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Kosice Car Rental Guide

This page gives you information about car rental in Kosice and also describes the main 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 Kosice

Kosice is the second biggest city in Slovakia. It is a regional administrative centre and the centre of industry, commerce, science and culture in East Slovakia. Kosice is a city with a rich past, its centre containing many historic sights. The reconstructed main street with its houses and palaces offers visitors a pleasant walk.

St. Elizabeth’s Cathedral is considered to be one of the most beautiful Gothic buildings in the world and is the oldest landmark in Kosice.

Kosice is a popular tourist town. There is a large zoo in the city as well as many restaurants and museums. You will also find plenty of opportunities for spending your leisure time.

Area: 244 sq km
Population: 250,000
Country: Slovakia
Time zone: GMT/UTC +1 (+2 in summer)
Telephone Area Code: 055
Monetary unit: Slovak Koruna