Sabiha Gökçen Airport Car Rental Guide: How to Choose the Right Company
When you rent a car at Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), the company you choose makes a big difference to the price. On 13 October 2026 we compared 211 offers from 18 companies for the same dates: the companies' cheapest daily prices ranged from 1.100 TL to 4.650 TL, so there is a difference of more than 4 times between the cheapest and the most expensive company. Besides the price, the security deposit, km allowance and age and licence requirements also vary by company. The way to choose the right company is to compare these four things together.
Measured: 13 October 2026 · 20–23 October, 3-day rental · Source: RentaCarSAW search results · rounded to the nearest 50 TL, varies by date
How do companies at Sabiha Gökçen differ?
| Criterion | What we measured at Sabiha Gökçen | Why does it matter? |
|---|---|---|
| Daily price | From 1.100 TL; median 2.150 TL | Big differences between companies in the same class |
| Security deposit | 3.000–30.000 TL; median 7.000 TL | The amount tied up during the rental |
| Km allowance (3 days) | 700–1,500 km; most common 1,200 km | Can lead to excess mileage charges on long drives |
| Age / licence | Most common: age 21 and a licence held for 2 years | Fewer options for young drivers |
| Transmission | 75% automatic | Plenty of choice if you want an automatic |
13 October 2026 · Sabiha Gökçen Airport · 18 companies · 211 offers. Full list by company: Sabiha Gökçen car rental prices.
6 steps to choosing the right company
- Compare the total price. Look at the total rental cost as well as the daily price; the same car can be priced very differently by different companies.
- Check the security deposit. For two offers with similar prices, the deposit can range from 3.000 TL to 30.000 TL. A lower deposit reduces the amount tied up during your rental.
- Check the km allowance against your route. 700 km over 3 days is usually enough for driving around the city; if you are taking a long drive to Cappadocia or the Aegean, choose an offer with a 1,500 km allowance. More detail: mileage limit guide.
- Check the age and licence requirements. The most common requirement is age 21 and a licence held for 2 years; some companies accept a licence held for 1 year, and the requirements are higher for upper classes.
- Read the pickup details. Where and how the pickup takes place is stated in your booking confirmation; adding your flight time to the booking makes it easier to meet you.
- Note the cancellation terms. On RentaCarSAW, free cancellation up to 48 hours before your pickup time; no prepayment is taken at booking.
Picking up your car at Sabiha Gökçen
- Compare and book. No prepayment; you pay when you pick up the car.
- Go to the company's pickup point. The address and meeting details are in your booking confirmation.
- Have your documents ready. Bring your driving licence and ID (a passport for foreign nationals).
- Check the car. At pickup, have any existing scratches and dents written on the handover report and take photos; note the fuel level and the km reading.
Setting off from Sabiha Gökçen
- You are on the Asian side. The airport is in the Pendik–Kurtköy area, close to Kadıköy, Ataşehir and Kartal. You cross to the European side via the bridges or the Eurasia Tunnel.
- Bridges and motorways are tolled. Tolls are charged via HGS; under the 2026 tariff, the 15 Temmuz and FSM bridges cost 59 TL and the Osmangazi Bridge 1.170 TL. More detail: HGS toll tag guide for rental cars.
- Pickup away from the airport. You can also pick up a car in districts where partner companies have a pickup point, for example Pendik.
- One-way. If you are dropping the car off in another city, we measured the drop-off fees in our one-way guide: the lowest difference from Sabiha to Izmir was 5.000 TL.
Frequently asked questions
How much does car rental at Sabiha Gökçen cost?
In our 13 October 2026 measurement, the cheapest daily price was 1.100 TL and the median daily price was 2.150 TL. Prices vary by date, rental length, car and company.
How many companies are there at Sabiha Gökçen?
In our measurement, 211 offers from 18 companies were listed. Prices, security deposits and km allowances by company are on the Sabiha Gökçen location page.
Should I choose the cheapest company?
Not always. Compare the security deposit, km allowance and age and licence requirements as well as the price; a low km allowance or a high deposit can make a cheap offer expensive.
How old do I need to be to rent a car?
At Sabiha Gökçen, the most common requirement is age 21 and a licence held for 2 years; some companies accept a licence held for 1 year. Requirements are higher for upper classes.
Do I pay anything when I book?
No. No prepayment is taken at booking; you pay when you pick up the car. You can cancel free of charge up to 48 hours before your pickup time.
Can I find a car with an automatic gearbox?
Yes. 75% of the offers we measured were automatic; the cheapest automatic offer was 1.200 TL a day.
