Cheap Istanbul Hire Car & Car Rentals

When you get the itch to drive across a continental divide, hop behind the wheel with Wotif’s awesome car hire in Istanbul. Friends, this ain’t your grandmother’s Constantinople. Turkey’s historic centre has changed a lot over the centuries, and we’re not just talking about a spiffy name change in 1923.

Not only can you cruise from Asia to Europe and back again, but you’ll roll through layers of history, from Byzantine castles to Ottoman markets, and past bold street art splashing new colours in vintage neighbourhoods.

Go Cruising

Pick up your Istanbul car rental and take on a city once built for clamouring crowds and chariots. West of the Bosporus—the strait that separates Europe from Asia—the small, waterfront district of Tunel is usually seen from the window of a subway train. Driving top-side, you’ll find quirky cafes, shops and even homes covered in graffiti and murals by the Istanbul’s underground artists.

It may ruin you on galleries for good, at least until you dig into the Istanbul Archaeological Museums in the city centre. Leave your vehicle to explore the narrow streets lined with gardens and mosques in the nearby Sultanahmet District. If you want to stay in the middle of it all, book Istanbul accommodation in this area, but if the open road is on your mind, get back in that car!

Road Trip!

We promised you a Byzantine castle and some gorgeous scenery, and you’ll find it about 36km northeast of the city centre. Cross over the Sea of Marmara and tick “Visit Asia” off your bucket list on the way to Yoros Castle. Looking out over the Black Sea, these ruins have held up quite well, considering they’ve been around for thousands of years and have seen a few scuffles.

Discover another side of Turkey’s largest city with incredible Istanbul car hire options from Wotif. We’ve got the best deals on hotels and airfares, too. Mix and match your faves and book one of our Istanbul packages. Send us some Turkish delight!