Car Rental Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport is the primary hub for air-traffic to Turkey. It also goes by the name of Ataturk International Airport and is located just 15 miles from the city centre. In 2010, there were 32 million passengers using the airport, most of which were tourists. Car rental in Istanbul Airport is available from the major rental car providers including Hertz, Alamo, Avis and National.

Many airlines serve the airport including Croatia Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Egypt Air, Emirates and Iberia, among others. Some of the destinations that connect to Istanbul are Oran, Tirana, Milan, Kabul, Vienna, New York and Cairo. Car rental in Istanbul Airport is easily found in the Arrivals area, and is signposted from the baggage carousels.

The terminal building is vast and modern, with wireless internet available throughout the building. ATMs, a post office, currency exchange desks and a row of payphones are found in the Arrivals section. In the Departure lounge there are cafés, snack bars and restaurants, although be warned the prices are expensive compared to the rest of Turkey.

Shuttles to the city are available and run around 30 minutes after a flight has landed. There are slower buses and taxis, but for most tourists a cheap car rental in Istanbul Airport vehicle is the best way to get around, that way you're in control of the air-conditioning!

The city of many ancient buildings and rich history has lots of fascinating things to see. There is the Topkapi Palace, the Hagia Sofia or the Basilica Cistern, which date back to the Byzantine, Roman or Ottoman times. Take a Turkish bath (hammam) or enjoy a hooka pipe at a café. Take the Theodosian Walls Walk and see the fantastic walls that are over 2,500 years old.