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Self-drive or with a driver

Car rental in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Quick answer

We arrange rental cars from Sarajevo airport or your hotel, and quote the full price, the deposit and the insurance cover in writing before you book. To drive yourself you need a valid licence — and, depending on where it was issued, an International Driving Permit. If you would rather not drive mountain roads, the same car can come with a driver.

Self-drive or with a driver?

Self-drive Car with driver
Best for Experienced drivers, flexible routes Families, first visits, winter trips
You need Licence (plus IDP if required), deposit Nothing beyond your booking
Parking and fuel Your responsibility Included in the agreed price
Mountain roads and snow You drive them A local driver does

What you need to rent a car

  • A valid driving licence held for the minimum period the rental company sets. Young drivers often pay a surcharge.
  • An International Driving Permit if your licence country requires it (see the FAQ below).
  • A credit card for the deposit in most cases — the amount is stated in your quote.
  • Your passport at hand-over.

Driving essentials in Bosnia and Herzegovina

  • Traffic drives on the right. Dipped headlights are required day and night.
  • Winter tyres are compulsory in the winter months; carry chains and use them where signs require.
  • The motorway speed limit is 130 km/h; limits on ordinary roads are much lower and checked by police, who can issue fines on the spot.
  • In rural areas stay on paved roads and marked paths — the UK government still warns about landmines left from the 1992–1995 war away from main routes.
  • Driving without third-party insurance is illegal; keep the rental documents in the car.

Full details, including tolls and border crossings, are in our guide to driving in Bosnia.

Road times from Sarajevo

The table shows distances and drive times without stops. On mountain roads add roughly a third for traffic, weather and breaks — and plan your 7-day route so that no day is longer than you enjoy.

FromToDistanceDrive time
SarajevoMostar125 km2 h 10 min
SarajevoJajce149 km2 h 35 min
SarajevoTravnik95 km1 h 30 min
SarajevoKravica waterfall165 km3 h 5 min
SarajevoBihać299 km5 h 25 min
SarajevoTrebinje241 km4 h 30 min
SarajevoVišegrad113 km1 h 55 min
SarajevoJahorina31 km35 min

Road distance and drive time without stops, calculated with OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (October 2026). Mountain roads, weather, border queues and photo stops add time.

Extras

Add what your trip needs

  • Child and baby seatsTell us each child's age and weight; seats are listed in your quote.
  • Additional driverShare the driving on long days; each driver shows a licence at hand-over.
  • Cross-border permissionPlanning Croatia or Montenegro? Permission and insurance papers must be arranged in advance.
  • Winter equipmentWinter tyres are compulsory in the winter months; ask about chains and 4x4.
  • Airport or hotel hand-overCollect the car where you land or where you stay — the place is fixed in your quote.
  • Professional driverAny car can come with a driver — by the hour or by the day.

Who it suits

  • Independent travellers planning their own route
  • Families who want to stop whenever they like
  • Longer trips that include Jajce, Una National Park or Trebinje
  • Visitors who prefer a car with a driver for the whole stay

What's included

  • A car class matched to your group and luggage
  • Hand-over at Sarajevo airport, your hotel or another agreed place
  • The insurance cover, deposit and fuel policy explained in your quote
  • Child seats and additional drivers when requested
  • Route notes for the places you plan to visit

What determines the price

  • Car class and transmission (automatics are fewer — ask early)
  • Rental length and season
  • Insurance level and the deposit you prefer
  • One-way rentals or delivery to a hotel
  • Extras such as child seats, an additional driver or cross-border permission
  • A driver, if you choose a car with driver instead of self-drive

What we need from you

  • Pick-up and drop-off dates, times and places
  • Age of the main driver and the country that issued the licence
  • Number of passengers and suitcases
  • Whether you plan to cross into Croatia, Montenegro or Serbia

Not included unless you ask

  • Fuel used during the rental, unless your quote says otherwise
  • Traffic and parking fines
  • Damage not covered by the insurance option you choose

What happens after you send a request

  1. We check your requestWe read your dates, group and wishes, and check availability with drivers, hotels and guides.
  2. You receive a written quoteThe day-by-day plan, the total price, what is included and the payment and cancellation terms — in writing.
  3. We adjust it with youChange towns, hotels or pace until the plan fits. Changing a quote costs nothing.
  4. Confirmed only in writingYour booking is confirmed only when you accept the quote and we confirm back in writing. Nothing is charged on this website.

We reply as soon as possible with availability and a quote.

Restrictions and cancellation

Cancellation and change terms depend on the hotels and services in your plan, so they are written into each quote. Read them before you accept. This website takes no payments; how and when you pay is also stated in your quote.

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Questions travellers ask

Do I need an International Driving Permit in Bosnia?

It depends on the country that issued your licence. The UK government, for example, says UK licence holders who rent a car in Bosnia and Herzegovina must also carry a 1968 International Driving Permit. Check your own government's advice, and tell us your licence country so we can confirm what the rental company requires.

Can I rent a car without a credit card?

Rental companies usually hold a deposit on a credit card. Some options exist without one; we tell you the conditions before you book.

Can I drive the rental car to Croatia or Montenegro?

Only with the rental company's permission and the right insurance documents. Tell us your full route so it is included in the quote.

Is driving in Bosnia difficult?

Main roads are mostly two-lane and wind through mountains, so journeys take longer than the distance suggests. In winter you need winter tyres and sometimes chains. Read our driving in Bosnia guide before you go.

Is a car with a driver much more expensive?

It costs more per day, but there is no deposit, no parking to find and no mountain driving. Many families use a driver on long travel days and walk or use taxis in the cities.

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