Antalya Airport Car Hire (2026): What UK Drivers Need to Know

Thinking about hiring a car when you land? Antalya Airport car hire is a great way to explore the coast, the mountains and the ancient sites at your own pace, but UK drivers get caught out every summer by paperwork, deposits and add-ons at the rental desk. We checked these requirements against the official UK travel advice.

Quick answer: Antalya Airport car hire is easy to arrange, even without a credit card, but according to GOV.UK, UK drivers need a 1968 International Driving Permit (or a UK licence notarised in Turkish) as well as their licence. Most big rental brands want a credit card in the main driver’s name for the deposit, while many local suppliers accept a cash deposit or no deposit at all. Compare prices online before you fly, and check your voucher to see whether your supplier has a desk in the Terminal 2 arrivals hall or meets you outside.

Antalya Airport car hire: what you need

• Your UK photocard driving licence. Visitors can drive in Turkey on their home licence for up to six months.
• A 1968 International Driving Permit (IDP) or a UK licence notarised in Turkish. The official UK travel advice for Turkey says you need one of these to drive in Turkey. The older 1949 IDP is no longer accepted, and you cannot buy an IDP outside the UK, so get it before you travel.
• Your passport. Carry it together with your licence and IDP when you drive.
• A credit card in the main driver’s name if you rent from one of the big international brands; many of them do not accept debit or prepaid cards for the deposit. No credit card? See the local suppliers below.

Minimum age

It depends on the company and the car. Some suppliers rent to drivers from 21, while others set 25 as the minimum for most car groups and ask for two years of driving experience. Larger and premium cars often have higher limits.

Deposit

Expect a hold on your credit card when you collect the car. At the big international brands at AYT it is typically a few hundred euros, depending on the car category, and it is released when you return the car without damage.

No credit card? Hire from a local supplier

This is where many UK holidaymakers get stuck: they only have a debit card. Local Turkish rental companies are often more flexible than the big brands. When we checked Localrent for Antalya Airport on 4 October 2026 (a nine-day rental from 7 October), 964 of the 992 cars listed did not require a credit card, 493 needed no deposit at all, and many others accepted a cash deposit. Small manual cars such as a Fiat Egea started at around US$22–27 a day.

Prices and conditions change with the dates you choose, so always check the payment method, deposit and insurance shown for your car before you book.

Where to pick up your hire car at AYT

Every international and UK flight currently arrives at Terminal 2. Most rental companies have desks in the arrivals hall after baggage reclaim; look for “Car Rental” or “Araç Kiralama” signs. Some suppliers do not have a desk in the terminal and instead meet you outside or take you to their office by shuttle bus, so read your booking voucher carefully before you land. Not sure which terminal you will use? See our Antalya Airport terminals guide.

Antalya Airport car hire: how to avoid extra charges

• Check the fuel policy. A full-to-full policy is usually the fairest: you collect the car with a full tank and return it full.
• Know your excess. Basic insurance often comes with a high excess. Decide before you arrive whether you want extra cover, so you are not pressured into buying it at the desk.
• Photograph the car. Take photos and a short video of every side, the wheels and the fuel gauge before you drive away, and again when you return it.
• Book the right size. Family suitcases fill a small car quickly; check the luggage capacity, not just the number of seats.
• Ask about child seats in advance. They are usually an extra charge and limited in number.

Is car hire at Antalya Airport worth it?

It depends on your holiday. If you are staying all-inclusive in one resort, a pre-booked airport transfer is usually simpler and cheaper than paying for a car you hardly use. A hire car makes more sense if you want to explore: the coastal road to Kaş and Olympos, the Taurus mountains, or day trips to ancient sites at your own pace.

Driving in and around Antalya

• Take care on the roads, especially at night; the UK travel advice warns that accidents are common, mainly due to poor or reckless driving.
• Do not drink and drive. The police fine drunk drivers and can confiscate your licence.
• Summer traffic around Antalya city and the resort towns can be heavy, so allow extra time for your return to the airport.

Before you pick up the keys

Get your 1968 International Driving Permit from the Post Office before you fly, make sure the main driver has a credit card for the deposit, and compare prices online instead of walking up to a desk. Then check your voucher for the pickup point in Terminal 2, and you can be on the road within an hour of landing.

FAQ: Antalya Airport car hire

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