Car Hire Istanbul - Zincirlikuyu

Guide

Zincirlikuyu is a part of the central business district of the interestingly beautiful city of Istanbul. Here tourists will find the consulates of different countries such as Australia, Bulgaria, Morocco, South Africa, Canada, Yemen, New Zealand and many others. In addition to the bars and cafes in the area, you will also find drug stores and international banks like Citibank, The Chase Manhattan Bank and Westdeutsche Landesbank. If you need to get your dollars exchanged, then this is where you need to go.

Car hire is available from Zincirlikuyu. If you wish to get out of the city center and head into the surrounding land for more scenic spots in Turkey the we highly advise you book a hire car. Public transportation services are limited and you may yourself waiting a long time for buses to pass by.

Within Istanbul, you can visit the Topkapi Palace, which was once home to Ottoman's sultans for nearly 400 years. Although most parts of the palace are not accessible, tours around the harem are available. Visitors can also visit the Hagia Sophia Museum, another architectural marvel displaying thirty million tiles made of gold in the interior and a wide flat dome constructed at a time when it was still impossible. Located across the street, is the magnificent Blue Mosque, which is a favorite among tourists, is called this because of the color of its tiles inside. It was built with many domes and six minarets, a building which rivals the Hagia Sophia.

Another tourist attraction in the city of Istanbul is the Yerebatan Sarayi, more commonly known to tourists as the Sunken Palace, a giant underwater cistern used to hold water for the residents of the city. Now, it has its own piped in music with pulsating lights, perfect for music enthusiasts.

Ataturk International Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport are the two closest airports to the city of Istanbul. Car hire is an option at both of these airports. Car hire suppliers operate desks from the arrival's halls so make sure you book in advance to save queuing time on your arrival.