Europcar · Turkey
Does Europcar require an IDP in Turkey?
Yes, bring one
Turkey legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so Europcar will ask for it at the counter.
Europcar in Turkey
Europcar IDP policyRequired for foreign drivers
Europcar footprintEurope / Global
Accepted formatBoth
Minimum rental age18+ (surcharge under 25)
Drives on theRight
Europcar in Turkey: the policy in plain terms
Requires an IDP for non-EU and non-Latin-alphabet licences across its European network. Europe's leading mobility brand.
An IDP is recommended and often required to rent a car in Türkiye.
In Turkey specifically, turkey legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so Europcar will ask for it at the counter. Requested for non-Latin-script and non-EU licences.
Europcar runs a europe / global network; at its Turkey desks, foreign renters are asked for the Both-format International Driving Permit 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 Europcar counter in Turkey
- Your original national driving licence (the IDP never replaces it).
- Your International Driving Permit in the Both 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 Europcar 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.
Common questions
01
Do I need an IDP to rent from Europcar in Turkey?
Turkey legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so Europcar will ask for it at the counter.
02
What documents should I bring to the Europcar desk in Turkey?
Bring your original national driving licence, your International Driving Permit in the Both 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+.
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What is Europcar's general policy on International Driving Permits?
Requires an IDP for non-EU and non-Latin-alphabet licences across its European network. Europe's leading mobility brand.