In order to drive a vehicle in Bosnia and Herzegovina you must be at least 18 years old and have a full driving licence valid in your country of residence. It is recommended to obtain an international drivers licence.
To hire a car in Bosnia and Herzegovina you must be at least 21 years old (age may vary by the car hire category) and have held your license for two years and also have an international drivers licence.
General Bosnia and Herzegovina driving information, laws rules and regulations:
Driving in Bosnia and Herzegovina is on the right hand side of the road.
Seat belts when driving a hire car in Bosnia and Herzegovina are mandatory.
Drivers are to carry at all times while driving, a valid driver's licence, registration documents and insurance documents.
It is advised to have snow chains on your car during winter conditions. Winter tyres are compulsory between the 15th November and the 15th April.
Dipped headlights must be used during daylight hours when driving a in Banja Luka and other areas in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
There are plenty of petrol stations in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Credit cards are accepted at most.
There are no tolls in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
There are many parking lots for your car in Sarajevo and Banja Luka where you can park your car hire. There are metered parking areas in many cities.
Domestic one-way car hires are available. If you plan to drive with a Bosnia and Herzegovina car hire you can pick it up in one location and return it to another location but there are some restrictions that you need to check with your car hire supplier. There are fees for international one-way rentals and not all vehicles are allowed.
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