Chauffeur Hire in Sultanahmet by the Hour
Hire a car with a driver in Sultanahmet (Istanbul) for as long as you need it: 2–10 hour packages with 20 km per hour. Your chauffeur picks you up at your hotel or any address in Sultanahmet, waits at every stop and brings you back. Sultanahmet is about 46 km (~48 min) from Istanbul Airport (IST).
Sultanahmet chauffeur hire at a glance
Chauffeur hire in Sultanahmet 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 Sultanahmet
- Airport
- Istanbul Airport (IST) ≈ 46 km, ~48 min
- Example trip
- Maiden's Tower ≈ 3 km — 2 hours / 40 km
- Payment
- Fixed price, pay the driver in cash or by card
Sultanahmet 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 Sultanahmet?
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 |
Popular around Sultanahmet: Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, and Basilica Cistern.
Chauffeur hire near Sultanahmet
Each area page shows its own distances and trip ideas.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a chauffeur cost per hour in Sultanahmet?
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 Sultanahmet. 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 Sultanahmet (6 km there and back). The 2 hours / 40 km package covers the trip, including about an hour there.
Can I also book an airport transfer to Sultanahmet?
Yes. Istanbul Airport (IST) to Sultanahmet is about 46 km, ~48 minutes; see the IST to Sultanahmet transfer page for the fixed price.