To Ukraine by car

Everything a motorist needs to know about Ukraine.

Car rental in Ukraine remains a popular way to reach the desired corners of the country without depending on public transportation. The central highways of the country are now in quite good condition. This cannot be said about the roads between villages and small towns, but even here it is not as bad as some people fear. Of course, there are potholes and potholes on the roads, so be careful where you go. If there is no snow or heavy rain, you can drive anywhere even in the Carpathians. Today there are no toll roads in the country, although there are many plans to build them.

Rental car

Car rentals in Ukraine are offered by both small local companies and global brands. You can safely orient yourself both on those and on others. Many companies make it a condition to pay with a bank card rather than cash. To get a car, you need to provide a valid passport, license, credit card. The driver's experience for all categories of transport should be at least 1 year. Age limits - from 23 years old, in some cases - from 21.

Prices for car rental in Ukraine are quite low, for a passenger car you will pay about 20 EUR per day, for a station wagon - up to 30 EUR per day. The deposit is usually from 400 to 600 EUR.

Speed limits in Ukraine are marked on many signs, which are worth watching out for.

Speed limit sign

Liability for speeding occurs if drivers exceed the speed limit by more than 20 km/h. The speed limit in urban areas is 60 km/h.

The cost of a liter of gasoline in Ukraine varies from region to region. The minimum cost of A95 gasoline in Ukraine is 15 UAH per liter, the maximum - about 20 UAH.

Traffic inspection

In Ukraine, drivers are closely monitored to ensure that they adhere to traffic rules. There are a lot of traffic police representatives on the roads both in and outside the cities. Fines for traffic violations in Ukraine are quite high, although not comparable to those in Europe. Of course, you will pay around 50 UAH for the absence of seat belts. But for faulty brakes - about 500 UAH. But for drunk driving there is a risk to pay 3000 UAH and even more. So be careful on the road, and you shouldn't have any problems.


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