Istanbul is the only city on the border between Europe and Asia. This unique position ensures that visitors to the metropolis experience an indescribable cultural diversity between modern and historic city districts, urban vitality and natural beauty.
Book a rental car with which you can explore the largest Turkish city individually and cheaply. If you rent your car cheaply via Driveboo before your departure, you can take advantage of one of our numerous offers. You are particularly flexible if you pick up your rental car directly after landing at Istanbul-Atatürk airport. From the pick-up station at the airport, you can start your sunny dream holiday in Turkey with your rental car. Istanbul is located in the northwest of the country on the Bosporus Strait. By rental car you can drive along the coast, cross the Bosporus over several bridges and visit world famous sights like the Hagia Sophia and the Topkap palace. You can also make excursions to the beaches of the Mediterranean or Black Sea, the bazaars, Yildiz Park in the heart of the city or the Belgrade Forest. With a rental car you are also free to explore cities like Izmir. Our service team will be happy to provide you with further information about your rental car holiday in Istanbul.
At the airport you can rent a car from twelve Turkish and international companies. Book your rental car at best already before the departure favorably at Driveboo, in order to secure itself the best offers. All you have to do is present your documents at the car rental office to get the key for your rental car. The car rental counters are located in the terminals and not far from the baggage claim area. They only cover a short walk. Two other landlords are located in front of the terminal building next to the car parks. If you need help with orientation, the ground staff will give you all necessary information. If you have reached the car rental service, book a cheap car here. The car rental staff will then guide you to the pick-up point and give you all the important information you need for your Istanbul car rental holiday.
To get from the airport car rental to the pick-up station, leave the terminal building first. Directly in front of the terminals there are several parking spaces, which are used by the car rental company as a pick-up point. The staff will show you the way to your pick-up station, which you can reach on foot in a few minutes. From there you can start your holiday comfortably and cheaply with your rental car.
Nearly one kilometer away from the airport is the nearest petrol station. Here you can fill up your car, for example, if you have agreed on a return with a full tank when renting. The petrol station is located at Atatürk Havalimani Cd. It is about three to four minutes' drive from the airport. Along the highways and in the city area you will also find numerous petrol stations.
If you rent a car cheaply in Turkey, you are only allowed to drive with your seat belt fastened. If you are driving on Turkish roads for the first time, you should also take time to get used to it. Traffic in Turkey initially appears chaotic. A lot of honking, for example. In this way, Turkish car drivers signal, among other things, that they want to overtake someone. If you have any questions about traffic in Turkey, the airport car rental service will be happy to help you with all the important information.
| Road category | Speed limit |
|---|---|
| Inner city | 50 km/h |
| Out of town | 90 km/h |
| Motorways | 120 km/h |
In Istanbul, the Orient meets the West. Pick up your family car, convertible or SUV at the airport and discover the 2600 year old cosmopolitan city. From the Byzantine mosque to the modern skyscraper: Istanbul's vivid history is reflected throughout the city. Rent a car cheaply to get to know as many facets of the Turkish metropolis as possible.
With its domed basilica, four minarets and the monumental Byzantine façade, the Hagia Sophia is particularly impressive. Initially built as a church, it was later converted into a mosque. Today it houses a museum. In the immediate vicinity of Hagia Sophia is the Blue Mosque, which also has a large dome and is one of the city's most popular sights.
One of the highlights of Istanbul is the densely built-up old town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit, for example, the ancient Constantine Column from the founding period of Constantinople, as it was called in the past. Not far from here you will find the Topkap palace, which combines several buildings and a spacious garden. At the entrance of the palace stands the richly decorated Sultan Ahmet Fountain. Also worth a visit are the lively bazaars, where you can admire and buy spices, food, household goods, carpets and much more. You will discover one of the most beautiful buildings in the city: the Cisterna Basilica, often referred to as the Sunken Palace, impresses with its vaults supported by columns. With a rental car you can reach the most important sights and tourist attractions quickly, cheaply and comfortably, so that you can enjoy your holiday in Istanbul to the fullest.
