Destinations / Slovenia
Driving in Slovenia as a visitor
Often required, depending on where your licence was issued. Slovenia drives on the right and requires an e-vignette for motorways; non-EU visitors should carry an IDP with their licence.
Reviewed July 2026 · A translation of your own licence, carried with it. Not a government permit.
What Slovenia expects
| Driving document | Depends on licence issuer, script and rental policy |
|---|---|
| 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 | Check the desk policy for your issuing country and licence script. A translation accompanies the licence and never replaces an official permit. |
| 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?
Often required, depending on where your licence was issued. Slovenia drives on the right and requires an e-vignette for motorways; non-EU visitors should carry an IDP with their licence.
Which translation format is used for Slovenia?
Slovenia uses the 1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna convention format. A Vialy translation is prepared in that format but is not a government-issued permit.
Will a rental desk in Slovenia ask for a translation?
Ljubljana desks request an IDP for non-EU licences; e-vignette included with rentals.
How fast can Vialy prepare one for Slovenia?
The exact delivery moment is quoted before you pay, 30 minutes as standard and 5 with Express.
Also in Europe
Driving on to another country on the same trip? Each page states what that destination expects.