After seven months on the red list, Turkey has finally turned amber meaning double jabbed Britons can holiday in the country without having to quarantine on their return to the UK. However, for those looking to hire a car, there are some vital steps they must take before getting behind the wheel.
This means holidaymakers should always carry their UK driving license with them too.
Those who do not wish to apply for the IDP can use a notarised form of their driving license.
This needs to be conducted by a public notary and must be translated into Turkish.
“Provisional driving licences aren’t recognised,” adds the FCDO.
“They’ll either post you a green card [but] allow up to six weeks or tell you how to download a green card to print yourself.”
Hire cars will come with insurance, though it is best practice to purchase car hire excess insurance to protect against unexpected costs.
Many holidaymakers have chosen to side-step public transport in favour for a hire car in order to aid social distancing.
They also provide the perfect opportunity to explore further afield while on holiday.
However, the FCDO warns those who do choose this option should be sure to understand and follow the Turkish rules of the road.
“Take care when travelling by road throughout Turkey, particularly at night,” it advises.
“Approach checkpoints slowly and follow the instructions of security personnel.
“Roads between the major cities are generally in excellent condition but can be poor in remote, rural areas.
“Accidents are common and mainly due to poor or reckless driving.”