The 9 Private Cars with a Driver in Istanbul We Would Book Again

1.Istanbul Private Car Hire with Driver (Half- and Full-Day Option)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) Our pick

Hire a private, air-conditioned minivan with a basic English-speaking driver for 4 to 8 hours in Istanbul. Build your own plan, ask for local suggestions, and travel with WiFi, water, phone charging, and an optional guide. European-side hotel pickup is included, but airport transfers are not.

“The driver is very nice and efficient . He follows my itirenary and recommends place to eat which was excellent. This is very comfortable ride . Highly recommended”

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2.Private Car Hire with Driver

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 124 reviews

Book a private car and driver for 4 to 8 hours in Istanbul. Set your own route through the Old City, along the Bosphorus, across the bridge to Asia, or to business meetings. Add an English-speaking licensed guide for historical context. WiFi, water, GPS, and hotel or cruise-port pickup are included.

“Really a nice time with the driver, Oner is patient and nice! We would also like to thank the company who coordinated well for us!”

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3.Private Chauffeur-Driven Car Hire

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 38 reviews

Hire a private car and driver in Istanbul for 4 to 12 hours. Choose your own stops, from Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar to the Bosphorus. English and nine other language options are available, but the driver provides transport rather than a guided tour.

“Excellent service overall, would definately use this service again on my return to Istanbul”

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4.Private car Rental with Driver in Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 1 to 10 hours (approx.)

Hire a private, air-conditioned minivan with a driver in Istanbul for 1 to 10 hours. You get hotel or airport pickup, Wi-Fi, bottled water, and room for up to eight. Drivers such as Aznan have earned praise for punctual service, while English ability can vary, so WhatsApp and Google Translate may help.

“We had an English speaking driver. All were very helpful and provided information on the places we visited and made good recommendations. Would use them in a return trip to Istanbul.”

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5.Full Day Private Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · from $96Best value

You choose the stops while a private Turkish-speaking driver handles Istanbul traffic for eight hours and up to 120 kilometers. Hotel pickup, drop-off, air-conditioning, and bottled water are included. For historical sites, arrange a separate guide, such as Naci or Batuhan Bakir, rather than expecting the driver to lead tours.

“We had the great fortune of having Batuhan Bakir as our tour guide on this customized private tour. Batuhan texted us the night before regarding meeting time and weather. He met us on time at our hotel. After a short discussion about itinerary for the day he lead us on a tour which he expertly managed to avoid long lines, or skip the line when possible, all while sharing the wealth of knowledge from history to current events. He welcomed and answered all of our questions enthusiastically. We’re a couple of seasoned travelers and Batuhan is one of the best tour guides who’s enriched our travel experiences. Thank you for…”

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6.Private Car With Driver in Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Hire a private, air-conditioned car and driver for about eight hours in Istanbul. You can arrange hotel or meeting-point pickup, visit sights such as Blue Mosque Square, stop for Turkish coffee, shop, and choose separate drop-off locations. Drivers including Muhmet and Oktay have helped guests make the most of short stays.

“I would highly recommend this company for touring Istanbul. The car provided was very spacious and clean, and this family owned business is outstanding. We toured all over the city and our driver found the best routes for us, taking us to the highlights we wanted to see. Communication was easy through WhatsApp. We spend another day using Uber and local taxis. They were much more expensive, and often just cancelled on us. This company provided an easy and inexpensive way to see Istanbul. Just terrific!”

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7.Private Full-Day Tour in Bursa luxury VIP Car With Driver

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $148

Travel from Istanbul to Bursa in a private chauffeured vehicle, with Arabic or English service, a 40-minute ferry ride, Ottoman mosques and tombs, bazaars, Bursa kebab, and the 600-year-old Inkaya plane tree. Hotel, apartment, or home pickup is offered.

“As we were Excited to go Bursa finally our trip started from Hotel Pickup and Went to Ferry Station after an entertaining drive in some Transport called VITO , I must say comfort and the chauffer was very nice, good thing about is this Tourism Read more”

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8.Private Car Tour of Istanbul Old City and Top 7 Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 - 7 hours · from $323

See Istanbul’s main historic sights with a private guide and air-conditioned car. Choose 3, 6, or 7 hours for Sultanahmet, Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, and Galata Tower. Your guide can adjust the pace, explain Ottoman and Byzantine landmarks, and collect you from your accommodation.

“My guide was fantastic! He imparted so much knowledge! We covered so much territory and in a very reasonable time since it was just the two of us! He managed to alter the program a bit to get me inside Hagia Sophia since that was a top priority for me. Loved every minute of the tour!”

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9.Rent A Comfort Minivan With Driver 4,6,8,12 Hour Options

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 3 reviews

Hire a private Mercedes or Volkswagen minivan in Istanbul for 4, 6, 8, or 12 hours. An English-speaking driver handles the roads while you set the day’s route. Fuel, passenger insurance, and bottled water are included, but parking, tolls, meals, and attraction tickets cost extra.

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