Slovenia is a country with a developed transport interchange, which includes toll highways, as well as ordinary roads, which are allowed to travel for free. At the same time, the roadbed is of good quality, which is undoubtedly an advantage. As far as parking lots are concerned, they can be found easily in large cities in Slovenia.
Features of parking in Slovenia
Almost every European country has uniform rules for those who decide to leave their car for a while. However, there are always nuances that any car enthusiast needs to know about.
Firstly, free parking lots are marked with white markings. The places in such parking lots are considered to be more in demand and are almost completely filled by lunchtime. Therefore, if you have planned a trip to major cities in Slovenia, it is better to go there in the morning or on weekdays.
Secondly, there are short-term parking lots where the car is left for no more than 20-40 minutes. These parking lots are marked in blue and may be free in some cities. This information should be found out in advance, so as not to pay a fine for breaking the rules as a result. Generally, free parking is offered on weekends or at night.
Thirdly, payment for a parking space is made in specialized machines that do not issue change, that is, a change should be prepared in advance. The standard parking price ranges from 0, 4 to 1 euro / hour. You will pay from 6 to 10 euros per day, depending on the type of settlement. After you use the machine, he will issue a coupon indicating the time when you need to pick up the car.
Fourth, to travel on high-speed autobahns, you need to purchase a vignette and attach it to the front window. Also note that there are many cyclists in Slovenia and there are roadbeds marked for them with the Pozor-Kolesarji sign.
Keep in mind that parking rules are closely monitored by a service called Redarska in Slovenia (cars with a brown stripe). The initial fine for unpaid parking is 40 euros. In case of repeated violation, your car will be confiscated and taken to the parking lot, from where you can pick it up only by paying 60-70 euros.
Parking in Slovenian cities
There are different parking options in Ljubljana. Parking spaces in the central part of the city are popular. Inside the main ring road, you can park for 70-80 cents. In more remote areas, parking costs 50 cents, while in other quarters of the city approximately 40 cents. Having decided to find a place for a car in Ljubljana, be careful when paying, as it is made at a strictly allotted time. The first zone of removal from the center is paid from 8.00 to 19.00, the second and third from 8.00 to 17.00. On Saturday there is a chance to park for free on the streets of Ljubljana from 13.00 to Sunday. Note that it is very convenient to park your car near Tivoli Park, located not far from the center.
For guests and residents of the city, the local authorities have developed a "Park and Drive" program, which is an excellent alternative to expensive parking. The essence of the project is that the motorist leaves the car in the parking lot near the major ring roads leading to the center. A day of parking costs 1, 3 euros and this price includes free travel on any public transport.
In Maribor, the parking system is the same as in other cities in Slovenia. Leaving a car in the city center for free on a weekday is extremely problematic. If you are ready to pay 1.5 euros for a place, then feel free to choose the Trgovski center City parking lot. For the convenience of tourists, parking garages were created in the city, where the payment per hour will be 1, 2 euros. The advantage of garages is considered to be the decreasing price every hour, that is, the longer you leave the car, the less money you will give.
Only those who managed to do it before lunchtime manage to park a car for free in Maribor. The best places for this are the parking lot of the Europark shopping center and the area around the Mestni park area. After 5 pm and on weekends, all parking lots in the city are open for free.
It is better to travel by bicycle to such settlements as Celje, Kranj, Koper and Velenje. However, there are also paid and free parking spaces for motorists in the blue and white zones. The price for parking in Slovenia is fixed, so it won't differ much from big cities.
Car rental in Slovenia
Many tourists choose to rent a car to travel around the country. In order to bring this idea to life, it is enough to know a few simple rules:
- You can rent a car only to persons who are 21 years of age or older.
- Prepare a package of documents consisting of an international driver's license and national license.
- Be sure to take cash or a bank card with you, as a deposit and payment will be required for the car.
- One of the main rules of the road in Slovenia is that the dipped beam is on for 24 hours.
- The rental price includes insurance and vignette payment. On average, this amount can vary from 35 to 55 euros per day.
Car rental companies are located all over Slovenia. Sometimes tourists take a car right at the airport, which is very convenient. In order to receive the car immediately after arrival, you should book and partially pay for the car on the website.
