Take care when travelling by road, particularly at night. Approach checkpoints slowly and follow the instructions of security personnel. Roads between major cities are generally in excellent condition, but can be poor in remote, rural areas. Accidents are common and mainly due to poor or reckless driving.

Istanbul Atatürk Airport has connecting flights all across the world and gives travelers the opportunity to rent from major car hire companies. It is best to research your preferred company using KAYAK now to make picking up your car on arrival even smoother.

In Turkey, they drive on the RIGHT-HAND side of the road. What are the driving requirements in Turkey? The legal age to drive in Turkey is 18. However, you must be at least 21 years old to hire a car.