Bratislava car rental information
| Pick-up location | Bratislava |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Compact station wagon, Economy, Intermediate, Intermediate station wagon, Standard, Standard station wagon |
| Rental locations | 57 |
| Airport locations | 28 |
| Popular agencies | Autounion Car Rental, Wheego, ADDCAR RENTAL , Europcar, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL |
Cheap car rentals in Bratislava
| Economy | C$ 27/day |
| Compact | C$ 26/day |
| Intermediate | C$ 55/day |
| Standard | C$ 75/day |
| Compact station wagon | C$ 39/day |
| Compact SUV | C$ 58/day |
| Intermediate station wagon | C$ 59/day |
| Standard station wagon | C$ 154/day |
Top tips for renting a car in Bratislava
- One of the best things about car hire in Bratislava is that it will give you the freedom to take your time exploring all the fascinating nooks and crannies of this historical city. The main tourist attraction dominating the city is Bratislava Castle, built in the 1200s and now a museum. The rococo-baroque architecture of the Grassalkovich Palace is also renowned. For views out over the city and the River Danube on which it lies, hiring a car will allow you to drive up to the Kamzik TV Tower on Kanzik Hill, which is also where the Bratislava Forest Park begins. From the observation deck you can see as far as Austria and Hungary on a clear day. The Blue Church showcases the original decorative style of the city.
- You’ll land at Bratislava Airport, and here you can pick up the hire car you’ve pre-booked, be that with Sixt, Hertz, Alamo, Budget or one of the other main operators. They are all located in the main arrivals area of the airport’s central terminal, which is where you’ll be once you’ve collected your luggage and cleared customs. From there you can easily walk to collect your car after you’ve sorted out all the necessary final details.
- A word to the wise about car hire in Bratislava: the traffic can flow very fast compared to the UK. If you’re not familiar with the city, this can become a factor as you might feel a bit rushed. The roads are safe, but be careful of potholes, which are a perennial issue due to the long cold winters. It’s usually better to drive during the day and to stick to roads with good street lighting at night, so you can see them coming. Finally, take note that one drives on the opposite side of the road to the UK when in Slovakia.
- Bratislava has its rush hours at the typical times you’ll be used to. Peak times are at 08:00 and 16:00. However, the build-up can start up to an hour before, and it can take the same amount of time to taper off afterwards. Fridays are slightly different, with the evening rush hour concentrated between 15:00 and 16:00. It’s a good idea to avoid the centre of town at these times, when you can spend an extra 15min in traffic for every 30min that you’re driving, especially on main roads like Prievozska and the large intersections on Bratislava-Prievoz.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Bratislava for C$ 47 or less
- Book your rental car in Bratislava at least 2 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport rental car locations in Bratislava are around 9% cheaper than airport locations on average
- Economy rental cars in Bratislava are around 27% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Bratislava
What type of car is recommended for driving in Bratislava?
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.
What’s the speed limit in Bratislava?
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).
Where are the best places to park in Bratislava?
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.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Bratislava?
On average a rental car in Bratislava costs C$ 52 per day.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Bratislava?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at ADDCAR RENTAL (C$ 26/day), Wheego (C$ 27/day) and Autounion Car Rental (C$ 34/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at ADDCAR RENTAL Ivanská cesta 820 01 (8 kilometers from city center).
Can I rent an automatic car in Bratislava?
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.
How much is gas price in Bratislava?
The average gas price in Bratislava is C$ 9.53 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 114 and C$ 152, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Bratislava?
Economy (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Bratislava.
How can I find car rentals near me in Bratislava?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does an Economy car rental cost in Bratislava?
An Economy car rental in Bratislava costs C$ 45 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Bratislava?
An Intermediate car rental in Bratislava costs C$ 58 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car rental cost in Bratislava?
A Compact car rental in Bratislava costs C$ 54 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Bratislava?
In Bratislava, cars are most frequently rented at Wheego Letisko M R Stefanika Bratislava Ii (7 km from city centre ).
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Bratislava?
On average a rental car in Bratislava costs C$ 355 per week (C$ 51 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Bratislava?
On average a rental car in Bratislava costs C$ 1,522 per month (C$ 51 per day).
Bratislava car rental reviews and directory
Avis
10.0
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10.0
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10.0
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4.4 Mediocre
Aug. 2017
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Be careful - don't rent car in Slovakia with this company!!! They will suggest you GPS, despite there is embedded GPS in the car, if you not pay for insurance they will scratch the car and extra charge you!9.2 Wonderful
Jan. 2017
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Good value for the money, reasonably agile and comfortable, good gas mileage.Cons:
The car was unprepared for arctic cold wave in Slovakia. Almost any windshield washer fluid was initially in the car reservoir. Customer representative failed to return to me my driver license and the ID card/passport after copying. Had to make unplanned return to the BTS airport and pick up my ID documents from Avis.10.0 Wonderful
Nov. 2016
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Renting my car after putting an order from internet was smoothless. They totally accepted my order from the USA and car was ready as promissed in Bratislava on Soberiniho location on selected date. For that price I woud do it gladly again.Cons:
They looked suspicious after returning a car and checked for tiniest invisible scratches. Nothing was found but stiil after renting a car many times in the USA this was weird and I don't know what they would do if I just return their car with "droping a key" option. Should I be worried about created extra charges then or what?Budget
9.8
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10 reviewsCleanliness
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9.0
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9.6 Wonderful
Aug. 2019
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Parking place once you return your car, You can wait longtime to finally get a parking place it could be dangerous if you are late for your flight to miss it.3.2 Poor
May 2017
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Our trip condisted of a lot of driving.so we chose a comfortable and strong car volkswagen passat or similar. Thats what we ordered. We were searching by car names. When we got to bratislava airport we were told that there is a mistake in the offer. And they wrote a volkswagen by mistake as an example of much lowere car class. And gave us instead a pego which is uncomfortale and not strong. That was really frastrating experience both with the car and with the offer. We took an offer as it was written, and that what we were supposed to get. We did not suspect unproffessional behavior that company do not know how to classify its offerrings neither we suspected that it was done on purpose to deceive.10.0 Wonderful
May 2017
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Booked a small car, received an CW size.Cons:
The amount of deposit in so high 800Euro while you have the insurance waiver.10.0 Wonderful
Jan. 2017
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Clerk at the airport pickup in Bratislava was extremely helpful. He was the example of what professional is all about.Cons:
No complaints, the experience was smooth as glass.10.0 Wonderful
Oct. 2016
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New van.Excellent for driving2.0 Poor
Oct. 2016
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N/Akeddy by Europcar
6.0
Okay
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
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10.0
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2.0
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8.0
3 locations in Bratislava
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6.0 Okay
Sep. 2023
Alamo
10.0
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.0
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One location in Bratislava
National
8.0
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Global Rent A Car
7.3
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3 locations in Bratislava
Sixt
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2 locations in Bratislava
Wheego
7.3
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2 locations in Bratislava
ADDCAR RENTAL
6.2
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One location in Bratislava
Dollar
6.1
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Hertz
6.1
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One location in Bratislava
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Letisko M.r Stefanika
+421 2/572 012 61
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Bottova Ulica
+421 2/555 666 66
Stare Mesto
+421 2/555 666 66
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Ivanská cesta 83
+421 257 201 261
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M.r.stephanic Airport
+421 948 256 112
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Ivanská cesta
+420 724 293 519
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Bratislava Airport (BTS)
+421 911 446 444
Bratislava Central Bus Station
+421 911 446 444
Bratislava Hotel Delivery
+421 911 446 444
Bratislava Railway station
+421 911 446 444
Bratislava hl. st. Námestie Franza Liszta, Staré Mesto
+421 911 446 444
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Bajkalská 31, Bratislava , Slovakia
+421 945 888 888
M.r.stephanic Airport
+421 945 888 888
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Hodonínska 13, Bratislava
+421 917 767 413
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Letisko M.R.Stefánika, Ivanská cesta, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
+421 907 709 291
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