Slovakia is a blooming central European vacation destination. Until 1992 Slovakia was part of Czechoslovakia. Slovakia is landlocked and surrounded by Austria, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland and Ukraine. The stately Carpathian Mountains span Slovakia’s northern half. Car hire in Slovakia provides a comfortable transport option.

Bratislava is the capital, and biggest city, of Slovakia. Bratislava straddles the River Danube, near Slovakia’s border with Austria. Vienna is just 50kms away. Among Bratislava’s many tourist draws are the historic city centre and its Baroque palaces, museums such as the Good Shepherd clock museum, Grassalkovich Palace, Bratislava Castle and the Novy Most bridge.

Leading companies maintain car rental in Slovakia offices here. Bratislava Castle is perched on a hill above the Danube. Nearby the D1 and D2 motorways are the principal exit routes from the city. Bojnice Castle is a quick car hire in Slovakia drive east from Bratislava. This exquisite castle is a key Slovakia site.

Bojnice Castle’s lofty walls and soaring turrets house a museum and host the International Ghost Festival and other annual events. The Carpathians’ Tatra peaks are east of Bojnice. Ruzomberok Ski Park is one of several ski venues here. Farther east are the High Tatras (Vysoke Tatry), Gerlachovsky Stit and Kosice.

The High Tatras offer hiking trails that wend their way through lofty peaks and great scenery. Kosice is Slovakia’s second city and among its draws are St Elisabeth’s Cathedral and Hlavna Ulica (main street). Hlavna Ulica features boutiques, cafés and ornate palaces. Additional savings for cheap car hire in Slovakia can be obtained by pre-booking.