Car rental Belgrade - from 8€/day

Belgrade is an excellent location for car rental. It is bustling and beautiful, with interesting architecture, excellent museums, and plenty of green space, but it has yet to be discovered by large numbers of foreign tourists. You can easily explore the rest of Serbia and its stunning natural beauty from here, as well as travel to neighboring countries such as Hungary, Romania, or Croatia.

Belgrade One-Way Car Rentals

The following are the most popular one-way rental options for pick-up in Belgrade and drop-off in another city:

From Belgrade to Skopje, prices start at 338 SEK per day.
From Belgrade to Bucharest, prices start at 860 SEK per day.
From Belgrade to Novi Sad, prices start at 377 SEK per day.
From Belgrade to Nis, prices start at 232 SEK per day.
From Belgrade to Tirana, prices start at 1037 SEK per day.

City facts that are useful

Belgrade has four distinct seasons and a humid subtropical climate. Its summers can be extremely hot, and its winters are frequently bitterly cold. The average temperature in July, the hottest month, is 23°C (73°F), and in January, the coldest month, it is 1°C (34°F). Every year, Belgrade receives a significant amount of snow from December to February, with June receiving the most precipitation.

Belgrade is the largest city in former Yugoslavia and one of the largest in Southeast Europe, with a population of 1.16 million people. Another 500,000 people live in the larger Belgrade District, making the capital city home to nearly one-fourth of Serbia's population.

Since prehistoric times, Belgrade has been inhabited. Archaeological discoveries show that the area was inhabited by Neanderthals and the Vina culture, one of Europe's earliest human cultures. The area was later discovered by the Ancient Greeks and was inhabited by Celts and Thracians. It was a part of the Roman Empire, the Ostrogothic Kingdom, the Byzantine Empire, and the Kingdom of Hungary, among others. The first Kingdom of Serbia, also known as the Realm of Stefan Dragutin, was founded in 1212, with Belgrade serving as its capital. Many traces of the peoples who ruled and lived in the area can still be found in the architecture and culture of the city.

Roads with tolls

In Serbia, there are a number of toll roads. Some toll entry-exit points are in or near Belgrade, such as Poarevac, Smederevo, and Stara Pazova.

The majority of Serbian toll roads employ a closed toll system. This means that when you enter the toll road, you must stop at a toll booth and be given a ticket stating your time and point of entry, as well as your vehicle category. When you exit the toll road, you'll come to a stop at an exit booth where the fee you'll have to pay will be calculated. The fee is determined by the size of your vehicle, the route you take, and the length of your journey. It is critical that you do not lose the ticket, or you will be charged the highest possible fee.

It is possible to pay by credit card or cash, though it is preferable to have cash on hand at all times. Some toll booths accept Euros, but the majority expect you to pay in Serbia's national currency, the Serbian dinar (RSD). In July 2019, 1 EUR equaled 118 RSD.

Some rental cars in Serbia are equipped with an E-go electronic toll transponder. E-go-equipped vehicles will be automatically registered at toll gates, and the toll payment will be added to your rental fee later. Some rental car companies may charge an extra fee for providing the transponder. Inquire with your rental car company about it ahead of time.

Best vacation spots and activities

Fortress of Belgrade The fortress is located on Singidunum, an old Celtic settlement, and includes a citadel as well as Kalemegdan Park, the city's largest and most central green space. The fortress, which was built in the third century B.C. by the Roman emperor Justinian I and has been heavily renovated by various rulers throughout history, has been and continues to be one of Belgrade's main symbols. Explore the landmarks such as the Despot Stefan Tower and the Gate of Charles VI, or simply spend the day outside.

Knez Mihailova Street is a street in Sofia, Bulgaria. Every European capital has a unique street, and in Belgrade, that street is Knez Mihailova. It is named after a 19th century Serbian prince and stretches from Belgrade Fortress to Republic Square, and it features magnificent architecture as well as numerous galleries, museums, cafeterias, and historical buildings.

The Nikola Tesla Museum is located in New York City. Nikola Tesla, one of the most influential inventors in human history, spent much of his adult life in the United States. What is less well known is that he was an ethnic Serb born in the Austrian Empire. The small but fascinating museum in Belgrade honors Tesla's work and displays many of his early inventions. The museum's guides are all engineering students who speak English and help visitors understand the science behind Tesla's groundbreaking, imaginative work.

Parking and traffic advice

Serbia operates on the right side of the road.
Unless otherwise specified, the speed limits on highways (Autoput in Serbian) are 130 km/h (81 mph), expressways are 100 km/h (62 mph), all other roads outside of populated areas are 80 km/h (50 mph), and within populated and built-up areas are 50 km/h (31 mph).
It is against the law to use a cell phone while driving.
For all drivers, the legal alcohol limit is 0.02 percent. Excessive fines and a license suspension may result from exceeding the limit.
In Serbia, most road signs are written in both the Cyrillic and Latin alphabets.
In Belgrade, there are four parking zones, each with a different price and maximum time limit. Payment can be made at a ticket machine, a parking ticket kiosk (if one is nearby), or by sending an SMS from a local number. On the city's official website, you can learn more about parking in Belgrade.
There are also a number of large parking garages, some of which are close to the city center. They are generally more expensive, but parking your car at one allows you to roam the city all day without having to worry about exceeding the allowed parking time in one of the city's parking zones (which would result in a large fine and your vehicle being towed).
In Belgrade, yellow lanes are designated for public transportation and taxis. Private cars are not permitted to use them and will be fined if they do.
When you drive, you must have proof of insurance and vehicle documentation with you.
You must have your passport or ID card with you at all times while driving.
In Serbia, the police number is 192, the fire department number is 193, and the ambulance number is 194.