Car rental in Slovenia can be found in all major cities. Many of the major rental companies have their own network of showrooms, which is very convenient. You can rent a car in one city and return it in another. The minimum rental time is at least one day.
Car rental prices in Slovenia depend on the type of car. This country does not have the most expensive cars for rent. Small cars with capacity up to 4 people and a small trunk for 1-2 suitcases will cost 20-30 EUR per day. A middle class car for 5 people and a luggage compartment for 2-3 suitcases and a few bags will cost 40-60 EUR per day. An executive class car or minibus with a capacity of up to 10 people will cost 80 EUR per day. The rental price includes mandatory taxes and insurance.
Renting a car in Slovenia requires a credit card from any bank (or a cash deposit, the amount of which depends on the type of car). You must be at least 21 years old and show an international driver's license issued at least 1 year ago. In addition, you must have a vehicle insurance policy and a green card. You can return the rented car in any major city in Slovenia.
Speed limit in Slovenia:
On the highway - 130 km/h
On other roads - 90 km/h.
In populated areas, 50 km/h.
Tolls on highways and for the Karavanka tunnel (about 5 EUR), which connects the northern regions with Austria, are paid at a toll booth (no machines). On the main highways the police strictly monitor the order. The driving style of the locals is quite aggressive and road accidents are not uncommon.
There is a toll on Slovenian roads:
Tolls for passenger cars cost 15 EUR per week and 30 EUR per month
Motorcycle fares cost 7.5 EUR per week and 25 EUR per month.
When you pay the toll, you get a vignette to stick on your windshield. They are sold at gas stations, stores and post offices. They have an expiration date on them. The fine for driving without a vignette varies from 300 to 800 EUR.
In the center of cities, parking spaces are marked with a blue line. As a rule, these parking lots are paid. Tickets are sold at service stations or kiosks and are attached to the windshield with the day of the week and parking time preprinted on it.
Slovenians drive quite fast, although they try to follow the rules.
Traffic rules in Slovenia are in line with those of the European Union. In Slovenia, traffic is right-handed. Road signs and signposts are international and written in Latin letters. It is obligatory to use seat belts in all seats of a car equipped with seat belts. It is compulsory to have dipped headlights on at all times of the day.
The enforcement of traffic rules in Slovenia is quite closely monitored. Be aware that the penalties for traffic violations in Slovenia are quite serious. Failure to turn on the dipped beam will result in a fine of 40 EUR. For speeding you will pay from 80 to 500 EUR, and it is possible to be deprived of driving license. The cost of gasoline in Slovenia is not too different from the average cost in Europe. Thus, in Slovenia, the cost of a liter of gasoline brand A95 - 1.21 EUR, brand A98 - 1.26 EUR. For diesel you will pay 1.11 EUR.
