Car rental at Gaziantep Oğuzeli Airport (GZT) — 24/7 counters, 100+ suppliers, gateway to Southeast Turkey. Zeugma Mosaic Museum, Halfeti and Göbeklitepe all within reach. Instant booking on Yolzz.
Gaziantep Oğuzeli Airport (IATA: GZT) is one of the busiest airports in Southeast Anatolia, located approximately 20 km southeast of Gaziantep city centre within the Oğuzeli district. Opened in 1976 and expanded with an international terminal in 1993, the airport was further enlarged in 2021 with a new 6-gate terminal building, bringing its capacity to 6 million passengers per year.
GZT is Turkey's 10th busiest airport by passenger traffic, operating scheduled domestic flights to Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and Antalya, and international flights to Düsseldorf, London and Medina, among other destinations.
Through Yolzz, compare prices from 100+ car rental suppliers at GZT and complete your booking in minutes. Your vehicle will be ready at the terminal when you land.
Car rental counters at GZT are open for all scheduled flight arrivals. For late-night arrivals, simply include your flight number when booking — the supplier tracks your flight and waits. No stress, no rush.
From GZT, only HAVAŞ airport buses and taxis serve the city centre — there is no municipal bus or dolmuş service. HAVAŞ runs on a flight-linked schedule and can involve waits. Taxi fares to the city centre run 200–350 TL (~$6–11). With a rental car, you reach your hotel or business meeting directly in 30–35 minutes.
GZT is the most practical air gateway for travellers planning to visit Halfeti, Rumkale, Göbeklitepe, Nemrut Dağı, Mardin, Hatay and Adana. These destinations are also within reach via Şanlıurfa, Kahramanmaraş, Kilis and Adıyaman. Public transport to these routes is impractical — a rental car is essential.
GZT hosts 20+ car rental operators including Avis, Budget, Sixt, Europcar, Greenmotion and Rent Go. Healthy competition keeps prices reasonable. In off-peak months (November–February), daily rates start from around 850–1,300 TL (~$27–41).
Gaziantep is Turkey's most important industrial city. Airport-to-OSB direct drives for factory visits at Başpınar OSB or Gaziantep's other four industrial zones are fastest by rental car. Corporate invoices are available on request.
Bookings through Yolzz show no hidden charges. All included and excluded items (insurance, mileage limits, extras) are displayed clearly before you confirm.
Airport offices may be marginally more expensive (~5%) than city-centre offices, but the convenience of collecting your car on arrival outweighs the difference for most travellers.
A Fiat Egea or Toyota Corolla is ideal for Gaziantep city centre and nearby cultural sites. Easy to park in the historic bazaar district, fuel-efficient and comfortable for 1–4 passengers.
For multi-day trips through Halfeti, Nemrut, Mardin and Göbeklitepe, a Dacia Duster or Nissan Qashqai provides the ground clearance and luggage space that mountain and rural roads demand.
A VW Caravelle or Mercedes Vito keeps the whole group and all luggage together — significantly cheaper than two separate cars for 6+ passengers.
Gaziantep summers regularly exceed 40°C (July–August). Air conditioning is non-negotiable — confirm it is working before accepting the vehicle. Leave early for long drives (before 08:00) and take midday shelter. Always carry at least 2 litres of water per person.
The historic city centre around Gaziantep Castle and the bazaars has narrow streets. A compact or mid-range vehicle manoeuvres more easily than an SUV in these areas.
Stopping spots on the road from GZT to the city centre:
Take home: Antep pistachios, baklava, pistachio paste (fıstık ezmesi), Antep sucuğu (spiced sausage) and lokum (Turkish delight).
GZT hosts 20+ international and domestic operators including Avis, Budget, Europcar, Sixt, Greenmotion, Rent Go, Garenta and Enterprise. Compare them all on Yolzz in a single search.
Most bookings through Yolzz come with free cancellation. The cancellation policy varies by supplier and is displayed clearly before you confirm. Free cancellation is typically available up to 24–48 hours before pick-up.
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