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Car hire at Kosice Airport - Gateway to Eastern Slovakia

Kosice International Airport (in Slovak, Medzinárodné letisko Košice) is an international air transportation facility that serves the city of Kosice. Providing a convenient gateway for travellers visiting eastern Slovakia, it is the country's second-largest airport after Bratislava, the capital. It is located in Barca, just 6 kilometres (4 miles) south of the city, and caters for scheduled and chartered flights to and from both domestic and international destinations.

For a place known as the City of Tolerance, Kosice has had a turbulent past, which makes such a nickname all the more commendable. Over the past century alone, the city has found itself under the control of four different rulers – the mighty Austro-Hungarian Empire, Czechoslovakia, Hungary and now Slovakia. While under Austro-Hungarian rule, Kosice built up immense wealth. As a gateway between east and west, the city became a rich, luxurious haven for merchants and travellers.

First chartered in 1241, Kosice today is Slovakia’s second-largest city and the administrative capital of the east. Its fascinating history is now savoured by tourists in the form of palaces, monuments and the city’s aesthetic beauty. However, not all of Kosice’s glories are of the past; in 2013 it was the European Capital of Culture and with its close proximity to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, national parks and the world-famous Tokaj wine region, it is a first-choise destination for travellers exploring eastern Slovakia with a car hire from Kosice Airport.

As in days of old, Kosice provides excellent access to Slovakia's top tourist sights and much of central and eastern Europe. Both Bratislava and Budapest are easily reached by car, while the beautiful Slovak Paradise National Park is a short drive north-west of the city. Auto Europe has been providing an outstanding car rental service to Slovakia and many other popular destinations since 1954 and we are proud to offer you the lowest rates on the market.

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Airport Information

Inaugurated on the 5th of May 1924, Kosice Airport is the second-busiest airport in Slovakia. It operates both domestic and international flights to destinations all over Europe and North Africa. Catering for nearly 600,000 passengers every year (around 1,000 pax an hour), it is located 6 kilometres (4 miles) south of the city in a rural area called Barca. The largest aircraft capable of landing at KSC is the Boeing 767, followed by the Airbus A310 and 300.

Kosice Airport (KSC)
Address: Letecká 41, 041 75 Košice, Slovakia
Telephone: +421 55 683 21 00
Airlines operating at Kosice Airport: The list of the most important airlines operating at Kosice Airport currently includes AirExplore, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, LOT Polish Airlines, Ryanair (Dublin, Liverpool and London–Stansted), SkyAlps (seasonal charter), Smartwings, Tus Airways and Wizz Air, with a number of charter services to Antalya, Rhodes and Larnaca.

Where to pick up my car hire at Kosice Airport

Several major international vehicle suppliers are present at the airport and have their welcome desks in a prime location opposite the Arrivals and Departures Halls. In order to collect your car rental at Kosice Airport as quickly as possible, please all the necessary documents to hand when you arrive, including your driving licence (with International Driving Permit, if required), passport, coverage details and your Auto Europe voucher.

Car hire operating hours

	Budget at Kosice Airport Arrivals, Kosice, Slovakia04175 +421 55 6832 256	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm (closed Sat & Sun)
	Enterprise at Kosice Airport Arrivals Kosice, Slovakia 04175 +421 910 880 491	Opening Hours: Daily 7am-9pm
	Hertz at Kosice Airport Arrivals Kosice, Slovakia 04175 +421 257 201 271	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri & Sun 7am-3.30pm (Sat closed)
	Sixt at Kosice Airport Arrivals Kosice, Slovakia 04175 +421 907 992 064	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (closed Sat & Sun)

Terminals

Kosice Airport is comprised of a single, manageable passenger terminal, which is open around the clock. Travellers are welcome to rest overnight in the terminal and are advised to arrive at least two hours before departure. This terminal houses all check-in desks, car rental suppliers, a lounge area and even a nursery. Here you can find all check-in desks and facilities. The airport is relatively with a single runway. Construction of the terminal began in 2001, the, which was opened in 2004 and in 2005 was awarded the title Construction of the Year 2005. Its total area covers 4,456 square-metres (47,960 square feet), of which more than 3,500 msquare-metres (38,000 square feet) is designed for the travelling public. Following the terminal's completion, KSC was privatised and today ranks as one of the busiest airports in the region, with the number of new carriers growing every year.

Airport Facilities

Inside the terminal building (right next to the Departures Hall), passengers can relax at the popular Propeller Bistro where drinks and snacks are served inside or out on the terrace during the summer. Open 24 hours a day, Aircafe is another excellent place to travellers to spend their time on arrival or before departure. Inside the Departures hall, Airwine (next to Gate D) is a good spot for a glass of fine Slovak wine or a cup of coffee whilst waiting for your flight, or try the Dolly bar which is always open prior to departures. Located airside just after security, the Travel Value & Duty Free Shop at Kosice Airport offers a wide range of confectionary, cosmetics, perfumes, wines, spirits, toys, electronics and accessories at greatly reduced prices. Besides free Wi-Fi and a secure luggage-wrapping service in the main public area, the airport also has a Priority Pass Lounge where passengers can relax with refreshments and read newspapers/magazines before their flight. There are accessible toilets and wheelchairs free of charge for passengers of reduced mobility who contact their airline at least 48 hours in advance, or call the airport 36 hours before to departure.

How to get to and from Kosice Airport

Located just south of the city centre, passengers can rent a car at Kosice Airport and be on their way in a few minutes. The E58 motorway is situated closeby and the distance to Kosice is 6 kilometres (by car, it takes about 15 minutes to get there outside the rush hour). The airport lies directly adjacent to the motorway which leads to the orbital ring road. Passengers using public transport can us bus number 23 which connects the airport with Kosice Train Station, with the route passing right through the city centre (the journey takes 20-30 minutes). Taxis can be found on the ground floor outside the terminal building.

Parking Tips

There's plenty of street parking available in Kosice, although it might entail driving around a bit, especially on weekdays. There's a large car park located close to Kosice Train Station called (ZSSK) which is witin walking distance of the Old Town. Visitors can combine shoppping and visiting the top tourist sights by parking at Aupark in the heart of the city centre where there are more than a thousand underground spaces (free on weekends and public holidays). Another popular alternative close to the city centre is at the DoubleTree by Hilton where around 200 space are available, with parking free of charge for the first 15 minutes. There's a range of options available for drivers looking for somewhere convenient to park their car hire at Kosice Airport (which is located in close proximity to the city centre), including short- and long-term car parks. P1 is priority metered parking, which can be paid for by cash or card. P2 is ideal for collection or drop-off and offers 10 minutes free parking. P3 is dedicated to long-stay, with a minimum of 8 hours required to park there. Prices tend to be very economical and payment can be made at automatic machines next to the entrance to P1 and P2 and in front of the Arrivals Hall.

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