Car Rental at Sabiha Gökçen – Istanbul Asian Side

Rent a car at Sabiha Gökçen Airport with daily rates starting from 1,600 TL. As soon as your plane lands, your car awaits you at the terminal; you can choose from 87 different models and find economical solutions with VAT included.

Car Rental at Sabiha Gökçen — 87 Cars, Prices Starting from 1,600 TL

For passengers landing at Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Rent-Trip delivers the car at the terminal exit or any address within the city. The fleet includes 87 cars; daily prices range from 1,600 to 15,000 TL and include VAT. Four classes — Economy, Comfort, Sedan, and SUV — with automatic and manual transmission options are available.

• No physical office: Rent-Trip has no offices at the airport or in the city; the car is brought to the agreed location.
• Delivery points: SAW terminal, hotel, workplace, or any address on the Asian and European sides.
• Price range: Economy class starts from 1,600 TL; weekly rental is six times the daily rate, and monthly is twenty-one times.
• Fuel and gearbox: Options: petrol, diesel, electric, and hybrid; vehicles with manual and automatic transmission.

After departing from SAW, you can take delivery of the vehicle within approximately 30–40 minutes; hotels around Pendik and Kurtköy are included in this distance. At vehicle delivery, a passport, entry stamp, driver's license, and a credit card issued in the main driver's name are required; for licenses not written in the Latin alphabet, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is mandatory.

Term: VAT-included price — the 20% value-added tax in Turkey is included in the advertised daily rate. Term: HGS is the electronic payment system used for bridge and highway crossings; with the HGS tag in the vehicle, crossings are processed automatically. Term: Compulsory traffic insurance — legally covers every registered vehicle, and no additional fee is charged.

Rent-Trip hands over the vehicle key-in-hand at the meeting area or a designated address; there is no need to search for an office, wait in line, or fill out extra documents.

This page explains step by step all stages of renting a car from Sabiha Gökçen Airport. The process, required documents, prices, vehicle fleet, and delivery conditions—each in its own section, with clear figures. When deciding which car to go where, you also need to consider the city's two sides and HGS toll fees; the following sections will facilitate this decision.

In the first section, we explain how the rental process works, where you will pick up the car at Sabiha Gökçen, and why Rent-Trip doesn't have a physical office. Then we move on to the required documents for foreign drivers, age and license experience requirements, and payment and security deposit. In the price section, we compare daily, weekly, and monthly rates with VAT included—weekly rental is calculated as six times the daily rate, and monthly as twenty-one days.

In the fleet section, you will find models across four classes from Economy to SUV, along with fuel types and transmission options. The car selection section helps you determine the right vehicle based on whether you will use it in city traffic or on long journeys. The delivery section covers having the car brought to Sabiha Gökçen, your hotel, or any point in the city, as well as options for crossing to the European side. In the final section, we provide information about the HGS system, bridge and tunnel tolls, and the fourfold tariff applied to penalty crossings.

How Car Rental from Sabiha Gökçen Works

For passengers landing at Sabiha Gökçen Airport, the rental process consists of three steps: reservation, delivery at the terminal exit, and document check. Since Rent-Trip has no physical office, there is no waiting, paperwork, or counter queues as in traditional rental offices.

Vehicle pickup at the airport

Rent-Trip delivers the car at the meeting area at Sabiha Gökçen. After you provide your flight information, a meeting is planned according to your landing time; at the terminal exit, an attendant checks the documents and hands over the keys along with the car waiting for you. The process takes about 15 minutes after you collect your luggage. Remember that SAW is on the Asian side, in the Pendik district, and its distance to the city center is shorter compared to Istanbul Airport on the European side — you can reach Kadıköy in about 30-40 minutes. If you find the car waiting in the parking lot rather than at the terminal exit, the attendant will give you directions immediately when you contact them. After landing, your only waiting point is the terminal exit; you don't need any separate directions or shuttle to find the car.

Why Rent-Trip Works Without an Office

Rent-Trip has no physical office—neither at the airport nor in the city is there a counter or office. This model eliminates the biggest time loss in the rental process: all steps such as finding the welcome office, waiting in line, and being directed to a separate desk for paperwork are removed. The car is brought to the address you specify—the Sabiha Gökçen exit, a hotel, or any point in Pendik, Kadıköy, Üsküdar. After making the reservation online, all that remains is to clarify the meeting point. The same model applies to all districts on both sides of the metropolis and to Istanbul Airport. During delivery, the attendant checks the car's condition together with you, has you sign the damage report, and provides a copy of the contract. Thus, the cost and time of traveling to the rental office are also eliminated; the car comes to you, and you set off.

Car Rental Documents and Conditions

The documents and driver requirements for renting a car from Sabiha Gökçen are subject to clear rules for visitors coming from abroad. In this section, you will find all the requirements from passport to driver's license, age limit to payment conditions.

Required Documents for Foreign Drivers

• Passport: A valid passport along with an entry stamp is required; rentals cannot be made without a stamped entry.
• Driver's license: A driver's license from your own country is valid; if it is not issued in the Latin alphabet, an International Driving Permit (IDP) must be added.
• IDP: It is not issued in Turkey; you must get it in your own country before you travel.
• Credit card: A credit card issued in the main driver's name is required for the security block; someone else's card is not accepted.

If you forget your IDP, you cannot pick up the vehicle — so check your documents before traveling.

Age and License Experience Requirements

Age and driving experience requirements increase with the class of the vehicle you want to rent. These criteria, which are more flexible in Economy class, become stricter in the SUV and Sedan segments; higher thresholds apply to higher-class vehicles in terms of both age and license experience. At Rent-Trip, requirements are defined separately for each vehicle class and are clearly stated during reservation. Vehicles are not delivered to drivers who do not meet the experience requirement, so consider this criterion when choosing a class before reserving.

Payment and Security Block

A credit card issued in the main driver's name is mandatory for all rentals; contracts cannot be opened with cash or someone else's card. A security block valid for the rental period is placed on the card, and this amount is clearly stated in the delivery contract. The block is held against the card's limit for the duration of the rental and is released when the car is returned without any issues. At Rent-Trip, payment is made based on the daily rate including VAT; additional services and possible deductions are listed in the contract. Check your credit card limit before making a reservation — the block amount is taken into account separately from the daily fee.

Prices and Payment Terms

For those who want to see the budget clearly when renting a car from Sabiha Gökçen, prices start from 1,600 TL per day, VAT included. Below you can find daily, weekly, and monthly rates, payment conditions, and price ranges by class.

Daily Rental Prices

Daily rates start from 1,600 TRY, VAT included. The daily rate for 87 cars on Rent-Trip's Sabiha Gökçen page ranges from 1,600 to 15,000 TRY; this amount already includes 20% VAT, so no surprise taxes at payment. In the economy class, Fiat Egea Hatchback at 1,600 TRY, Hyundai i10 at 1,600 TRY, Renault Clio at 1,650 TRY, Peugeot 301 at 1,650 TRY are among the most affordable options. If you want an automatic economy model, Toyota Yaris Hybrid at 1,900 TRY stays at the top of the list. Comfort class starts from 1,950–2,600 TRY, Sedan class from 2,900–3,600 TRY, and SUVs from 2,100 TRY. Main factors determining the price: vehicle class, transmission type, and fuel type—diesel and hybrid models are somewhat more expensive than petrol counterparts. Daily rental is sensible for short city trips and business meetings; if you plan for multiple days, switching to a weekly rate reduces the daily cost.

Weekly and Monthly Rates

Weekly rental is calculated as 6 times the daily rate, and monthly rental as 21 times: weekly starts from 9,600 TRY, monthly from 33,600 TRY. This formula is based on car rental practice in Turkey; that is, for a 7-day rental you effectively pay 6 days' fee, and for a 30-day rental, 21 days'. Over the long term, the daily cost drops significantly: for example, an economy car with a daily rate of 1,600 TRY costs approximately 1,600 TRY × 21 / 30 ≈ 1,120 TRY per day on a monthly rental. At Rent-Trip, weekly and monthly rentals, combined with pickup after landing at Sabiha Gökçen, open the most economical path for long vacations and business trips. For a short Istanbul visit, the daily rate is right; for plans exceeding a week, the weekly rate; and for those needing a car for a month, the monthly rate is the right choice.

Price Comparison Table

The table below shows representative models from four classes with their daily prices:

Payment and Security Block

A credit card issued in the main driver's own name is mandatory for payment; this card is also used for the security block. The block is an amount frozen on the card for the duration of the rental and released with the vehicle's return — it is a guarantee, not a charge. At Rent-Trip, all details of the payment and blocking conditions are stated in the contract. Debit cards or someone else's card are not accepted instead of a credit card; this is for the safety of both the rental company and the driver.

Fleet and Classes

On Rent-Trip's Sabiha Gökçen page, 87 cars are available for rent; they are divided into four classes: Economy, Comfort, Sedan, and SUV. Options include Petrol, Diesel, Electric, and Hybrid fuel types, as well as Manual and Automatic transmissions; models with 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, and 9 seats are available.

Economy Class Vehicles

Economy class ranges from 1,600 to 1,900 TL per day, including VAT, covering more than 15 models — the largest and most preferred group in the fleet. The Fiat Egea Hatchback at 1,600 TL/day is the most affordable starting point, while the Hybrid Toyota Yaris at 1,900 TL/day represents the upper end of this class; the Renault Clio at 1,650 TL, Hyundai i20 at 1,750 TL, and Volkswagen Polo at 1,850 TL fall in between. Most models are 5-seat hatchbacks; the Hyundai i10, however, is a 4-seater with a 1.0 L, 67 hp engine, making it the most compact choice for city driving. Automatic transmission is standard on many models, including the Peugeot 208, Opel Corsa, Citroën C3, and Škoda Fabia; for those seeking a manual, the Fiat Egea Hatchback and Dacia Sandero stand out. For city traffic and short trips, this class's balance of fuel consumption and parking ease is more decisive than long-distance comfort.

Comfort and Sedan Classes

The Comfort class is rented in the 1,950–2,600 TL range, and the Sedan class at 2,900–3,600 TL/day; in both groups, VAT is included in the price. The Toyota Corolla Hybrid at 2,200 TL, Honda Civic Hybrid at 2,600 TL, and Volkswagen Golf at 2,500 TL are the standout models of Comfort; the Volkswagen Passat at 3,200 TL, Škoda Superb at 3,300 TL, and Toyota Camry Hybrid at 3,600 TL form the upper segment of the Sedan class. Diesel engine options are concentrated in models like the Renault Megane Sedan at 2,100 TL and Peugeot 508 at 3,250 TL; on long-distance drives, the fuel advantage of diesel becomes evident. The hybrid Toyota Camry with 218 hp is the fleet's most powerful sedan. From this point, on 8-hour routes like Cappadocia or on trips towards Bursa and Edirne, the comfort difference is felt from the first hours.

SUV and Large Family Vehicles

The SUV class starts at 2,100 TL per day; it includes crossover and SUV bodies with the Dacia Duster at 2,200 TL, the Opel Mokka at 2,100 TL, and the Fiat Egea Cross at 2,050 TL. The Duster, with its 1.5 L diesel engine and manual transmission, is an economical option for long journeys, while the Mokka and Egea Cross are automatic petrol alternatives. Large family models with 7, 8, and 9 seats form a separate segment in the vehicle list and enable crowded groups to travel in a single vehicle. For family trips, a 7-seat model is advantageous over renting two separate cars in terms of both cost and parking convenience; however, age and license experience requirements are stricter in this class — details are set out in the rental agreement.

Which vehicle suits which journey

Every journey has its rhythm: short distances in Istanbul traffic, a weekend getaway to Sapanca, or long stages like 8 hours to Cappadocia. Choosing the right vehicle directly affects the comfort and budget of the journey. In Rent-Trip's fleet of 87 vehicles, there is a model suitable for every scenario; the important thing is to choose the vehicle's class and transmission according to your planned route.

For City Center and Short Trips

Small hatchbacks are the most practical option in the metropolis's heavy traffic and narrow parking areas. Economy class models such as the Fiat Egea Hatchback, Renault Clio, Hyundai i20, and Volkswagen Polo are in the 1,600–1,900 TL/day range and offer sufficient space for city driving with 5 seats. The compact structure of the Hyundai i10 with 4 seats is a more economical alternative for solo travelers or couples. Automatic transmission does not tire your left leg and clutch pedal in stop-and-go traffic; manual transmission slightly reduces fuel consumption. Renting a compact car in centers like Kadıköy, Üsküdar, and Ataşehir on the Asian side with prices starting from 1,600 TL per day saves time compared to public transport and allows you to freely determine your route. Petrol engines amortize faster on short distances than diesel or hybrid, so Economy class is sufficient for city driving.

For Those Seeking Long-Distance Travel and Comfort

Sedan and comfort-class cars make a noticeable difference in comfort on long distances. Hybrid models like the Toyota Corolla (2,200 TL/day) and Honda Civic (2,600 TL/day) offer a quiet ride and low fuel consumption on 8-hour routes such as Cappadocia. Diesel Volkswagen Passat (3,200 TL/day) and Škoda Superb (3,300 TL/day), with ranges exceeding 1,000 km at highway speeds, reduce the need for breaks on long stages. Sedan bodies isolate wind noise at high speeds better than hatchbacks; they also provide more legroom for rear-seat passengers. On a weekend trip to Bursa and Uludağ via the Osmangazi Bridge, the Opel Astra or Peugeot 308 in the comfort class stand out for both comfort and luggage capacity. Remember that weekly rentals are calculated on the basis of 6 days; for longer plans, the monthly rate of daily × 21 becomes even more advantageous. On intercity trips, a diesel sedan can reduce your fuel costs by a third compared to a petrol hatchback.

Vehicle Delivery and Istanbul's Two Sides

With Rent-Trip's car rental service from Sabiha Gökçen Airport, delivery works without the hassle of waiting at an office: the car is ready at the agreed point—at the airport exit, at a hotel, or at an address. Since the city is spread across two sides, delivery planning is based on the distance between the European and Asian sides.

Delivery to the City from Sabiha Gökçen

Rent-Trip delivers the car at Sabiha Gökçen terminal exit, at your hotel in the city, or at a specified address. Since SAW is located in the Pendik district on the Asian side, delivery to areas such as Kadıköy, Üsküdar, and Ataşehir takes less time compared to the European side. If your flight is delayed, don't worry: delivery is adjusted according to your landing time, and the car is ready when you exit the terminal. When taking delivery, you must have your passport, driver's license, and the main driver's credit card; document checks and contract signing take on average 10-15 minutes. Since we have no physical office, the rental process starts at the airport exit, and you hit the road directly.

Between the Asian and European Sides

The two sides of the metropolis are connected by the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge and the Eurasia Tunnel; both crossings are paid via HGS. If you are going to Şişli, Beşiktaş, or Bakırköy on the European side, plan 45–60 minutes for the exit from the Asian side depending on traffic density. The bridge toll varies depending on the vehicle class and is specified in the rental agreement; if the tolls are not paid, a penalty for violating the crossing may be applied. For intercity travel, you can reach Bursa and Uludağ via the Osmangazi Bridge, and arrive in Sapanca in about 2 hours.

Drop-off at IST and One-Way Rental

It is possible to drop the car off at Istanbul Airport (IST); in this case, it is a one-way rental because the pick-up and return points are different. Rent-Trip allows a car picked up from SAW to be returned to IST; thus, if your return flight is from the main airport on the European side, you won't have extra transfer hassle. Additional conditions for one-way rentals are specified in the contract. The distance between the two airports is approximately 90 kilometers and takes 1.5-2 hours via the Eurasia Tunnel or bridges; therefore, plan your return time at least 3 hours before your flight.