Car Rental in Bratislava

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  • 14rental companies
  • 2pick-up points
  • from $18 per day
  • 9.1 top rated · Auto-Union

A rental car here costs $94 a day on average, about $664 for a week. The most popular car class is Economy, at about $58 a day. Avis is the cheapest for a small car, about $27 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

  • In the terminal: 7 · Meet and greet: 2 · Free shuttle bus: 1 · Outside the terminal: 1
  • Free cancellation: 14 of 14
  • Debit card accepted: 2 of 14
  • Auto-Union
  • Budget
  • Europcar
  • Avis
  • Surprice
  • Alamo
  • +8

Where to pick up in Bratislava

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Bratislava Airport · 7 km Airport 14 $18 21 min
Bratislava Downtown · 1 km City office 7 $25 15 min

Car rental prices in Bratislava by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Mini Skoda Citigo, Hyundai i10, Fiat 500 6 $18
Economy Skoda Fabia, Peugeot 208, Volkswagen Polo 14 $25 $51
Compact Hyundai i30, Kia Ceed, Opel Astra 13 $29 $58
Intermediate Skoda Octavia, Peugeot 3008, Toyota Corolla 11 $43 $71
Standard Skoda Superb 6 $77 $112
Station wagon Skoda Octavia Estate, Kia Ceed Estate, Peugeot 308 Estate 12 $59 $81
SUV Skoda Karoq, Skoda Kodiaq, Citroen C4 Aircross 9 $61 $93
Minivan Peugeot Traveller, Mercedes V Class, Mercedes Vito Tourer 4 $103
5-seat MPV Peugeot 5008 1 $108
7-seat minivan Ford Custom, Mercedes Citan, Peugeot 5008 4 $63
9-seat van Renault Trafic 3 $93
Luxury Audi Q8 1 $119
Premium Audi A6, Tesla Model 3 2 $115

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Skoda Citigo rental car in Bratislava Budget

Skoda Citigo

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $18/day
Peugeot 208 rental car in Bratislava Thrifty

Peugeot 208

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $25/day
Volkswagen Polo rental car in Bratislava Budget

Volkswagen Polo

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $29/day
Volkswagen Golf rental car in Bratislava Avis

Volkswagen Golf

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $29/day
Kia Ceed rental car in Bratislava Payless

Kia Ceed

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $29/day
Dacia Sandero Stepway rental car in Bratislava Surprice

Dacia Sandero Stepway

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $30/day
Volkswagen Taigo rental car in Bratislava Avis

Volkswagen Taigo

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $31/day
Skoda Fabia rental car in Bratislava Budget

Skoda Fabia

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $31/day

Convertible car rental Bratislava

Car rental companies in Bratislava

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Auto-Union

Meet and greet 5 min wait CDW included Credit card only
9.1
Excellent 50+ reviews
from $94/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.8 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 9.3 Pick-up process 9.3 Drop-off process 9.3

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $661

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Limited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Special discount

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat

Office

Auto-Union in Bratislava Downtown
Bratislava Railway station, Bratislava, 81104
+421 903 730 003, +421 902 595 132

Budget

In the terminal Mon–Fri 08:00–23:00 · Sat 08:00–19:00 · Sun 08:00–23:00 19 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.9
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $37/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.9 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 9.0 Pick-up process 9.0 Drop-off process 9.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $881

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Budget in Bratislava Downtown
Airport Mr Strefanika, Bratislava, 82311
421-233-036-231

Europcar

In the terminal Mon–Fri 08:00–23:00 · Sat 09:00–17:00 · Sun 09:00–20:00 1 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.7
Excellent 50+ reviews
from $55/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.3 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 8.8 Pick-up process 8.8 Drop-off process 9.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 763

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires

Office

Europcar in Bratislava Downtown
Letisko M R Stefanika Bratislava Ii, Bratislava, 82311
421915748692

Avis

In the terminal Mon–Fri 08:00–23:00 · Sat 08:00–19:00 · Sun 08:00–23:00 19 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.2
Excellent 50+ reviews
from $70/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.3 Cleanliness 9.1 Service at the rental desk 8.2 Pick-up process 7.5 Drop-off process 8.3

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $881

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Special discount
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Child seat

Office

Avis in Bratislava Downtown
Letisko M R Stefanika Ivanska Cesta 91, Bratislava, 82001
+421902939391

Surprice

Free shuttle bus Daily 08:00–19:59 38 min wait CDW included Credit card only
9.3
Few reviews 10+ reviews
from $36/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 9.1 Cleanliness 9.6 Service at the rental desk 9.5 Pick-up process 9.5 Drop-off process 9.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $992

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Surprice at Bratislava Airport
Ivanska cesta 30d, 821 04 Bratislava, Bratislava
00421918390593 , 00421917478137

Alamo

In the terminal Mon–Fri 08:00–22:00 · Sat–Sun 08:00–18:00 12 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.7
Few reviews 25+ reviews
from $31/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.1 Cleanliness 9.4 Service at the rental desk 8.5 Pick-up process 8.1 Drop-off process 9.4

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 102

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires

Office

Alamo at Bratislava Airport
M R Stefanika Airport, Terminal A, Bratislava, 82311
910880492

Payless

Meet and greet 36 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.6
Few reviews 10+ reviews
from $23/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 9.2 Cleanliness 9.4 Service at the rental desk 8.2 Pick-up process 8.0 Drop-off process 8.3

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 653

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Snow chains · Winter tires

Office

Payless at Bratislava Airport
Bratislava Letisko, Letisko M. R. Štefánika, Ivanská cesta, Bratislava, 82001
+421 902 939 391

Hertz

In the terminal Mon–Fri 07:00–23:30 · Sat 08:00–20:00 · Sun 08:00–23:00 31 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.4
Few reviews 10+ reviews
from $78/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.0 Cleanliness 8.6 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.3 Drop-off process 8.5

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 047

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Hertz in Bratislava Downtown
Ivanska Cesta 83, Bratislava, 82001
0257201261

Edencars

Outside the terminal CDW included Credit and debit cards
from $49/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 0.0 Cleanliness 0.0 Service at the rental desk 0.0 Pick-up process 0.0 Drop-off process 0.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $661

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Edencars at Bratislava Airport
Bratislava Airport, Bratislava, 82001
00421948490480

Sixt

CDW included Credit card only
from $52/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 0.0 Cleanliness 0.0 Service at the rental desk 0.0 Pick-up process 0.0 Drop-off process 0.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 212

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Winter tires · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Sixt in Bratislava Downtown
Bajkalska 22, Bratislava, 821 09
+421 903 223 581

Enterprise

In the terminal Mon–Fri 08:00–22:00 · Sat–Sun 08:00–18:00 CDW included Credit card only
from $49/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 0.0 Cleanliness 0.0 Service at the rental desk 0.0 Pick-up process 0.0 Drop-off process 0.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 102

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires

Office

Enterprise at Bratislava Airport
M R Stefanika Airport, Terminal A, Bratislava, 82311
910880492

Thrifty

Mon–Fri 07:00–23:30 · Sat 08:00–20:00 · Sun 08:00–23:00 CDW included Credit card only
from $25/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 0.0 Cleanliness 0.0 Service at the rental desk 0.0 Pick-up process 0.0 Drop-off process 0.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 047

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Thrifty in Bratislava Downtown
Letisko M.r Stefanika, 823 01, Bratislava, 82001
0257201261

Green Motion

In the terminal CDW included Credit card only
from $187/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 0.0 Cleanliness 0.0 Service at the rental desk 0.0 Pick-up process 0.0 Drop-off process 0.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 653

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Special discount
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat

Office

Green Motion at Bratislava Airport
Ivanská cesta, Bratislava, 820 01
+421948256112

Wheego

CDW included Credit card only
from $42/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 0.0 Cleanliness 0.0 Service at the rental desk 0.0 Pick-up process 0.0 Drop-off process 0.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $913

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat

Office

Wheego at Bratislava Airport
Ivánska cesta 10, 821 04 Bratislava, 821 04
(+421) 917 520 700

Rental conditions in Bratislava

Based on 14 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 19. Drivers under 21 pay $11 a day extra (Surprice). Drivers aged 71 and over pay $11 a day extra.
Debit card Accepted by 2 of 14 suppliers: Payless and Edencars.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 12 of 14 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 13 suppliers that list a mileage policy. The other 1 do not list one.
Fuel policy Full to full (13 suppliers), Same to same (1 supplier)
Transmission Automatic 50%, manual 50%.
Electric and hybrid Tesla Model 3, Cupra Leon Hybrid and Skoda Enyaq iV, from $55 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 14 suppliers.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (14 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (14 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (14 suppliers). Deductible: $661–$1 763.
Included in the price Taxes, Breakdown assistance, Airport fee
Extras Infant seat (13 suppliers), Child seat (13 suppliers), GPS (12 suppliers), Booster seat (10 suppliers), Snow chains (8 suppliers), Winter tires (7 suppliers)
Special offers Pre-registration available (5 suppliers), Special discount (4 suppliers)

Driving in Slovakia: drive on the right · Zero tolerance · Vignette needed for motorways. Driving rules

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Car rental in Bratislava: what to expect

Customers report an average wait at the desk from 1 min at Europcar to 38 min at Surprice.

50% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 13 suppliers that list a mileage policy. The minimum driver age is 19, and drivers under 21 pay from $11 a day extra. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

People who search here most often live in Slovakia, Israel and Ukraine. A typical rental lasts 6 days.

Car rental in Bratislava: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Bratislava?

Car rental in Bratislava starts from $18 per day, and the average price is $94 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $284 for a 3-day weekend and $664 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

What are the most popular types of rental cars in Bratislava?

These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Bratislava over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
  • Economy: $58 per day
  • Van: $166 per day
  • Station wagon: $95 per day
  • Compact: $67 per day
  • Standard: $95 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. Smaller cars are usually the cheapest, while SUVs, vans and premium cars cost more but offer extra space and comfort.

Which car rental companies are the most popular in Bratislava?

These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Bratislava over the last 12 months:
  • Europcar, average price $118 per day
  • Avis, average price $53 per day
  • Surprice, average price $97 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Bratislava?

According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Bratislava are:
  • Auto-Union: rated 9.1/10 by 50+ customers, average price $153 per day
  • Budget: rated 8.9/10 by 500+ customers
  • Europcar: rated 8.7/10 by 50+ customers, average price $118 per day
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company in Bratislava?

By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Bratislava are:
  • Avis: about $27 per day
  • Payless: about $28 per day
  • Budget: about $29 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car in Bratislava?

It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
  • Desk in or next to the terminal: Budget, Europcar and Alamo
  • Free shuttle bus to the rental office: Surprice
  • Meet and greet, where a company representative meets you and hands over the car: Auto-Union and Payless
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car in Bratislava and return it somewhere else?

Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. In Bratislava, one-way rentals are offered by Auto-Union, Budget and Europcar. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Bratislava?

The lowest minimum age among rental companies in Bratislava is 19, and some companies require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year. Age rules for young drivers in Bratislava:
  • Surprice: minimum age 19, young driver fee up to age 20
  • Auto-Union: minimum age 19, young driver fee up to age 20

Can I rent a car in Bratislava with a debit card?

Rental companies in Bratislava typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. Companies that accept debit cards in Bratislava: Payless and Edencars. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies in Bratislava offer unlimited mileage?

10 rental companies in Bratislava include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Surprice, Budget and Payless. Europcar, Alamo and Hertz offer it on some cars only. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

What fuel policy do rental companies use in Bratislava?

The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Bratislava are:
  • Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by Auto-Union, Budget, Europcar, Alamo, Payless, Hertz, Avis, Sixt, Edencars, Enterprise, Thrifty, Green Motion and Wheego.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up. Offered by Surprice.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car in Bratislava?

Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars in Bratislava include Edencars, Europcar and Auto-Union. The cheapest is Europcar, from $50 per day. Hybrids need no charging. With a fully electric car, check the charging options along your route and the company's charging policy before you set off.

What extras can I add to a car rental in Bratislava?

You can add extras when you book or at the rental desk:
  • Additional driver: another person can share the driving if they meet the same requirements as the main driver (age and a valid driving license). Most companies charge a daily fee, but in Bratislava Auto-Union includes an additional driver for free.
  • GPS navigation, to find your way on unfamiliar roads
  • Child seats, infant seats and booster seats, which are required by law for young children in most countries
  • Extra insurance that lowers or removes the excess you pay if the car is damaged.
Extras are limited, so it's best to reserve them together with the car.

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