Trabzon Airport (TZX) Car Rental

Trabzon Airport (TZX) is the first stop for travellers arriving in the Eastern Black Sea region; it lies close to the city centre, right next to the coastal road. With SAW Rent A Car, Trabzon Airport car rental starts with a meet-and-greet at the terminal exit: you collect your car and drive straight from the airport to Uzungöl, Sümela Monastery and the Ayder Plateau.

Pick-up pointTrabzon Airport (TZX)Meet-and-greet at the terminal exit

Cars bookable online19 cars · 6 groupsBooking search of 29 September 2026

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

Pick-up time00:00 – 23:30Half-hour slots in the booking form

Online paymentPay NowNo card or pay at pick-up: WhatsApp / phone

Included in the priceVAT · roadside assistanceAs listed on the car card

Booking points16 points15 airports and Bursa city centre

Contact0850 304 94 30WhatsApp and phone

In the Eastern Black Sea region, plateaus, lakes and monasteries are separated by deep valleys, so fitting several of them into one day by public transport is hard. With a rental car it is entirely up to you whether you drive up to Sümela in the morning and return to Akçaabat along the coastal road in the afternoon, or spend a night at Uzungöl and come back via Rize. SAW Rent A Car hands over cars at 16 points — 15 airports and Bursa city centre — through the booking system that has served more than 50,000 guests; Trabzon is one of these points.

Car Handover at Trabzon Airport, Step by Step

From booking to getting the keys, the process has six steps:

1. In the booking form, choose Trabzon Airport (TZX) as the pick-up point and enter your date and time.
2. Choose one of the listed cars; the age and licence requirement, the mileage limit and the services included in the price are shown on the car card.
3. In the online flow, payment is made with "Pay Now". If you want to rent without a credit card or pay when you collect the car, make your booking through our customer service by WhatsApp or phone.
4. Share your flight number and arrival time with our customer service; the meet-and-greet is planned according to this information.
5. After landing you are met at the terminal exit; you show your driving licence and your ID card or passport and take over the car.
6. At handover, check the condition of the car, the fuel level and the mileage together; the return is done with the same check.

Cars Bookable Online at TZX and Driver Requirements

The list below comes from the search we ran in our booking system on 29 September 2026 with pick-up and return at Trabzon Airport (13–20 October 2026); the search for 1–8 November 2026 listed the same 19 cars. The values in the last column are the condition on the car's booking card.

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.

Models are listed "or similar" and availability changes with the date. For your own dates you will see the current list and price in the booking form at the top of this page.

Black Sea Routes by Car from Trabzon Airport

Because the airport sits on the coastal road, you can head straight east (towards Rize), west (towards Akçaabat and Giresun) or inland to the plateaus. Distance and driving time depend on road conditions and the season, so check the current route in your map app before you set off.

1. Trabzon centre and Boztepe: a short tour around the main square, then Boztepe, which looks down over the city and the sea; ideal for the first evening.
2. Atatürk Pavilion: the historic mansion surrounded by forest in Soğuksu, above the city; a short drive from the centre.
3. Akçaabat and Hıdırnebi Plateau: Akçaabat lies to the west along the coast; after a meatball stop, the road climbs inland to the Hıdırnebi Plateau.
4. Sümela Monastery (Maçka): to the south, the road via Maçka into Altındere Valley National Park; the monastery is built into the face of a steep cliff.
5. Zigana: a mountain pass on the Trabzon–Gümüşhane road beyond Maçka, with forest and plateau views.
6. Uzungöl (Çaykara): a lakeside plateau village reached by the road that turns inland at Of to the east; one of the most popular routes in summer.
7. Rize and the Ayder Plateau: Rize lies east along the coastal road; for Ayder you turn off at Ardeşen towards Çamlıhemşin.
8. Western coast (Giresun and Ordu): the coastal road runs west to Giresun and Ordu; if you plan to return the car in that direction, look at the Ordu-Giresun Airport (OGU) point in the form.

For Trabzon's history and cuisine, read our article Discovery Route: Trabzon.

Plateau Roads and Seasons: Notes on Choosing a Car

Plateau roads can be narrow, winding and steep in places; with more passengers and luggage, a high-seated SUV or a roomy car makes the trip more comfortable. In the TZX search, the SUV group listed Hyundai Bayon, Dacia Duster, Peugeot 3008, Hyundai Tucson and Peugeot 5008.

Booking cards do not state whether a car has four-wheel drive. If you need four-wheel drive, ask our customer service before booking.

In winter, snow and ice can occur at higher altitudes. Clarify your need for winter tyres or snow chains with our customer service when booking, and check road conditions before you set off.

The largest cars in the search for big families and group trips:

• Peugeot Expert Traveller: 9 seats, 8 bags · minimum age 27, licence held 7 years
• Fiat Doblo: 5 seats, 6 bags · minimum age 23, licence held 3 years
• Ford Courier: 5 seats, 7 bags · minimum age 21, licence held 2 years

No Credit Card or Pay at Pick-up: Through Customer Service

In the online booking on the website, the payment option is shown on screen; in our search of 29 September 2026, the option for all 19 cars at TZX was "Pay Now".

If you want to rent without a credit card or pay when you collect the car, make your booking through our customer service by WhatsApp or phone; settle the payment and deposit together with them.

The car card includes deposit information; the amount depends on the car. For how renting without a credit card works in general, see our car rental without a credit card page.

Returning at a Different Point: Samsun and Ordu-Giresun

The booking form has three points on the Black Sea: Trabzon Airport (TZX), Ordu-Giresun Airport (OGU) and Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF). You can pick up the car in Trabzon and return it at one of these points or at another point in the form.

We recommend confirming the fee and conditions for returning at a different point with our customer service via WhatsApp or phone before you book.

For routes on the Samsun side, see our Samsun car rental page, and for all points, our list of pick-up points.

Documents and Rental Conditions

Documents: A valid driving licence and an ID card or passport.

Age and licence: The requirement depends on the car; it is shown in the table above and on the car's booking card.

Included in the price: The "Services Included in the Price" list on the cards in the search: free delivery, clean car, fair fuel policy, VAT and free roadside assistance.

Mileage: The total mileage limit for the rental period is shown on the car card.

Changes: To change the return point, date or time, contact our customer service by WhatsApp or phone.

Trabzon Airport Car Rental — Frequently Asked Questions

Related Pages

• Trabzon Car Rental
• TZX Pick-up Point
• Samsun Car Rental
• All Pick-up Points
• Car Rental without a Credit Card
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Discovery Route: Trabzon