The cost of a private tour guide in Istanbul can vary depending on the type of tour and the duration, but you can generally expect to pay anywhere from 150 to 300 Turkish Lira per hour (8 to 16 US Dollars).

Car rental service with driver can be provided by car rental with a daily driver or for a longer period. This is completely up to the preference of the person who will receive the service. You can rent a car with driver in your own city or choose the option of renting a car with driver for intercity travels.

Istanbul's public transport system works on a flat USD1 fare for every single-use paper ticket. There are no zones or grading in the metro system, so it's the same fare to reach every destination. However, if you purchase an Istanbulkart your single-use rate can drop to around USD. 50c – a 50% saving!

While Uber does not operate in Istanbul in the traditional sense, it does connect you with taxi drivers and you can pay with credit card via the app, which theoretically makes things easy. Let's go over my rides so that you can understand the source of my confusion.