,000–7,500 |
| VIP | Mercedes E, BMW 5 | 6,000–9,000 | 9,000–13,500 |
For officials/business travellers: Premium and VIP classes are regularly chosen for 1–2 week business trips. Corporate invoicing available on request.
FAQ
Where is the handover at Ankara Esenboğa Airport?
Depending on the company, handover takes place in the terminal car park or in offices 200–500 metres away.
Is there a surcharge for night flights?
Select "no night handover surcharge" in the filter. ESB operates 24/7.
I do not have a credit card — can I rent at ESB?
Yes. The "no credit card" filter lists 20+ companies.
I am 21 — can I rent at ESB?
Yes. There are companies that accept ages 21+.
Which class to drive to Cappadocia?
Cappadocia is 290 km away. A sedan or small SUV (Duster, Tucson) is optimal. For guests with a lot of luggage, an SUV is recommended.
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