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Price comparison on car rental in the whole of Slovakia online. Search and book a vehicle in three easy steps. When you book a rental car with us, there will be no problems when you pick up the car on arrival. The price includes free mileage, obligatory insurances and airport fees, local taxes and fees. Good prices on family, economy and luxury cars. We can help you look for cheap rental cars in Slovakia. If you only want to rent a car from a company you already know the name of, you can choose it from the search list.

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Advice and tips when looking for a rental car in Slovakia

Here we have put together some tips on what to consider when looking for a rental car in Slovakia and regions/states such as Presov, Kosice, Nitra, Zilina, Banska Bystrica, Trencin, Bratislava and Trnava.

Book as early as possible

Book as early as possible, it will usually be more expensive if you wait. In large cities such as Bratislava, Košice, Prešov, Nitra, Žilina, Banská Bystrica, Trnava, Martin, Trenčín and Poprad, prices often rise the later you book. It can also be difficult to find cars at major airports such as Bratislava Airport, Košice Airport and Poprad-Tatry Airport, if you wait too long.

Are there several of you who will drive the car? Where are you going?

Extra driver? If more than one person is driving the car, this must be stated at the time of booking or at the company upon arrival. Remember that there may be restrictions on driving the car to other countries and taking the car from or to islands such as .

Is free mileage / free miles included?

Check that free mileage is included in the rent. If free mileage is not included, check that the number of kilometers in the contract is sufficient. All major companies have unlimited mileage, but less expensive companies may have a maximum mileage per day.

Review the contract & terms carefully

Review and read the rental conditions before booking the rental car. Autoprio.com offers rental cars from several different rental car companies and the conditions differ between the different companies. Smaller companies may have administrative fees to be paid on site that relate to refueling after return. Any fees are stated during the booking. Review and read the contract when you pick up your rental car. Autoprio.com offers cheap rental cars from several different rental car companies in Slovakia and the contract differs between the different companies. If there is something you do not understand in the contract, ask someone from the company on site or contact us directly.

Do a quick inspection upon pickup

Inspect and examine the rental car when you pick it up. Check that all damages, scratches and dents are included in the condition report. Check how big the deductible is! What often differentiates between smaller, cheaper companies in Slovakia and larger global companies is the amount of the deductible. Also read the conditions carefully when it comes to how the car is to be returned. Smaller local companies may have an administrative fee if the car is to be returned with an empty tank. Any fee is stated in our terms and conditions when you apply.

Compare prices from several companies and book the rental car on the Internet

Rent a car cheap in SlovakiaSearching and booking car rental on the Internet becomes cheaper and it is easier and takes less time. Compare many companies and sites to find the best price. Autoprio.com compares several companies at the same time in a single search via Cartrawler. We do not own any cars but only compare prices from different companies such as e.g. Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Budget, Sixt, Thrifty, National, Enterprise, Alamo and Dollar, etc.

Refuel the car before returning it

Different companies have different fuel conditions. If the car is to be refueled before return, do so to avoid extra fees from the rental car company. Some smaller companies have an administrative fee for refueling the car if it is to be left empty, which is stated in the conditions but not always in the total price. Look extra carefully at the refueling regulations! If the company has 'Pick up full, drop off empty' then there may be an administrative fee for refueling. Any fee is stated during the booking. It is often the cheaper companies that have 'Pick up full, drop off empty'.

Frequently asked questions about car rental & renting a car in Slovakia

Which costs are included in the rental price in Slovakia?

In the majority of cases the rental price includes breakdown assistance, collision damage waiver, third party liability protection, airport fee, tax and unlimited mileage. Please note that the costs included may vary depending on the car rental company and destination. The car hire company may also choose to ask you for a deposit or excess at the rental desk in Slovakia. Make sure to check the rental conditions at the time of booking at Autoprio.com.

Are there any cross-border charges if you want to leave Slovakia?

The car rental agents like Hertz, Sixt, Budget, Europcar, National, Avis and Thrifty may choose to charge you for cross-border travel. Any fees will need to be paid at the rental desk in Slovakia in local currency. We will state whether cross-border travel is allowed and in which countries at the time of booking under rental conditions at Autoprio.com.

How old do you have to be to rent a car in Slovakia?

Most car hire companies have a minimum age limit of 21 years for rentals. However, requirements may vary depending on the car rental company and destination country. Please note that there may be additional charges if the main driver is under 25 or over 75 years old to cover the extra insurance cost. Any additional fee will be mentioned at the time of booking under summary of charges before you confirm the reservation at Autoprio.com.

What is the cheapest car rental company in Slovakia?

In the past 14 days, the cheapest rental cars were found on Autoprio.com at Auto-Rental.sk, Eden Cars, Dollar, Firefly, Global, Megadrive, Buchbinder and Keddy By Europcar in cities like Bratislava, Žilina, Trenčín, Banská Bystrica, Martin, Poprad, Košice, Trnava, Nitra and Prešov, etc and at airports like Košice Airport, Bratislava Airport and Poprad-Tatry Airport, etc.

What are the most popular car rental locations in Slovakia?

Based on searches on autoprio.com, the most popular cities to rent a car in Slovakia are Michalovce, Poprad, Banská Bystrica, Bratislava, Zvolen, Považská Bystrica, Trenčín, Žilina, Martin, Trnava, Košice, Nové Zámky, Nitra, Prievidza and Prešov. The most popular airports are Košice Airport, Bratislava Airport and Poprad-Tatry Airport.

Do I need an international driver’s licence in Slovakia?

If your licence is not printed in the Roman alphabet (i.e. Arabic, Greek, Russian or Chinese) you will need to bring an international driving licence and your domestic licence in Slovakia. If you are renting abroad (outside your country of residence, or outside where your license was issued), an international drivers licence is usually required regardless of the alphabet. International driver’s licences must be accompanied by the original domestic licence of the driver.

Can I book without a credit card in Slovakia?

Yes. You can make a booking without a credit card with Autoprio.com in Slovakia. Note that, even if you choose to pay by debit card, you will have to provide a valid credit card in the driver’s name at the time of pick-up since the rental agent requires a credit card from which to take the rental deposit. Credit cards accepted for pick-up are MasterCard, Visa, and in some cases American Express.

How can I find car rentals near me in Slovakia?

Do a search for the city, island or airport closest to you in Slovakia. A search for country or e.g. island in Slovakia lists the largest airports like Košice Airport, Bratislava Airport and Poprad-Tatry Airport. Then take a look at our map of cheap car hire companies to find the best rental cars near you.

What is the best rental car company in Slovakia?

Based on ratings and reviews on autoprio.com, the best car rental companies in Slovakia are Hertz, Sixt, Budget, Europcar, National, Avis and Thrifty. You can find these car hire companies in cities like Bratislava, Žilina, Trenčín, Banská Bystrica, Martin, Poprad, Košice, Trnava, Nitra and Prešov.

Are there extra charges for drop-off at a different location in Slovakia?

Yes, in most cases the car rental agents like Hertz, Budget, Sixt, Avis and Europcar will charge an extra fee if you wish to return the vehicle at a different location in Slovakia. We will clearly state whether the one-way fee is included in the rental price or what additional cost may arise at the time of booking at Autoprio.com.

How much do you charge for excess in Slovakia?

The excess amount depends on the car hire company and the rented vehicle and it will be refunded within 10-28 days after the rental if there has been no damage. Cartrawler offer damage refund insurance in association with Autoprio.com insurance partners, which will allow you to claim for reimbursement in the event that you have been charged for collision damage or theft. This damage refund insurance can be purchased at the time of booking.

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We can offer car rental where every cost is included, no hidden fees and free cancellations or amendments up to 24-48 hours before you are supposed to pick up the car. An easy and safe booking of rental cars online. Autoprio.com can offer rental cars in the most cities, train stations and communities as well as airports in Slovakia.

We compare rental car prices and car rental from several companies in all popular destinations in Slovakia, and find the best prices on rental cars. Search for and book in cities and communities such as, Bratislava, Košice, Prešov, Nitra, Žilina, Banská Bystrica, Trnava, Martin, Trenčín, Poprad, Prievidza, Zvolen, Považská Bystrica, Nové Zámky. We list prices from companies that are safe and quality assured so that there will not be any problems when you arrive.

Info about Slovakia

Slovakia (Slovak Republic) is a country with approximately 5,455,000 inhabitants and is located in Europe. Total surface/area 48,845 km² / 18,859 mi². It is the 24th largest country on Europe when it comes to inhabitants and the 29th largest regarding its surface. The capital is Bratislava which has 423,700 inhabitants. It consists of eight regions/states/counties and the largest are Presov, Kosice, Nitra, Zilina, Banska Bystrica, Trencin, Bratislava and Trnava. Slovakia is the 113th largest country on when it comes to inhabitants and the 133th largest regarding the surface. Other names for this country is Slovensko, Slovak Socialist Republic, Slovak Republic, Slovenská republika, Slovenské Kraje, Slovenská Socialistická Republika. The top five highest mountains are Gerlachovský štít (2655 m / 8,711 ft), Lomnický štít (2634 m / 8,642 ft), Ľadový štít (2627 m / 8,619 ft), Pyšný štít (2621 m / 8,599 ft) and Zadný Gerlach (2616 m / 8,583 ft). Common languages are e.g. Hungarian, Slovak. Bratislava (c. 423700 pop), Košice (c. 236600 pop), Prešov (c. 94700 pop), Nitra (c. 86300 pop), Žilina (c. 86000 pop) are the five largest cities. See the weather reports and find maps of Slovakia. We give tips and recommendations on attractions, museums, experiences, and destinations which you can visit during your stay in the country. Neighboring countries are Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Austria. Is it included in the price to cross national borders? Usually not, the car rental company may charge a fee to cross national borders to Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Austria. All additional costs are paid directly at the rental desk in the local currency, Euro (EUR). It is stated in the rental terms and during the booking whether it is allowed to cross national borders and to which countries. Websites mostly have the top domain .sk. The official currency is Euro (EUR) and is used for your payments. +421 is the country code to use to make a call to the country.

Activities & tourist attractions in Slovakia

Experience an amusement park, water park or theme park, then there are these options, X bionic aquatic sphere, Swimming pool Lamač, Speedworld, Summer swimming pool Pezinok, Summer swimming pool Matadorka (Summer swimming pool MŠK Iskra Petržalka), Swimming pool Zbojnička, Petržalská plaváreň, Bergbad Hainburg, Bründlbad, Parkbad, Tobogán, Swimming pool Delfín, Swimming pool Rosnička, Erlebnisbad Prellenkirchen, Aquapark Senec and Summer swimming pool Tehelné pole. Do you want to do something fun with the whole family? Wine producers and vineyards are, for example Weingut Haider Emmerich & Christian, Bio Weingut Sonnenmulde Familie Schreiner, Habersack, Weinbau Edelmeier, Weingut Gebrüder Stiegelmar, Weingut Christoph Hess, Weinbau Markus Lunzer, Villa Vino Rača, Winery Ján & René Pretzelmayer, Weingut Hareter, Weingut Georg Preisinger, BOVINEL s r o, Weingut Claus Preisinger, Weingüter Weiss Taschner, Weingut Königshofer and Allacher Vinum Pannonia GmbH. It is often possible to stay one night or more at the vineyard. Taste the local wine in Slovakia? Looking at exotic animals? Tropical houses, tropicarium, zoo, animal parks, aquarium and terrarium are Zoo Schönbrunn, Steppentierpark Pamhagen, Zoo Bratislava, Streichelzoo Pötzleinsdorfer Schlosspark, Adlerwarte Kreuzenstein, Vienna Kids Farm, Ahojský dvor, Streichelzoo, Schönbrunn Desert House, Schmetterlingspark, Tier Mensch Begegnungszone, Kinderbauernhof Landgut Wien Cobenzl, Gazdovský dvor Náš sen, Mini Zoo, MiniZOO, Malkia Park, Füles bástya and Butterfly House.

Cheap car rental with unlimited mileage in Slovakia

There are many different models and sizes of cars to choose from. Fleet list in Slovakia: Convertible, Electric cars, Cargo van, Mini elite, Intermediate, Hybrid cars, Compact elite, Economy elite, Large truck-lorry (Large truck), Compact cars (Compact), Fullsize elite, Moped, Standard cars (Standard), Mini cars (Mini), Small SUV, Luxury elite, Minivan, Economy cars (Economy), Premium cars (Premium), Exotic cars (Exotic), Small-medium truck-lorry (Small-medium truck), Estate, Medium SUV, Luxury cars (Luxury), Fullsize cars (Fullsize), Special cars (Special), 5 seater minivan (5 seat minivan), 7 seater minivan (7 seat minivan), 9 seater minivan / Minibus (9 seat minivan), SUV / Jeep (SUV), Intermediate elite. Big cities and popular destinations have more car types to choose from. If you want to rent a luxury car then search at the major airports and the most popular destinations in the major regions such as Presov, Kosice, Nitra, Zilina, Banska Bystrica, Trencin, Bratislava and Trnava etc. It can also be harder to find and book special cars during peak season, if you do not search well in advance, before you need your rental car.

Cars you can rent in Slovakia are e.g. Intermediate elite: e.g. BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, Small SUV, etc. Standard cars: e.g. BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe, Volkswagen Passat, etc. Estate: e.g. BMW 5 Series Estate, Toyota Avensis Estate, Ford Focus Estate, Volkswagen Passat Estate, Mercedes C Class Estate, etc. Fullsize cars: e.g. BMW 3 Series, etc. Cargo van: e.g. Vauxhall Astra Combo Van, Renault Master Cargo Van (10m3), Luxury elite, etc. Luxury cars: e.g. Porsche Cayenne, BMW 7 Series, BMW 5 Series, etc. Mini cars: e.g. Fiat 500, Toyota Aygo, Citroen C1, Peugeot 107, Special cars, Large truck-lorry, etc. 7 seater minivan: e.g. Volkswagen Touran, Ford Galaxy, Renault Espace, etc. Convertible: e.g. Renault Megane Convertible, Mini Convertible, Mercedes CLK Convertible, Electric cars, Medium SUV, etc. Compact cars: e.g. BMW 1 Series, Mazda CX-5, Audi A3, Hyundai i30, Opel Astra, Small-medium truck-lorry, Hybrid cars, Economy elite, etc. SUV / Jeep: e.g. BMW X3, Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota Rav4, Volkswagen Tiguan, etc. Economy cars: e.g. Fiat Panda, Peugeot 2008, Nissan Micra, Volkswagen Polo, Opel Corsa, Mini elite, etc. Intermediate: e.g. Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 Sedan, Ford Mondeo, Exotic cars, Moped, Fullsize elite, etc. 5 seater minivan: e.g. Citroen Berlingo, Renault Scenic, Citroen C4 Picasso, etc. 9 seater minivan / Minibus: e.g. Mercedes Vito Diesel, Ford Transit, Mercedes Vito Traveliner, Ford Tourneo, etc. Premium cars: e.g. BMW X5, Mercedes E Class, Compact elite, etc. Minivan: e.g. Mercedes Viano, etc. However, in smaller cities and on islands like Ostrov and Léli-sziget etc, the range is smaller.

Traffic regulations and car driving

Renting and driving a car is usually easy and effortless, but as in all countries there are many traffic regulations in Slovakia you must follow. If you are going to visit and drive in large cities such as Bratislava, Košice, Prešov, Nitra, Žilina, Banská Bystrica, Trnava, Martin, Trenčín, Poprad, Prievidza, Zvolen, Považská Bystrica, Nové Zámky, prepare yourself for a lot of traffic, especially in rush hour and that it is sometimes difficult to find parking. Try to memorize the most common parking and traffic regulations before you leave to ensure that your car trip is safe, and to avoid trouble with the police.

Tips on finding rental cars in Slovakia

Book the car in Slovakia before your trip, it is almost always cheaper. Also, book as early as possible, it becomes more expensive the closer you get to your trip. If your car is supposed to be collected at an airport you should book before you leave, as in Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport, Košice International Airport, Poprad-Tatry Airport, Piestany Airport, Sliač Airport, Lucenec Airport, Žilina Airport and Prešov Air Base. To find the best price for a car, autoprio.com compares, among others, the following companies; Dollar, Sixt, Keddy By Europcar, Europcar, Budget, Global, Firefly, National, Enterprise, Alamo, Eden Cars, Avis, Buchbinder, Auto-Rental.sk, Hertz, Megadrive, Thrifty in Slovakia.

Destinations in Slovakia

Compare car rental and find cheap hire cars in regions such as: Car Hire Presov, Rental Cars Kosice, Rent a Car Nitra, Zilina, Banska Bystrica, Trencin, Bratislava and Trnava. Car rental in Slovakia is the best mode of transport for covering short or long distances. Find the best hire cars and the cheapest car rental in towns such as: Van Rental Bratislava, Car Rental Košice, Rent a Car Prešov, Nitra, Žilina, Banská Bystrica, Trnava, Martin, Trenčín, Poprad, Prievidza, Zvolen, Považská Bystrica, Nové Zámky, Michalovce, Spišská Nová Ves, Levice, Komárno, Humenné and Liptovský Mikuláš. Compare car hire and van rental in airports such as: Car Hire Bratislava Airport, Car Rental Košice Airport and Rent a Car Poprad-Tatry Airport.

Car rental companies we compare in Slovakia

To find the best price for a car, autoprio.com compares, among others, the following companies; Sixt, Global, Dollar, Avis, Alamo, Keddy By Europcar, Europcar, Auto-Rental.sk, Enterprise, Buchbinder, Firefly, Budget, Eden Cars, Hertz, National, Megadrive and Thrifty in Slovakia.

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