Car Rental at Kosice Airport

Airport travel guide

The main city of Eastern Slovakia, Kosice is also one of the landlocked country’s most visited tourist destinations. Notable for its well-preserved city center and architectural landmarks, Kosice also serves as a gateway to Slovakia’s beautiful Tatra mountains. With that in mind, these are some of the most notable attractions in and around it:

• St. Elisabeth Cathedral. Dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries, this magnificent church is one of the most notable religious buildings in the country, if not the whole region. Built in the High Gothic style, it is now a popular tourist attraction — especially its northern tower which offers great views of the city below.
• East Slovak Museum. Košice is not only the second-most populous city of the country, it is – arguably more importantly – the center of East Slovakia, a geographically and culturally distinct region. The best place to learn about what makes the eastern part of the country unique is this centrally located museum that hosts exhibitions on local art, history, and customs.
• Slovak Technical Museum. Dedicated to such varied topics as the history of mining, telecommunications, chemistry, and astronomy, the main building of the Slovak Technical Museum is located in a beautiful palace on Kosice’s main street and is definitely worthy of your attention. A number of its branches like the Museum of Aviation, Museum of Cinematography, and Blacksmith’s workshop can be found in towns and villages around Kosice.
• The High Tatras. A mountain range and national park, Slovakia’s High Tatras are one of the trademarks of the country. The majestic, snow-capped peaks are fun to visit year-round as they offer opportunities for winter sports during the colder time of the year and plenty of hiking trails to explore in summer. The region is also home to many of Central Europe’s most scenic drives. The drive from Kosice takes about 90 minutes.
• Aviation Museum. Created from the collection of a former Slovak president, the Aviation Museum features aircraft of various eras and countries from around the world. In addition to the main collection, there are also interesting displays of retro Czechoslovak vehicles and motorcycles. Located approximately next to the city’s international airport, the museum is about a 15-minute drive south of the center of Kosice.

Top international routes

• Vienna
• Prague
• Warsaw
• London
• Zurich
• Malaga
• Rome
• Hurghada
   

Main airlines

Austrian Airlines, Czech Airlines, LOT, Eurowings, and Wizz Air provide year-round service to Schengen destinations and London (in the case of Wizz Air). Smartwings and Cyprus Airlines provide seasonal service to popular vacation destinations.

As of 2019, there is no longer domestic service to Bratislava.

Terminals

A single terminal serves all flights, the majority of which are to Schengen destinations. With some flights to Turkey, there are customs and immigration facilities.

Location

Kosice Airport is about 6 km (3.7 mi) southwest of Kosice, the second largest city in Slovakia. Route 3415, E571/E58, and Južná trieda are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.

Most popular types of rental car

• Small cars - from $45 per day
• Medium cars - from $47 per day
• SUVs - from $67 per day
• Large cars - from $65 per day
• Vans - from $60 per day
• Station wagons - from $59 per day

Car rental desks

All rental desks are located across from the departures and arrivals halls. Please note that Global and Megadrive are serviced by the Buchbinder desk. Most desks are open 24 hours a day.

Services and facilities

You’ll find a restaurant, a couple of bars, a coffee shop, and two bistros, as well as souvenir shops and duty-free outlets. Most of the shops are in the departures area. There are also ATMs, a lounge, a lost and found office in the arrivals hall, and a few hotels nearby. The facilities at Kosice Airport are equipped for travelers with reduced mobility. Special assistance is also available, but if you’d like this service you’ll need to first contact your airline at least 48 hours before arrival and then contact the airport staff by calling +421 55 6832 206 or +421 918 111 750.

Nearest gas station

A Slovnaft station on Modlavaska Cesta is the closest station to the airport for most renters. When coming from the center, it can either be directly on the way or require a slight circle at the E58 interchange. Unfortunately, no stations are located along the E58 near the airport.

Popular one-way rentals

• Poprad (124 km / 77 miles)
• Bratislava (404 km / 251 miles)
• Budapest (264 km / 164 miles)
• Krakow (269 km / 167 miles)
• Banska Bystrica (237 km / 147 miles)
• Vienna (531 km / 330 miles)