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 Slovenia Car Rental Mini Guide

Driving in Slovenia is generally safe and enjoyable. The country has well-maintained roads and highways that make it easy to explore. The best type of vehicle to hire depends on your travel plans. For urban driving and shorter trips, a compact car is sufficient. However, if you plan to explore the beautiful Slovenian countryside, including the Julian Alps and scenic lakes, consider renting an SUV or a larger vehicle for added comfort and flexibility.

Traffic in Slovenia is relatively light compared to many other European countries, especially in rural areas. The road network is efficient, and you'll find good signage and well-marked routes. Major cities like Ljubljana, the capital, may have more traffic, but it's still manageable. Slovenia offers a wide range of attractions, including the stunning Lake Bled, Triglav National Park, historic towns like Piran, and the Postojna Caves. The distance from the main international airport, Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport, to the capital city, Ljubljana, is approximately 25 kilometers (about 15.5 miles), making it convenient for travelers to start their journey from there. Overall, driving in Slovenia is a fantastic way to explore its natural beauty and cultural treasures at your own pace.


Cheapest car hire in Slovenia

Renault Twingo

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 21.19 EUR/day
Renault Twingo

7 Days rental at 148.33 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Up

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 23.48 EUR/day
Volkswagen Up

7 Days rental at 164.42 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Up

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 23.48 EUR/day
Volkswagen Up

7 Days rental at 164.42 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Up

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 23.48 EUR/day
Volkswagen Up

7 Days rental at 164.42 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Up

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 23.48 EUR/day
Volkswagen Up

7 Days rental at 164.42 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Up

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 24.88 EUR/day
Volkswagen Up

7 Days rental at 174.18 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Fiat 500

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 24.88 EUR/day
Fiat 500

7 Days rental at 174.18 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Fiat 500

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 24.88 EUR/day
Fiat 500

7 Days rental at 174.18 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 108

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 24.88 EUR/day
Peugeot 108

7 Days rental at 174.18 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Golf

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 23.51 EUR/day
Volkswagen Golf

7 Days rental at 164.57 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen T-Cross

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 23.72 EUR/day
Volkswagen T-Cross

7 Days rental at 166.04 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Focus

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 27.48 EUR/day
Ford Focus

7 Days rental at 192.39 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Focus

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 27.48 EUR/day
Ford Focus

7 Days rental at 192.39 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Focus

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 27.48 EUR/day
Ford Focus

7 Days rental at 192.39 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Focus

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 27.48 EUR/day
Ford Focus

7 Days rental at 192.39 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Astra

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 30.20 EUR/day
Opel Astra

7 Days rental at 211.43 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Astra

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 30.20 EUR/day
Opel Astra

7 Days rental at 211.43 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Astra

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 30.20 EUR/day
Opel Astra

7 Days rental at 211.43 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Polo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 21.23 EUR/day
Volkswagen Polo

7 Days rental at 148.61 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Corsa

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 24.58 EUR/day
Opel Corsa

7 Days rental at 172.12 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Corsa

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 24.58 EUR/day
Opel Corsa

7 Days rental at 172.12 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Corsa

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 24.58 EUR/day
Opel Corsa

7 Days rental at 172.12 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Corsa

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 24.58 EUR/day
Opel Corsa

7 Days rental at 172.12 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Polo

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 25.30 EUR/day
Volkswagen Polo

7 Days rental at 177.15 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Polo

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 25.30 EUR/day
Volkswagen Polo

7 Days rental at 177.15 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Polo

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 25.30 EUR/day
Volkswagen Polo

7 Days rental at 177.15 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Polo

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 25.30 EUR/day
Volkswagen Polo

7 Days rental at 177.15 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Skoda Kodiaq

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 68.07 EUR/day
Skoda Kodiaq

7 Days rental at 476.53 EUR from 23/10/2023

  6 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Skoda Kodiaq

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 71.48 EUR/day
Skoda Kodiaq

7 Days rental at 500.36 EUR from 23/10/2023

  6 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Skoda Kodiaq

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 87.14 EUR/day
Skoda Kodiaq

7 Days rental at 609.99 EUR from 23/10/2023

  6 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Skoda Kodiaq

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 87.14 EUR/day
Skoda Kodiaq

7 Days rental at 609.99 EUR from 23/10/2023

  6 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 118.40 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 828.81 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 118.40 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 828.81 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 118.40 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 828.81 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 118.40 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 828.81 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 118.40 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 828.81 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Skoda Octavia

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 34.15 EUR/day
Skoda Octavia

7 Days rental at 239.09 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Skoda Octavia

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 34.15 EUR/day
Skoda Octavia

7 Days rental at 239.09 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Skoda Octavia

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 34.15 EUR/day
Skoda Octavia

7 Days rental at 239.09 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Skoda Octavia

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 34.15 EUR/day
Skoda Octavia

7 Days rental at 239.09 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Skoda Octavia

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 34.92 EUR/day
Skoda Octavia

7 Days rental at 244.46 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen T-Roc

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 35.55 EUR/day
Volkswagen T-Roc

7 Days rental at 248.86 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen T-Roc

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 35.55 EUR/day
Volkswagen T-Roc

7 Days rental at 248.86 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen T-Roc

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 35.55 EUR/day
Volkswagen T-Roc

7 Days rental at 248.86 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen T-Roc

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 35.55 EUR/day
Volkswagen T-Roc

7 Days rental at 248.86 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Tesla Model 3 4WD

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 178.10 EUR/day
Tesla Model 3 4WD

7 Days rental at 1246.74 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Renault Zoe

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 35.15 EUR/day
Renault Zoe

7 Days rental at 246.06 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Volkswagen ID.4

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 178.10 EUR/day
Volkswagen ID.4

7 Days rental at 1246.74 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Opel Mokka-e

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 37.95 EUR/day
Opel Mokka-e

7 Days rental at 265.67 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Tesla Model Y

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 204.77 EUR/day
Tesla Model Y

7 Days rental at 1433.43 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Tesla Model 3

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 164.77 EUR/day
Tesla Model 3

7 Days rental at 1153.39 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Renault Zoe

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 39.46 EUR/day
Renault Zoe

7 Days rental at 276.27 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Volkswagen Golf Electric

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 41.62 EUR/day
Volkswagen Golf Electric

7 Days rental at 291.38 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW i3

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 52.75 EUR/day
BMW i3

7 Days rental at 369.27 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Slovenia

  • Drive on the RIGHT-hand side of the road in Slovenia, just like the rest of Central Europe
  • There are 13 car rental companies to choose from in Slovenia, Budget currently top the rankings with a score of 9.3/10
  • There are toll roads in Slovenia, you can pay by card, but we recommend carrying some cash just in case
  • The minimum age to rent a car in Slovenia is 21, under 25's should expect to pay a young driver surcharge
 

Popular car hire destinations in Slovenia

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Slovenia

  •  

    R

    Road Driving Side

  •  

    50kph

    Urban speed Limit

  •  

    90kph

    Rural Speed Limit

  •  

    110-130kph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  •  

    EUR  1.55/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  •  

    50mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    EUR €

    Currency

  •  

    YES

    Tolls

  •  

    18

    Min Rental Age

    18

    Min Driving Age

  •  

    Front and Rear

    Seatbelts

  •  

    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

  •  

    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Compare car rental agents in Slovenia

Rental Agent
Locations
Rating (/10)
Customer Reviews
Mini (€/day)
Compact (€/day)
Intermediate (€/day)
Standard (€/day)
 Avis
2
9.3/10
14
€ 41.42
€ 38.57
€ 57.14
 Carwiz
5
9.2/10
48
€ 24.88
€ 32.41
€ 81.40
 Green motion
1
9.1/10
14
€ 24.88
€ 32.41
€ 75.19
 Budget
2
9.0/10
21
€ 37.51
€ 34.92
€ 87.68
 Flizzr
2
9.0/10
25
€ 24.88
€ 32.41
€ 140.92
 Avant car
6
8.9/10
147
€ 24.88
€ 32.41
€ 35.55
€ 103.56
 Alamo
1
8.6/10
14
€ 24.89
€ 32.42
€ 56.87
€ 50.50
 Sixt
9
8.5/10
178
€ 27.64
€ 32.41
€ 72.86
€ 85.68
 Europcar
10
8.3/10
60
€ 33.91
€ 34.52
€ 50.74
€ 63.24

Car rental agent statistics in Slovenia

  • 9.3/10
    Highest rated agent:
    AVIS
  • 8.3/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    EUROPCAR
  • 521
    Total number of reviews in
    Slovenia
  • 10
    Most Locations in Slovenia:
    EUROPCAR
  • 17
    Average wait time
    (Min.)
  • 16
    Total rental companies
     

Average prices per day for car hire in Slovenia

ItemPercent
January€ 40
February€ 40
March€ 39
April€ 41
May€ 46
June€ 52
July€ 73
August€ 69
September€ 46
October€ 42
November€ 37
December€ 41
ItemPercent
January€ 31
February€ 31
March€ 30
April€ 32
May€ 36
June€ 42
July€ 58
August€ 53
September€ 34
October€ 33
November€ 30
December€ 32
ItemPercent
January€ 95
February€ 101
March€ 100
April€ 98
May€ 111
June€ 122
July€ 172
August€ 139
September€ 100
October€ 96
November€ 82
December€ 104
ItemPercent
January€ 59
February€ 62
March€ 62
April€ 67
May€ 76
June€ 88
July€ 119
August€ 117
September€ 79
October€ 75
November€ 59
December€ 66
ItemPercent
January€ 129
February€ 139
March€ 147
April€ 122
May€ 130
June€ 161
July€ 238
August€ 269
September€ 141
October€ 144
November€ 126
December€ 136
ItemPercent
January€ 26
February€ 25
March€ 24
April€ 26
May€ 30
June€ 36
July€ 50
August€ 45
September€ 29
October€ 27
November€ 24
December€ 26
ItemPercent
January€ 79
February€ 85
March€ 85
April€ 80
May€ 87
June€ 99
July€ 147
August€ 140
September€ 91
October€ 85
November€ 70
December€ 84
ItemPercent
January€ 46
February€ 45
March€ 41
April€ 46
May€ 53
June€ 59
July€ 86
August€ 80
September€ 50
October€ 46
November€ 42
December€ 49

Select category to see average car hire prices in Slovenia

*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in Slovenia

DieselUnleaded
Oct , 2022

€ 1.60

€ 1.35

Nov , 2022

€ 1.72

€ 1.48

Dec , 2022

€ 1.56

€ 1.37

Jan , 2023

€ 1.48

€ 1.28

Feb , 2023

€ 1.53

€ 1.35

Mar , 2023

€ 1.49

€ 1.36

Apr , 2023

€ 1.45

€ 1.37

May , 2023

€ 1.42

€ 1.39

Jun , 2023

€ 1.43

€ 1.41

Jul , 2023

€ 1.48

€ 1.44

Aug , 2023

€ 1.56

€ 1.51

Sep , 2023

€ 1.60

€ 1.55

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
Sep , 2023 1.60 1.55
Aug , 2023 1.56 1.51
Jul , 2023 1.48 1.44
Jun , 2023 1.43 1.41
May , 2023 1.42 1.39
Apr , 2023 1.45 1.37
Mar , 2023 1.49 1.36
Feb , 2023 1.53 1.35
Jan , 2023 1.48 1.28
Dec , 2022 1.56 1.37
Nov , 2022 1.72 1.48
Oct , 2022 1.60 1.35

Car rental price statistics in Slovenia

  • € 148.33
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 406.09
    Highest daily price:
    Mercedes V Class
  • 924
    Total cars available
     
  • 51
    Most popular model:
    Volkswagen Polo
  • 239
    Location with most cars:
    Ljubljana - Airport
  • € 21.2 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    GOLDCAR - Ljubljana - Airport
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€9.1
 
 
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€8.3
 
 
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Compact 3 5 3 from €10.1 per day
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