09.11.2026 20:31
Famous commentator Kaya Çilingiroğlu reacted to the high valet fees in Istanbul and said he was willing to walk 1 kilometer to avoid handing his car over to a valet. After the famous figure's remarks, valet prices in the city were scrutinized. It emerged that fees at some hotels rose to 3,500 lira, while one-hour parking fees started at 500 lira. Prices, especially in Istanbul's luxury districts, drew attention.
Kaya Çilingiroğlu reopened the debate on parking and valet fees in Istanbul with his statement regarding valet services. After Çilingiroğlu's remarks that he walked long distances to avoid leaving his car with a valet, it was determined that fees at some establishments have risen to 3,500 lira.
"IF NECESSARY, I LEAVE IT 1 KILOMETER AHEAD AND WALK"
Valet fees applied in Istanbul, especially in areas where restaurants, hotels, and entertainment venues are located, drew attention again with Kaya Çilingiroğlu's statements. The famous figure stated that he avoids handing his car over to a valet because of the high fees. Çilingiroğlu described his approach to valet service with these words: “I have a valet phobia. To avoid giving my car to a valet, I leave it 1 kilometer ahead if necessary and walk. Hourly fees start at 500 lira!” The famous person's saying that he especially prefers walking 1 kilometer became an example revealing the level valet fees have reached. Another detail that drew attention in Çilingiroğlu's statement was the fees requested for one hour of parking.
IN SOME HOTELS, THE VALET FEE RISES TO 3,500 LIRA
After Çilingiroğlu's statements, research into valet prices in Istanbul showed that there are serious fee differences among establishments. According to the news in Sözcü, it was stated that fees starting at 2,000 lira for valet service in some hotels rise to as much as 3,500 lira. Higher prices are encountered especially in areas where luxury hotels and restaurants are concentrated. Districts such as Istanbul's Bosphorus line, Nişantaşı, Ulus, and Etiler are shown among the areas where valet service fees are high. The figures revealed in the research demonstrated that the fee for valet service in the same city can vary significantly depending on the location of the establishment and the pricing policy it applies.
PRICES DRAW ATTENTION IN NİŞANTAŞI AND ETİLER
The fees applied in valet services do not consist only of the prices set by establishments. The maximum fees determined by the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (İTO) and the Istanbul Governor's Office also vary depending on the area where the service is provided. According to the information conveyed, the fees specified in districts such as Nişantaşı and Etiler start at 510 lira.