Trabzon Airport Car Rental
Trabzon Airport (TZX) Car Rental — Best Price Comparison
For tourists from Saudi Arabia, the Gulf states and Kuwait, as well as domestic travellers landing at Trabzon Airport (TZX), RentaCarSAW compares on a single page the prices of 25+ car rental companies at the terminal exit. Find the most affordable car for routes to Lake Uzungöl, Ayder, the Sumela Monastery, the Rize tea fields and the Maçka highlands.
Why RentaCarSAW?
- 25+ company options at the TZX terminal exit
- Support in 5 languages for tourists from Saudi Arabia, the Gulf states and Egypt (AR important)
- Payment without a credit card
- Companies that accept young drivers aged 21+
- High SUV demand (due to the Black Sea region's geography)
Trabzon (TZX) — The Main Hub of the Black Sea Region
Trabzon Airport is located on the coast. THY, Pegasus and AnadoluJet intensively connect routes to Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and Antalya. Since 2018 there has been heavy summer tourist traffic from the Gulf states — guests from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UAE and Qatar prefer TZX for highland tourism.
Distances from TZX to Key Locations
| Destination | Distance | Duration | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trabzon centre | 5 km | 10 min | Compact |
| Sumela Monastery | 50 km | 1 hr | SUV / Sedan |
| Uzungöl | 100 km | 1 hr 45 min | SUV |
| Ayder Highland (Rize) | 110 km | 2 hrs | SUV |
| Rize city centre | 70 km | 1 hr | Sedan |
| Of | 40 km | 40 min | Compact |
| Hopa (towards Artvin) | 165 km | 2 hrs 30 min | Sedan |
| Maçka highlands | 80 km | 2 hrs (mountain road) | SUV required |
| Karaman / Karadağ | 60 km | 1 hr | Sedan |
| Giresun | 105 km | 1 hr 30 min | Sedan |
Road note: The highland routes (Ayder, Maçka, Uzungöl) have narrow bends and steep gradients; an SUV and air conditioning are required.
2026 TZX Prices
| Class | Models | Winter | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Egea, Clio | 800–1,200 | 1,200–1,700 |
| Compact | Polo, Corolla | 1,300–1,900 | 1,900–2,700 |
| SUV (high demand) | Duster, Tucson | 2,000–2,800 | 2,800–4,000 |
| Premium SUV | X3, GLC | 3,500–4,800 | 4,800–7,500 |
For Gulf-state guests: In summer, families from Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states request SUVs with air conditioning. Mid-season, stocks sell out quickly.
FAQ
Which class for Uzungöl?
An SUV is required — the road is mountainous. Duster or Tucson as a minimum.
Are there Arabic-speaking companies?
Yes. They are listed via the "AR language" filter. The Gulf states are an important market.
Is an SUV needed in winter?
For the mountain routes, yes (Ayder, Maçka). For the city and coast, a compact is sufficient.
How do I get to the Maçka highlands?
2 hours of mountain road. An SUV is required. A local guide is recommended.
Related Pages
- Trabzon Airport Car Rental
