Monthly Car Rental in Istanbul: Long-Term, Flexible Use

For your monthly car rental needs, 87 cars in Istanbul are available with prices starting from 1,600 TL per day (VAT included); the monthly fee starts from 33,600 TL, compulsory traffic insurance is included, and cars are delivered free of charge anywhere in Istanbul and to both airports.

How is the price calculated for monthly rental?

Monthly car rental prices in the city are calculated by multiplying the daily rate by 21 — this is the basic rule for daily rates decreasing on weekly and monthly rentals. At Rent-Trip, monthly rentals start at 33,600 TL, and this amount includes VAT.

Daily × 21 formula and VAT advantage

At Rent-Trip, the monthly rental fee is calculated by multiplying the car's daily price by 21: for example, a Fiat Egea Hatchback at 1,600 TL per day comes to 33,600 TL per month. This formula covers the full month; when the rental period exceeds 21 days, the monthly fixed rate kicks in instead of the daily rate. Prices already include VAT, so no extra tax burden arises at payment. In Turkey the VAT rate is 20%, and all Rent-Trip rates cover this tax. For those considering long-term car rental, this calculation is the most transparent way to clarify your budget — seeing the difference between daily and monthly prices makes decision-making easier.

Comparison of weekly and monthly rates

In weekly rental, you are charged for 6 days, while monthly rental is calculated on a 21-day basis; this ensures the total cost is predictable for long-term rentals. In Rent-Trip's fleet of 87 vehicles, daily prices range from 1,600 TL to 15,000 TL; for the same car, the weekly rate starts from 9,600 TL, and the monthly rate from 33,600 TL. These prices include VAT, preventing any surprise charges at the time of contract. When planning your rental, clarify whether the duration will exceed 21 days—if so, the monthly rate is more economical than paying for additional days on top of the daily rate.

Which car class suits you?

All 87 vehicles at Rent-Trip are divided into four classes: Economy, Comfort, Sedan, and SUV. The class choice directly affects the budget in monthly rentals; the price difference varies between 1,600 TL and 3,600 TL per day.

Differences among Economy, Comfort, Sedan, and SUV

The economy class is designed for city use; most of these vehicles, priced between 1,600-1,900 TRY/day, have hatchback bodies and are easy to park on narrow streets. The comfort class offers more interior space and more powerful engines at 1,950-2,600 TRY/day; hybrid options are concentrated here. The sedan class, at 2,900-3,600 TRY/day, is for those who prioritize luggage; models like the Passat, Superb, and Camry provide a balanced ride on long journeys. SUVs start at 2,100-2,200 TRY/day with the Duster and Mokka; they offer a high driving position and spacious interior. The main criterion when moving between classes is the distance you will drive and the number of passengers you will carry. For usage exceeding 2,000 km per month, a diesel sedan provides a fuel advantage over a petrol economy car.

Fuel type and gearbox selection: petrol, diesel, hybrid

Across the fleet, petrol cars are the majority; diesel options are available in the Egea Sedan, Peugeot 301, Passat, and Superb. Hybrid models — Toyota Yaris, Corolla, Camry, and Honda Civic — are ideal for those who frequently stop and go in traffic; their city fuel consumption is significantly lower than petrol. Automatic transmission is standard in most fleet vehicles; manual transmission is only available in the Egea Hatchback, Egea Sedan, Sandero, and Duster. In the metropolis's heavy traffic, the comfort of an automatic transmission becomes decisive, especially for long-term rentals. With a hybrid, monthly fuel costs can be 30–40% lower than with a petrol car of the same class. The advantage of diesel vehicles on long journeys is not as pronounced in city driving as it is with automatic or hybrid.

Choosing the right vehicle from 87 models

To clarify your needs in monthly rental, first determine the number of passengers and luggage capacity; if a family of four is going to Sapanca for the weekend, a Comfort class hatchback is sufficient. For those traveling intercity regularly, the Sedan class combines fuel economy and driving comfort. In the table below, we compared standout models from each class and their daily prices.

For predominantly in-city use, an Economy class automatic model — a Clio or i20 — strikes the best balance of price and comfort. When choosing a class for long-term rental, don't forget to multiply the daily price by 21; the 300 TL difference between Economy and Comfort reflects as 6,300 TL on the monthly budget.

Popular models and their daily rates

Choosing the right model in monthly rental directly affects your budget: the difference between an Economy class car at 1,600 TL per day and a Toyota Camry at 3,600 TL per day reaches 42,000 TL monthly in the 21-day calculation. All 87 vehicles in the Rent-Trip fleet are listed with VAT-inclusive prices; below you can find the most preferred models with their daily prices and key features.

Economy class: Fiat Egea, Renault Clio, Hyundai i20

The economy class, with 17 models in the 1,600-1,900 TRY/day range, offers the widest monthly rental selection. The Fiat Egea Hatchback leads the list at 1,600 TRY/day, and the Fiat Egea Sedan at 1,700 TRY/day, followed by the Renault Clio at 1,650 TRY/day and the Hyundai i20 at 1,750 TRY/day. Most vehicles in this class have a 5-seat hatchback body type; the Hyundai i10, with its 4-seat structure, seeks to solve city parking problems. Petrol engines are offered with manual or automatic transmission; for example, the Peugeot 208 and Opel Corsa are 1.2 L, 100 hp automatic options. The Volkswagen Polo approaches the upper limit of the class at 1,850 TRY/day, while the Toyota Yaris, with its hybrid engine, is the most expensive model in the economy class at 1,900 TRY/day.

Comfort class: Toyota Corolla, VW Golf, Honda Civic

The Comfort class covers 14 models in the daily 1,950–2,600 TL range and offers larger interior space and powerful engine options. The Toyota Corolla Hybrid at 2,200 TL/day, Volkswagen Golf at 2,500 TL/day, and Honda Civic Hybrid at 2,600 TL/day are the standout models of this segment. For those seeking a diesel option, the Renault Megane Sedan at 2,100 TL/day and Škoda Octavia at 2,500 TL/day are on the list. The Ford Focus at 2,400 TL/day and Seat Leon at 2,400 TL/day, with their 1.5 L turbo petrol engines, provide balanced performance on long journeys. The Kia Ceed at 2,400 TL/day, with 160 hp, has one of the strongest engines in the class. All models in this group are offered with automatic transmission.

Sedans and SUVs: Passat, Camry, Duster

Upper-segment sedans and SUVs are positioned in the 2,200-3,600 TRY/day range for those seeking comfort and prestige in long-term rentals. The Toyota Camry hybrid is the most expensive model on the list at 3,600 TRY/day, followed by the Volkswagen Passat diesel at 3,200 TRY/day and the Škoda Superb diesel at 3,300 TRY/day. The Honda Accord hybrid at 3,400 TRY/day and the Peugeot 508 diesel at 3,250 TRY/day offer spacious luggage capacity for business trips. In the SUV segment, the Dacia Duster diesel manual at 2,200 TRY/day and the Opel Mokka petrol automatic at 2,100 TRY/day are the most economical options. The Fiat Egea Cross at 2,050 TRY/day falls into the Comfort class in the crossover body type.

• Diesel advantage: For long-distance use, diesel engines consume 25-30% less fuel than petrol; on a monthly rental, this difference saves 1,500-2,000 TL.
• How hybrid logic works: Hybrid models like the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic automatically switch to electric mode in city stop-and-go traffic and reduce fuel consumption.

Documents and conditions for foreign drivers

Foreign drivers wishing to rent a car in the country must have four basic documents with them: passport, entry stamp, driver's license from their country of residence, and, if necessary, an international driver's permit. The process is the same for monthly rentals at Rent-Trip; we do not request additional documents, but missing paperwork will prevent the vehicle from being delivered.

Passport, entry stamp, and driver's license requirements

The main driver's passport is checked at delivery along with the entry stamp obtained upon entering the country. It is sufficient that the driver's license is issued in the Latin alphabet; for documents with Arabic, Cyrillic, or Chinese characters, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is mandatory. At Rent-Trip, for monthly rentals, the passport and license must be in the same person's name; contracts are not arranged with documents under different names.

• Passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months; visa or residence permit type does not matter.
• Entry stamp: Indicates the date of entry into the country; the rental period must not exceed the length of stay on the stamp.
• Driver's license: A valid driver's license from your own country; if it is written in the Latin alphabet, no IDP is required.
• Credit card: Issued in the main driver's name, used for the security hold.

We require the original document instead of a passport photocopy; the originals are checked at delivery and the contract is signed.

When is an international driving permit necessary?

If your license is not in the Latin alphabet, an international driving permit is mandatory. This rule covers drivers from countries using the Arabic script, as well as countries like Russia, China, Japan, and Greece. The IDP is obtained from the traffic authority or an authorized automobile club in your own country; it is not issued here. At Rent-Trip, the validity of the IDP is checked for monthly rentals; expired documents are not accepted.

• License with Latin alphabet: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Czech Republic, USA, Canada, Australia — IDP not required.
• License with non-Latin alphabet: Russia, Ukraine, China, Japan, South Korea, Greece, Saudi Arabia, UAE — IDP required.
• Countries with mixed alphabets: Including local drivers, the legibility of the document is assessed at delivery.

Drivers arriving without an IDP will not be given a vehicle; in this case, the refund of the rental fee is subject to the contract terms. We recommend checking documents before reservation — going to the airport with incomplete paperwork leads to wasted time.

Age and driving experience requirements

At Rent-Trip, as the vehicle class rises, so do the age and license experience requirements; this practice is standard among all rental companies across the country. For economy-class vehicles, the age limit is 21 and license experience is 1 year; for comfort class, it is 23 years and 2 years; and for sedan and SUV classes, 25 years and 3 years of experience are required. For drivers under 25, a young driver fee is specified in the contract.

Contract, Deposit, and Payment Terms

In monthly rental, contract and payment terms are as decisive as vehicle selection. At Rent-Trip, all conditions are clearly written in the rental agreement; the deposit amount, mileage limit, and insurance coverage are specified in the contract.

Credit card and security block

A credit card issued in the main driver's name is mandatory for the security block. The block amount varies by car class, and the exact figure is specified in the contract; this amount is not deducted from your account, but is only frozen on your available balance. If the car is returned without any issues, the block is released within 7-14 days, depending on your bank's processing time. Cash or someone else's card cannot be used for the block; this is for the safety of both you and the car owner.

Conditions stated in the contract: deposit, km, insurance

• Deposit: The amount varies by vehicle class; the exact figure and refund conditions are specified in the rental agreement.
• Kilometer limit: Monthly rentals apply a different km policy than the daily tariff; the excess mileage fee is stated in the contract.
• Compulsory traffic insurance: By law, it covers every vehicle registered in Turkey; the content of additional insurance packages is set out in the rental agreement.
• Payment: The rental fee is collected in full before delivery based on the price including VAT; the installment option for monthly payment is set out in the contract.

Before signing the contract, read the deposit, km, and insurance clauses together; in monthly rentals, these three items are more critical because they govern a longer relationship than a daily rental. Ask for existing damages to be recorded in a photographic report at delivery — this record prevents disputes at return.

Car delivery — everywhere in the city and airports

With Rent-Trip monthly rentals, the car is delivered free of charge to any address on the European and Asian sides of Istanbul and to both airports. As we have no physical office, the entire process works by meeting at the agreed point and handing over the keys. This eliminates time loss for renters coming from outside the city or with busy schedules.

Delivery to the European and Asian sides

Since the metropolis spans two continents, the delivery point is planned according to the area where you are staying. If you are in Şişli, Beşiktaş, Beyoğlu, Bakırköy, or Esenyurt, you receive the vehicle on the European side; if you are in Kadıköy, Üsküdar, Ataşehir, or Pendik, you receive it on the Asian side. The vehicle is brought to the front of your hotel, your workplace, or the street where your home is located; the contract and key handover are done at the same time. You can set the delivery time flexibly relative to the rental start. For intercontinental crossings, the Eurasia Tunnel or bridges are used; since these tolls are processed via HGS, you won't have the hassle of extra payments.

Car pickup at Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)

The two airports are on opposite shores: Istanbul Airport (IST) is in Arnavutköy on the European side, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) is in Pendik on the Asian side. When you share your flight details, the car will be waiting for you at the terminal exit; if the flight is delayed, the delivery time is adjusted to the new landing time. For long-term rentals, the car can be dropped off at the same airport on return. Airport delivery eliminates the hassle of carrying luggage, especially for those renting monthly and traveling to this city frequently.

How hotel and address delivery works

• Reservation: You specify the rental date and delivery address (hotel name or full address).
• Meeting point: Our attendant arrives at the agreed address at the agreed time; identity check and contract signing take about 15 minutes.
• Vehicle presentation: At delivery, the vehicle's features, fuel condition, and HGS usage are briefly explained; damage condition is checked together.
• Key delivery: After the contract is signed, the keys are handed over and the car is yours.

When planning the delivery time for weekends or public holidays, consider city traffic; especially on Friday evening and Sunday, congestion around the Eurasia Tunnel and bridges may delay the meeting time by 30-45 minutes.

HGS and out-of-town travel

In monthly car rental, knowing how the HGS system works for intercity routes and bridge crossings is key to planning your budget correctly. Since weekend getaways are almost inevitable in long-term rentals, toll fees and the payment mechanism should be clarified before signing the contract.

The role of HGS in bridge and tunnel crossings

In Turkey, highway and bridge crossings are electronically charged via HGS (Fast Pass System). In rental vehicles, the HGS tag is assigned to the vehicle, and tolls are reflected to the driver's account during the rental period; in cases of insufficient balance, a "violation crossing" penalty is applied. This penalty can be up to four times the unpaid toll. According to current rates, the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge is 110 TL, the Eurasia Tunnel is 280 TL during the day and 140 TL at night, and the Osmangazi Bridge is 1,170 TL. If you plan intercity travel during a monthly rental, be sure to check how tolls are collected in the contract and who loads the HGS balance — this detail protects you from surprise penalties.

Weekend routes to Şile, Sapanca, Bursa

The most popular routes for weekend getaways from here are Şile and Ağva (~1.5 hours), Sapanca (~2 hours), and Bursa and Uludağ via the Osmangazi Bridge. Since all these routes include motorway and bridge crossings, the vehicle's HGS coverage should be clarified for monthly rentals. The advantage of long-term rental becomes evident here: a weekend trip to Sapanca with an economy car rented from 1,600 TL per day offers a more economical alternative than public transport and transfer costs. On out-of-town routes, diesel cars save fuel, while hybrid models stand out with low consumption in city traffic. Before every long journey with your car, checking tire pressure and fuel level prevents potential breakdowns during the trip.

• HGS tag: is defined for the vehicle in rental cars; toll charges are reflected on the account at the end of the rental period.
• Unauthorized toll passage: A driver who crosses the bridge with insufficient HGS balance may face penalties up to four times the fee.
• Osmangazi Bridge: Used on the Bursa and Uludağ route; the current toll is 1,170 TL.
• Eurasia Tunnel: It connects the European and Asian sides under the sea; it is charged 140 TL at night and 280 TL during the day.
• Contract check: The HGS collection method and balance loading responsibility are set out in the rental agreement.

Conclusion

Monthly car rental offers a much more economical solution for those living in the city or staying long-term compared to daily rental. In the fleet of 87 vehicles, prices start from 1,600 TL, and the monthly rate is calculated from 33,600 TL by multiplying the daily rate by 21 days. Choosing the right car is critical for balancing your budget and comfort expectations.

5 points to consider in monthly rental

• Price formula: The monthly fee is calculated by multiplying the daily rate by 21 days; in weekly rental, it is calculated over 6 days.
• Vehicle class: The economy class is sufficient for city use, while the Comfort and Sedan segments provide a more comfortable ride on long journeys.
• Fuel and transmission: Petrol vehicles are more economical over short distances, diesel models are more economical for those planning long journeys; hybrid options reduce fuel consumption.
• Documents: Your passport, entry stamp, and driver's license are sufficient; for licenses not written in the Latin alphabet, an international driving permit is required.
• Delivery: The vehicle is delivered free of charge to your address on the European or Asian side of Istanbul, or to IST and SAW airports.

Before signing the contract, confirm that conditions such as deposit, mileage limit, and insurance coverage are specified in the agreement. Having the credit card in the main driver's name is mandatory for the security deposit. If you will travel out of town, learning in advance how HGS works for bridge and highway crossings prevents penalty fines. When making a long-term car rental decision, reviewing these five points ensures you make the right choice in terms of both cost and user experience.