Chauffeur Hire in Istanbul by the Hour
Istanbul's sights are spread across two continents, and traffic, parking and one-way streets make driving yourself hard. With an hourly chauffeur you can see Sultanahmet, the Grand Bazaar and the Bosphorus shore in one outing while the car waits for you at every stop.
Istanbul chauffeur hire at a glance
Chauffeur hire in Istanbul starts at €40 per hour; the shortest package is 2 hours / 40 km for €80. The driver picks you up at your hotel or address and waits at every stop; the price is fixed per vehicle, not per person.
- Hourly rate
- Economy Sedan €40 · FirstClass Van €50 · Vip Sprinter €75
- Packages
- 2–10 hours, 20 km per hour
- Pickup
- Hotel, villa or any address in Istanbul
- Example trip
- Maiden's Tower ≈ 3 km — 2 hours / 40 km
- Payment
- Fixed price, pay the driver in cash or by card
Istanbul hourly package prices
Price = hours × hourly rate. Each hour includes 20 km; prices are per vehicle.
| Package | Economy Sedan (3 pax) | FirstClass Van (6 pax) | Vip Sprinter (16 pax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hours / 40 km | €80 | €100 | €150 |
| 3 hours / 60 km | €120 | €150 | €225 |
| 4 hours / 80 km | €160 | €200 | €300 |
| 5 hours / 100 km | €200 | €250 | €375 |
| 6 hours / 120 km | €240 | €300 | €450 |
| 8 hours / 160 km | €320 | €400 | €600 |
| 10 hours / 200 km | €400 | €500 | €750 |
Where can you go from Istanbul?
Road distances are estimates; the suggested package covers the round trip and about an hour there.
| Place | One way (road) | Suggested package |
|---|---|---|
| Hagia Sophia | ≈ 1 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Blue Mosque | ≈ 1 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Topkapı Palace | ≈ 1 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Grand Bazaar | ≈ 1 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Spice Bazaar | ≈ 1 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Süleymaniye Mosque | ≈ 2 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Galata Tower | ≈ 3 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Maiden's Tower | ≈ 3 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
Chauffeur hire across Istanbul
Each area page shows its own distances and trip ideas.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a chauffeur cost per hour in Istanbul?
Hourly rates: Economy Sedan €40, FirstClass Van €50, Vip Sprinter €75. Packages run from 2 to 10 hours; for example 4 hours / 80 km with an Economy Sedan costs €160. The price is per vehicle, not per person.
How many kilometres are included in a package?
Each hour includes 20 km: 2 hours / 40 km, 4 hours / 80 km, 10 hours / 200 km. You choose the package when booking; extras such as baby or child seats (€5 each on hourly hire) are added in the same step.
Where does the chauffeur pick me up?
At your hotel, villa or any address in Istanbul. Enter it as the pickup location when booking; the driver waits for you at every stop during the package.
Which package do I need for Maiden's Tower?
Maiden's Tower is about 3 km by road from Istanbul (6 km there and back). The 2 hours / 40 km package covers the trip, including about an hour there.