Can you rent a car in Istanbul and return it in another city in Turkey, and how do toll roads work with rental cars?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 6 days ago
TL;DR
Yes, most rental companies in Istanbul offer one-way rentals to other Turkish cities, but travelers report the price can be about 2x higher than a standard return-to-same-city booking. Toll roads are usually handled via the car’s HGS transponder, with charges added by the rental company when you return the vehicle.
What the community said
On Turkish motorways, rental cars often use the HGS electronic toll system: if the vehicle has an HGS tag, you normally do not need to stop and pay separately on the road. The rental company usually adds the toll charges to your final bill when you return the car.
6 days ago HGS
If the car does not use HGS, toll points at motorway entrances and exits generally accept both bank cards and cash. That is useful to know for travelers driving a rental from Istanbul to another city.
6 days ago cash / bank card
Returning a rental car in another Turkish city instead of Istanbul is usually possible with most major rental companies. However, one-way rentals often come with a significant extra fee, and travelers report the total price can be roughly double the cost of a standard same-city return.
6 days ago one-way rental, about 2x price