Sixt · Turkey
Does Sixt require an IDP in Turkey?
Yes, bring one
Turkey legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so Sixt will ask for it at the counter.
Sixt in Turkey
Sixt IDP policyRequired for foreign drivers
Sixt footprintEurope / Global
Accepted formatBoth
Minimum rental age18+ (surcharge under 25)
Drives on theRight
Sixt in Turkey: the policy in plain terms
Requires an IDP for licences issued outside the EU and not in the Roman alphabet. Premium European brand with a fast-growing global network.
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 Sixt will ask for it at the counter. Requested for non-Latin-script and non-EU licences.
Sixt 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 Sixt 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 Sixt 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 Sixt in Turkey?
Turkey legally requires foreign drivers to carry an International Driving Permit with their national licence, so Sixt will ask for it at the counter.
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What documents should I bring to the Sixt 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 Sixt's general policy on International Driving Permits?
Requires an IDP for licences issued outside the EU and not in the Roman alphabet. Premium European brand with a fast-growing global network.