Car rental in Skopje
Cars from local rental companies in Skopje: pick your dates to see real cars with total price, deposit and insurance.
Cars in Skopje
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Driving in Macedonia: licence and road rules
What you need to rent a car and drive here as a visitor. Rules change — check with your rental company before the trip.
An EU/EEA licence is legally valid, but rental desks or police may ask for an International Driving Permit — get one before you go.
A UK licence is legally valid, but rental desks or police may ask for an International Driving Permit — get one before you go.
A US licence is legally valid, but rental desks or police may ask for an International Driving Permit — get one before you go.
North Macedonia is a 1968 Vienna Convention party, so foreign licences are recognised for short visits; an IDP is advisable, especially for licences not in Latin script. Green Card insurance needed if driving in from abroad.
Toll motorways with booths (cash in denars or euros, cards accepted at most plazas; electronic TAG available). Rental cars pay at booths as you go.
Tip: Keep small change in denars or euros for frequent toll plazas, and expect slow, winding roads around Lake Ohrid and Mavrovo.
How to rent a car
Four steps from choosing a city to getting the keys in Skopje.
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Choose a city and dates
Pick where and when to collect the car. You can return it to the same place or, with many companies, in another city.
Pick-up and drop-off in the form -
Compare the cars
Each car shows the total price for your dates, the deposit, insurance, mileage limit and driver requirements.
All terms before you book -
Book online
The rental company confirms the booking. Usually a small prepayment online and the rest on pick-up.
Confirmed by the company -
Get the keys
Bring your passport and driving licence. The car is handed over at the office, the airport or, often, at your hotel.
Passport + licence
Car rental FAQ
The essentials, so you can plan your trip with confidence.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Skopje?
It depends on the season, car class and rental length — longer rentals are cheaper per day. The form shows the total price with insurance once you pick dates.
Do I need an International Driving Permit to rent a car in Skopje?
EU/EEA licence: An EU/EEA licence is legally valid, but rental desks or police may ask for an International Driving Permit — get one before you go. UK licence: A UK licence is legally valid, but rental desks or police may ask for an International Driving Permit — get one before you go. US licence: A US licence is legally valid, but rental desks or police may ask for an International Driving Permit — get one before you go. North Macedonia is a 1968 Vienna Convention party, so foreign licences are recognised for short visits; an IDP is advisable, especially for licences not in Latin script. Green Card insurance needed if driving in from abroad.
Where do I get an International Driving Permit?
Get it at home before the trip: in the UK at PayPoint shops, in the US through AAA, in EU countries from the licensing authority or national automobile club. It is a translation of your licence and is valid only together with it.
What are the speed limits in Macedonia?
Typically 50 km/h in towns, 80 km/h outside towns and 130 km/h on motorways. 100 km/h on expressways. Always follow the signs — cameras are common and fines reach you via the rental company.
Are there toll roads or vignettes in Macedonia?
Toll motorways with booths (cash in denars or euros, cards accepted at most plazas; electronic TAG available). Rental cars pay at booths as you go.
What is the drink-driving limit?
The limit is 0.5 ‰ blood alcohol (0 for novice (under 2 years), young and professional drivers). The safest rule is not to drink at all before driving.