Essence Car Rental Rating and Reviews

Overall Rating:

8/10
Good
  • 8
  • 8
  • 8.2
  • 8.2
  • 7.8

  • Great Experience

    I had a great overall experience with them. I got the exact sedan car that I booked from the website.

  • Quick Booking

    Rented an SUV from Essence for a family trip in Turkey. The booking procedure was quick and smooth.

  • Impressive Booking Platform

    Rented a car online for the first time and it was quite convenient. The website has a good interface and every information was clear.

  • Excellent Customer Care

    Had some issues while I was booking my car but the customer care support was helpful and assisted me throughout the process.

Why Book With Essence Car Rental?

  • Economical DealsEssence offers budget and affordable rental cars in Turkey.
  • Vast Fleet of VehiclesChoose from multiple car types and select the one of your choice.
  • Multiple LocationsEssence offers rentals across Turkey for the utmost convenience.

Essence Car Rental Car Rental Categories

Our booking platform offers rental deals for the most popular car types in Essence Car Rental. For a refined search, apply filters on the results page, and make the car rental comparisons easier through the categories of your choice.

Kia Picanto or Similar

Mini

Kia Picanto or Similar
From TRY 422/day
Kia Picanto or Similar

Compact

Fiat Egea or Similar
From TRY 388/day
Kia Picanto or Similar

Economy

Renault Clio or Similar
From TRY 426/day
Kia Picanto or Similar

Intermediate

Toyota Corolla or Similar
From TRY 402/day
Kia Picanto or Similar

Full Size

Toyota Hilux or Similar
From TRY 958/day
Kia Picanto or Similar

Luxury

Mercedes C200 or Similar
From TRY 3823/day
Kia Picanto or Similar

Van/Minivan

Ford Tourneo or Similar
From TRY 480/day
Kia Picanto or Similar

SUV

Peugeot 2008 or Similar
From TRY 980/day

About Essence Car Rental - Turkey

Essence Car Rental is known as one of the most- trusted car rental companies in Turkey. This company is famous among travelers in Turkey for providing 24×7 pick-up and drop-off facilities across all airports here. These include Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, Antalya Airport, Kayseri Erkilet Airport, and Ankara Esenboga Airport among others. Izmir, Antalya, Istanbul, Ankara, Trabzon, Dalaman, etc. are a few of the cities in which Essence Car Rental provides affordable car rental services.

Associating with Essence Car Rental in Turkey will entitle you to select cars from some of the best car brands, including Nissan, Dodge, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Fiat, etc. Travelers can use round the clock customer support helpline in order to get past all queries and difficulties faced in making online reservations.

Essence Car Rental Company

Popular Deal Types by Essence Car Rental

Last Minute Deals

Book a last-minute car rental deal with Essence in Turkey.

One-way Rentals

With Essence, you can easily book a one-way car rental in Turkey at nominal prices.

Requirements for a Renting a Car with Essence Car Rental

Age Requirement

In most cases the minimum age to rent a car from Essence Car Rental in Turkey would remain 21 years, it is recommended to check Rental Terms for exact age.

Credit Card

You will need a valid credit card for a refundable security deposit. The deposit is held on the credit card of the main driver and released once the car is returned.

Drivers License

You would need a valid and full driver’s license to rent a car from Essence Car Rental in Turkey. An IDP also might be required in some cases, for more details check Rental Terms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Essence car rental is operational at SAW Airport with a wide range of cars. They have a rental desk inside the airport terminal. With a wide range of car categories through Essence, we offer a platform to compare and reserve a self-drive car rental.

You need to be at least 21 years old to be able to rent a car with Essence in Turkey. The age restrictions may vary depending on the car category, so check the rental terms carefully before booking. A Young Driver Surcharge will apply to drivers under a specified age.

To rent a car with Essence in Turkey, you need to provide the following documents:

  • Valid Driver’s License
  • International Driving Permit (IDP) if your home country DL is not printed in Roman alphabet
  • National Identity proof, preferably a Passport
  • Credit card in the name of main driver
  • Rental Booking Confirmation Driver

Yes, Essence has offices across various locations in Turkey, so you can easily book a one-way car rental and drop off at a different location. To avail one-way deals on our website, click on ‘Different Drop-off Location’ button and choose your preferred drop-off point.

To rent a car with Essence in Turkey, you must have a valid credit card under the main driver’s name. Essence require a credit card to hold a refundable security deposit as a form of financial security, in case of damage. It is a standard industry procedure.

The car rental deposit with Essence in Turkey varies depending on car model. From our platform, you can check the rental terms before booking for an accurate range of security deposit amount for your preferred vehicle.

Yes, you can book a monthly or long-term car rental with Essence in Turkey. From our website, you can simply enter your preferred rental dates and search for available rental vehicles. Find a perfect car by Essence from the results or you can use the filters to display cars by Essence only.

Essence offers full-to-full fuel policy in Turkey in which you will receive the car with a full tank and you are expected to return it with a full tank. If you fail to return it with the expected quantity, additional expenses will be added to your rental cost. If you want same-to-same fuel policy then you can run a search in our booking engine to see which suppliers offer that.

Yes, if you have booked Essence car rental in Turkey through our website, you can easily modify or cancel by going to the ‘Manage Booking’ section. Enter your email and booking number to proceed further. Any cancellations made with us at least 48 hours before the pickup are free of charge.

Yes, Essence offers a lineup of luxury rental cars in Turkey. You can explore their entire fleet of luxury cars through our website by just entering your preferred rental dates and searching for rental vehicles. Compare prices on our platform and fetch the best value for money deals on luxury car rentals.

Booking a 7-seater van rental with Essence in Turkey is an easy process on our website. Run a search in our booking engine by filling in your preferred rental dates and look for a perfect van that meets your requirements. You can use filters to show only vans/minivans for easy comparison of deals.

Essence car rental fleet in Turkey is usually equipped with the HGS system (a sticker for automatic toll payments), allowing you to pay electronically for all of Turkiy’s toll highways and bridges. The HGS usage costs are charged to the main driver’s credit card upon completion of the rental. Confirm all details regarding the toll device at the rental desk when you pick up the vehicle.

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Editor’s Note
Emily Elizabeth

Emily Elizabeth

Turkey Car Rental Specialist - Based locally in Ankara

  • 15+ years of experience
  • Turkey Road Expert
  • 400+ routes researched & driven

Having worked as a regional manager for Turkey’s domestically owned car rental brands like Avec and Garenta, Emily started her career with an opportunity to gain an ‘insider’s view’ of the industry, but it soon turned into a quest to highlight the most unfair car rental practices that visitors most commonly face. Using technical data analysis and years of local knowledge, Emily’s expertise lies in creating insider tips, price hacks, and safe routes so that your Turkish adventure is smooth and stress free.

Last Reviewed: April 2026