Skopje car hires from $30

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 $56 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Skopje airport include SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Alamo, Sharr Express, Interways, keddy by Europcar and ADDCAR RENTAL.

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

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A Mini car hire in Skopje costs $69 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Skopje costs $50 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Skopje costs $123 per day, on average.

In Skopje, cars are most frequently hired at Autounion Car Rental Skopje International Airport (15 km from city centre ).

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.