Guide to Driving In Slovakia - Drive Safe in Slovakia

With our Drive Smart guide you're fully prepared to hire a car in Slovakia and stay safe on unfamiliar roads.

URBAN SPEED LIMIT

50 kph

urban
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RURAL SPEED LIMIT

90 kph

rural
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motorway speed limit

90-130 kph

speed limit
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Drink Drive Limit

 0mg

drink and drive limit
More info  
urban
You drive in Slovakia on the Right side  
urban
The currency in Slovakia is EUR €
urban
To rent a car is  18 years and to drive is 18 years of age
urban
Slovakia 1.66 €/Ltr

Driving Laws in Slovakia

Driving in Slovakia
Pocket guide to driving in Slovakia
Profile:
Slovakia
Bratislava
EUR €
Driving in Slovakia
SPEED: (kph)
50
90
90-130
Speed limit in Slovakia
Holiday:
Rush hour in Slovakia
Cameras:
YES
YES
Speed cameras in Slovakia
FUEL:
1.66
1.57
EUR/Litre
Fuel prices in Slovakia
See Fuel Price in Slovakia for full statistics
MIN AGE:
18
18
Min driving age in Slovakia
DRINK:
0mg
Blood alcohol content
Drink driving in Slovakia
EMERGENCY:
112
Emergency phone number in Slovakia
DOCUMENT:
Driving documents in Slovakia
PHONES:
No
Hands free only
Mobile phone driving in Slovakia
SEATBELTS:
Yes
Yes
Seat belt in Slovakia
See here for current child seats law in Slovakia

Are there any special requirements for driving or hiring a car in Slovakia?

In Slovakia you drive on the right hand side of the road and overtake on the left. Vehicles and Trams from the right in general have priority. Car horns should only be used to signify your attention to overtake or to warn of danger. A warning triangle is compulsory to carry in vehicles in case of a breakdown.

Rules of the road

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Emergency Services Numbers

Police Police: 112

Police Fire: 112

Police Ambulance: 112

Notes:

DieselUnleaded
Apr , 2024

€ 1.57

€ 1.66

Mar , 2024

€ 1.59

€ 1.62

Feb , 2024

€ 1.55

€ 1.57

Jan , 2024

€ 1.50

€ 1.55

Parking Information

Parking regulations

Parking Information
Parking is allowed on some sidewalks which is always notified by appropriate road signs. If parking is allowed you need to make sure there is still at least 1.5 metres of free space.

Paid Parking
Drivers are welcome to park their vehicles in numerous parking spaces in all cities in Slovakia. Free car parking can be hard to find. Some parking spaces can only be used if you have a special parking ticket which can be bought in any newspaper or tobacco shop.

Parking Enforcement
If you park your car illegally then you will most likely find wheel blockers on your return which will result in a fine of approx €65. If your vehicle has been towed away, the fine will be a lot bigger approximately €225.

Disabled Parking
Parking which is reserved for disabled parking only will be marked with a wheelchair symbol. Do not park if there is a space marked with someone’s name, licence plate number or marked with a cross.
Some car parks will allow a vehicle displaying the disabled parking card to park free of charge or at a discounted rate – It is best to check the parking notices or ask an attendant.
 

Emergency Information

Emergency Information

Police Police: 112

Police Fire: 112

Police Ambulance: 112

The emergency services are on 112. This will allow you to be connected to police, ambulance or fire.

What to do in an emergency

If you have an accident, you are required by law to call the police to the scene of the accident such as injury or death. You must use your hazard lights and the warning triangles to let other drivers know you have a problem.

Handy Guides

World Driving Guides

Road Signs

Handy Phrases

Where is the police station? - Kde je policajná stanica?
My car won’t start? - Moje auto nezačne?
Where is the nearest petrol station? -  Kde je najbližšia čerpacia stanica?
One way - jednosmerka
Exit - východ
Motorway - diaľnice

Slovakia Fuel Price History

DieselUnleaded
Apr , 2024

€ 1.57

€ 1.66

Mar , 2024

€ 1.59

€ 1.62

Feb , 2024

€ 1.55

€ 1.57

Jan , 2024

€ 1.50

€ 1.55

Dec , 2023

€ 1.59

€ 1.56

Nov , 2023

€ 1.60

€ 1.58

Oct , 2023

€ 1.71

€ 1.72

Sep , 2023

€ 1.65

€ 1.69

Aug , 2023

€ 1.51

€ 1.65

Jul , 2023

€ 1.44

€ 1.57

Jun , 2023

€ 1.42

€ 1.58

May , 2023

€ 1.42

€ 1.54

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
Apr , 2024 1.57 1.66
Mar , 2024 1.59 1.62
Feb , 2024 1.55 1.57
Jan , 2024 1.50 1.55
Dec , 2023 1.59 1.56
Nov , 2023 1.60 1.58
Oct , 2023 1.71 1.72
Sep , 2023 1.65 1.69
Aug , 2023 1.51 1.65
Jul , 2023 1.44 1.57
Jun , 2023 1.42 1.58
May , 2023 1.42 1.54
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