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How much does a private driver cost in Istanbul?

How much does a private driver cost in Istanbul?

Our prices are fixed and per vehicle, not per person. Here is what a private car with driver costs in Istanbul, and what changes the price.

Airport transfers

From Istanbul Airport (IST) to a hotel in central Istanbul: €50 with a Mercedes Vito, up to 6 passengers. From Sabiha Gökçen (SAW): €60. Prices are one way.

A full day in Istanbul

A car with driver for 8 to 10 hours on the European side costs €130 with a Vito, and €145 on the Asian side. The driver takes you between the places you choose and waits for you.

Day trips

Sapanca and Maşukiye or Riva: €175 for the whole day with a Vito. Bursa or Yalova: €300. Larger vehicles have their own prices, listed on the prices page.

What changes the price

The vehicle size, the airport, and the route. Extra stops or extra hours are agreed before the trip. Children count as passengers, because the price is for the whole vehicle.

What is included

The private car, a professional driver, and pickup from your hotel in central Istanbul. Meals, entrance tickets and activities are not included.

Per person, it is often cheaper than you think

A Vito for 6 people from Istanbul Airport is about €8 per person, door to door. For families and groups a private car is often close to the price of a taxi plus the airport bus.

At a glance: what the price covers

The table sums up what is and is not included in every booking.

IncludedNotes
Private vehicle and professional driverYesFor your group only
Fuel, bridge and motorway tolls, parkingYesIncluded in the vehicle price
Hotel pickup and drop-off in central IstanbulYesAt the address you send
Waiting at the airportYesUp to 30 minutes after landing
Child seatOn requestAsk when you book
Extra hours€20 per hourBeyond the booked transfer or tour
Meals, entrance tickets, activitiesNoPaid by you on the spot
Is the price per person or per car?

Per vehicle. The price covers everyone in the car up to its capacity.

Do I pay a deposit?

No. You pay as agreed when you book, and you can cancel for free up to 12 hours before pickup.

How much is a private driver for a full day in Istanbul?

€130 with a Mercedes Vito on the European side, for 8 to 10 hours.

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