Car Rental in Belgrade for Foreigners — Complete 2026 Guide
Everything a foreign visitor needs to rent a car in Belgrade: licences, IDP, insurance, crossing borders, city rules and typical prices.
Serbia is one of the easiest countries in the region to rent a car in as a foreigner — no local address, no local card and no Serbian licence needed.
Licences: EU, UK, US, Canadian, Australian and regional licences are accepted as they are. If your licence is not in Latin script (for example Arabic, Chinese or Cyrillic-only), bring an International Driving Permit alongside the original.
Documents at pickup: passport, driving licence held for at least 2 years, minimum age 21. With Rent a Car M there is no security deposit, so you do not need a credit card in the driver's name.
Insurance: every rental includes CDW, theft protection, third-party liability and 24/7 roadside assistance. Full coverage with a zero deductible is available as an add-on and is what most first-time visitors choose.
Crossing borders: travel to Montenegro, Bosnia, North Macedonia, Croatia and Hungary is allowed with prior notice — we prepare the Green Card and cross-border authorisation for you. One-way drop-off in Montenegro is available on request.
Driving in Belgrade: speed limits are 50 km/h in town, 80 outside, 100 on expressways and 130 on motorways. Headlights on during the day, 0.02% alcohol limit, and a mandatory reflective vest and warning triangle — already in every car.
Parking: the city centre is split into red, yellow and green paid zones. Payment is by SMS with a Serbian number or at a kiosk; the simplest option for visitors is a garage (Obilićev venac, Zeleni venac, Pionirski park) at €1–2 per hour.
Airport pickup: we deliver to Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) 24/7 free of charge — send your flight number and a driver meets you in arrivals with the keys and the contract.
Typical prices: economy from €15/day, compact automatic from €17, SUV from €37, luxury sedan from €70, all with unlimited mileage and free delivery in Belgrade.
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Frequently asked questions
Can a foreigner rent a car in Belgrade?+
Yes. You need a passport, a driving licence held at least 2 years and to be 21 or older. No Serbian licence, local address or local card is required.
Do I need an International Driving Permit in Serbia?+
Only if your licence is not written in Latin script. EU, UK, US, Canadian, Australian and regional licences are accepted on their own.
Can I drive a Belgrade rental car to Montenegro or Bosnia?+
Yes, with prior notice. We issue the Green Card and cross-border authorisation, and one-way drop-off in Montenegro is available on request.
Can I pick the car up at Belgrade Airport?+
Yes — free delivery to Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) 24/7. Send your flight number and a driver meets you in the arrivals hall.
