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Does Enterprise require an IDP in Turkey?

Daniel MercerWritten by Daniel MercerUpdated July 2026
Yes, bring one
Many rental companies and local authorities in Turkey ask foreign drivers to present a translation of their licence alongside the original, so Enterprise will typically ask for it at the counter.
Enterprise in Turkey
Enterprise IDP policyBring an IDP (foreign drivers)
Enterprise footprintGlobal
Accepted format1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna
Minimum rental age18+ (surcharge under 25)
Drives on theRight

Enterprise in Turkey: the policy in plain terms

Asks for a licence translation alongside your home licence in many countries across Europe, Asia and South America. The world's largest car-rental brand by fleet size.

An IDP is recommended and often requested to rent a car in Türkiye.

In Turkey specifically, many rental companies and local authorities in Turkey ask foreign drivers to present a translation of their licence alongside the original, so Enterprise will typically ask for it at the counter. Requested for non-Latin-script and non-EU licences.

Enterprise runs a global network; at its Turkey desks, foreign renters are asked for an International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Convention format alongside the original licence. Turkey drives on the right, uses the TRY, and sets a minimum driving age of 18, so an IDP is the document that removes any doubt at the counter.

What to bring to the Enterprise counter in Turkey

  • Your original national driving licence (the IDP never replaces it).
  • Your International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Convention format.
  • Your passport and a payment card in the main driver's name.
  • Local payment for the TRY deposit; Turkey drives on the right with a young-driver surcharge under 25.

Driving rules in Turkey Enterprise renters should know

  • HGS/OGS electronic tolls on motorways and bridges.
  • Headlights and seatbelts mandatory.
  • 0.05% alcohol limit; zero if towing.
  • Carry passport, licence and IDP.

Enterprise's rental terms that affect your IDP booking

Minimum age & young-driver surcharge

Enterprise's minimum rental age is 21 in most of the U.S. (18 in Michigan and New York, and 18 for U.S. government employees on official orders); renters aged 21-24 pay a "Young Renter Fee" that typically averages around $25/day but varies by location (e.g., 21-24 is $15.75/day in Michigan and $30.75/day in New York, with 18-20 fees of $36.50 and $64.75/day respectively).

Deposit & accepted cards

The contract holder must present their own credit card in their name with sufficient available credit; deposits typically run between $200 and $850 depending on location and vehicle class (airport holds are typically about 120% of the rental). Debit cards bearing a Visa, Mastercard, or Discover logo may be accepted at some locations, but at airports only with a ticketed return-travel itinerary, and prepaid cards are not accepted.

Additional drivers

Each additional authorized driver is typically charged about $15.00 per day, but a renter's spouse or domestic partner who meets the same age and licence requirements is added at no charge. Enterprise requires each renter and additional driver to hold a valid, unexpired driver's licence; it does not publish a fixed minimum holding period in the U.S., though young-renter (under-25) restrictions and surcharges apply instead.

Cross-border & one-way

Taking a U.S.-rented vehicle across the Mexican or Canadian border requires advance approval; renters must contact the renting branch or call center for the correct procedure and any required insurance, and cross-border travel is restricted or prohibited at many locations. One-way rentals are offered but availability and drop-off fees vary by branch.

IDP & foreign-licence rule

For renters under 25, Enterprise states it does not accept an International Driver's Permit as identification; a valid photo driver's licence is required. Foreign renters generally need their home-country licence (an IDP is recommended as a translation supplement but is not a stand-alone substitute for the licence).

Once you collect the keys in Turkey

Tolls & road charges

Motorways and bridges use the electronic HGS sticker-tag (OGS was retired in 2022); foreign-plated cars must have an HGS tag with sufficient balance. Rental cars come with an HGS device fitted and tolls are billed to your rental account afterward.

Parking in town

Cities use the municipal İSPARK paid system with signed bays paid by attendant, kiosk or app; unauthorised street parking is ticketed or towed, and hotels often provide private parking.

Fines & camera enforcement

Speeding, mobile-phone and seatbelt fines are issued by patrol or camera; police can take on-the-spot payment and tourists often get a discount for immediate settlement. Rental firms forward camera fines to your card with an admin fee.

If you have an accident

Call 112 (single emergency number) and, on any injury or disagreement, the traffic police (155). Do not move the vehicles until police arrive unless they block traffic dangerously; a police report ('kaza tutanagi') is needed for insurance.

Full driving guide for Turkey

Common questions

01
Do I need an IDP to rent from Enterprise in Turkey?
Many rental companies and local authorities in Turkey ask foreign drivers to present a translation of their licence alongside the original, so Enterprise will typically ask for it at the counter. For renters under 25, Enterprise states it does not accept an International Driver's Permit as identification; a valid photo driver's licence is required. Foreign renters generally need their home-country licence (an IDP is recommended as a translation supplement but is not a stand-alone substitute for the licence).
02
What documents should I bring to the Enterprise desk in Turkey?
Bring your original national driving licence, your International Driving Permit in the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Convention format, your passport, and the payment card in the main driver's name. Turkey drives on the right and the minimum rental age is typically 18+.
03
What is the minimum age to rent from Enterprise in Turkey?
Enterprise's minimum rental age is 21 in most of the U.S. (18 in Michigan and New York, and 18 for U.S. government employees on official orders); renters aged 21-24 pay a "Young Renter Fee" that typically averages around $25/day but varies by location (e.g., 21-24 is $15.75/day in Michigan and $30.75/day in New York, with 18-20 fees of $36.50 and $64.75/day respectively). Locally, Turkey sets a minimum driving age of 18 and most desks add a young-driver surcharge under 25.
04
What deposit and card does Enterprise require?
The contract holder must present their own credit card in their name with sufficient available credit; deposits typically run between $200 and $850 depending on location and vehicle class (airport holds are typically about 120% of the rental). Debit cards bearing a Visa, Mastercard, or Discover logo may be accepted at some locations, but at airports only with a ticketed return-travel itinerary, and prepaid cards are not accepted.
05
Can I take a Enterprise rental across the border or drop it one-way?
Taking a U.S.-rented vehicle across the Mexican or Canadian border requires advance approval; renters must contact the renting branch or call center for the correct procedure and any required insurance, and cross-border travel is restricted or prohibited at many locations. One-way rentals are offered but availability and drop-off fees vary by branch.
06
Does Enterprise charge for an additional driver?
Each additional authorized driver is typically charged about $15.00 per day, but a renter's spouse or domestic partner who meets the same age and licence requirements is added at no charge. Enterprise requires each renter and additional driver to hold a valid, unexpired driver's licence; it does not publish a fixed minimum holding period in the U.S., though young-renter (under-25) restrictions and surcharges apply instead.
07
How do tolls work for a rental car in Turkey?
Motorways and bridges use the electronic HGS sticker-tag (OGS was retired in 2022); foreign-plated cars must have an HGS tag with sufficient balance. Rental cars come with an HGS device fitted and tolls are billed to your rental account afterward.
08
What happens if I get a traffic fine driving a Enterprise car in Turkey?
Speeding, mobile-phone and seatbelt fines are issued by patrol or camera; police can take on-the-spot payment and tourists often get a discount for immediate settlement. Rental firms forward camera fines to your card with an admin fee.
09
What is Enterprise's general policy on International Driving Permits?
Asks for a licence translation alongside your home licence in many countries across Europe, Asia and South America. Enterprise is the flagship of Enterprise Mobility, the world's largest car-rental company by fleet size and locations, with a vast neighborhood-branch network beyond airports and the Enterprise Plus loyalty program.
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