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Cukurova Airport Rental Car Options
Cukurova Airport Rental Car Price List
| Brand and Model | Daily Price |
|---|---|
| Fiat Egea | From €21 |
| Citroen C Elysee | From €21 |
| Peugeot 301 | From €25 |
| Hyundai i20 | From €25 |
| Fiat Fiorino | From €25 |
| Ford Courier | From €25 |
| Fiat Doblo | From €25 |
| Ford Tourneo Courier | From €25 |
| Fiat Fiorino Combi | From €25 |
| Renault Symbol | From €26 |
| Renault Clio 5 | From €26 |
| Renault Taliant | From €26 |
| Kia Picanto | From €26 |
| Fiat Egea Cross | From €28 |
| Volkswagen Polo | From €28 |
| Opel Corsa | From €29 |
Displayed prices are calculated using sample dates and current availability. They may vary depending on your selected dates, vehicle group, supplier and rental conditions.
About Car Rental at Cukurova Airport
Cukurova International Airport (COV) opened on 10 August 2024 as the shared airport for Adana and Mersin. It is in the Tarsus district of Mersin province, between the two cities. Since midday on 11 August 2024 all scheduled passenger flights that used to land at Adana Sakirpasa have moved here, and Sakirpasa no longer handles scheduled passenger flights. If you are searching for "Adana airport", this is almost certainly where you will land.
The move changed the journey. Sakirpasa was inside Adana; Cukurova lies about 32 km west of it, closer to Tarsus. If you are staying in central Adana, the trip from the airport to your hotel now takes more than half an hour, while Mersin and Tarsus are closer than before. Cukurova Airport car rental is a time-saver if you plan to visit Adana, Mersin and Tarsus on one trip, head for the beaches west of Mersin, or continue to Gaziantep, Hatay or Cappadocia.
Business travellers moving between the port, the free zone and the industrial estates, and families with luggage, also benefit. Otorento lets you compare economy cars, automatic saloons, SUVs and seven-seaters from independent suppliers in one list, with fuel policy, mileage limits and deposit terms for each. Prices and availability depend on dates, car group and supplier, and every supplier offers free cancellation and 24/7 support.
Location and getting around
Road distances from the terminal; times change with traffic, especially at rush hour on the Adana-Mersin corridor.
Destination | Road distance (approx.) | Drive time (traffic permitting) |
|---|---|---|
Tarsus centre | 26 km | 25-35 min |
Adana centre | 36 km | 35-50 min |
Mersin centre and port | 52 km | 50-60 min |
Erdemli | 104 km | about 1.5 hours |
Kizkalesi | 128 km | 1.5-2 hours |
Osmaniye | 133 km | 1.5-2 hours |
Gaziantep | 261 km | 3-3.5 hours |
The airport is not right next to the motorway: a link road of about 14 km takes you to it. From there you can reach Adana and Mersin either on the toll motorway or on the D400 state road. The motorway continues east past Adana towards Gaziantep, and drivers bound for Ankara or Cappadocia leave it near Tarsus for the Pozanti motorway over the Taurus Mountains. Motorway tolls are paid electronically via HGS: rental cars normally carry a tag, and the supplier charges the tolls afterwards according to its terms.
If you are heading for the coast west of Mersin, the Cesmeli-Kizkalesi motorway, opened on 19 October 2026, bypasses the busy coastal road between Erdemli and Kizkalesi. Without a car, the HAVAMAS airport buses and taxis connect the airport with the cities, but a car is easier if you will be going back and forth between Adana and Mersin.
Picking up your car
Some suppliers have a desk in the terminal, some meet you at the arrivals exit with a name board, and some hand over cars in a car park near the terminal. The exact meeting point and the supplier's phone number are in your booking confirmation.
Documents: driving licence, passport and the card named in the booking. A licence issued abroad is valid in Turkey for up to six months from entry; confirm your supplier's own requirements, such as minimum age and years held.
Deposit: normally blocked on a credit card in the main driver's name; the amount depends on the car group and is shown before booking.
Flight number: include it so the supplier can follow delays. For late-night or early-morning arrivals, any out-of-hours fee appears in the search results.
One-way: to drop the car in Adana or Mersin city, choose a different return location in the search.
Add a child seat or extra driver when booking rather than at the counter. When you return the car, allow for the drive from the city plus time for the vehicle check.
Places to visit by car
Tarsus: Cleopatra's Gate, St Paul's Well and the Tarsus waterfall, the nearest sights to the airport; approx. 26 km.
Adana: the ancient Stone Bridge (Taskopru) over the Seyhan, the Sabanci Central Mosque and, of course, Adana kebab; approx. 36 km.
Mersin: a port city with a long seafront promenade, a marina and tantuni wraps; approx. 52 km.
Kizkalesi and the Heaven and Hell sinkholes: the sea castle and beach resort, with the dramatic sinkholes nearby; approx. 128 km.
Towards Cappadocia: the Pozanti motorway crosses the Taurus to Nigde; approx. 165 km to Nigde.
Hatay (Antakya): famed for its food, a long day trip or overnight stay; approx. 229 km.
Driving and parking tips
The D400 between Adana and Mersin passes industrial zones and many junctions and is busy at rush hour; the toll motorway is usually more predictable then.
On summer Friday evenings and Sunday returns, the coast west of Mersin gets congested; leave early for Erdemli, Kizkalesi or Silifke.
Summers in the Cukurova plain are very hot. Check the air conditioning at handover and carry water on long drives.
Crossing the Taurus via Pozanti in winter? Check the forecast and ask the supplier about winter tyres.
Street parking is hard in central Adana and Mersin, especially near the bazaars; paid car parks save time.
Planning a multi-city loop? Cukurova Airport car hire offers vary in daily mileage limits, and a few days between Mersin, Kizkalesi and Adana can easily exceed 300 km, so check mileage and one-way terms before you book.
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Cukurova Airport Car Rental Frequently Asked Questions
How much does car rental cost at Cukurova Airport?
Car rental options at Cukurova Airport start from 21.43 EUR. The final price is updated during booking based on the selected vehicle, rental dates, pickup time, additional services and campaign conditions.
What types of cars can I rent at Cukurova Airport?
Options listed for Cukurova Airport may include Fiat Egea and similar economy, mid-size or comfort-focused vehicles. Available models change in real time according to the selected dates and supplier availability.
Is Cukurova Airport the same as Adana airport?
For scheduled flights, yes: Cukurova International Airport (COV) opened on 10 August 2024 as the shared airport for Adana and Mersin, and since midday on 11 August 2024 all scheduled passenger flights that used Adana Sakirpasa land here instead. Cukurova is in the Tarsus district, about 32 km west of the old airport, so if your booking says Adana, choose Cukurova Airport as the pick-up location.
Where will I meet my rental supplier at Cukurova Airport?
That depends on the supplier: some have a desk in the terminal, some wait at the arrivals exit with a name board, and some hand over cars in a car park near the terminal. Your confirmation gives the exact meeting point and the supplier's phone number. Set your satnav before you leave, because the airport reaches the motorway by a link road of about 14 km and the first junctions can be confusing.
How far is Cukurova Airport from Adana, Mersin and Tarsus by car?
Tarsus centre is about 26 km and 25-35 minutes away, Adana centre 36 km and 35-50 minutes, and Mersin centre and its port 52 km and 50-60 minutes. Mersin and Tarsus are now closer than they were from the old airport, while a hotel in central Adana is a proper drive rather than a quick city hop, which matters if you land in the evening.
Is the motorway from Cukurova Airport to Adana or Mersin a toll road?
Yes, the motorway between Mersin, Tarsus and Adana is tolled, and the D400 state road is the alternative route to both cities. Motorway tolls are collected electronically through HGS; rental cars normally carry a tag and the supplier charges the tolls afterwards under its terms. At rush hour the D400 slows through industrial zones and junctions, so the motorway is usually more predictable then.
How do I drive from Cukurova Airport to Kizkalesi?
Head west past Mersin along the coast: Erdemli is about 104 km and 1.5 hours away, Kizkalesi 128 km and 1.5-2 hours. The Cesmeli-Kizkalesi motorway, opened on 19 October 2026, bypasses the busy coastal road between Erdemli and Kizkalesi. On summer Friday evenings and Sunday returns the coast west of Mersin gets congested, so set off early for the beaches and the Heaven and Hell sinkholes.
Can I drive from Cukurova Airport to Cappadocia or Gaziantep and drop the car there?
You can drive both routes; dropping the car elsewhere depends on the supplier, so change the return location in the search to see one-way offers. For Cappadocia, leave the motorway near Tarsus for the Pozanti motorway over the Taurus Mountains; Nigde is about 165 km away, and in winter you should check the forecast and ask about winter tyres. Gaziantep is about 261 km east, a 3-3.5 hour drive.
My flight lands at Cukurova Airport late at night. Can I still collect a car?
Yes, if your supplier hands over at that hour: the search results show which offers cover late-night or early-morning arrivals and any out-of-hours fee. Add your flight number to the booking so the supplier can follow a delay, and call the number in your confirmation if your landing time changes a lot. Remember that central Adana is still 35-50 minutes away after you get the keys.
How much time should I allow to return a hire car at Cukurova Airport?
Allow for the drive from the city plus time for the vehicle check; there is no fixed figure. From central Adana that drive is 35-50 minutes, more at rush hour on the D400. If your car is on a full-to-full fuel policy, plan the last fill-up on the way out of Tarsus or Adana, since the airport sits off the motorway at the end of a link road.
What documents do I need to rent a car at Cukurova Airport with a foreign licence?
Bring your driving licence, passport and the card named in the booking; the deposit is normally blocked on a credit card in the main driver's name. Under Article 88 of the Turkish Highway Traffic Regulation, a licence issued abroad is valid for up to six months from entry. Whether you also need an International Driving Permit depends on the supplier, so check the offer. Free cancellation and 24/7 support apply with every supplier.
