Destinations / Slovenia
Driving in Slovenia as a visitor
Usually yes. Slovenia expects visiting drivers to carry an International Driving Permit alongside their national licence, and rental desks ask for one. It matters most when your licence is not printed in the Latin alphabet.
Standard delivery included. Need it sooner? Express lands by for $25 more.
Reviewed July 2026 · A translation of your own licence, carried with it. Not a government permit.
What Slovenia expects
| Permit needed | Expected |
|---|---|
| Convention format | 1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna |
| Valid for | Up to 3 years |
| Drives on the | Right |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Top speed limit | 130 km/h motorways |
What the rental desk will ask you for
| Your own licence | The original card. A photo of it, or a photocopy, gets turned away. |
|---|---|
| Licence translation | Expected. Hand it over with the licence, never instead of it. |
| Booklet format they know | 1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna |
| Minimum age | 18. Under 25 usually pays a young-driver surcharge. |
| Deposit | A credit card in the driver's name. The hold is taken in EUR. |
Rules that catch visitors out
| Tolls | Motorway e-vignette required. |
|---|---|
| Lights | Headlights on at all times. |
| Alcohol | 0.05% alcohol limit; zero for new/professional drivers. |
| In the car | Reflective vest and triangle mandatory. |
On the road in Slovenia
At the pump
Unleaded petrol, diesel and LPG are sold at all stations (roughly EUR 1.50-1.60/litre), mostly attended or self-serve, with cards and cash widely accepted.
After a crash
Dial 112 for emergencies; for any collision you must notify the police and obtain an accident report for insurance, and vehicles should not be moved until documented if there are injuries.
Sources: rac.co.uk · si.usembassy.gov · tollguru.com · tyremap.com
Common questions
Do you need an International Driving Permit in Slovenia?
Usually yes. Slovenia expects visiting drivers to carry an International Driving Permit alongside their national licence, and rental desks ask for one. It matters most when your licence is not printed in the Latin alphabet.
Which IDP format does Slovenia accept?
Slovenia recognises the 1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna format. Your permit is prepared in that format.
Will a rental desk in Slovenia ask for one?
Ljubljana desks request an IDP for non-EU licences; e-vignette included with rentals.
How fast can you get one?
Express orders are emailed within 5 minutes. The exact delivery moment is quoted before you pay and the order is refundable for 30 days.