Public Transport & Car Costs in Istanbul
The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Istanbul, Turkey is $61. We track 8 items in this category — see the full breakdown below.
All prices in USD; switch currency above the table.
On this page 4 sections
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Public Transport & Car Costs in Istanbul: price table | 8 items with median prices and high–low ranges. |
| Compare to similar cities | Cities with comparable cost tier and region. |
| Other categories in Istanbul | Jump to housing, food, transport, utilities, and more. |
| Transportation FAQs for Istanbul | Common questions about pricing, units, and refresh cadence. |
Public Transport & Car Costs in Istanbul
Public transport tickets, taxi fares, fuel, and vehicle prices.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.93 | $0.77 – $0.99 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $61 | $55 – $73 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $1.21 | $0.99 – $1.65 |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $0.82 | $0.66 – $0.97 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $7.72 | $5.18 – $12 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.33 | $1.17 – $1.48 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $46,309 | $44,589 – $59,099 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $44,686 | $40,796 – $48,955 |
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.93$0.77 – $0.99
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $61$55 – $73
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $1.21$0.99 – $1.65
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) $0.82$0.66 – $0.97
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $7.72$5.18 – $12
- Gasoline (1 Liter) $1.33$1.17 – $1.48
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $46,309$44,589 – $59,099
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $44,686$40,796 – $48,955
Other categories in Istanbul
Transportation in Istanbul: FAQs
- How much does transportation cost in Istanbul?
- The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Istanbul, Turkey is around $61. See the table above for the full breakdown across 8 items.
- Are these transportation prices in USD?
- Yes — every price on this page is normalized to US Dollars. Use the currency switcher above the table to convert to your local currency.
- How current is the transportation data for Istanbul?
- Prices were last refreshed on May 11, 2026. We refresh from public price databases on a scheduled cadence.
- What's not included on this page?
- This page focuses on transportation. For an end-to-end monthly budget — rent + food + utilities + transit — see the Istanbul main cost-of-living page.