Istanbul Škoda Rental

If you are looking for a rental Škoda, we offer 4 model options in Istanbul: Fabia, Octavia, Superb and Kamiq. Daily prices start from 1,800 TL including VAT; we deliver your car to any address you want, including Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW).

Škoda models and features

Rent-Trip's fleet includes four Škoda models: Fabia, Octavia, Superb, and Kamiq. All are 5-seat, automatic transmission, and daily prices start from 1,800 TL. In the table below, we compared the models by engine, power, and fuel type.

Fabia, Octavia, Superb and Kamiq Comparison

Automatic Transmission and 5-Seat Standard

Across the fleet, all models are offered with automatic transmission; no manual option is available. This significantly eases driving in city traffic and on inclines. Every vehicle seats 5, so all options suit small families and groups of 3–4 people.

• Petrol engines: Standard on Fabia, Kamiq, and Octavia; advantageous for short city distances and low daily mileage.
• Diesel engine: offered in the Superb; it is more economical in long-distance consumption, so it stands out on routes like Cappadocia.

The most accessible option for the budget is Fabia; for spacious interior and luggage, Octavia; if you want a higher driving position, Kamiq; and for long-distance comfort, Superb stands out. To finalize the car choice, simply determine the distance and load you will use it for — all models in the fleet are licensed for both in-city and out-of-town routes in Istanbul.

A — Fabia, Octavia, Superb and Kamiq Comparison

Four Škoda models available for rent at Rent-Trip—Fabia, Octavia, Superb, and Kamiq—meet on a common point: all are automatic transmission and have 5 seats. Where they differ is body type, fuel, and engine displacement. The Fabia produces 95 hp with its 1.0-liter petrol engine, while the Octavia comes with 1.5 liters of petrol and 150 hp. The Superb offers 150 hp with its 2.0-liter diesel engine; the Kamiq draws 110 hp from its 1.0-liter petrol engine. Daily prices start from 1,800 TL in this order, go up to 2,500 TL and 3,300 TL; the Kamiq rents from 2,400 TL per day.

The only diesel model: Superb: It is advantageous for long distances, but for short city use, petrol models remain more economical.

Automatic transmission is standard on all models: It provides great convenience in metropolitan traffic for those not accustomed to manual driving.

VAT-included price: All amounts in the list include 20% VAT, no additional taxes arise during rental.

Fabia and Kamiq: Highlights for City Use

The Fabia, with its hatchback body and daily price of 1,800 TL, becomes the first choice for those who want to keep their budget balanced. The Kamiq, with its crossover structure and raised driving position, offers a more comfortable view in the city; its 110 hp engine provides sufficient traction on ramps and in heavy traffic. Both models have compact dimensions that make parking on narrow streets easier. Choosing between these two models for daily use in busy neighborhoods like Beşiktaş, Kadıköy, or Beyoğlu provides advantages in terms of parking and maneuverability.

Octavia and Superb: Comfort and Luggage Capacity

The Octavia, with its sedan body and 150 hp engine, offers a balanced ride both in the city and on intercity roads. The Superb, on the other hand, gets the same power from a 2.0-liter diesel engine, which means lower fuel consumption on long distances. Thanks to their spacious luggage compartments, family belongings fit easily for weekend getaways to Sapanca or Şile. For those hosting company guests, the Superb's interior space offers a step ahead in rear legroom compared to the Octavia — a difference that is clearly felt on a long Cappadocia trip for four.

B — Automatic Transmission and 5-Seat Standard

Since all four Škoda models at Rent-Trip have automatic transmission and 5 seats, you can pick up the car the same day and hit the traffic without worrying about gears. In the city, stop-and-go traffic during rush hours becomes tiring with a manual transmission; an automatic eliminates this burden. All four models come with petrol or diesel options; while the Superb's diesel engine stands out for long journeys, the other three models offer economical use in the city with petrol engines.

The Fabia is positioned as an entry-level city car with its 1.0-liter 95 hp engine. The Octavia, with its 1.5-liter 150 hp engine, is a mid-class sedan suitable for both city and intercity use. The Superb, with its 2.0-liter diesel 150 hp engine, aims for low fuel consumption on long distances. The Kamiq, with its 1.0-liter 110 hp engine, is a crossover offering a raised driving position. All have automatic transmissions that manage gear changes without driver intervention, increasing comfort in city driving.

Automatic transmission: It takes over gear shifting on behalf of the driver; it prevents rolling back on uphill starts. Petrol engine: operates quietly at low RPM in short-distance city driving. Diesel engine: It consumes less fuel on long journeys; the 2.0-liter diesel in the Superb provides an advantage on routes like Cappadocia that take 8 hours. 5 seats: standard seating for four adults and one child; in models with a narrow rear seat, a third adult may be cramped on short distances.

Although manual transmission is common in most passenger vehicles in Turkey, automatic transmission has become the standard expectation for international drivers in rental fleets. Since most foreign visitors drive automatic in their own countries, Rent-Trip has arranged its fleet accordingly. For a novice driver, automatic transmission allows focusing on the steering wheel without dealing with the clutch and gear lever in sudden traffic situations.

Which Škoda Model Suits Which Journey

When you consider renting, choosing the right model depends on the nature of your planned trip: a one-day city tour through narrow streets and a weekend getaway to Sapanca require different vehicles. The four Škoda models at Rent-Trip – Fabia, Octavia, Superb and Kamiq – offer a clear match for each of these scenarios.

For City Center and Narrow Streets: Kamiq and Fabia

• Škoda Kamiq: With its crossover body and 110 hp power, it handles steep ramps on the European side and the narrow inclines of Arnavutköy easily; its 2,400 TL/day price is suitable for daily city use.
• Škoda Fabia: With its 1.0 L engine and hatchback body, it minimizes parking problems in the narrow streets of Beyoğlu, Fatih, and Kadıköy; at 1,800 TL/day, it is the most economical option in the series.
• Automatic transmission: Both models are automatic; in heavy traffic — especially during the hours leading up to the 15 July Martyrs' Bridge — clutchless driving provides significant comfort.

For one-day plans in the city, the Fabia's compact dimensions are more practical than the Kamiq on a two-person exploration tour; but if you're heading out with four adults, the Kamiq's rear legroom makes a difference.

For Long-Distance and Comfort: Octavia and Superb

• Škoda Octavia: With its 1.5 L petrol engine and 150 hp, it strikes a good balance between acceleration and fuel efficiency on the roughly 2-hour trip to Bursa over the Osmangazi Bridge; TRY 2,500/day.
• Škoda Superb: With its 2.0 L diesel engine and large trunk, it provides both long range and highway comfort on 8-hour routes like Cappadocia; at 3,300 TL/day, it is the most expensive in the series.
• Sedan body: Since both models are sedans, wind noise at high speeds is lower compared to crossovers; this reduces fatigue on long distances.

If you are going to Sapanca for the weekend, the Octavia's 1.5 L engine is sufficient; but if you make long trips from the Asian side to Cappadocia a few times a year, the diesel Superb's fuel advantage can offset the daily price difference. In a city-oriented program, the Superb's size can be challenging in narrow parking lots — in that case, the Kamiq is a more sensible choice.

A — Kamiq and Fabia for City Driving and Narrow Streets

The Kamiq and Fabia are the two most practical Škoda models for Istanbul's narrow streets and heavy traffic; both have 5 seats, automatic transmission, and petrol engines. The Fabia, with its hatchback body and 1.0-liter 95 hp engine, can be rented from 1,800 TL per day, while the Kamiq, with its crossover structure and 110 hp, is offered at a price of 2,400 TL/day. Both vehicles, thanks to their compact dimensions, minimize parking problems on the narrow streets of Beyoğlu, Fatih, or Kadıköy.

• Fabia: Hatchback body, 1.0 L petrol engine, 95 hp, 1,800 TL per day — the most economical option in its class for short city trips and daily commuting.
• Kamiq: Crossover construction, 1.0 L petrol engine, 110 hp, 2,400 TL per day—for those seeking comfort in the city with a higher driving position and spacious interior.
• Both are: 5 seats, automatic transmission, price including VAT — suitable for family use and foreign drivers.

The Kamiq is about 600 TL more expensive than the Fabia, but thanks to its crossover body, it offers a more comfortable ride on rough side streets and ramps. The Fabia, on the other hand, is more advantageous for entering tight parking spots in busy neighborhoods like Beşiktaş or Üsküdar; the hatchback dimensions significantly facilitate maneuvering. In city driving, the automatic transmission of both models considerably simplifies driving on the steep hills of the Asian side and at busy crossing points like the Eurasia Tunnel. When comparing these two models on Rent-Trip, it is useful to consider the region where the vehicle will be delivered; for example, for the hilly neighborhoods of Sarıyer, the Kamiq's high driving position is more sensible, while for routes along the flat coastline, the Fabia's low fuel consumption is more logical. If a short getaway to Şile or Ağva is planned for the weekend, the Kamiq with its larger trunk capacity will be a practical choice.

B — Octavia and Superb for Long Drives and Comfort

When it comes to long journeys, the first Škoda models that come to mind are the Octavia and the Superb; both offer a sedan body, spacious trunk, and high driving comfort. On Rent-Trip, the Octavia rents for 2,500 TL per day, and the Superb for 3,300 TL, and both models are equipped with automatic transmission. While the Octavia produces 150 hp with its 1.5-liter petrol engine, the Superb produces the same power from a 2.0-liter diesel engine. On intercity routes, the fuel advantage of the diesel engine significantly reduces the total cost over long distances.

Octavia: The sedan in the Comfort class, with its 1.5 L petrol engine and 150 hp, allows safe overtaking on the highway. Superb: Thanks to its diesel engine, it consumes less fuel over long distances; the 2.0 L displacement produces high torque with 150 hp. Trunk capacity: Sedan bodies offer a larger loading area compared to hatchbacks and crossovers; a four-person suitcase set fits without issue.

For a weekend getaway reaching Sapanca in about 2 hours, the Octavia is an ideal choice; its comfortable suspension and quiet cabin reduce fatigue. On a route lasting 8 hours, like Cappadocia, the Superb's diesel engine comes into play: a longer range on a single tank means fewer stops. Both models have 5 seats and automatic transmission is standard, making driving easier when leaving congested cities.

For those who prefer the Superb, the advantage of the diesel engine is not just fuel economy; thanks to high torque, there is no loss of acceleration even on inclines and when loaded. We recommend having the tire pressure and washer fluid level checked before a long trip — these two details directly affect comfort on an 8-hour drive. When deciding between the Octavia and the Superb, consider the length of your route and the number of passengers; over short distances the Octavia, over long distances the Superb proves more economical.

HGS and Bridge Crossings — Fees to Pay on Intercity Travel with a Škoda

The first practical issue every driver renting a car in Istanbul encounters is that bridge and motorway crossings are charged through the HGS system. The license plate of the Škoda you rent at Rent-Trip is registered with HGS; toll fees are processed through this system. Below you will find current toll fees and which model stands out on which route.

Bridge and Tunnel Tolls (HGS)

If your HGS balance is insufficient, the crossing is recorded as a "violation passage"; crossings not paid within the period are penalized fourfold. Therefore, we recommend checking your HGS balance before going out of town — on points like the Osmangazi Bridge, where a single crossing costs 1,170 TL, a lack of balance can turn into a serious penalty.

Which Route Requires Which Model

• Şile and Ağva (~1.5 hours): Fabia's compact structure is sufficient on the winding coastal road; at 1,800 TL per day, it is the most economical option.
• Sapanca (~2 hours): The Octavia's 1.5 L petrol engine offers a balanced drive on the motorway; comfort class makes a difference on this distance.
• Bursa and Uludağ (over the Osmangazi Bridge): The Superb's diesel engine provides fuel savings that will offset the total cost including the bridge toll.
• Cappadocia (~8 hours): The Superb's 2.0 L diesel engine and spacious trunk offer a range advantage on one-way long journeys.

For a family heading to Sapanca for the weekend, the 700 TL daily difference between the Octavia and the Fabia pays for itself in fuel consumption; however, for city-only use, the Fabia's lower price makes more sense. On long journeys, the diesel Superb's advantage is not only in fuel, but also in its high torque which ensures no loss of acceleration on hills and when loaded — this difference is clearly felt on the incline after the Osmangazi Bridge.

Delivery and Return Process — Where and How to Get Your Škoda

Since Rent-Trip has no physical office, all Škoda models are delivered to the address you specify. This eliminates the hassle of waiting during airport transfers or at hotel exits; your car awaits you at IST or SAW. The delivery process begins with checking the vehicle's condition and documents and is completed with the signing of the contract.

Delivery Steps and Things to Consider

• Airport delivery: Your vehicle is ready at the arrivals hall of IST (European side, Arnavutköy) or SAW (Asian side, Pendik); planning is made based on your landing time.
• City delivery: Regardless of whether it is Şişli, Beşiktaş, Kadıköy or Üsküdar, it is delivered to your address; a hotel or workplace address is sufficient.
• Document check: Passport, entry stamp, and driver's license are presented; for licenses not written in the Latin alphabet, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is required.
• Security block: The main driver must have a credit card in their name; the block amount is specified in the contract.
• Vehicle inspection: Any existing scratches and damages at the time of delivery are recorded in the report; a comparison is made upon return.

During the return process, you are expected to return the vehicle with a full tank; the fuel level is evaluated according to the terms in the contract. Requests such as leaving the vehicle in a different city or changing the delivery time should be clarified before rental — all these conditions are set out in the rental agreement. We recommend having the tire pressure and windshield washer fluid level checked during delivery; these two details directly affect comfort on long journeys and do not cause disputes during the return process.