Tuesday, June 8th, 2010 in Europark Rent A Car began life as a franchise of Sixt Rent A Car in the International Terminal of Ataturk Airport in 2000. It was set up as a national company that would boast international standards of service. It soon had a trademark as EuroPark Rent A Car and became an affiliate of Advantage Rent A Car, one of the largest car rental companies in the world. Europark Rent A Car provides customers wirh car rental 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Whether you’re looking for a rental car to attend a conference, meeting or exhibition, you’ll find Europark offers excellent value for money.
Europark staff speak a range of languages and are well-trained to provide detailed information about getting around Istanbul and Turkey.
Europark Rent a Car is based in Ataturk Airport. The airport is located 24km to the west of Istanbul city centre. Ataturk airport is among the top 40 airports in the world for total passenger traffic and is the 20th busiest airport in the world in terms of international numbers. It is also recognised as Europe’s 9th busiest airport.
All drivers should ensure that they are carrying two warning triangles in their vehicle before exiting their car rental desk as these are required by law.
Drivers should also be aware that it is illegal to sound a car horn in towns between 22:00 and sunrise. In the event of an accident, it is compulsory for the police to be called and a report written up. Turkish police may also offer on the spot fines. Vehicles may be towed away if causing an obstruction.
Standard speed limits apply when driving in Turkey. However, some of these vary according to signs. Intowns or built up areas, the legal speed limit is 31 mph (50km/h). Outside built-up areas the limit is 55mph (90km/h) for cars, 43mph (70km/h) for motorcycles and 49mph (80km/h) for motorcycles. The minimum speed on motorways is 24mph (40 km/h). Speed limits are 10km/h less if the car is carrying a trailer.
