Car rental across Turkey, Istanbul to Cappadocia

Where to go by car

A rental car is the easiest way to see Turkey on your own schedule. Beta Car Rental has been renting cars since 2001, and our pickup points now stretch from Istanbul to the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts and on to Ankara and Cappadocia. Here is a quick guide to the regions our customers drive most.

Istanbul: two airports, two sides of the city

Istanbul has two international airports, and choosing the right one saves time. Istanbul Airport (IST) sits north of the European side and suits travellers staying in Beşiktaş, Şişli or the Old City. Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) is on the Asian side, convenient for Kadıköy, Üsküdar and drives heading east. Prefer to collect in town? Choose Taksim or Sultanahmet.

The Aegean and Mediterranean coast

Bays, ancient cities and seaside towns are spread out along the coast, so having your own car makes a big difference. Fly into Izmir for Çeşme, Alaçatı and Ephesus, Bodrum for the Bodrum Peninsula, Dalaman for Fethiye, Göcek and Marmaris, or Antalya for the coast from Kemer to Side and Alanya.

Central Anatolia and Cappadocia

Cappadocia's valleys, underground cities and viewpoints are scattered across a wide area, which makes a car the most practical way to explore. Nevşehir Cappadocia Airport is a short drive from Göreme and Ürgüp, while Ankara Esenboğa works well if you are combining the capital with the region. Our Cappadocia road trip guide has a ready-made itinerary.

Picking the right car

An economy car is usually enough for a city break, while families with plenty of luggage tend to prefer an SUV or a minivan. Live prices and availability are always shown on betacarrental.com.