Luxury car rental in Istanbul, pls deposit and parking explained

[Jane114]

Hey, I'm planning a surprise for my brother's birthday in Istanbul next month. He's a huge fan of expensive cars and has always dreamed of driving a sporty car on beautiful roads. I want to rent him a cool car for a day through GetExperience so we can drive along the Bosphorus and visit Sapanca without any tour buses or guides. Has anyone rented premium cars there? What's the parking situation like near major landmarks like the Hagia Sophia? Is it really possible to park a large car there without scratching the rims on the high curbs?

 

[Jane114]

I also completely forgot to ask about the deposit—is it usually blocked on the card or can it be left in cash? And how quickly is the money returned after you return the keys? We have to leave early the next morning.

 

[Sara24]

Istanbul feels totally different from the driver's seat of a fancy car, like in a movie. About parking in the city center, the Sultanahmet area is pretty tight with narrow streets, so it's probably best to leave your car in one of the many paid, guarded parking lots around. I am not just advising this, but from personal experience. I also rented a car for a trip to Masukiye with my wife last summer, and I gotta say, the Istanbul luxury car rental service from GetExperience is excellent! They can even deliver the car right to your hotel, which saves a lot of time. As for the deposit, they blocked the amount from my credit card and returned it within a couple of days, no problem. The main thing is to have a valid driver's license. My wife and I were pretty happy with the whole thing. So, have you figured out what kind of car you want?