Košice car rentals from $28/day

If you are planning on remaining in urban Košice during your stay, you will be quite satisfied with a compact economy or saloon car, as streets are either small or easy to drive on. If you are in a larger group or would like to take a drive out further into the Slovakian surrounds, roads may have suffered some weather damage in the winter months and potholes are not uncommon. A 4x4 would suit well for day trips.

When driving on the roads in Košice it is vital you pay attention to the rules of the road as authorities have a zero tolerance policy on traffic infringements, such as using mobile phones whilst driving, drunk driving and breaking the speed limit. In the city centre and residential areas the speed limit is 30mph, further out of town it goes up to 50mph and then up to 130mph on the motorways. Traffic cameras are prevalent in this busy city, so be aware to take note of the traffic signage around you.

Košice has ample parking spaces in and around the city that offer the first 2h of parking for free. Look out for Parkovisko Orlia, Parkovisko Vodná, Parkovisko Kasárenské Námestie and Palárikova 9. They are all under a 10min walk from the city centre. Paid car parks charge between €3 (£2.63) and €15 (£13.14) for 2h, but you will have no problem finding a free spacet.

On average a rental car in Košice costs $47 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 Košice found in the last 2 weeks is $34.

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

Car rental companies onsite at Barca airport include Avis, Sixt, Alamo, Budget and Wheego.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Barca airport to off-airport locations include Avis, Sixt, Alamo, and Budget.

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

A Small car rental in Košice costs $37 per day, on average.

A Medium car rental in Košice costs $32 per day, on average.

A Luxury car rental in Košice costs $91 per day, on average.

In Košice, cars are most frequently rented at Budget Kosice Airport (3 miles from city center).

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 22 car rental agencies in Košice.

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