Cheap Car Rental Istanbul airport
Rental cars at Istanbul Ataturk Airport
In
Istanbul, we can provide you with the widest range of rental cars. From small eco-friendly cars to luxury sports wagons or state-of-the-art SUV’s, Holidaycars has all that car rental has to offer. We only work with the most reliable car rental suppliers in Istanbul to ensure you that you’ll receive a trustworthy vehicle.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Istanbul Ataturk first opened its doors in 1912, functioning as a military airfield. It’s located on the European side of Istanbul, approximately 15 miles away from the city centre.
By means of yearly passengers, aircraft movements and served destinations, Istanbul Ataturk airport is the largest airport of Turkey. Furthermore, the airport is the fifth biggest of Europe after
Paris CDG,
London Heathrow,
Frankfurt Airport and
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
The airport features two interconnected passenger terminals handling over 63 million passengers each year. Most rental car facilities can be found at the passenger terminals and
Avis has an office as well in the terminal as by the highway.
Fun fact: both Turkish Airlines as well as Onur Air have their headquarters located on Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Car hire in Istanbul
Why would one hire a car in Istanbul? Well, of course there are many reasons!
- Distances are big in this enormous city. Turkey’s capital houses over fifteen million people, so you can imagine a rental car being handy while getting around in the city.
- The city’s infrastructure has improved. When going from the European to the Asian side of the city you can now take the Eurasia tunnel or the July Martyrs Bridge across the Bosporus. No more waiting on the ferry to cross the canal!
- Go on a daytrip to the beautiful nature surrounding Istanbul. Istanbul is surrounded by forests, mountains and, of course, sea. With a rental car you can see all this beauty in less than an hour.
- There is no need for an expensive taxi or transfer from the airport. It is a 40 minute drive from the airport to the city centre, so taxi costs can be quite high.
Things to do in Istanbul
When thinking of Istanbul, the Hagia Sophia is probably one of the first things that comes to mind. The gigantic museum (which used to be a church, whereafter a mosque) is one of mankind’s biggest architectural achievements. The building is a must-see when travelling to Istanbul. The other main sights to see are Dolmabahçe palace and the grand bazar.
When driving a rental car your also advised to visit Belek and Ortaköy. These two villages are located along the Bosporus and are well worth a visit. They’re mostly visited by locals in the weekend, the big tourism masses tend to stay in Istanbul. If you’re looking for some relaxation, these villages are the places to go.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport contact
IATA: IST
ICAO: LTBA
Address: Yeşilköy, 34149 Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey
