Cheap car rentals in Košice
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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Košice
- The historically-preserved Slovakian city of Košice is a gem to explore with car hire in Košice. Take your hired vehicle out for a day trip to see the magnificent ruins of the twelfth-century Spiš Castle, a two-hour drive away. A one-hour drive away is the Tokaj region, the central hub of Slovakian wine. Closer to home is the stunning Neo-Gothic Jakab’s Palace, which brings to mind an iconic fairy tale palace. A hire car in Košice will give you a lot of flexibility and independence.
- If you arrive in Košice by air, chances are you will use Košice International Airport (KSC), just 3 miles away from the city. Avis, Budget, keddy by Europcar, Europcar, Alamo, BUCHBINDER and others are there for your vehicle pick up. For your convenience, you can find the car hire companies at the terminal opposite the arrivals and departures terminal.
- The centre of Košice has many small and winding roads made with the pedestrian in mind. Although many are not open to traffic, there are some around smaller residential and outer lying city roads that could get busy foot traffic, so pay attention to people, bicycles and motorcycles. The main roads and motorways are wide, well-maintained and pleasant to drive on. If you are a visitor it is always best to book sat nav to find your way around, as well as assist with pointing out congestion, roadworks and accidents in the region.
- The main motorway that services the city of Košice is the 19, which in turn splits into the E58 and the E50. The E50 splits to become several main roads that lead right into the heart of the city. Look out for congestion on main roads like Rooseveltova, Južná Trieda and Štúrova. Peak hours will up the congestion, so consult your sat nav for the badly affected roads or avoid driving from 7:00–9:00 and again from 16:00–19:00. A large portion of the Košice daily commuters come into the city centre on trains and buses, reducing car traffic.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Košice for C$ 140 or less
- Book your rental car in Košice at least 2 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Compact rental cars in Košice are around -28% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Košice
What type of car is recommended for driving in Košice?
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.
What’s the speed limit in Košice?
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.
Where are the best places to park in Košice?
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.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Košice?
On average a rental car in Košice costs C$ 145 per day.
Can I rent an automatic car in Košice?
Based on our information, car rental agencies in Košice only have manual transmission cars.
How much is gas price in Košice?
The average gas price in Košice is C$ 8.94 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 107 and C$ 143, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Košice?
Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Košice.
Which car rental companies are at Barca airport (KSC)?
Car rental companies onsite at Barca airport include BUCHBINDER and Europcar.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Barca airport (KSC)?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Barca airport to off-airport locations include BUCHBINDER and Europcar.
How can I find car rentals near me in Košice?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does a Compact car rental cost in Košice?
A Compact car rental in Košice costs C$ 92 per day, on average.
How much does a Mini car rental cost in Košice?
A Mini car rental in Košice costs C$ 48 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car rental cost in Košice?
An Economy car rental in Košice costs C$ 50 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Košice?
In Košice, cars are most frequently rented at Budget Kosice Airport (5 km from city centre ).
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Košice?
On average a rental car in Košice costs C$ 1,014 per week (C$ 145 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Košice?
On average a rental car in Košice costs C$ 4,346 per month (C$ 145 per day).
Košice car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
10.0
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10.0
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10.0
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10.0
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10.0
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10.0 Wonderful
Jun. 2022
Budget
8.0
Very good
9 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
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8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
8.0
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2.0 Poor
May 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jun. 2019
Pros:
Staff told us tolls would be covered. Had he not brought that up we would have been confused or worried. He also told us which gasoline to fill the car with. After hours drop off was easy too.Cons:
Can't think of a thing. We had a very good experience.8.8 Very good
Jul. 2018
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Price was good, everything went smooth in the pickup and drop off (which is never trivial with car rentals).Cons:
Only one representative so service was sluggish. The car on the inside was not as clean as I would expect.10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2017
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Everything, friendly quick service, the gave me first a clutch car and I asked for a automatic they changed right awayCons:
Nothing what not to like, everything was perfect, will order againkeddy by Europcar
6.0
Okay
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3 locations in Košice
Wheego
4.0
Mediocre
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MAGGIORE
8.7
Very good
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One location in Košice
National
8.1
Very good
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One location in Košice
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.9
Good
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One location in Košice
Global Rent A Car
7.3
Good
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One location in Košice
Sixt
7.3
Good
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One location in Košice
Europcar
5.3
Fair
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2 locations in Košice
BUCHBINDER
5.0
Fair
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One location in Košice
MEGADRIVE
5.0
Fair
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Kosice Airport
+421 257 201 271
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Airport Kosice
+421 902 933 893
Presovska Cesta 73
+421 915 992 864
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Letisko Kosice
+86 10 6064 1387
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Good to know
Most popular agency | BUCHBINDER |
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Most popular car type | Compact |
Average price | C$ 145/day |
Good deal | C$ 140/day |