Car rental in Slovakia

Tips for driving your rental car in Slovakia

If you're travelling to Slovakia, a rental car is the best way to reach all the spots this country has to offer. Slovakia is a very interesting country to explore and its capital city Bratislava counts 424207 inhabitants. In Bratislava hosts 7.7% of the entire country's population, which counts over 5490000 inhabitants. In Slovakia the language spoken most widespread is Slovak but people also speak other minor languages. The time zone in Slovakia 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 Slovakia is C / E 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 Slovakia is +421, make sure you note this down as it can come useful at times.

More travel information about Slovakia

With a fuel cost in Slovakia averaging at 1.98 USD, driving around the country won't break the bank. Slovakia shares its land borders with Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Ukraine, 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 38985, 769 of which motorways, which ranks Slovakia as the 92nd 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 Slovakia there is a Right-hand traffic law - it's important to know that the currency is the Euro (EUR). Speed limits in town are 50 km/h and on motorways they are 130 km/h. Bear in mind that in Slovakia, speaking on the phone while driving isn't allowed therefore we recommend caution at any time.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Slovakia

Slovakia boasts seven UNESCO sites which confirm this country's important heritage. Those who visit this country for leisure certainly can't miss these spots. The top UNESCO sites are: Historic Town of Banská Štiavnica and the Technical Monuments in its Vicinity (cultural) and Levoča, Spišský Hrad and the Associated Cultural Monuments (cultural).