At SAW Rent A Car, we offer rapid vehicle handover at Istanbul Airport (IST) international arrivals exit. IST, as Turkish Airlines' main hub, handles 80 million passengers annually and ranks among the world's busiest airports. Airport pickup is the most practical route to Arnavutkoy, Besiktas, Maslak, Levent, Sisli, Sariyer, and the entire European side. With no-credit-card payment, 21+ age eligibility, and German/English customer service, we offer a frictionless rental experience for diaspora and international travelers.
At Istanbul Airport, SAW Rent A Car's terminal handover service is subject to a reservation request; you need to send your request at least 24 hours in advance. For Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM, Emirates and other long-haul arrivals, 24/7 delivery is active. Provide your flight number at booking and we monitor delays automatically. From IST to the European side takes 35-50 minutes via motorway.
For business trips from IST to Maslak, Levent, Besiktas finance districts, our chauffeured transfer service is available. Premium Mercedes, BMW, or Audi with professional driver, 24/7. Lufthansa, Air France, KLM corporate accounts with SAW Rent A Car possible.
Guests arriving from Germany, the Netherlands, Austria and other European countries land on the international arrivals floor of Istanbul Airport. Our representative meets you at the baggage exit.
You can pay in euro cash, with Wise or with Revolut; no credit card is needed. Our website is available in English, German, Turkish, Russian and Arabic, and you can reach us on WhatsApp.
Staying on the Asian side? See our Sabiha Gökçen Airport car rental option, or Istanbul car rental for city rentals.
Yes. A minimum extra charge applies for returns to a different airport within Istanbul (IST ↔ SAW).
Sultanahmet parking is limited. If you rent, use hotel valet or nearby parking lots.
Yes, 24/7 delivery free.
Yes. Cash (Euro, USD, TRY), bank transfer (Wise/Revolut), EU debit accepted.
HGS device in vehicle; passes billed separately after use.
Yes. IST → Bursa, IST → Eskisehir, IST → Sapanca chargeable (distance + vehicle).
Bring your driving licence and ID card (passport for foreign nationals). 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.
If you are staying on the European side, Istanbul Airport is usually closer; for the Asian side, Sabiha Gökçen. At both airports you collect the car at the terminal and pay at pick-up in euro or Turkish lira cash, by bank transfer, Wise or Revolut.
