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Car hire & driving
Best for trips beyond the city
About Car hire & driving
A hire car is useful for trips to the Black Sea coast, Thrace or Bursa, but not for central Istanbul, where traffic is heavy and parking scarce. Bridges, tunnels and motorways use electronic tolls (HGS), usually arranged by the rental company.
Why it's on our list
- Pick up at the airport
- Heavy city traffic
- Bridge and motorway tolls
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Car hire & driving before you go.