Blogs
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Reduce traffic stress with a rental car in Istanbul: the right pickup point, rush hours, bridge and tunnel tolls, automatic gearbox and parking tips.
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What to check when you pick up and return a rental car: a 10-point checklist covering the damage report, fuel, km, HGS, fines, accidents and the return.
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From Istanbul to Sapanca and Kartepe by rental car: where to rent, which road to take, motorway tolls and what to watch in winter. From 1.100 TL a day.
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At Sabiha Gökçen, companies' cheapest prices for the same dates ranged from 1.100 to 4.650 TL. We measured 211 offers from 18 companies: 6 things to check.
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Rental cars usually have an HGS tag and tolls are charged to you after the rental. 2026 bridge and motorway tolls, the unpaid toll deadline, 2027 rule.
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Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup and no prepayment on RentaCarSAW. What to know about late cancellation, no-shows, early and late returns.
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We measured one-way drop-off fees on 7 routes: on one route, 5.000 to 18.750 TL depending on the company. Istanbul–Izmir, Antalya, Ankara prices.
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We measured 30-day rentals at 5 airports: economy cars from 43.200 TL a month. Is monthly always cheaper, and how many km do you get? The numbers.
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What do CDW, SCDW, TP, PAI, LCF and IMM mean on a rental car, and which are included? How the excess works and deposit amounts, from 1,876 offers.
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Daily mileage on rental cars is mostly 250 to 500 km, by company. We measured 1,876 offers from 45 companies; here is what to check to stay within it.
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Winter tyres are mandatory 15 November–15 April for commercial intercity vehicles; recommended for private cars. Rental car tips for Uludağ, Erciyes.
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Pendik pickup point of partner companies: 32 offers from 5 companies, from 1.200 TL a day. No prepayment, pay at pickup, free cancellation up to 48h.
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Kurtköy car rental: the nearest pickup points are Sabiha Gökçen and Pendik, offers from 19 companies, from 1.100 TL a day. No prepayment; pay at pickup.
