Car Hire in Ljubljana

About Ljubljana

Ljubljana is a great city to stay. In the summer there is beautiful weather and with all the entertainment that the capital is offering for sure, you will not be bored. In the winter when the snow covers all the buildings and trees and you can only see the beautiful Christmas decoration it is a truly magical place. So if you are searching for something new to discover, Ljubljana is a perfect choice. 

Since Ljubljana is small you can have a nice walk throughout the city, the river Ljubljanica flows through the entire centre of Ljubljana, which gives this beautiful city additional value.  In case you would like to see more than just the centre, we recommend renting a car. Hiring a car in Ljubljana is easy and allows the freedom to drive to other beautiful places nearby. 

Basic info and car hire in Ljubljana

• Location: Central Slovenian statistical regions
• Population: 279.631 (2019) 
• Official language: Slovenian (English is widely spoken in Slovenia) 
• Currency: Euro 
• Weather:  In Ljubljana, the climate is continental, adjacent to the sub-tropical humid climate, with continental characteristics, such as warm summers and moderately cold winters
• Holidays in Ljubljana:  Ljubljana is full of events, and you will also find many museums, bars, and restaurants where you can spice up your holiday.
• Internet coverage: Hotels, bars, restaurants, and cafes offer Wi-Fi.
• Road conditions:  The roads in Ljubljana are in excellent condition. In roundabouts, the cars in the inner circle always have the right when going out of the roundabout. 
• Car hire in Ljubljana: You can find various car rental options in the centre of Ljubljana, but the airport is not far either. Ljubljana Airport has situated around 30 km from the capital. The average daily price for hiring a car in Ljubljana is10 £ / 15 € in the off-season time ( Autumn and Winter ), and around 25 £ / 35 € in the spring and summertime. Please note that prices vary frequently. It's best to make a car booking 3 to 8 weeks before your desired pick-up date - this way you ensure the lowest car hire price. Alternatively, it is possible to find a great last-minute car hire deal.

Driving in Ljubljana 

Driving in Ljubljana is safe and very easy. You will find clear and consistent road signs compared with those used throughout Europe. Generally, roads in Slovenia are in excellent condition. The Ljubljana bypass is a total of 33 kilometres long, and it has more than 20 connections, or on average one per about one and a half kilometres. At the same time, the Ljubljana motorway ring is the busiest on the entire Slovenian motorway junction, and the traffic on it is increasing from year to year.

• Age limits: You must be at least 18 years old (although some rental car companies have higher requirements)
• International Driving Permit:  Yes, if your driver's license is not identifiable as a Driving License, eg, it is in a non-Latin alphabet (eg Arabic, Chinese, Cyrillic, Japanese). 
• Additional papers:   Identification (passport),  a valid driving license, and valid proof of insurance. (It is advisable to buy insurance at the car hire agency in case your policy doesn't cover you while driving in Slovenia). 
• Additional requirements:  Warning triangles, spare wheels are required as well as hands-free equipment with hearing aids are required when talking on the phone while driving.
• Children in the car:  All car occupants must wear a seat belt. Children under the age of twelve, or taller than 4ft 11in / 1.50 meters, may travel in the front passenger seat. 
• Driving side of the road:  Right. 
• Lights:  Headlights are turned on at all times (day and night). 
• General speed limits:  50km/H in built-up areas, 130km/h on Motorways
• Parking suggestions:  Chances are you will have to pay for your parking. You will notice small pay machines on the sidewalk at least one every street or so. You pay at the machine, take your ticket, and place it on the dashboard of your vehicle.

Our Commitment

Best Service Guaranteed

We want our customers to experience only the best Ljubljana car hire service at all times. We choose our partners carefully to ensure the best possible service. We want your trip to be unique.

Our Goal

No Hidden Fees

Orbit Car Hire deals in Ljubljana include all mandatory fees, taxes, extras, CDW, Theft Protection, and Unlimited Mileage so there won't be surprises when you pick up your hired vehicle.

What to see in Ljubljana

Ljubljana puts people first. There are no more cars in the city centre for a long time, so there is so much more space for terraces of cafes and restaurants, for cultural events, relaxed shopping at various markets, bike paths lene Green areas are intertwined with the urban environment, so you can quickly escape from the hustle and bustle. parks and woods. There are also many opportunities for wandering in the vicinity of Ljubljana. However, if we are talking about the very centre of Ljubljana, then it is worth visiting Ljubljana Castle, which lies on a hill above the city and you can see it from several parts of the city. Also one of the sights is the triple bridge near the main square. In addition to all the museums and galleries that can be found in this city, it is also worth visiting the many Cafes along the Ljubljana River, Slovenian food market, St. Nicholas Cathedral, Dragon Bridge and also Metelkova street where you can spend the night in a hostel that still resembles a former prison. You can also take a free walking tour guide, which is not lacking in Ljubljana.