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Rent a car in Slovakia with Sixt
Sixt is proud to offer car hire in Slovakia, a central European republic which visitors will love to explore. Sixt has a wide vehicle range available for customers to choose from, meaning that drivers who choose Sixt car rental in Slovakia can be sure of driving away in a car that suits them (options include SUVs, vans, and sporty convertibles). In addition, Sixt can provide car rental in slovakia customers with some handy extras like driver's insurance and great mileage deals. There is even the option to fly and drive straight from the airport by booking in advance using the Sixt online booking facility for car hire in Slovakia.
Driving Rules in Slovakia
Roads are generally good and compare well with other roads in eastern Europe, however drivers are advised to be careful when venturing into more rural areas. It is important to carry a good map and obey all official signage and instructions while driving your car hire vehicle through Slovakia. Other importat things to remember include the following:
- Slovakia has a zero tolerance policy towards drink-drivers, meaning you cannot legally drive with any alcohol in your blood
- Vehicles drive on the right-hand side of the roadway
- Drivers who exceed the speed limit will have to pay an on the spot fine, in Slovakia the speed limits are 37 miles per hour in urban areas, 55 miles per hour on main roads and 80 miles per hour on the motorway.
Remember, speed limits and other signs in Slovakia are in kilometres
Places to visit with a car rental in Slovakia
Slovakia is a particularly interesting place to visit. The country has been independent since 1993. In fact, visitors with access to a car rental facility will often choose to combine a visit to Slovakia with a road trip to neighbouring countries. Major attractions in the country include the Tatra National Park which is less than a day away from Sixt's car hire station in the capital city Bratislava. The capital has a number of historical sites of note including a magnificent castle. A short drive away is the famous Slovak National Theatre - an entertaining place to spend an evening.
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Good to know when renting in Slovakia
Choose the flexibility option when booking and cancel or change your rental if you need to.
You can take your SIXT rental into certain other European countries, but not others. Check with the SIXT station before taking your car out of Slovakia.
SIXT locations in Slovakia accept all major credit cards, but not debit or prepaid cards.
We allow one-way rentals between stations in Slovakia, depending on the rental rate.
All drivers need a valid driver’s license held for at least 1 year, plus an ID or passport. International renters with a license using a non-Roman alphabet like Arabic will also need an international driving permit or certified translation.
You need to be 19 or older with a license held for at least 1 year for a SIXT rental in Slovakia. Some car categories have a higher minimum rental age, and a young driver surcharge applies to those under 21.
