Important Points in Car Rental in Turkey

Renting a car in Turkey is one of the most common activities for travelers visiting this country, as it makes traveling on both urban and rural routes more convenient. For this purpose, travelers should consider specific points in advance to ensure they make a well-informed and practical choice and avoid any issues with car rental in Turkey and driving in cities like Istanbul.

Driving in Turkey and its Cities

As you know, Turkey is one of the most attractive countries and tourist destinations in the world, where many facilities and solutions have been considered to ensure the comfort and well-being of travelers; among these, which has been able to facilitate the travel of travelers to all parts of the cities and regions of Turkey, and to reduce their costs to a great extent, is car rental in Istanbul and other cities of this country.

In this way, not only will travelers not have to pay high fees for taxi fares or wait at bus and subway stations, but with the help of routing applications, they can choose the best route to reach their destination; meanwhile, driving in Turkey has become very safe and easy due to the amendment of the country's traffic laws in accordance with the European Union laws, as well as the use of new technologies and high-quality roads.

Based on this, you can rent a car in Turkey after booking a flight ticket to Turkey, considering the following points; note, the important points in this regard can be divided into 2 different sections, which are:

1.       Important points before renting a car in Turkey

2.       Important points when renting a car in Turkey

Important Notes before Renting a Car in Turkey

In general, it is better for travelers to consider some important points in this regard before renting a car in Turkey and its various cities so that their travel experience becomes more enjoyable. In this regard, paying attention to traffic laws in Turkey, rental car conditions, etc., is important. This issue not only helps in making an informed decision when choosing the best car rental service but also increases your confidence in doing such a step; some of the most important of these are:

·         Get Information about Car Rental Conditions, Renewal and Cancellation of Booking

One of the measures that should be considered before renting a car is to get the necessary information regarding the conditions of renting a car and renewing and canceling a booking. Based on this, when you want to rent a car in Turkey, it is better to get the necessary information about the age requirements for this purpose, mileage limit, how to extend or cancel the booking and other important things.

Note: Due to the popularity of car rental in Istanbul and other Turkish cities, it is recommended to make your booking several days in advance in seasons such as summer when the number of travelers increases.

 Preparation of All Required Documents

After booking a hotel in Turkey, you can rent a car according to your needs and the number of people to facilitate your transportation in any of the cities of Turkey and also to reduce your costs in this regard. To do this, you must prepare and present documents such as: a passport, driver's license issued by your country, international driver's license, e-mail, return flight ticket, etc., according to the rules of the car rental company.

 Choosing a Car that Suits Your Needs and Driving Abilities

If you also plan to spend your vacation on the beautiful beaches of the Aegean Sea in western Turkey and want to visit various attractions outside and inside the city, renting a car in Izmir (for example), is the right decision; but the important thing in this regard is to choose a car that is not only suitable for the number of your companions but also has the features you want (for example: automatic or manual transmission, sedan or SUV, child seat or big trunk, etc.).

Full Inspection of the Interior and Exterior of the Car

Now that you have rented your favorite car in Turkey, it is recommended to check the inside and outside of the car before getting into it and going to your desired places. In this regard, if you want to rent a car in Antalya, where many tourists rent a car for easy transportation in this city, it is better to consider this important point. Based on this, it is better to take pictures or videos from inside and outside the car and ensure the proper functioning of its various systems.

Getting to Know the Destination and the Routes, You Plan to Go to

Another important point before renting a car in Turkey is to get to know your destination city (for example, Van Turkey), the different routes for traffic, and how to reach the desired places. For this purpose, you can use navigation applications while driving a rental car or write down in advance how to reach the desired places and the routes leading to them; this will greatly help you reach your desired destination quickly and not waste your time.

Knowing about the Traffic Fines in Turkey

As you know, the traffic rules are the same in most countries, and they differ very little together, for example, in the speed limit for driving; but what may be significantly different in countries is the amount of traffic fines in Turkey compared to other countries. Accordingly, while the speed limit in Turkey is: 50 km in the city, 90 km near the villages and 120 km on the highways, not having the mentioned documents with you can be a problem for those who have rented a car.

Important Points when Renting a Car in Turkey

Suppose you have not traveled on tours to Turkey (which usually involve planning and preparing for all the things related to your trip), and you have rented a car for easy transportation for yourself and your companions. In that case, it is better to keep some points in mind while driving in Turkey. Such important points that will be mentioned below will help you have a better experience of renting a car in Ankara and other cities in Turkey; some of the most important of these are:

Having the Necessary Car Insurance

One of the most important things when driving a rental car is having the necessary insurance policies that can increase your driving safety. Therefore, while third-party insurance is mandatory for all cars in Turkey, by paying for specific insurances, regardless of their amount (such as minor damage insurance or supplementary insurance), they can prevent the payment of damages and fines by you.

Car Fuel in Turkey

In general, there are 3 types of fuel for cars in Turkey, which are: Gasoline, Diesel and LPG. The important point in this regard is that because gasoline is expensive in Turkey, the rent of these cars is cheaper than diesel cars; but, if you compare the fuel cost of these two types of cars, you will see that diesel cars will be much more affordable to rent.

Note: Gas-powered cars are less popular due to their weaker performance than the other two fuels, and few companies offer them; also, due to the many types of fuel stations in all Turkish cities, there is no problem for drivers.

 

 

Payment of Road-Highway Tolls in Turkey

It is important to know that passing by car on some highways, roads, bridges, tunnels and streets in Turkey is accompanied by the payment of tolls; this payment, which is done electronically and through labels installed on the windshield of the car (known as HGS), is also available in rental cars; therefore, when you return the car to the company, you must also pay the fee related to the tolls.

Note: Considering the types of accommodation in Turkey for travelers, if you want to rent a suite in Istanbul, you can choose it in an area where you don't have to go through many toll gates.

Child Seat in the Car

As it is mandatory for drivers and passengers to wear seat belts in Turkey, if there is a child with a height of less than 150 cm and a weight of less than 35 kg, a child seat is necessary according to traffic rules in Turkey; accordingly, children under the age of 10 cannot sit in the front seat, and if you do not follow the rules for driving rental cars in Turkey, you will incur heavy fines.

 

 

Second Driver

An important point after selecting the right company and car for rental in Turkey and the city like Trabzon is to consider whether driving the rented vehicle by someone other than the person who made the booking is allowed; therefore, if another person intends to drive this car, this person's name should be mentioned as "Second Driver" in the contract (failure to comply with this point can result in heavy fines and legal actions for violators).

Car Parking in Turkey

Among the important points that may not be paid attention to by foreign travelers renting a car in Turkey, and near attractions like Hagia Sophia Mosque in Istanbul is the car parking and related issues; because if you do not consider these points, you may be fined, or the police may seize your car. Therefore, it should be said that car parking in Turkey is only possible in these places:

1.       On-Street Parking: usually, it is free unless there is a parking meter or a sign that limits parking during certain hours.

2.       Car Parking in Public Parking Lots: these parking lots require payment and are usually recommended to those who rent a car in Van or other Turkish cities due to greater security.

3.       Car Parking in Private Parking Lots: These parking lots are only for customers or visitors to certain centers such as: hotels, museums, tourist centers, restaurants, etc., and other drivers are not allowed to park.