Istanbul is one of the rare cities in the world that bridges Europe and Asia. From a Bosphorus cruise to a trip to the Princes Islands, from the Pierre Loti hilltop to the Belgrade Forest, from the Şile coastline to a country breakfast in Polonezköy — having your own car makes all the difference when truly experiencing Istanbul. SAW Rent A Car, with terminal pickup at Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) and a Pendik city centre branch, is the closest car rental operator to you on Istanbul's Asian side.
Sabiha Gökçen Airport (code: SAW) is the main gateway on Istanbul's Asian side. Pegasus, AnadoluJet and many charter flights operate from here. SAW Rent A Car — whose very name references this airport — offers terminal gate meet-and-greet service at Sabiha Gökçen.
Sabiha Gökçen pickup process:
Sabiha Gökçen is open 7/24. We do not charge extra for night flights (landings between 00:00 — 06:00). If your flight is delayed, we track it; no extra waiting fee is charged.
Routes from Sabiha Gökçen:
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Istanbul Airport (code: IST) is the new main airport on the European side. Turkish Airlines is the primary carrier. SAW Rent A Car offers the option of picking up a vehicle from Pendik or Sabiha Gökçen and driving to IST; direct terminal pickup at IST is also available upon reservation request.
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Our Pendik branch is 8 km from Sabiha Gökçen Airport, on the main arterials of the Asian side. It is the ideal starting point for those catching an early morning flight; you can pick up the vehicle the evening before and park it in our free car park. The Pendik city centre offers 15 — 25% lower prices compared to airport premium rates.
Advantages of the Pendik branch:
Car rental prices in Istanbul vary by season, vehicle segment and pickup location. The table below shows 2026 base prices; fill in the reservation form or contact us on WhatsApp for an exact quote.
| Segment | Example Model | Daily (TRY) | Weekly (TRY) | Monthly (TRY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Renault Clio, Fiat Egea | ₺900 — ₺1.400 | ₺5.800 — ₺9.000 | ₺19.000 — ₺28.000 |
| Compact | VW Polo, Toyota Corolla | ₺1.400 — ₺2.200 | ₺9.000 — ₺14.500 | ₺28.000 — ₺45.000 |
| Mid-size / Sedan | VW Passat, Renault Megane | ₺2.000 — ₺3.200 | ₺13.000 — ₺21.000 | ₺40.000 — ₺62.000 |
| SUV / Crossover | Dacia Duster, Hyundai Tucson | ₺2.200 — ₺3.800 | ₺14.500 — ₺25.000 | ₺45.000 — ₺72.000 |
| Premium | Mercedes C, BMW 3 | ₺3.800 — ₺6.500 | ₺25.000 — ₺42.000 | ₺78.000 — ₺130.000 |
| VIP / Luxury | Mercedes E, BMW 5 | ₺6.500 — ₺12.000 | ₺42.000 — ₺78.000 | ₺130.000 — ₺240.000 |
All prices include VAT, compulsory third-party insurance and comprehensive cover. Mini damage protection (CDW super) is optional.
Monthly car rental benefits → — 30 — 50% savings for long-stay guests · Our VIP car rental services → — chauffeured and premium segment
The right car depends on where you are going in Istanbul. Our recommendations as the SAW Rent A Car team:
Bosphorus tour (Ortaköy, Bebek, Tarabya): A sedan or compact is sufficient. Parking is scarce, so a smaller car is an advantage. Avoid this route on weekends (heavy traffic).
Şile — Ağva (Black Sea coast): Sedan or small SUV. 100 km motorway + 20 km country road. An ideal weekend breakfast getaway.
Polonezköy — Riva: Hatchback or compact is enough. 45 min from Sabiha Gökçen. Village breakfast + nature.
Princes Islands (Büyükada, Heybeliada): Cars not permitted — ferry only. You can park at Bostancı or Kartal piers.
Thrace exit (Edirne, Tekirdağ): Sedan or SUV recommended. Get an HGS briefing for motorway use; HGS is active in all SAW Rent A Car vehicles.
Sapanca — Maşukiye day trip: SUV or sedan. 130 km motorway. Gets busy on summer weekends; head out early in the morning.
Sapanca car rental (broker comparison) →
More than 40% of foreign visitors flying to Istanbul plan to rent a car; however, most encounter credit card requirements, deposit holds and language barriers. SAW Rent A Car solves all three of these problems.
Required documents for foreign drivers:
Minimum age: 21. A young driver fee applies to drivers aged 21 — 25 (150 — 300 TL per day).
Payment: credit card not required. Cash (TRY/EUR), EFT, bank transfer, Wise and Revolut accepted. Wise/Revolut is especially convenient for our guests coming from Germany.
Car rental without credit card — details → · Germany expat guide (DE) →
Very few companies offer credit card-free car rental in Istanbul. Major chains (Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt) require a credit card. SAW Rent A Car is one of the rare operators in Turkey.
Which payments do we accept?
Deposit amount: Economy ₺8.000, compact ₺12.000, SUV ₺15.000, premium ₺25.000, VIP ₺40.000 — ₺60.000. The deposit is returned immediately upon damage-free return of the vehicle.
Car rental without credit card — all terms →
For those planning to stay in Istanbul for 30 days or more, monthly rental offers significant advantages. We have fixed-vehicle, invoice-based monthly packages for corporate clients, expat workers, long-stay guests and digital nomads.
Monthly rental advantages:
A minimum of 20 days advance booking is recommended for monthly rental. Contact us for available fleet and pricing.
Monthly car rental — prices and conditions →
25+ years of industry experience: Uninterrupted service on Istanbul's Asian side since the 1990s.
50,000+ satisfied guests: 4.8-rated corporate trust on TripAdvisor, Google Reviews and Trustpilot.
Flexible credit card-free payment: Cash, EFT, bank transfer, Wise, Revolut.
Support in 5 languages: Turkish, English, German, Russian, Arabic — communication without language barriers.
12 locations across Turkey: From Istanbul to Antalya, from Trabzon to Izmir — one contract, the same standard.
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