# Turkey vehicle and rental regulation reforms > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-vehicle-regulation-reforms > Updated: 2026-08-27T14:44:05.000Z. Sources: 59. Developments: 5. In July 2026, Turkey’s Interior and Trade ministries revised rules for foreign‑plated vehicles owned by Turkish citizens abroad, allowing close family members to drive the cars even when the owner is not present, and extending driving rights to other residents when the owner is inside the vehicle. The change was presented as a measure to cut administrative fines, reduce driver fatigue on long trips, and improve traffic safety during the summer return‑migration surge. Following this, the Ministry of Trade moved to formalize the vehicle‑rental sector. In August 2026, a draft regulation was introduced requiring operators to obtain authorization certificates and meet professional-qualification standards to curb the informal “underground” market. TOKKDER President Özarslan A. Tangün welcomed the draft, noting it would strengthen consumer confidence while urging that rules remain practicable. By mid-August 2026, the Ministry of Trade finalized a comprehensive regulation for the car rental sector, set to take effect on January 1, 2027. Published in the Official Gazette, the regulation aims to increase service quality, prevent unfair competition, and protect consumer rights. To qualify, businesses must be registered with a professional chamber, be tax-paying entities, and employ personnel with specific vocational qualifications. All commercial companies must apply for a mandatory authorization certificate through a new Motor Vehicle Rental Information System. Technical standards for fleets are strictly defined: except for classic cars, vehicles older than six years are prohibited. Mileage limits are set at 180,000 kilometers for internal combustion engine vehicles and 300,000 kilometers for electric vehicles. Additionally, vehicles with heavy damage records or those lacking periodic maintenance are barred. In metropolitan districts with populations over 30,000, companies must maintain a fleet of at least 10 vehicles, including a minimum number of hybrid or electric models, one of which must be produced in Turkey. ## Claims - The regulation regarding the rental of motor vehicles was published in the Official Gazette on August 15, 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Businesses must be registered with the relevant professional chamber to receive an authorization certificate. (corroborated by 3 sources) - In metropolitan provinces, businesses in districts with populations over 30,000 must own at least 10 vehicles. (corroborated by 3 sources) - At least two vehicles in large fleets must be hybrid or electric, with one being produced in Turkey. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Rental vehicles, excluding classic cars, must not be more than 6 years old. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The mileage limit for electric vehicles is 300,000 km, while other vehicles are limited to 180,000 km. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Used car sellers may use deceptive terms like 'accident-free' or 'first owner' to mislead buyers. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Buyers should check insurance records to verify a vehicle's history before undergoing a physical inspection. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Vehicle rental businesses must obtain an authorization certificate by July 1, 2027. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The person responsible for vehicle rental must have at least a primary school education. (corroborated by 2 sources) - A vehicle may lack external paint damage but still have deployed airbags due to underlying impacts. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-27: Turkey introduces new regulations for vehicle rental sector Turkey is introducing new vehicle rental regulations requiring businesses to obtain authorization certificates by July 2027, alongside new fleet size, age, and electric vehicle requirements. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-introduces-new-regulations-for-vehicle-rental-sector ### 2026-08-18: Turkey car rental regulations to impact second-hand market New Turkish rental regulations will push up to 20,000 high-mileage vehicles into the second-hand market by 2027, prompting experts to warn buyers about potential hidden damage and deceptive sales claims. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-automotive-sector-experts-warn-of-used-car-fraud-and-rental-regulation-updates ### 2026-08-15: Turkey introduces new regulations for car rental sector Turkey's Ministry of Trade has introduced new car rental regulations, mandating authorization certificates, vehicle age and mileage limits, and caps on security deposits to protect consumers. 49 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-introduces-new-age-and-mileage-limits-for-car-rentals ### 2026-08-03: Turkey introduces new licensing rules for vehicle rental firms Turkey's Ministry of Trade plans a new vehicle‑rental regulation requiring licences and professional qualifications, targeting informal operators and boosting standards in a sector of 406 k vehicles. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-introduces-new-licensing-rules-for-vehicle-rental-firms ### 2026-07-13: Turkey expands foreign‑plated vehicle use for expatriates Turkey’s Interior and Trade ministries eased foreign‑plate car rules, letting expatriates’ families and others drive their vehicles when the owner is in Turkey, to cut fines, improve safety and ease summer‑time 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-eases-foreignplated-vehicle-rules-for-expatriates --- Cite as: Turkey vehicle and rental regulation reforms. 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