Izmir car hires from R392

Because Izmir is blessed with many large highways and broad boulevards, you can choose to rent a wide variety of vehicle sizes. Unless you are planning to drive around the winding coastal roads or take a trip into the mountains, you could rent anything from an SUV to a standard car. However, if you plan on parking in the city center, you should consider the numerous smaller back streets that would better suit a smaller model.

When you drive through in the main urban areas and city limits of Izmir, you will need to keep to the 31 mph speed limit. Outside of city limits and on rural roads the speed limit is 55 mph, whilst the speed limit on major highways and toll roads is 74 mph. Look out for signposts that show a reduced speed limit due to road construction or other circumstances.

Parking a car in Izmir is common, and you will find many parking lots and garages with machines, as well as parking attendants. Streetside parking is also common, with payments done via parking meters or ticket machines. The best place to park is at your hotel as this is both free and safe. A good central parking garage is Kültürpark Yeraltı Otoparkı, which is underground and charges ₺8.00 for three hours.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

An Economy car hire in Izmir costs R784 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Izmir costs R778 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Izmir costs R799 per day, on average.