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Book a rental car in Mitrovica
Renting a car in Mitrovica is a great idea for your road trip plans across northern Kosovo. Having a vehicle is extremely helpful because local transport in Mitrovica is limited and is not accessible for places like Lake Gazivoda or Ujmani, 25 to 30 kilometers (15 to 18 miles) away.
Many travelers choose hotel delivery when staying several days in Mitrovica because it allows them to begin sightseeing without visiting a rental office. Additionally, round-trip rentals are more practical in Kosovo as it is a small country. For instance, if you want to go to any place, e.g, from Mitrovica to Pristina, it takes approx. 50 minutes and driving around the whole country takes around 2 hours at best. So this is the most appropriate way to travel for domestic sightseeing.
Cross-border car rentals from Mitrovica
Cross-border travel from Mitrovica in a rental car is allowed only on request. Some suppliers may permit you to take the vehicle into selected neighbouring countries only. Before making a reservation, always share your plans with your provider so they can issue a cross-border authorization and Green Card for a smooth journey.
Some of the popular cross-border routes include:
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Mitrovica to Albania
Distance: ~323 km (~200 miles) Time: ~4 hours 25 minutes -
Mitrovica to Montenegro
Distance: ~204 km (~127 miles) Time: ~4 hours 12 minutes -
Mitrovica to North Macedonia
Distance: ~197 km (~122 miles) Time: ~2 hours 50 minutes
Things to do in Mitrovica
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Visit the Mitrovica Bridge
The bridge is known for its modern geopolitical division that separates the ethnic Albanian south from the ethnic Serb north.
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Spend your time along the Ibar River
The river flows directly through the center of Mitrovica city. A fun place to enjoy water activities and relax in beautiful parks.
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Explore the Fortress of Zvecan
The fortress stands tall from the medieval Serbian Empire period. It is an interesting place for history lovers and offers 360-degree views across Mitrovica.
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Explore mountain villages in Bajgora (Shala e Bajgores)
A car rental will be really helpful to visit Bajgora (as there are limited public transit services), located northeast of the city, known for restaurants serving local specialties such as flija and roasted meats.
VIP Cars’ tips for renting a car in Mitrovica
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You must remember that Kosovo is not part of the European Green Card system. So, any standard international motor insurance or Green Cards issued anywhere in Europe are not valid while driving in Mitrovica, Kosovo.
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We recommend booking an SUV if your itinerary includes driving to mountain passes, visiting remote lakeside access points around Lake Gazivoda/Ujmani or exploring rural villages in the northern region. A 4x4 or AWD helps ensure a comfortable driving experience in such places with varied terrain.
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You have to drive on the right side of the road, keeping in mind the speed limits of 50 km/h in urban areas, 80 km/h on open regional roads and 130 km/h on motorways.
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Be careful while driving on rural roads of Bajgora Highlands & Kopaonik Massif as you may come across livestock or slow-moving agricultural machinery.
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Keep small Euro notes handy as smaller regional fuel stations or street parking employees near Mitrovica may require cash payments.
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If you want to rent a luxury car, we recommend picking it up from Pristina Airport (PRN) as at the airport you get a wide fleet to choose from, including big brands like Audi, Mercedes-Benz, BMW or Porsche.
