Çukurova Airport (COV) Car Rental — Mersin and Adana

Çukurova Airport (COV) lies in the Tarsus district of Mersin, between Mersin and Adana, and welcomes travellers heading for both cities. With SAW Rent A Car, Çukurova Airport car rental starts with a meet-and-greet at the terminal exit once you have collected your luggage; the moment the keys are in your hand, you set off on your own schedule towards the Mersin seafront, the centre of Adana or the Taurus Mountains.

Arrival pointÇukurova Airport (COV)Meet-and-greet at the terminal exit

Car list19 cars · 6 groupsCOV search dated 30 September 2026

Driver requirementFrom age 21 · 2-year licenceUpper segment: age 25–27, 5–7 years

Pick-up times00:00 – 23:30Half-hour slots in the form

Online paymentPay NowWithout a card: WhatsApp or phone

Included in the priceVAT · roadside assistanceListed under "Included" on the card

Return elsewhereAYT · GZT · ASR · ESBSelectable in the form; ask about the fee first

Customer service0850 304 94 30WhatsApp and phone line

For anyone commuting between Mersin and Adana, the airport sits right in the middle of two large cities: a morning meeting in Adana, an afternoon appointment at Mersin port and an evening family visit in Tarsus can all fit into the same day. Instead of depending on intercity bus and shuttle timetables, a rental car lets you move between these stops in whatever order you like. SAW Rent A Car's booking system has served more than 50,000 guests to date; the hand-over points are 16 locations made up of 15 airports and Bursa city centre, and Mersin Çukurova Airport is one of them. For travellers flying to Adana or Mersin who want to rent a car at the airport, SAW Rent A Car's pick-up point is Çukurova Airport.

Collecting Your Car at Çukurova Airport: Step by Step

What to do before your plane lands and what awaits you at the terminal, in order:

1. In the search form at the top of the page, select Mersin Çukurova Airport (COV) as the pick-up point, then enter the pick-up and return dates and times.
2. Compare the driver requirement, mileage allowance, deposit and included items side by side on the car cards that appear; for each car this information sits on its own card.
3. In the online flow, payment is completed with the "Pay Now" step. If you would rather not use a credit card, or prefer to pay at the car, create the booking with our customer service by WhatsApp or phone.
4. Send us your flight code and scheduled landing time; the time our representative meets you at the terminal is set accordingly.
5. Once you have collected your luggage, meet our representative at the terminal exit; complete the paperwork by showing your driving licence and your ID card or passport.
6. Photograph the car's bodywork, fuel level and odometer together with our representative; the same check is done together on return.

Cars Bookable Online at COV: Group, Capacity and Driver Requirement

The list below comes from the search for 13–20 October 2026 that we ran in our booking system on 30 September 2026 with pick-up and return at Mersin Çukurova Airport; a repeat search on the same day and a search dated 1–8 November 2026 returned the same 19 cars. The cars are ordered from the lowest driver requirement to the highest.

The minimum age and years of licence depend on the car: some cars can be rented at 21 with a licence held for 2 years; in the upper segment the requirement rises to 25–27 years of age and 5–7 years of licence. The requirement for the car you choose is shown on its car card on the booking screen.

Model names on the cards come with the note "or similar"; which car is free on a given date may change. For your own travel dates, the current list, price and conditions are listed in the form above.

Where to Drive from Çukurova Airport? Mersin, Adana and Beyond

The roads leaving the airport lead west to the Mersin coast, east to the Adana plain and north over the Taurus passes to Central Anatolia. The headings below are meant to give you ideas; since travel time varies with traffic and season, check your route in a map app before setting off.

1. Mersin centre and the seafront: The palm-lined coastal road, the yacht harbour and the seaside parks are the most visited part of the city; choosing a parking spot in advance makes an early-evening walk by the sea easier.
2. Tarsus: In the district the airport belongs to, Cleopatra's Gate, St. Paul's Well and Tarsus Waterfall are stops you can see within a single day.
3. Adana city centre: The Taşköprü stone bridge over the Seyhan River, Sabancı Central Mosque and the riverside promenades; at dinner, do not leave without trying the city's signature Adana kebab.
4. Kızkalesi, Erdemli and Silifke: On Mersin's western coast, the Maiden's Castle rising from the sea, the Heaven and Hell sinkholes near Narlıkuyu and Silifke Castle can be combined into one coastal day.
5. Karataş and Yumurtalık: The coastal districts south of Adana; well suited to families who want to escape the city heat and spend the day on a quiet beach.
6. Towards Cappadocia: You can cross the Taurus pass via Pozantı to Niğde and continue from there to Cappadocia; if you are thinking of ending this trip at Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR), ask our customer service about the return fee first.
7. Towards Gaziantep: If you are heading further east, consider leaving the car at the Gaziantep Airport (GZT) point in the form; for the city, see our Gaziantep car rental page.
8. Anamur and the Antalya coast: The coastal road running west from Silifke continues via Anamur to Alanya; if you will finish your trip in Antalya, also have a look at the information on our Antalya Airport car rental page.

You will find trip suggestions for the Taurus Mountains and southern Cappadocia in our Discovery Route: Niğde article.

Choosing a Car for Mersin and Adana: Business, Family and the Hot Season

Business travellers who shuttle between Adana and Mersin usually look for a comfortable sedan with little luggage; in the COV search, the Intermediate group listed Renault Megane, Toyota Corolla and Peugeot 2008.

Summers in Çukurova are long and hot. If you have a long drive ahead, plan to leave early in the morning or in the cool of the evening rather than in the midday heat, and keep water in the car. If you will be climbing the Taurus passes or plateau roads, a car with higher ground clearance adds comfort; in the COV search, the SUV group included Hyundai Bayon, Dacia Duster, Peugeot 3008, Hyundai Tucson and Peugeot 5008.

If you would like a convertible or VIP-class car that does not appear in the online list, write to our customer service; such requests are arranged separately depending on availability.

For large families and travellers with plenty of suitcases, the cars that stand out in the COV search:

• Peugeot Expert Traveller: seats 9, takes 8 suitcases — the driver must be at least 27 with a licence held for 7 years
• Fiat Doblo: seats 5, takes 6 suitcases — the driver must be at least 23 with a licence held for 3 years
• Peugeot 5008: seats 5, takes 5 suitcases — the driver must be at least 27 with a licence held for 7 years
• Fiat Fiorino: seats 5, takes 5 suitcases — the driver must be at least 21 with a licence held for 2 years

Renting Without a Credit Card or Paying on Pick-up

When you book online on the website, the payment option is shown on screen; in the COV search dated 30 September 2026, this option was "Pay Now" for all 19 cars listed.

If you want to rent without a card or pay when you collect the car, make your booking with our customer service via WhatsApp or phone; payment and deposit details are settled in that conversation.

The deposit amount varies from car to car and is written separately on each car's card. For the full process, see our car rental without a credit card page.

Leaving the Car at Another Airport: Antalya, Gaziantep, Kayseri, Ankara

A car collected at Çukurova can also be left at another point in the booking form. For trips from the region, the return points that come to mind most often are the form options Antalya Airport (AYT), Gaziantep Airport (GZT), Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR) and Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB).

Clarify the fee for returning at a different point by asking our customer service via WhatsApp or phone before you complete the booking.

For the Ankara side, see our Esenboğa Airport car rental page; for all pick-up points, see our list of pick-up points.

What to Prepare Before You Rent

Bring with you: A valid driving licence and an ID card or passport.

Driver age and years of licence: Depends on the chosen car; shown in the table above and on the car card on the booking screen.

Items included in the price: On the cards in the search results, the "Services Included in the Price" heading lists free delivery, a clean car, a fair fuel policy, VAT and free roadside assistance.

Mileage allowance: The total mileage allowance, calculated from the number of rental days, is stated on each car's card.

Changing dates or the return point: To change anything in your booking, contact our customer service via WhatsApp or phone.

Çukurova Airport Car Rental — Frequently Asked Questions

Related Pages

• COV Pick-up Point
• All Pick-up Points
• Antalya Airport Car Rental
• Gaziantep Car Rental
• Esenboğa Airport Car Rental
• Car Rental Without a Credit Card
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Discovery Route: Niğde