Bratislava Car Rental Guide
On the current page, you will find information about car rental in Bratislava. The page also provides you with information about the car rental and driving restrictions valid in Slovakia.
Rental Restrictions
In order to rent a car in Slovakia, you have to be at least 21 years old. Drivers under the age of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge. A few car classes have a maximum rental age of 70 years.
Cars rented in Slovakia may not drive in Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Greece, Herzegovina, Hungary, Israel, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Serbia, Turkey, the former Soviet Union and the African continent.
Driving Restrictions
In Slovakia, driving is on the right and passing on the left. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0 and drunk driving is severely punished. Seatbelts are mandatory for all passengers and children must be 12 years old to sit in the front.
All the road signs and rules comply with European standards. Parking is on the right side of the road; on one-way streets, you may park on the left side as well. In most cities, parking is only allowed in designated lots.
Speed Limits:| Area | Limit |
| City | 50KM/H |
| Open Road | 90KM/H |
| Highways | 110KM/H |
Emergency Numbers
Police: 158
Ambulance: 155
Fire: 150
Road Tolls
There are no toll highways in Slovakia.
About Bratislava
Bratislava is the capital and largest city in Slovakia, lying on the River Danube. It is the seat of the Slovak government, home to universities, many museums, theatres and other cultural institutions such as the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra.
The Bratislava Castle is one of the most noticeable buildings in the city. Another important castle is the Devin Castle situated in a place that is one of the most valuable archaeological sites in Slovakia. There are other noteworthy buildings in the city as well. In general, the historic city centre is characterised by many baroque palaces. Bratislava is also home to several interesting museums, great restaurants and nightclubs.
Area: 367,6 sq km
Population: 430,000
Country: Slovakia
Time zone: GMT/UTC +1 (+2 in summer)
Telephone Area Code: 2
Monetary unit: Slovak Koruna
