Skopje car hires from $18

Skopje’s roads are well suited to a wide range of vehicle sizes from smaller cars, such as sedans and compacts, to medium-sized hatchbacks and SUVs. In fact, the latter two are some of the more popular vehicles on the road throughout the Republic of Macedonia. Drivers will find that, in general, the roads are fairly large in the city and that the narrow lanes so typical of European countries like Italy are much less common in Macedonia.

The speed limits in Skopje generally fall into four general groupings. First, there are built-up areas, which feature speed limits of 50 km/h (31 mph) on most roads. Next, there are rural roads which have speed limits that go up to 90 km/h (56 mph). Motorways are the next up with speed limits of 110 km/h (68 mph), while highways have the fastest speed limits of up to 130 km/h (81 mph).

Parking garages and parking lots are numerous throughout Skopje and are a great option for drivers both downtown and in residential areas. Paid parking lots generally range from 25 MKD ($0.47) per hour on the outskirts to 45 MKD ($0.84) per hour in the central districts. On-street parking is available throughout the city, but is used most commonly in residential areas.

On average a car hire in Skopje costs $64 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at SURPRICE CAR RENTAL ($18/day), Interways ($26/day) and GREEN MOTION ($29/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at SURPRICE CAR RENTAL Alexander The Great Airport 1043 (15 kilometres from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Skopje is $6.78 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $81 and $108, depending on the car size.

Mini (Volkswagen up! or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Skopje.

Car hire companies onsite at Skopje airport include Europcar, Alamo, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Sixt, Interways, AbbyCar Car Rentals, keddy by Europcar, Sharr Express, Hertz and GREEN MOTION.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Skopje airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, Alamo, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Sixt, Interways, keddy by Europcar, Sharr Express and Hertz.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Mini car hire in Skopje costs $36 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Skopje costs $40 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Skopje costs $47 per day, on average.

In Skopje, cars are most frequently hired at SURPRICE CAR RENTAL Alexander The Great Airport (15 km from city centre ).

On average a car hire in Skopje costs $451 per week ($64 per day).

On average a car hire in Skopje costs $1,935 per month ($64 per day).

To book car hire in Skopje, you need to produce a driving licence that’s been valid for more than 12 months and a credit card under the main driver's name. International drivers whose driving licences are not in English require an International Driving Permit (IDP) to aid in translation. You may also be required to produce other documents, including a copy of your passport and proof of address.

Most car hire companies in Skopje require car insurance coverage to cater to the cost of damages. You can get it from your car hire company or use your auto cover, depending on your provider. Confirm if your auto insurance covers hired cars, to avoid issues.