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Cheap Car Hire in Turkey - Driving Information

Set the Scene

Turkey has an extensive network of well-maintained roads linking its towns, cities and popular tourist areas. There has been, and continues to be, an investment by the Turkish government to improve the nation's roads. There are a small number of vehicles on the road in Turkey compared to international standards. Turkey offers a beautiful Mediterranean coastline, Roman ruins and castles and Izmir and Istanbul are active cities that retain their old world charm.

Car Rental Requirements

To rent a car, you must be at least 21 years old (age may vary by car category) and have held your license for 1 year. Drivers under the age of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge. A few car classes cannot be rented by drivers over the age of 70. Seatbelts are mandatory but child safety seats are not mandatory.

Speed Limits

Speed limits in Turkey are as follows:

• City: 31mph/51kph

• Open Roads: 56mph/90kph

• Highways: 56mph/90kph

Rules of the Road

Traffic travels on the right and you must be cautious in rural areas since you are likely to encounter farm carts and animals in the road.

Fuel

Turkey does not have as many petrol stations as does the rest of Europe. Stations are usually open 6.00am to 10.00pm and stations on the expressways are open 24 hours.

Tolls

There are a few toll highways in Turkey.

Parking

There is no metered parking in Turkey. Parking officials monitor the streets and collect fees for on-street parking. Most cities have garages and public parking lots.

With your cheap car hire in Turkey it is important that you have looked through some of these rules and regulations about driving a car to ensure you have the safest possible journey.

*Rates shown are per day, based upon a 7-day car hire. Taxes and additional surcharges may apply.

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