Driving in Istanbul can be tiring for a first-time visitor, with heavy traffic, one-way streets and scarce parking. With a car and driver you do not need a licence, rental insurance or a parking space: your driver picks you up at your hotel, waits wherever you stop and takes you back when you finish.
You can book from 3 to 12 hours, and each hour includes 25 km. The price is per vehicle, so the number of passengers does not change it. In the booking form, choose "🕐 Hourly" and the number of hours.
Sample days
Half day (4–5 hours): Sultanahmet and the Grand Bazaar. Your driver drops you close by in the Old City and picks you up again nearby after your visit.
Full day (8–10 hours): Sultanahmet in the morning, the Bosphorus shore through Ortaköy and Bebek in the afternoon, and Çamlıca Hill at sunset.
Shopping day: move between Nişantaşı, İstinyePark or Zorlu Center while your bags stay in the car.
Self-drive rental or a car with driver?
A self-drive rental suits you if you plan to leave the city and are comfortable with Istanbul traffic; you will also need your licence and, in some cases, an International Driving Permit. A car with driver suits a city programme with several stops, since the driver deals with traffic and parking.
Good to know
Our drivers are not tour guides and may not speak your language, so send your stops in writing on WhatsApp before the trip. Museum tickets, meals, car parks and motorway, bridge and tunnel tolls are not included. Our vehicles do not have child seats, so please bring your own if you need one.
Popular uses
- SightseeingSultanahmet, the Bosphorus shore and the bazaars at your own pace.
- Family tripsNo crowded public transport or changes with children.
- ShoppingYour bags stay in the car.
- Day tripsBursa (10 hours minimum) or Sapanca (8 hours minimum) and back in the same car.
Hourly rates
| Vehicle | Per hour | Minimum 3 hours | Extra km |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Minivan · 1-4 pax | ₺1.000 | ₺3.000 | ₺50/km |
| Minivan · 1-6 pax | ₺1.100 | ₺3.300 | ₺55/km |
| Business Minivan (VIP) · 1-4 pax | ₺1.250 | ₺3.750 | ₺60/km |
| Minibus · 10 pax | ₺1.400 | ₺4.200 | ₺70/km |
| Minibus · 13 pax | ₺1.650 | ₺4.950 | ₺80/km |
25 km per hour are included; extra kilometres are charged at the end of the trip at the rate shown. Motorway, bridge and tunnel tolls are not included. If the drop-off is more than 50 km from the pickup, a distance fee is added.
What is included
- Private door-to-door vehicle with a professional driver (never shared)
- Fuel and driver
- 60 min free waiting after landing at airports, 15 min at hotel and address pickups
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the trip
- Driver name, licence plate and phone number sent to you on WhatsApp before the trip
- Motorway, bridge and tunnel tolls (e.g. Osmangazi Bridge, Eurasia Tunnel) are not included; you can add them as optional extras in the booking form.
- Online bookings must be made at least 6 hours before the trip; for sooner pickups, contact us on WhatsApp or by phone.
How to book
- Enter pickup and drop-off, date, time and number of passengers in the form.
- Choose your vehicle — the price is fixed right away.
- Pay securely online by card (3D Secure). Or message us on WhatsApp and we will send you a payment link.
- Your driver details arrive on WhatsApp before the trip.
Vehicle options
- Economy Minivan · 1-4 pax
- Minivan · 1-6 pax
- Business Minivan (VIP) · 1-4 pax
- Minibus · 10 pax
- Minibus · 13 pax