Real feedback from drivers across Turkey
Honest experiences matter. Below you'll find reviews from drivers who collected vehicles in different Turkish cities and drove various routes - mountain passes, coastal highways, airport pickups. Each trip was different, and we value the specific details people share.
Collected a Dacia Duster at Antalya Airport in March. Straightforward process at the desk, vehicle had full tank and no scratches. Drove D400 to Side (65 km) and explored Aspendos ruins. Gravel track to Koprulu Canyon handled well with AWD. Returned vehicle on time at same location. Clear terms, no surprises when I paid the remaining balance with debit card.
Picked up a compact SUV at Istanbul Airport in February. Paperwork took longer than expected at busy airport desk - about 45 minutes during peak morning arrivals. Once sorted, drove O-4 motorway to Ankara (450 km) with HGS toll transponder working perfectly. Vehicle was clean and fuel-efficient. Staff answered questions clearly. Would book again but allow extra time at collection point during high season.
Booked a Toyota pickup for a week in Bodrum during May. Delivered directly to our hotel, driver explained controls and damage record thoroughly. Took it along peninsula dirt roads to Knidos and handled rocky coastal tracks without issues. Part-time 4WD engaged smoothly when needed. Petrol stations (Shell, Opet) common on main routes. Dropped off at Bodrum Airport, inspection quick, done in ten minutes.
Istanbul city collection point near Taksim in June. Rented a standard sedan for a week to drive down to Izmir (470 km via O-3). Speed limits clearly posted - 50 km/h in towns, 120 km/h on motorways. Right-hand traffic easy to adapt to. Returned at Istanbul Airport terminal desk, staff checked mileage and fuel, released blocked amount from card immediately. Contract terms matched voucher exactly.
Alanya pickup in July for a ten-day trip. Drove east along coast to Anamur then inland via mountain roads to Konya. Vehicle (crossover SUV) performed well on steep gradients and hairpin bends at altitude. Added child seat as extra service - properly fitted, EU-standard. Returned in Side, different drop-off location arranged in advance. Contact details in voucher helped coordinate timing, smooth handover.
Collected AWD wagon at Izmir Airport in April. Paid booking advance online, settled remainder with cash at desk as specified in voucher for that vehicle. Staff marked existing tiny door ding on contract diagram. Drove to Cesme and Alacati, then north to Bergama ruins. Off-season April meant quieter roads and cooler weather, ideal for sightseeing. Fuel consumption matched stated figures. Returned full tank, verified in ten seconds, walked away.
Kemer collection in August for Olympos-Chimaera trip. Booked second driver option at checkout, both names on contract. Narrow mountain roads above Cirali required careful driving but vehicle (compact 4x4) handled well. Petrol Ofisi station in Kumluca convenient for refuel. Dropped off same location five days later, inspection included checking underbody for trail damage - all clear, quick release.
Ankara city desk in January, off-season trip. Rented sedan to drive to Cappadocia (Nevsehir 280 km). Winter conditions on rural roads required attention, vehicle had winter tyres fitted. Explored Goreme valleys and drove south to Konya (220 km from Nevsehir). Contact email [email protected] answered pre-trip questions within hours. Returned Ankara, staff processed return efficiently despite cold weather. Solid experience overall.
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