What Is a Limousine Car in Istanbul: Stretch Limo, Sedan or Mercedes V-Class?

Updated 12 November 2026

What kind of car is a limousine in Istanbul?

Limousine Plus, Istanbul, since 2008: here a limousine is a black Mercedes or a Rolls-Royce with a professional chauffeur, not a stretched car. The fleet runs from the E-Class sedan for up to 3 passengers to the V-Class Vito for 6 and the Sprinter VIP for 10 to 15. Prices are per vehicle and start from €95 one way.

This guide explains the cars behind the word. What the service itself covers, and how to book it, is on our Istanbul limousine service page; hourly and daily terms are on the limousine hire in Istanbul page.

Is a limousine in Istanbul a stretch limo?

Rarely, and not with us: Limousine Plus does not run stretch limousines. Hire companies commonly describe a stretch limousine as a car for somewhere between 6 and 14 passengers, and there is no manufacturer standard behind that range. In Istanbul the same group sizes are carried by vehicles built for them: a Mercedes V-Class Vito for up to 6 people and a Sprinter VIP for 10 to 15.

The word also changes meaning with the language. In German, Limousine is simply the word for a saloon car, so the word on its own does not tell you the length of the car.

Which limousine cars can I book, and how many people fit in each?

Seven vehicle classes are compared here, each booked with its chauffeur. Starting prices are per vehicle, one way.

Every class is shown on the fleet page.

Sedan or V-Class: which one do people mean by limousine?

Both are booked as limousines in Istanbul; the difference is the number of seats. A sedan (E-Class, S-Class, Maybach or the Rolls-Royce Ghost) is the classic limousine for one to three passengers. The Mercedes V-Class Vito is the limousine for a family or a small team: up to six passengers, with six large and six cabin cases.

If the choice is between two classes for an airport arrival, the guide on which car to book from Istanbul Airport matches passengers and suitcases to each vehicle.

Which limousine for how many passengers?

Count the passengers first, then the suitcases.

Larger parties and multi-vehicle schedules are covered on the Istanbul group transfer page.

How much does each limousine car cost in Istanbul?

The price depends on how the car is booked: for one journey, for a four-hour block or for an eight-hour city tour. Every figure is per vehicle, not per person, and is fixed in writing at booking.

Transfer prices change with the district; all of them are in the airport transfer price list. The city tour price covers the car and the chauffeur; museum tickets, a guide and meals are not part of it. Tour routes are on the city tour with luxury cars page.

What makes a car a limousine, if not its length?

The service around it. With Limousine Plus the same terms apply to every class, from the V-Class Vito to the Rolls-Royce Ghost:

• A salaried Limousine Plus chauffeur who speaks English and carries the luggage.
• A price fixed per vehicle in writing at booking, with motorway tolls, parking and VAT already inside it.
• The same tariff at night, at weekends and on holidays.
• At the airport, the flight followed from its number and 60 minutes of free waiting after landing.
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.

Can I choose the exact model?

You choose the class, and the class is written into the booking: E-Class, S-Class, V-Class Vito or Sprinter VIP. Booking 24 to 48 hours ahead secures the specific class you asked for. The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class and the Rolls-Royce Ghost are quoted per route, so ask for them by name when you send the request.

How do I book a limousine car in Istanbul?

Send the journey and you receive one fixed price per vehicle. Requests that reach us during the day are answered within about an hour on average. Payment is taken when the booking is confirmed, by bank transfer, card or a secure online payment link.

• The date, the pickup time and the two addresses, or the flight number for an airport pickup.
• The number of passengers.
• The number of large suitcases and of cabin cases.
• The class you prefer, if you already know it.
• The age and weight of any child who needs a seat; child seats are fitted on request and subject to availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I book a stretch limousine with Limousine Plus in Istanbul?

No. Limousine Plus does not run stretch limousines. The fleet is chauffeur-driven Mercedes E-Class, S-Class, Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, V-Class Vito, Sprinter VIP and Mercedes Bus, plus a Rolls-Royce Ghost. A group that would fill a stretch car travels in one V-Class Vito for up to 6 people or in a Sprinter VIP for 10 to 15.

How many passengers fit in a limousine in Istanbul?

It depends on the vehicle. With Limousine Plus an E-Class, an S-Class and the Rolls-Royce Ghost seat up to 3 passengers, the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class 2 to 3, the V-Class Vito up to 6, the Sprinter VIP 10 to 15 and the Mercedes Bus more than 15. A party of 7 to 9 travels in two V-Class Vitos.

Is the limousine price in Istanbul per person or per car?

Per car. Limousine Plus quotes one figure for the vehicle, fixed in writing at booking, whether one seat or every seat is taken. One-way transfers start from €95 per vehicle from Istanbul Airport and €90 from Sabiha Gökçen in a V-Class Vito, with tolls, parking and VAT included.

Which limousine car has the most room for luggage?

Among the cars for up to six people, the Mercedes V-Class Vito: six large suitcases and six cabin cases. The Sprinter VIP takes twelve large suitcases for a group of 10 to 15. The E-Class carries two large and two cabin cases, the S-Class three large and two cabin cases.

Can I keep the limousine and chauffeur for several hours?

Yes. A four-hour block costs €199 in a V-Class Vito, €225 in a Sprinter VIP, €275 in an E-Class and €500 in an S-Class, and the chauffeur stays with the car between stops. An eight-hour city tour costs €250, €300, €350 and €700 in the same order.