Sabiha Gökçen Airport Car Rental
Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) Car Rental — Comparison
For business travellers, holidaymakers and visitors from abroad landing at Sabiha Gökçen Airport (code SAW), RentaCarSAW compares on a single page the prices of 50+ car rental companies at the terminal exit. Find the most affordable car in seconds for Istanbul's Asian side, Kadıköy, Pendik, Tuzla, the Kocaeli region and the routes to Çanakkale and Bursa.
Why compare with RentaCarSAW?
- 50+ company options at the SAW terminal exit
- A convenient handover point for the heavy operations of Pegasus, AnadoluJet and SunExpress
- Payment without a credit card (cash, Wise, Revolut, bank transfer)
- Companies that accept young drivers aged 21+
- Booking in 5 languages (TR/EN/DE/RU/AR) — ideal for visitors from abroad
- Companies with free cancellation
Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) — The Main Airport of the Asian Side
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, located on the Asian side and welcoming 100,000+ passengers a day, is Istanbul's second airport. As the main base of Pegasus Airlines, one of SunExpress's two hubs, with heavy AnadoluJet operations and Turkish Airlines domestic flights, occupancy reaches up to 95% especially in summer. Reaching Istanbul Airport (IST) on the European side can take 1–2 hours due to traffic; SAW is the optimal choice for guests on the Asian side.
SAW Terminal Handover — Process
The company you choose via RentaCarSAW records your flight number in the system. After landing and baggage claim, a company representative meets you and hands over your vehicle within 10–20 minutes. The SAW terminal is compact (compared to IST) — baggage claim and vehicle handover take 25–30 minutes in total. You can filter companies that charge no surcharge for night flights (23:00–06:00) on the platform.
Distances from SAW to Key Locations
| Destination | Distance | Duration | Recommended Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendik / Kurtköy | 5 km | 10 min | Hatchback / Compact |
| Kadıköy | 30 km | 40–60 min | Compact / Sedan |
| Tuzla / Sabancı University | 15 km | 20 min | Compact |
| Üsküdar | 35 km | 45–60 min | Compact / Sedan |
| Beşiktaş (European side) | 40 km (1st bridge) | 1–2 hrs | Sedan |
| Kocaeli (İzmit) | 60 km | 50 min | Sedan |
| Bursa | 150 km | 2 hrs 15 min | Sedan / SUV |
| Sapanca / Kartepe | 110 km | 1 hr 30 min | Sedan / SUV |
| Şile coast | 55 km | 1 hr | SUV / Crossover |
| Polonezköy | 30 km | 40 min | Compact / SUV |
Traffic note: The Bosphorus (1st + 2nd bridges, Eurasia Tunnel) is busy 07:30–10:00 in the morning and 17:00–20:00 in the evening. Crossing to the European side can take up to 2 hours. For trips to the European side, also consider IST Airport.
2026 SAW Car Rental Prices
| Class | Example Models | Low Season (₺/day) | Summer Season (₺/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Fiat Egea, Renault Clio | 800 – 1,200 | 1,200 – 1,700 |
| Compact | VW Polo, Toyota Corolla | 1,300 – 1,900 | 1,900 – 2,700 |
| SUV | Dacia Duster, Hyundai Tucson | 1,900 – 2,700 | 2,700 – 3,700 |
| Premium | Mercedes C, BMW 3 | 3,500 – 5,000 | 5,000 – 8,000 |
| VIP | Mercedes E, BMW 5 | 6,000 – 9,500 | 9,500 – 14,000 |
For business travellers: For guests with daily transfers to workplaces around Sabiha Gökçen (Pendik, Tuzla, Kurtköy), monthly rental provides a 30–40% discount.
Car Rental Without a Credit Card — Visitors from Abroad and Young Drivers
The SAW terminal is a gateway with a high frequency of visitors from Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Austria. Thanks to Pegasus's low-cost Anatolia–Europe flights, thousands of visitors from abroad land at SAW especially in summer. Most companies on the RentaCarSAW platform rent without a credit card requirement — cash (TRY/EUR), Wise, Revolut and bank transfer are accepted.
FAQ — SAW Car Rental
Where is the vehicle handover point at Sabiha Gökçen?
It depends on the company — some hand over directly in the terminal car park, others in offices 100–300 metres from the terminal. After booking, the company shares the meeting point via WhatsApp or SMS.
Is there a surcharge for night flights at SAW?
You can tick the "no night handover surcharge" option in the RentaCarSAW filter. Due to Pegasus's heavy night operations, many companies charge no surcharge for night handover at SAW.
Can I drop the vehicle off on Istanbul's European side from Sabiha Gökçen?
Yes, many companies offer one-way drop-off — you can pick up at SAW and return at IST Airport or a European-side office. The surcharge varies between 300–600 ₺.
I don't have a credit card — can I rent a car at SAW?
Yes, the "no credit card" filter lists 25+ companies. Wise and Revolut are especially popular among visitors from abroad.
I am 21 years old — can I rent a car at SAW?
Yes, you can select companies that accept ages 21+ in the filter. A young-driver surcharge (10–25%) applies at some companies.
What happens if I want to cancel?
At companies listed with the "free cancellation" filter, a fully free cancellation is possible up to 48 hours in advance.
Related Pages
- Istanbul Airport (IST) car rental
- Istanbul city centre car rental
- Antalya Airport car rental
- Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
- Monthly car rental
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