Bratislava car hires from $42

A smaller car will likely be best in Bratislava, as roads tend to be narrow and parking spaces can be hard to find. You may wish to choose a vehicle equipped for off-roading if you intend on driving out into rural areas, as the country roads around Bratislava are prone to potholes. You may also feel more comfortable in a car with an all-wheel-drive system if you're driving in winter, as they tend to fare better in snow and icy conditions.

While driving in Bratislava, speed limits don't tend to vary very much within similar areas. The speed limit when driving in built-up areas will be around 50 km/h. If you head further out into rural areas it will go up to 90 km/h. When driving on the highways, the speed limit will be 90 km/h in built-up areas and up to 130 km/h outside built-up areas.

Free parking is available in some areas of Bratislava, though most areas have paid parking and require a ticket. You will need to purchase a ticket from a machine and display it clearly at the front of your windscreen. Tickets will cost around € 1.20 (A$ 1.89) for 1h of parking on the street and € 1-4 (A$ 1.57-6.29) at indoor car parks. On weekends, however, parking is free in most places, though pay attention to signage, as some areas are reserved for residents. There are also secure car parks available, commonly near tourist attractions; these options will be more expensive.

On average a car hire in Bratislava costs $85 per day.

The average price of fuel in Bratislava is $9.93 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $119 and $159, depending on the car size.

Economy (Skoda Fabia or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Bratislava.

Car hire companies onsite at Bratislava - M. R. Štefánik airport include Budget, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Hertz.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Bratislava - M. R. Štefánik airport to off-airport locations include Budget and Hertz.

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

An Economy car hire in Bratislava costs $60 per day, on average.

A Luxury car hire in Bratislava costs $277 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Bratislava costs $114 per day, on average.

In Bratislava, cars are most frequently hired at Panek Ivanska Cesta (7 km from city centre ).