Car Rental at Skopje Airport

Airport travel guide

Not only is Skopje North Macedonia’s capital and one of its most popular tourism destinations, but it also serves as a hub for exploring the rest of the country. The city’s north-central location means that most of the country’s historic sites and nature are no more than a few hours’ drive away. Here are a few day-trip suggestions from Skopje:

• Mavrovo National Park. The largest national park in the country, Mavrovo is known for its historical villages and the submerged Church of Saint Nicholas which reappears every summer when the water levels drop. The landscape is made up of highlands, lakes, woodlands, and canyons which are inhabited by species like the European lynx and golden eagle. The trip from the capital takes about 90 minutes.
• Tetovo. One of the most interesting cities in Northern Macedonia, Tetovo is perhaps best known for its Ottoman architecture and heritage. The chief landmark is no doubt the so-called Painted Mosque, or Šarena Džamija, which dates back to the 15th century and is immediately recognizable for its intricate ornamentations. Tetovo is located in the northwestern corner of the country, and a car trip from Skopje takes only about 50 minutes.
• Stobi. The present-day country of North Macedonia was a part of the region that saw the rise and fall and some of the earliest European civilizations. One of the best places to learn about this is Stobi, a large site of ruins that has temples, villas, and mosaics left by the Romans and other peoples and empires who have inhabited the area over the centuries. Located about an hour’s drive southeast of the capital, the ancient site is near the cities of Kavadarci and Veles.
• Kokino. A small village near the border with Serbia, Kokino is known as the site of one of the oldest observatories on the planet. Dating back almost 4,000 years, its stone markers were used to follow the celestial trajectories of the sun and moon. The larger surrounding area, known in Macedonian as Staro Nagoričane, is also home to a number of ancient, well-preserved monasteries. The trip from Skopje takes only about 50 minutes.
• Ohrid. Located in the southwestern corner of North Macedonia, Ohrid is arguably the most impressive destination in the country. A city, a lake, a national park, and a UNESCO World Heritage site, the natural diversity of Ohrid has earned it the nickname of European Galapagos. The trip from Skopje takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes, so Ohrid can technically be visited as a day trip, but if you have more time to spare, it’s better to take at least two or three days.

Top international routes

• Istanbul
• Zurich
• Belgrade
• Vienna
• Basel
• Antalya
• Izmir
• Frankfurt
• Zagreb
• Berlin

Main airlines

Wizz Air, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Germania Flug, and Flydubai

Terminals

The single passenger terminal hosts both local and international flights.

Location

Skopje Airport is about 17 km (11 miles) southeast of Skopje city center. Highway A4 and Bulevar Aleksandar Makedonski are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.

Most popular types of rental car

• Small cars - from $24 per day
• Medium cars - from $32 per day
• Station wagons - from $45 per day
• Large cars - from $37 per day
• SUVs - from $37 per day
• Vans - from $84 per day
• Premium cars - from $68 per day

Car rental desks

Most can be found right outside the arrivals hall.

Services and facilities

You’ll find a small number of cafés and restaurants, as well as two duty-free shops. There are also ATMs, a bank, first aid service, a lost and found office, and a post office. Some of the airport’s facilities are friendly to travelers with reduced mobility, but if you’ll need special assistance, you should contact your airline in advance. You can find more information on the airport's official website.

Nearest gas station

Makpetrol gas station is located directly outside the airport, on the right-hand side of Highway A4 when leaving Skopje Airport and heading towards the city. The station can be reached in about two minutes and is open 24/7. There are many other gas stations nearby.

Popular one-way rentals

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• Tetovo (72 km / 45 mi)
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