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Car rental offers in North Macedonia

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in North Macedonia.

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When to book a rental car in North Macedonia

North Macedonia - When is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car?

At this destination (North Macedonia), November is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting mini class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

North Macedonia - When is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car?

At this destination (North Macedonia), February is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting economy class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

North Macedonia - When is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car?

At this destination (North Macedonia), February is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting compact class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

North Macedonia - When is the most affordable time to rent an intermediate class car?

At this destination (North Macedonia), February is the most affordable time to rent a intermediate class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting intermediate class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

North Macedonia - When is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car?

At this destination (North Macedonia), February is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting standard class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

North Macedonia - When is the most affordable time to rent a full-size car?

At this destination (North Macedonia), February is the most affordable time to rent a full-size class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting full-size class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

North Macedonia - When is the most affordable time to rent a luxury car?

At this destination (North Macedonia), February is the most affordable time to rent a luxury class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting luxury class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

North Macedonia - When is the most affordable time to rent a station wagon?

At this destination (North Macedonia), February is the most affordable time to rent a station wagon with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting a station wagon, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

North Macedonia - When is the most affordable time to rent a SUV?

At this destination (North Macedonia), February is the most affordable time to rent an SUV with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting an SUV, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

North Macedonia - When is the most affordable time to rent a MPV?

At this destination (North Macedonia), February is the most affordable time to rent an mpv with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting an mpv with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

North Macedonia - When is the most affordable time to rent a minivan?

At this destination (North Macedonia), February is the most affordable time to rent a minibus with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting a minibus, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

North Macedonia - When is the most affordable time to rent a sedan?

At this destination (North Macedonia), February is the most affordable time to rent a sedan with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. March is the peak month for renting a sedan, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

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North Macedonia Guide

North Macedonia is best explored by rental car. Carrentals.co.uk has over 2 pick-up locations in North Macedonia. This means there is always a pick-up location close to your destination.

Driving

The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia resides on the Balkan Peninsula, next to Greece, and is a surprisingly diverse place. This proud, diminutive landlocked nation is a place of intriguing cities, vineyards, mountains, lakeside beaches and ancient ruins. However, due to a sketchy public transport network, it is best explored by car, especially the southern tourist meccas of Ohrid and Strumica.

Driving Tips for Macedonia

Most Macedonia highways are tolled, even those in poor condition. Signage can be confusing and is represented in the Roman and Cyrillic alphabets, so a good map and GPS is advised. The use of dipped headlights in the daytime and the carrying of a warning triangle are compulsory.

Driving licences: either a UK licence or an International Driving Permit are good for driving legally here though the newer UK picture licences are fine by themselves.

Which side does Macedonia drive on: the right.

Speed limits:
Motorways: 74mph (120kph)
Rural areas: 49mph (80kph) or 62mph (100kph)
Built-up areas: 31mph (50kph)

Alcohol limits: Macedonia has a lower tolerance to drink driving than the UK, with a permitted alcohol level of 0.05 per cent compared to the UK’s 0.08 per cent limit. There are severe penalties for infringers.

Driving age: 18 years to drive, but 21 years to rent a car. Drivers of hired vehicles must have held their licence for at least two years.

Seatbelts: all passengers are to wear them, while children under 12 years have to sit in the rear.

Mobile phones and GPS: drivers can talk on a mobile phone or operate a GPS system via a hands-free kit only. Police regularly watch out for violators.

Cost of fuel in Macedonia: both petrol and diesel are considerably cheaper than they are in the UK, especially diesel.

Car hire and fuel payment: some filling stations accept credit cards though the country is mostly a cash society, so having local currency to hand is a good idea. On the other hand, international car hire suppliers all accept credit card payment. Notify your credit card company prior to travel if you intend to use your card here.

Insurance: major car hire firms typically rent vehicles with fully comprehensive insurance. Additional insurance such as collision damage waiver is usually extra.

Traffic and parking: park in secure places in Macedonian cities as car theft is a risk. It is best to avoid driving in Skopje or Bitola, where locals often double park. Traffic peaks in the cities during morning and evening rush hours.

Transport

Trains
Rail travel to Macedonia is sketchy, with the most useful connection for tourists being from neighbouring Greece. However, services have been suspended on occasion and are not reliable. Train enthusiasts might consider the Balkan Flexipass, which allows for unlimited first-class travel through Macedonia and neighbouring Balkan nations for between 5 and 15 days from £140. Domestic rail travel is cheap and better than bus travel though trains are typically slow and only serve main destinations, such as Skopje, Bitola and Gevgelia.

Taxis
Taxis are cheap by Western European standards. They are metered, although drivers may quote a flat rate in a city during peak season. The starting rate is typically under £0.65, with fares increasing every kilometre travelled. Even in the capital, fares for short rides shouldn’t run over £2. Prices are typically double in the large cities of Skopje, Bitola and Ohrid. Although Bitola is sizeable, Skopje is the only place that warrants extensive taxi use.

Buses
Buses serve all destinations within Macedonia and are a better alternative to trains away from the main destinations. Travel first class to be sure of working air conditioning and better facilities.

Airports
Alexander the Great Airport or Skopje airport is the main gateway. It is located 20kms southeast of the Capital city of Skopje and receives direct flights from London. Buses into the city cost around £1.30, while taxis can cost up to £20. Ohrid’s St. Paul the Apostle Airport is the country’s secondary airport and a gateway to the southwest and the beaches at Ohrid Lake.

Explore

Exploring Macedonia

Many visitors come to Macedonia for Skopje and its charming old town. Main sights here are the centuries-old Mustafa Pasha Mosque and the Church of the Holy Saviour. It’s best to park outside town and take in the pedestrianised alleys on foot.

The other must-see is UNESCO World Heritage Ohrid, a stunning, small city on the banks of the sublime Lake Ohrid in the southwest. There are Byzantine churches and art galleries aplenty here, as well as beaches.

To the east is the other major centre, Bitola. Though not as charming as Ohrid, it is worth visiting on a loop from Skopje to see the impressive ruins at nearby Heraclea. Pelister National Park is a popular side trip from Bitola.

Other worthwhile stops are the central mountain town of Kruševo, noted for its Ottoman-centric museums and skiing base; the archaeological sites near the eastern town of Štip; and vibrant Strumica in the southeast, renowned for its hiking, waterfalls and the Strumica Carnival in March.

Those with more time could drive to Mount Korab on the Albanian border for fantastic hiking and a look at the Saint Jovan Bigorski Monastery.

Weather

Macedonia is continental, with hot summers and cold winters. It shares the same weather as northern Greece, meaning there are plenty of sunny, hot days from April to October. Rainfall is minimal and quite uniform, while ski resorts get good snow from November to March/April. Summer temperature averages in July and August are 23°C (73°F), although you will regularly see highs in excess of 37°C (100°F). Nights are cooler in lofty areas of the country.

Practical information

  • Currency
    Macedonian denar
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    90 km/h
  • Language
    Macedonian
  • Popular car category
    Economy

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is Carrentals.co.uk the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

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