Rental cars in Istanbul from $55

If your trip to Istanbul is all locked in but your itinerary is looking a bit empty, let us give you a few hints and tips.Your friends will definitely be green with envy when you share with them all the stunning pictures of you standing in front of Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia. And after they've finished hearing about the amazing experiences you had at Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, they'll be racing to book their own getaway to Istanbul!You'll need to rise with the sun if you're hoping to see all the interesting attractions that this place has to offer. Cagaloglu Hamami and Istanbul Archaeology Museum are must-sees. Cemberlitas Bath and The Egyptian Bazaar can't be missed either.Close to the center, Sultanahmet Square is one sight you might like to consider adding to your must-see list. Galata Bridge and Istiklal Avenue are also a stone's throw away and worth a detour.

Fill up with gas, start the engine and get ready to feel the cool sea breeze on your skin. Istanbul has some lovely stretches of coastline, such as:

• Suadiye Beach (7 miles away).
• Florya Beach (10 miles away).
• Menekse Beach (11 miles away).

If you're traveling to Istanbul for work-related reasons, there's a good chance you'll be visiting some convention and business centers. With your own set of wheels, you're sure to make it there on time. Here are some of the most well known:

• Ataturk Cultural Center (2 miles away).
• Istanbul Congress Center (3 miles away).
• Lutfi Kirdar Convention and Exhibition Centre (3 miles away).