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Meetings in Levent, Maslak and on the Asian side without searching for taxis or parking. The car waits between appointments.
Chauffeur service · Istanbul
Istanbul Chauffeur Service: Private Car Hire with Driver
Hire a Mercedes Vito with a professional driver for 8 or 12 hours and see Istanbul at your own pace. The car and the driver stay with you all day: sightseeing in the Old City, meetings across both sides of the Bosphorus, shopping or dinner. You set the stops, we take care of traffic, parking and timing.
- Hire8 or 12 hours
- VehicleMercedes Vito VIP
- AreaAll of Istanbul
- PriceFrom €160 per vehicle
The car and its VIP interior
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VIP lounge -
Captain seats -
Our Vito vans
An 8-hour day, for example
- 09:00Pickup at your hotel The driver waits in the lobby 10 minutes early, helps with bags and confirms the plan for the day.
- 09:30Old City Drop-off by Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. The driver parks nearby and picks you up when you call.
- 12:30Lunch in Karaköy or Galata A short ride across the Golden Horn, then on along the Bosphorus.
- 14:00Along the Bosphorus Dolmabahçe, Ortaköy, Bebek and Rumeli Fortress, with stops for photos wherever you like.
- 15:30The Asian side Over the bridge to Çamlıca Hill for the view, or to Kadıköy and Moda.
- 16:30Shopping Nişantaşı, İstinye Park or the Grand Bazaar, while the car waits for you.
- 17:00Back at your hotel Or straight to dinner or the airport. With 12 hours the day goes on into the evening.
Only an example: you choose the stops and their order. Tell the driver during the day if the plan changes.
Who books a car with driver
Sightseeing with family
Room for children, prams and shopping bags, and a driver who drops you at the door of every sight.
VIP guests
The Vito VIP with leather lounge seats, curtains and soft lighting: quiet and private between stops.
Events and evenings
Weddings, gala dinners, concerts and nights out: the driver waits and takes everyone back.
Included
- The car and a professional, licensed driver for 8 or 12 hours
- Fuel, bridge and motorway tolls, and parking
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel, address or the airport
- A route you choose and change during the day
- Bottled water in the car
- Waiting time between your stops
Not included
- Entrance tickets to museums and sights
- Meals and personal expenses
- A licensed tour guide (we can arrange one on request)
- Extra hours beyond the booking, charged by the hour
- Trips outside Istanbul (ask us for a price)
Good to have with you
- A phone the driver can reach you on (WhatsApp works best)
- Your booking confirmation
- A list of the places you would like to go
- Your passport or ID
Good to know
- The car is private: only your group travels in it.
- The hours count from the pickup time you book.
- Drivers are not licensed tour guides, but they know the city and are happy to recommend places.
- Rush hour in Istanbul is roughly 07:30–10:00 and 17:00–20:00; the driver plans the order of your stops around it.
- If the day runs longer, tell the driver or write to us on WhatsApp and we extend the booking.
- For an airport pickup, add your flight number so the driver can follow the landing time.
- For the business side of the service (roadshows, VIP guests of companies, invoices), see our corporate chauffeur page.
Questions about the chauffeur service
How much does a car with driver cost in Istanbul?
Enter your pickup address, the hours and the date in the booking form: it shows the price of each vehicle for the whole booking. Prices start at €160 for 8 hours, per vehicle, not per person, with fuel and parking included.
How many hours can I book?
8 or 12 hours. If the day runs longer, you can extend with the driver or on WhatsApp; extra hours are charged by the hour.
Which car will I get?
A Mercedes Vito, in its VIP version with leather lounge seats if you choose it. The form also lists the other vehicle types with their prices.
Can I change the route during the day?
Yes. The car is yours for the hours you book: tell the driver where to go next. Stops in all of Istanbul, on the European and the Asian side, are included.
Does the driver speak English?
Yes, the chauffeurs speak English. If you would like a driver who speaks another language, write it in the booking note and we check who is free.
Is the driver also a tour guide?
No, the drivers are not licensed guides, but they know the city well. We can add a licensed guide on request.
Can the day start or end at the airport?
Yes. Choose the airport as the pickup address and add your flight number; the driver follows your flight and waits in the arrivals hall.
Can we leave our bags in the car?
Yes. The driver stays with the car, so bags and shopping can stay in it during the day.
Can I hire a car with driver for several days?
Yes. Book each day in the form, or write to us on WhatsApp for one offer for the whole stay.
How do I pay?
The booking form shows the payment options. You receive a confirmation by e-mail with the driver’s details before the day.