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Airport Desk strives to inform its visitors as much as possible about a considerable number of frequently used airports. We have the answers to frequently asked questions such as: “How do I get there? Is there a hotel there? How much does a taxi cost?”.

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Car rental Turkey

General information and regulations

To rent a car you must be at least 21 years old (sometimes 23, age may vary by car category) and have held your licence for 2 years (at some companies 1 year). Drivers under the age of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge and may encounter problems acquiring luxury cars or vans.

Speed limits are as follows: in the city 31mph/50kph, on open roads 56mph/90kph and on highways 75mph/120kph. Seatbelts are mandatory although child seats are not.

The roads in Turkey are good and popular places are well interconnected. Traffic travels on the right and the only danger comes from unexpected farm carts and animals in the road. Fuel stations are not frequent in Turkey, be sure to fill up regurarly.

Driving in Turkey with a rental car

Antalya and Istanbul are the best visited places in Turkey. The focus is beach and culture respectively. Visitors landing on Antalya airport usually go to the beach immediately and most beaches are very close to the airport. The distance between Antalya and Istanbul is substantial, the 700 km are unpleasant to drive in one day.

Antalya-Ankara is a 540 km drive although the city of Konya ensures a nice pitstop. The charming Mevlana Museum can be found in Konya and it is situated in a monastery. Travelling from Antalya to Ankara is a nice two day-trip.

The perspective from Istanbul is completely different. The Sea of Marmara is easy to reach and a journey to Ankara is recommended as well. The distance is 441 km and an overnight stay in Eskisehir is optional. However, this city is located in an industrial area, do not expect to encounter cultural extravagance here.

Renting a car in Turkey

Many car rental companies are present at both Antalya Airport and Istanbul Airport. You can use the services of Avis, Budget, Hertz and Sixt (antalya airport) and Airport Tours, Avis, Budget, Hertz, National, Sixt and Ülger (Istanbul airport).

Another option is booking a car through EasyTerra. This way, rates of local car rental companies are compares for your convenience.

Airports in Turkey

Antalya Havalimani Airport  (Antalya)
Istanbul Atatürk International Airport  (Istanbul)

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