Harem Bus Terminal Car Rental

Harem Bus Terminal lies on the Harem coastal road in Uskudar, on the Asian side of Istanbul, and is still used today by intercity coaches arriving from Anatolia. Kadikoy and central Uskudar are only a few kilometres away, and the Harem pier next door is the Asian end of the car ferry to Sirkeci, so you can take a rental car straight across to the Old City by sea.

Harem Bus Terminal car rental suits travellers continuing with luggage after a long coach journey, anyone with several addresses to visit on the Asian side, and those heading on to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Sile or Kocaeli. If you are only going to a single address in Uskudar or Kadikoy, a taxi or public transport may be enough.

Otorento is a platform for comparing and booking Harem Bus Terminal car rental from independent suppliers serving Harem and the surrounding area. Prices and availability depend on the dates, the car group and the supplier.

Location and getting around

Approximate road distances from the terminal, rounded. Drive times are for light traffic.

Harem-Sirkeci car ferry: IDO runs a car ferry between Harem and Sirkeci on the historic peninsula. It is a handy way to reach Sultanahmet or Eminonu without joining bridge traffic. People travelling inside a car do not pay a separate passenger fare; the fare depends on the vehicle class. Check IDO's current timetable before you go, as sailings can be cancelled in heavy fog.

Tunnel and bridges: the Asian approach to the Eurasia Tunnel runs along the Harem-Goztepe coastal road, a few kilometres from the terminal. Use the tunnel for Sultanahmet, Zeytinburnu and Bakirkoy, the 15 July Martyrs Bridge for Besiktas and Taksim, and the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge for Levent and Maslak. Tunnel, bridges and motorways are tolled through HGS; rental cars normally carry a tag and the supplier charges the tolls afterwards.

Rail: the nearest Marmaray stations, Uskudar and Ayrilik Cesmesi (with the M4 metro), are about 3.5 km away by road. Sogutlucesme, the Asian terminus of the Metrobus, is about 5 km away. To leave the city, follow the D-100 (E-5) east towards Goztepe and Kozyatagi, or join the TEM motorway via Camlica.

Picking up your car

The pick-up point depends on the supplier: a meeting point near the terminal or the supplier's office in Uskudar or Kadikoy. The exact address and contact details are in your booking confirmation. When you compare Harem Bus Terminal car rental offers, check which applies, so you know how far you will carry your bags.

• Bring your driving licence, passport and a credit card in the main driver's name; the deposit is usually held on it, and the conditions are shown before you book.

• Visitors can drive in Turkey on a foreign licence for up to six months after entry; some suppliers also ask for an International Driving Permit.

• Coach arrival times vary with road and weather conditions, so give the supplier your coach company and expected arrival, and call if you are delayed.

• The front of the terminal can be crowded with drop-offs, so look up the meeting point on a map beforehand.

Free cancellation and 24/7 support come with every booking, whichever supplier you choose.

Places to visit by car

• Historic peninsula: take the car ferry to Sirkeci, or the Eurasia Tunnel, to reach Sultanahmet, approx. 13 km by road.

• Polonezkoy: a forest village in Beykoz, popular for weekend breakfasts, approx. 30 km.

• Sile: a Black Sea resort town, approx. 70-75 km depending on the route.

• Izmit: the centre of Kocaeli province, approx. 95 km via the TEM motorway.

Driving and parking tips

• Drive on the right. The Harem coastal road carries both terminal and ferry traffic and slows when the ferry queue builds up; stay out of the ferry lane unless you are boarding.

• Kerbside parking is hard to find in central Kadikoy and on the Uskudar waterfront, so use paid car parks for short visits.

• Pick your crossing by destination: the ferry or the tunnel for the Old City, the 15 July Martyrs Bridge for Besiktas and Taksim.

Nearby locations

Compare car hire in Uskudar and Kadikoy, at Sabiha Gokcen Airport, or across the water in Sultanahmet.