Car Rental in Belgrade: The Perfect 7-Day Itinerary for Tourists
A day-by-day plan for tourists who rent a car in Belgrade — city sights, Novi Sad, Fruška Gora wineries, Tara and Zlatibor, with driving times and parking tips.
Seven days is the perfect length for a Serbia trip, and car rental in Belgrade turns it from a city break into a full road trip. Here is the itinerary we recommend most often to guests.
Day 1 — Arrival. We deliver the car free to Nikola Tesla Airport or your hotel. Drop your bags, park in a zoned street (Zone 3 is cheapest near the centre) and walk Knez Mihailova and Kalemegdan.
Day 2 — Belgrade by car. Ada Ciganlija, Saint Sava Temple, Zemun quay and Gardoš tower. Zemun is far easier with a car than by bus.
Day 3 — Novi Sad and Petrovaradin (80 km, 1h). Free parking on the fortress side, then dinner in Dunavska street.
Day 4 — Fruška Gora wineries (1h20). A car is essentially required; the small cellars are not on any bus route. Nominate a non-drinking driver.
Day 5 — Tara National Park and the Drina house (3h30). Stay overnight in Bajina Bašta.
Day 6 — Zlatibor and Mokra Gora (1h30 from Tara). Drvengrad and the Šargan Eight railway.
Day 7 — Return to Belgrade (3h30) and hand back the car anywhere in the city or at the airport — free of charge.
Total distance is around 900 km. With unlimited mileage that costs you nothing extra; a compact diesel will burn roughly €70–€90 of fuel for the whole week.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it worth renting a car for a week in Serbia?+
Yes — Fruška Gora wineries, Tara and Mokra Gora are hard to reach by bus. A week of driving covers about 900 km, which is free with our unlimited mileage.
How much fuel will a 7-day Serbia road trip use?+
Roughly €70–€90 for a compact diesel over 900 km at 2026 fuel prices.
Where do I park a rental car in central Belgrade?+
Street parking is zoned: Zone 1 (red) is 1 hour max, Zone 3 (green) is cheapest and allows 3 hours. Pay by SMS or use a garage such as Obilićev venac.
Can I return the car at Belgrade Airport after the trip?+
Yes. Return anywhere in Belgrade or at Nikola Tesla Airport free of charge, 24/7.
