New rules proposed for Türkiye’s car rental sector
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The Trade Ministry has prepared new regulations requiring companies operating in the vehicle rental sector to obtain both an operating authorization certificate and a professional competency certificate, aiming to strengthen oversight and curb unregistered businesses.
The draft regulation on the rental of motor vehicles seeks to formalize the industry, particularly by targeting informal rental operators in popular tourist destinations. Businesses will be required to meet new licensing and professional qualification standards before providing rental services.
According to a car rental association, the sector paid 90 billion Turkish Liras (approximately $1.9 billion) in taxes during the first half of 2026, while around 2.2 million daily car rental contracts were signed over the same period.
