Our Kartal rent a car point is on the seafront at Turgut Özal Bulvarı No 61, Kordonboyu. Kartal sits in the middle of Istanbul's Asian side: Maltepe is about 10 minutes away, Kadıköy and Sabiha Gökçen Airport about 20. Collect the car here or have it delivered to your address in Kartal.
| Destination | Approx. distance | Approx. time (no traffic) |
|---|---|---|
| Maltepe | 8.5 km | 9 min |
| Kadıköy | 19 km | 20 min |
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport | 16 km | 20 min |
| Taksim | 32 km | 33 min |
| Bursa | 128 km | 1 h 33 min |
Every car class, from economy to SUV, can be handed over in Kartal; see all models on our rental cars page.
The point is on the seafront, close to the Marmaray and metro stations, so it is easy to arrive by public transport and drive away. Our team confirms the meeting point and time by phone after you book. Bring your licence, ID or passport and a card in your name; visitors from abroad also need an international driving licence.
Our two points are only 7 minutes apart. Choose Kartal for Kadıköy and Maltepe; choose Pendik Marina if you are heading to the airport or Tuzla.
Turgut Özal Bulvarı No 61, Kordonboyu, on the seafront. We confirm the meeting point by phone after you book.
About 16 km, roughly 20 minutes without traffic.
Yes. Delivery and collection within Istanbul are free on rentals of 3 days or more.
Yes, against a one-way fee that depends on the drop-off point; call 0850 305 00 45 for the amount.
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