Car hire
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.

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.