An ancient cultural hub that straddles Europe, Asia and Africa, Turkey is steeped in rich culture and a visit to the country will provide you with a glut of opportunities to experience its long history and beautiful surroundings. HAPPYCAR is here to help you find the best car hire Turkey has to offer so you can take full advantage of this proud country and a Turkey car hire is available from all major international airports, including the Istanbul International Airport. We check the prices of international and local providers so that you don’t have to check each website, and provide you with the best deals to make your money go further. You can pick and choose what type of car, insurance and requirements needed to have the perfect Turkish vacation.
General Information
Situated in between western Asia and southeastern Europe and surrounded by the Black Sea, the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, Turkey borders eight other countries, including Greece, and is well known for its natural attractions and beautiful skylines. Emerging from the remnants of the Ottoman Empire, Turkey quickly developed into a modern developing nation and offers a wealth of traveling destinations, including the iconic skyline of Istanbul, the Roman ruins along the coasts, the sheer mountains of Lycia and the vast steppes of Anatolia. Turkey is also a cultural melting pot, a mixed breed of orient and Occident, carving out their own space as a proud nation of Turks with links to many other neighboring cultures.
Istanbul
Istanbul is Turkey’s most populous city and its cultural and financial center. Its prime geographic location became home to many invaders over the years, and was also the final stop of the Silk Road, and attracted a huge number of merchants who also fell in love with the city. Today, you can see evidence of these love affairs wherever you walk in Istanbul or strip down for the Turkish baths which are both great ways to immerse yourself in Ottoman history. A trip to the tea gardens and kebab restaurants are a must in Istanbul to get a flavor of the local life and you will be warmly welcomed by the locals for the pleasure. Impress your family and friends when you say you went to both Europe and Asia on your trip to Istanbul as the city stretches across the border.
Ankara
It is often considered Turkey’s second city, but Turkey’s very European capital has risen out of the dust as an Anatolian backwater to become a sophisticated draw for international affairs and intellectual activity. Ankara's trendy restaurant scene and quirky sidewalk cafes are nothing to be ignored, and its Museum of Anatolian Civilizations is a superb introduction to Turkey’s storied past, from Neolithic times until the present.
Landscapes and Excursions
There are many options to explore the country with a car hire in Turkey and you can spend weeks discovering exactly how deep this country goes. Nearby to Istanbul, flanking the Sea of Marmara, are two ancient seats of the Ottoman Empire, Bursa and Edirne, with monumental attractions that will comprehensively reward history buffs. Further south, a Turkey car hire can take you to experience the more classical nature of the Aegean, in places like Ephesus and Pamukkale, and further beyond the fine beaches of the Turquoise Coast. Head east, and the artistic and architectural treasures of Cappadocia, which will occupy you for days. Continue along as you climb up into northeast Anatolia you will find yourself on the doorstep to Georgia and a base for excursions to temperate, church-studded destinations. Whatever your interest, a Turkey car hire from HAPPYCAR can ensure that you get the most out of your holiday by finding the correct car for your specific vacation needs in order to best explore this wonderful part of the world.