Car Rental at Ljubljana Airport

Airport travel guide

The capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana is also its unmistakable center of culture and commerce. However, thanks to the city’s central location, Ljubljana is not only a great destination in its own right, but can also be a good starting point for exploring the rest of the country. With that in mind, these are four of the best ideas for road trips in Slovenia:

• Triglav National Park. One of the symbols of Slovenia, this large national park with the three-headed mountain at its center is just a 45-minute drive northwest of the capital. A hub for climbing, hiking, and other outdoor activities, it is the location of impressive mountain lakes, gorges, and waterfalls. Located on the edge of Triglav is Bled, one of the most scenic small towns in Europe.
• Adriatic coast. Slovenia might only have a coastline of about 47km (29 miles), but the country has done its best to make the most of it. In addition to popular beaches, the area is home to charming port cities like Izola which are notable for their imperial past and well-preserved architecture. Just off the coast are a number of karst cave systems that make for a claustrophobic, but unforgettable experience.
• Maribor. Although Maribor doesn’t have the same immediate appeal as the country’s snow-capped Alpine peaks or Adriatic beaches, Slovenia’s second city can be a lovely day trip destination from the capital. Located about a two hour drive away, in the northeastern part of the country, the city is known for its Habsburg heritage and for its excellent winemaking tradition, embodied not just by the bucolic countryside that surrounds it, but also the Stara trta, a Guiness-recognized oldest vine in the world.
• Kamnik-Savinja Alps. This picturesque mountain range in Northern Slovenia represents the southeasternmost part of the Alps chain. The range is defined by deeply carved glacial valleys, plateaus, and craggy limestone mountains. Many destinations within the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, including Logar Valley, are only accessible by car.

Top international routes

• Frankfurt
• Istanbul
• Milan
• Munich
• Zurich
• Amsterdam
• London
• Warsaw
• Paris
• Brussels

Main airlines

easyJet, Wizz Air, Air France, Air Serbia, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines

Terminals

The airport has two passenger terminals.

Location

The airport is about 24 km (15 mi) from Ljubljana and 10 km (6 mi) from Kranj. Motorways A2/E61 and 104 are the main roads connecting Ljubljana Airport to the city.

Most popular types of rental car

• Small cars - from $22 per day
• Medium cars - from $24 per day
• SUVs - from $49 per day
• Station wagons - from $62 per day
• Large cars - from $80 per day
• Vans - from $145 per day
• Premium cars - from $161 per day

Car rental desks

Many are located in the departures hall.

Services and facilities

You’ll find a good number of bars, snack kiosks, and restaurants, some of which offer outdoor seating during the summer. You can shop in one of the many stores, gift shops offering local Slovenian goods, or in the duty-free outlet. There are also ATMs, a currency exchange, a children’s play area, a post office, an observation deck, and regular art exhibitions. The airport’s facilities are easily accessible to travelers with reduced mobility.

Nearest gas station

Petrol BS Voklo, located at Gasilska cesta 55, can be reached in about seven minutes and is open 24/7. There are many other gas stations nearby and on the way to Ljubljana.

Popular one-way rentals

• Koper (106 km / 66 mi). Located about an hour’s drive southwest of the capital, Koper is Slovenia’s largest coastal city. During the summer months, its beautiful beaches attract thousands of lovers of the sun and the sea. The city is also home to a well-preserved old town and many historic landmarks.
• Zagreb (169 km / 105 mi). The capital city of neighboring Croatia, Zagreb is a classy place to visit. It might not get the same amount of visitors as the Croatian beach destinations like Pula or Split, but the city is a true hub of culture, architecture, and innovation, and has plenty to see and do. If you want to visit Zagreb or any other destination outside Slovenia, you should ask your rental car provider in advance if they permit it.
• Maribor (127 km / 79 mi). Located in the northeast part of the country near the borders with Austria and Hungary, Maribor is a historic and interesting place to visit. A large hub of viticulture, it boasts the officially oldest vine in the world and some interesting wine tours (worth taking even if you’re driving and not allowed to sample the wines).
• Bled (54 km / 33 mi). Located on the eastern bank of the lake of the same, Bled has been called the most beautiful small city in the world. Surrounded by the beautiful Julian Alps and located near the Triglav National Park, Bled is a place of long valleys, impressive castles, and fairytale-like atmosphere.
• Vienna (388 km / 241 mi). The capital city of Austria remains one of the most impressive cities in Europe. The hometown of many world-class composers, it is full of amazing architecture, art galleries, and also lots of more contemporary attractions.
• Venice (262 km / 163 mi). Located just over the border in the northeastern corner of Italy, the famous city of channels is just a short three hour drive from Ljubljana. Venice is home to many world-famous landmarks, but the maze of its smaller side-streets and nearby islands like Burano and Lido can be just as fun to explore.