Information on Turkey

With its largely Mediterranean climate as well as its intoxicating blend of east and west, Turkey is an increasingly popular destination for travellers looking for a taste of the exotic. With our extensive network of over 90 pick up and drop off location points throughout the country, including several in each of the major cities, ArgusCarHire.com are in a unique position to be able to offer our customers not only the most competitive deals but also the most reliable car hire service in Turkey.

Fondly referred to as "the city on seven hills" (due to the historic peninsula section having being built atop seven hills), Istanbul is Turkey’s largest city . An ancient and historic metropolis that previously went by the name of Constantinople, Istanbul has no shortage of ancient wonders for visitors to seek out and enjoy. Dating back as far as the 6th century, the Haghia Sofia is an extensive and lavishly decorated museum cataloguing both the engrossing history of the building (previously a Basilica and Mosque), along with that of Istanbul and Turkey. Other impressive sights include the opulent grandeur of the Topkapi Palace, the fascinating underground Basilica Cistern and the magnificent Museum of Archaeology.

Turkey is also famed for its beautiful beaches, in particular the Aegean and Mediterranean regions where visitors and locals alike can enjoy swimming, fishing, boating and scuba-diving. In the northern Black Sea region, the mixture of beautiful scenery and traditional villages will charm visitors whilst in the east and southeast regions it is the dramatic mountain ranges, valleys and vast lakes that dominate the rugged landscape.