Bratislava car rentals from $16/day

An all-rounder will be a good choice for Bratislava car hire, and an MPV will fit the bill very well. You’ll have plenty of visibility to take in the sights of a city renowned as one of Europe’s most beautiful, and you won’t have to worry so much about the potholes on the roads. You’ll also be able to drive around the surrounding area and access tourist landmarks in most of the terrain.

There are consistent speed limits in the various zones in and around the city. In the centre of town and the built-up residential areas of Bratislava, the speed limit is 50km/h (30mph). Once you’re on the open roads outside town, you can travel at up to 90km/h (55mph), and if you’re on a motorway travelling to visit surrounding cities, the speed limit is 130km/h (80mph). Pay close attention to these speed limits, as the local constabulary issue spot fines of up to €650 (£570).

On-street parking is quite easily available in Bratislava and will cost around €1.40 (£1.20) per hour. You can also get a day parking card, which will cost roughly €8.50 (£7.50). Parking is free on weekends, however. You can also park at Sad Janka Krala, which won’t cost anything – then simply take the short walk through Old Bridge to get to the city centre from there.

On average a rental car in Bratislava costs $25 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Bratislava found in the last 2 weeks is $19.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Bratislava. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Bratislava is $6.35 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $76 and $102, depending on the car size.

Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Bratislava.

Car rental companies onsite at Bratislava - M. R. Štefánik airport include Payless, CarWiz, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Wheego, Autounion Car Rental, ADDCAR RENTAL, Budget and Europcar.

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

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

An Economy car rental in Bratislava costs $32 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Bratislava costs $50 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Bratislava costs $57 per day, on average.

In Bratislava, cars are most frequently rented at Budget Airport (5 miles from city center).

Most car rental providers in Bratislava offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Bratislava, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

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Yes. Certain roads are restricted to buses and pedestrians only. For instance, certain parts of Hlavné námestie (Main Square) in the Old Town and Obchodná Street are only open to pedestrians. There are certain lanes on some streets in Bratislava that are designated for public buses only. These lanes are marked with a sign that reads "BUS" and are typically located on main thoroughfares such as Námestie SNP.

There are multiple locations in Bratislava where you can charge your electric car. Some of the popular charging stations include Tesco Expres ZSE Drive, GreenWay Aupark, and ZSE Drive's EV network. You can consult with the rental car company for more information like costs and locations for charging your electric car in Bratislava.