Car Hire at Bratislava Airport

Airport travel guide

The capital of Slovakia is a great city to visit. It was previously often overlooked for its more famous neighbours, Vienna, Budapest, and Prague, but during the last decade, Bratislava has become one of the most exciting weekend getaways in Europe. Historic and scenic, but full of creative energy, it has plenty to see and do. Here are four of the most interesting places in and around it:

• Bratislava Castle. The massive hilltop castle is the symbol of the city and one of its most visited tourist attractions. A mixture of architectural styles, it is famous for its courtyard, gardens, and gates. Inside the castle, you’ll find reminders of the Hungarian and Habsburg kings who used to rule from here. The castle provides magnificent views not only of the rest of the city but also Slovakia’s neighbours, Austria and Hungary.
• Old Town. Home to the impressive castle, as well as a number of other famous landmarks, the city’s Old Town is the Bratislava of postcards. Buildings like the Episcopal Summer Palace, Trinity Church, the Primate’s Palace and Michael Gate, as well as a number of expansive squares, are some of the most visited (and most photographed) places in all of Slovakia. The Old Town is also home to the beautiful Bratislava waterfront.
• Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum. Impressively situated on an island in the River Danube, the Danubiana is one of the most interesting contemporary buildings in Central Europe. Inside, you’ll find a permanent collection, as well as a number of rotating exhibitions of the works of Slovak and foreign artists. The museum is surrounded by a sculpture park that is just as fun to explore, especially on a sunny day.
• Trnava. One of the most popular day-trips from the capital, Trnava is known for its many exquisite churches and well-preserved Baroque architecture – it has even occasionally been called the Little Rome. The city’s football stadium also hosts the matches of the national team, so make sure to check the game schedule for your visit if you’re a football fan. A car trip northeast of Bratislava takes only about 45 minutes.

Top international routes

• Warsaw
• Alghero
• Alicante
• Tirana
• Rome
• Casablanca
• Hurghada
• Leipzig
• Malta
• Athens
   

Main airlines

Ryanair, Travel Service Slovakia, Wizz Air, Air Cairo, Czech Airlines, and SmartWings

Terminals

Terminal A was opened in 2012. It serves all domestic and international flights. Terminals B and C are currently not in use.

Location

Bratislava Airport is about 9 km (5.6 mi) northeast of Bratislava city center and about 87 km (54 mi) east of Vienna. Motorway E58/E571/E75, Ul. 29. Augusta, and Jánska Street are the main roads connecting the airport to Bratislava.

Most popular types of hire car

• Small cars - starting at £13 per day
• Station wagons - starting at £19 per day
• Medium cars - starting at £16 per day
• SUVs - starting at £14 per day
• Large cars - starting at £29 per day
• Premium cars - starting at £55 per day
• People Carriers - starting at £36 per day

Car hire desks

Most are in the arrivals terminal. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.

Services and facilities

You’ll find a few shops, including newsstands, convenience stores, and gift shops. The duty-free outlets are located in the departures area. There are also ATMs, baby changing rooms, a children’s play area, mobile device charging desks, and showers available to mothers and children in the nursing rooms. The airport’s facilities are well equipped for visitors with reduced mobility; special assistance is also offered, but make sure to contact your airline at least 48 hours before arrival if you’d like this service.

Nearest petrol station

OMV Čerpacie stanice at Diaľnica D1 Zlaté piesky, 821 09 Ružinov, can be reached in about five minutes and is open 24/7. There are many other petrol stations near Bratislava Airport and on the way to the city.

Popular one-way hires

• Nitra (82 km / 51 miles)
• Vienna (89 km / 55 miles)
• Kosice (393 km / 244 miles)
• Poprad (319 km / 198 miles)
• Žilina (193 km / 120 miles)
• Trenčin (121 km / 75 miles)
• Banska Bystrica (202 km / 126 miles)
• Budapest (208 km / 130 miles)