How much does car insurance cost in Turkey and what is the minimum required?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 21 days ago
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 21 days ago
TL;DR
The minimum car insurance period in Turkey is 1 month. Annual coverage costs around 8,500 Turkish lira, roughly equivalent to basic third-party insurance back home.
The minimum car insurance period in Turkey is one month. After that, you can renew for any duration. If you need a short trip to renew, consider a drive to Erzurum — there's a scenic waterfall along the way, an interesting city, and good shopping.
You can enter Turkey with your existing foreign car insurance and arrange Turkish coverage after arrival.
Insurance cost is calculated based on the average market value of your car in Turkey. Annual coverage came to around 8,500 Turkish lira — comparable in cost to basic third-party liability insurance.