Would you like to drive your car in Turkey? You are more than welcome to use our online rental car booking platform. Before you drive either in the summer or winter, make sure the rental company has the necessary supplies. Please give them the list below so they can pay it attention. As an alternative, you can buy in the shopping centres (Migros, Carrefour, Metro, Kipa, Ozdilek, Real, A101, Begendik) or from auto parts merchants on the road.
The following must always be in the car: (Verify again before leaving the station. If those items are missing, there may be a traffic violation, which carries a fine and necessitates immediate vehicle confiscation by the police.)
1- A first aid kit
2- Fire extinguisher (Check the pressure gauge built on it and the expiry date)
3- Triangles that reflect light
4- An extra tyre (Must be in good condition)
Several practical driving suggestions for Turkey
Getting assistance if you really need: Taxi drivers should be the best people to approach if you require assistance. Although some drivers may decline your tip because you are a valued guest (Traditional Turkish Hospitality), they would greatly appreciate it. But keep in mind that you might occasionally run into egotistical individuals on the road. A friendly piece of advice, please!
Before you leave the rental station, find out which auto-toll-payment system your rental car is registered to for toll highways and bridges by asking the receptionist. In Turkey, HGS and OGS systems are widely used (Similar to the EZ Pass system). Make sure it has enough credit and that it is travelling through the lane designated for automatic charging. For instance, if the car is registered to the HGS system, do not pass through the OGS line. Some salespeople may assure you that the bill will eventually be added to the licence plate. Use HGS lines by default in this situation. Use the recently opened Osmangazi Suspension Bridge if you’re travelling from Istanbul to Bursa or Uludag. To be paid at the cash points when you arrive, bring some notes and cash (Appx 25 EUR per pass). Your credit cards are an additional option. You can also take the car ferry from Eskihisar to Topçular. Cost is considerably less. However, the trip takes about 45 minutes, and during national and religious holidays, as well as occasionally during rush hour, expect long lines. If you’re not in a hurry, you can take in the scenery of Kocaeli Bay while taking a break. It’s both convenient and reasonably priced, and you’re still technically moving. For your western part of Türkiye experience, newly built Dardanelles War Memorial Suspension Bridge (Çanakkale 1915 Bridge) will connect you continentally either direction. The fee is around 15 to 20 EUR per pass. The 1915 Çanakkale Bridge is now one of Turkey’s most important arterial roads. The bridge has a 2,023-metre-long (6,637 feet) main span that enabled it to overtake the Japanese Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. The project was inaugurated on March 18, 2022 by President Erdogan.
Use modern technology and take the pictures of your car while the key delivery man is with you. Keep the photos on hand just in case. You never know what will happen.
Horn issue and other traffic laws: Turks are lovely people, but they have Mediterranean blood (regardless of how far away you are from the Mediterranean). You will hear an impatient horn shortly after the green light turns on. Check both directions even though it is your turn to move just in case. An impatient driver might not wait for the following green light to appear. Forget the roundabouts you are familiar with. The first person to arrive gets the space. Let them go ahead of you and go slowly. Because they are so timid, pedestrians never attempt to cross at a zebra cross unless their green light is on. If you try to move aside, you will be warned with a sharp horn from your behind. You might endanger the flow of traffic because every single driver will be so determined not to stop until the red light appears. If you stop, the pedestrian may be in danger because your next lane is unlikely to stop for them. adopt non-EU standards while operating a motor vehicle.
Driving at night: Take extra precautions, especially on rural roads. Remember that you live in a nation where organic farming provides the majority of the nation’s income. Tractors, combine harvesters, harvester threshers, and trailer cars are typical agricultural vehicles that lack lights. Other than that, motorbikes and village-style cycles without reflectors or lights won’t be seen. On both sides, you might also run into riders on horses or donkeys. Make sure your headlights are properly adjusted and maintained. Always drive with your high beams unless there is an upcomer in rural and mountainous areas. It goes without saying that there might be some wild animals, particularly in the mountains.
When there are heavy fogs, driving in the mountains or on highways can be a nightmare. Verify that the rental car has front and rear fog lamps. Turkish drivers frequently activate their emergency flashers while driving, so be aware of this. When you notice the flashing lights are on, do not assume the car is stopped entirely.
Okay, we believe you’re ready to move forward after those instructions. Before you rent a car, be sure to print out this document so you can enjoy the freedom of stopping at a natural area whenever you want. Try the regional specialties and authentic cuisine in one of the villages. Don’t forget to order authentic loose leaf Black Sea Region tea served in “slim waist” glasses. Turks refer to this tea as “Ajda” (after the name of a well-known pop diva in Turkey who is over her 75s but appears to be in just her 40s).
Anyway, where were we? Good, use the provided online tool and proceed. You are aware of our location should you have any specific inquiries. Simply get in touch with us, and we’ll be there for you.
Drive carefully, folks!
