Why rent an automatic in Turkey?
If you normally drive an automatic at home, there is no need to relearn a clutch on holiday. Automatics also make life easier in stop-start city traffic such as Istanbul's, on steep streets and on long motorway stretches.
Automatic cars in the fleet
Most vehicles on the official fleet listing are marked as automatic. The models below appear as automatic on the listing; they are examples, and availability depends on dates and pickup point:
- Economy: Opel Corsa, Hyundai i20, Renault Clio, Fiat Egea. See economy car rental.
- Midsize: Toyota Corolla, Renault Megane, Fiat Egea Cross. See midsize car rental.
- SUV: Dacia Duster, Peugeot 2008, Hyundai Tucson, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 5008, Volvo XC60 and more. See SUV rental.
- Luxury: Mercedes-Benz C200, E180, E200 and Volvo XC90. See luxury car rental.
- Minivan: Peugeot Traveller, Citroën Berlingo, Fiat Doblo. See minivan and minibus rental.
Please note: the Audi A4 and Audi A6 are listed without an automatic flag. If you have your eye on one of them, check the vehicle details or ask the team before booking.
How to book an automatic
- On betacarrental.com, choose your pickup point and dates.
- Check each car's transmission, fuel type and driver requirements in the listing.
- Select an automatic and confirm. Handover details are confirmed after booking.
Things to check
- Transmission. The vehicle details are the final word.
- Driver requirements. Minimum age ranges from 22 to 30 and licence history from 2 to 5 years. Some economy cars start at 22; luxury models start at 28.
- Licence restrictions. If your licence only covers automatics, make sure the car you pick is automatic.
- Fuel type. The fleet includes petrol and diesel cars; each listing says which.
- Deposit, mileage and fuel policies are shown at booking.
Where to start
Istanbul traffic is where an automatic really pays off. Pickup points include Taksim, Sultanahmet, Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen. See all locations for more.
Checklist
- "Automatic" confirmed in the vehicle details
- Age and licence requirement met
- Fuel type noted
- Deposit and mileage terms read
Frequently asked questions
Does Beta Car Rental have manual cars?
Most vehicles on the fleet listing are marked automatic. The Audi A4 and Audi A6 are listed without an automatic flag, so check their transmission in the vehicle details or ask the team.
Can I rent an automatic economy car?
Yes. The Opel Corsa, Hyundai i20, Renault Clio and Fiat Egea appear as automatic on the fleet listing. Availability depends on your dates and pickup point.