Tips for driving your rental car in Macedonia
If you're travelling to Macedonia, a rental car is the best way to reach all the spots this country has to offer. Macedonia is a very interesting country to explore and its capital city Skopje counts 668518 inhabitants. In Skopje hosts 31.7% of the entire country's population, which counts over 2107000 inhabitants. In Macedonia the language spoken most widespread is Macedonian but people also speak other minor languages. The time zone in Macedonia is GMT+01:00 so make sure you adjust your watch at landing. We suggest adjusting your watch before take-off to help conquer jetlag! The electric plug type in Macedonia is C / F and the electric voltage is 230 V, so it could be a good idea to bring an adapter with you to protect your devices' lifetime. The calling code in Macedonia is +389, make sure you note this down as it can come useful at times.
More travel information about Macedonia
With a fuel cost in Macedonia averaging at 1.75 USD, driving around the country won't break the bank. Macedonia shares its land borders with Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Serbia and Kosovo, which mean there are plenty of road trip options for travellers wishing to explore a little further. Before crossing any border, please make sure that this is in line with the terms and conditions of your car rental as these might vary according to the supplier you rent your car from. The roads stretch for 14038, 259 of which motorways, which ranks Macedonia as the 125th country in the world with the longest road system. This amount of road will let you drive across the country and discover its wonders, secret spots and the delicious local tastes. Please note that in Macedonia there is a Right-hand traffic law - it's important to know that the currency is the Macedonian denar (MKD). Speed limits in town are 50 km/h and on motorways they are 130 km/h. Bear in mind that in Macedonia, speaking on the phone while driving is allowed therefore we recommend caution at any time.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Macedonia
Macedonia boasts one UNESCO site which confirm this country's important heritage. Those who travel to Macedonia for leisure just can't miss a visit to Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region (both cultural and natural).