Expat Serbia

Renting a car

Renting a car can be confusing and expensive if you don't understand industry terms and how fees are calculated.

Knowing that renting a car in Serbia is a great way to get around if you don’t have your own car, try to follow our recommendation listed below.

It’s a quick, safe and easy way to see Serbia wonders. If you have a lot of things to finish in a short time or you need to go to some other destinations around Serbia renting a car is by far the best option. In most large town you can find major car hire chains but also the small rental companies. If you're coming in the summer, we strongly advise to reserve as far in advance as possible and you'll often get a better deal if you book a rental car on line as you can take advantage of special rates.

Renting a car in Belgrade in the begging was quite expensive however nowadays the prices are much lower and you can find wide range of choices. Many companies enabled the possibility to book online and get a quote and the whole process runs smoothly.· All the major rental agencies have desks at Belgrade airport with the offices in the city and many in other towns around the country.

Before you reserve a car in Serbia, think about the size you need and how much is your budget. Also, be aware that vehicle classification systems vary between rent-a-car agencies.It’s good idea to call rental companies to check what are the prices for wanted cars, maybe you can get weekly or weekend deals. Ask if there may be charges that could increase an advertised base rate, such as Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) fees, a deposit or refundable charge; airport surcharges and drop-off fees; fuel charges; mileage fees; taxes; additional-driver fees; underage-driver fees; out-of-state charges; and equipment-rental fees (for items such as ski racks and car seats).

Almost all agencies offer limited or unlimited mileage options. The first one is usually 100 km after which you pay around 0.10-0.20 € per km. When talking about a limited mileage day costs run between 30 and 120 € per day, depending on the model. Most prices stated when reserving include VAT.  Some agencies offer GSP and air condition for free while the rest offer it for the symbolic price. Most of the rental companies require you to pay with your credit card with minimum age requirement 21, for some vehicles 25, and you must have a full, clean driver’s license for at 2 years. It depend on the agency. The new EU driver licence is acceptable for driving in Serbia. Some Non EU driver licence are valid in Serbia but some must be supplemented by an international permit (IDP).

Avis
Hotel Hyatt Regency
Address: Milentija Popovica 5, Belgrade
Information and reservation 0800 200 100 (free of charge)
Phone: +381 11 313 96 16
Website: http://avis.rs

Autotehna
Address: Bulevar Kralja Aleksandra 94, Belgrade
Phone: +381 11 2433 314, 2433 323
Address: Balzakova 29, Novi Sad
Phone: +381 21 47 45 16
Website: http://www.autotehna.com

Budget
Address: Proleterske solidarnosti 38, Belgrade
Phone: +381 311 30 50
http://www.budget.rs

City rent a car
Address: Omladinskih brigada 90 Airport City, Belgrade
Phone: +381 11 2258 784 ·
Website: http://www.cityrentacar.rs

Europcar
Address: Bul. Zorana Djindjica 59, Arena, Belgrade
Tel: +381 11 301 5004
Phone: +381 21 443 188
0800 355 355 (free info line for Serbia)
Website: http://www.europcar.rs

Hertz
Address: Vladimira Popovica 6, Belgrade
Phone: +381 11 20 28 200
Address: Jevrejska 23 (passage), Novi Sad
Phone: +381 21 52 97 19
Website: https://www.hertz.rs