Car Rental Sarajevo Airport (SJJ)

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  • Alamo Alamo
  • Dollar-Thrifty Dollar-Thrifty
  • National National
  • Budget Budget
  • Enterprise Enterprise
  • Surprice Car Rental Surprice Car Rental
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  • Euro Rent a Car Euro Rent a Car
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Cheap car rental at Sarajevo Airport (SJJ)

Book a cheap car rental at Sarajevo Airport and make a beeline for a comfortable trip from the airport. With a car rental, it is always easier to explore a whole new region as per your own schedule and pace. By renting a car rental for Sarajevo International, you can simply start with your sightseeing trip after you arrive in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Besides giving you ample freedom to plan your route, a rental car from SJJ Airport allows you to cover plenty of other attractions, which generally go unnoticed. Hiring a rental car at SJJ is also an ideal way to explore all major and minor tourism hot spots dispersed across Sarajevo.

Your drive from Sarajevo Airport to the city center will not take more than 20 minutes, as the city center is directly connected by the M18 motorway that is nearby the airport's exit.

Car rental companies at Sarajevo Airport

Working with the best car rental suppliers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, VIP Cars offers you the top car rental deals for Sarajevo Airport. We work with suppliers like Budget, Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Enterprise, and Europcar which have their rental desks at the airport terminal. Mentioned car rental companies at SJJ Airport are known to offer various beneficial inclusions like unlimited miles. Add-ons are also offered by them (like GPS, baby seats) for a small fee. A list of our rental car partners is listed below:

  • Budget Rent-A-CarBudget Rent-A-Car
  • Dollar Rent-A-CarDollar Rent-A-Car
  • Thrifty Car RentalThrifty Car Rental
  • Enterprise Rent-A-CarEnterprise Rent-A-Car
  • EuropcarEuropcar
  • Hertz Rent-A-CarHertz Rent-A-Car
  • Sixt Rent-A-CarSixt Rent-A-Car
  • Alamo Rent A CarAlamo Rent-A-Car
  • National Rent-A-CarNational Rent-A-Car
  • Green motionGreen motion

Book your rental car at Sarajevo Airport from the most renowned suppliers associated with VIP Cars right away!

Rental car types in Sarajevo Airport

At VIP Cars, while searching for your Sarajevo Airport rental car, you can expect to see a wide fleet of cars including economy cars, luxury cars, convertibles, and van rentals. Through us, group travelers can rent vans and minivans with a seating capacity of 7, 9, 12, and 15 passengers. For long trips with activities planned on the way, SUVs are the best car types. For business people, both luxury cars and vans are made available by various suppliers.

  • Compact Car Rental
  • SUV Rentals
  • Sedan Car Rental
  • Convertible Car Rental
  • Luxury Car Rental
  • Van/Minivan Rentals

Car rental drop-off locations near Butmir Airport (SJJ)

If you want to book a one-way car rental from SJJ Airport, with drop-off within Sarajevo, here are the two rental points you can use:

Hotel Residence Inn by Marriott Sarajevo

Approx. distance from Sarajevo Airport: 10 km/6 miles

One of the most distinguished hotel accommodations in Sarajevo, Residence Inn offers aesthetically pleasing suites and studios. All suites and studios offer stunning views of the nearby hills and city.Additional facilities include - free Wi-Fi, grocery delivery facility, fitness center, complimentary breakfast, and garage car parking.

Sarajevo Downtown

Approx. distance Sarajevo Airport: 9 km/5 miles

Home to Sarajevo City Center, a major shopping center as well as business complex, the downtown is a perfect place to relax, enjoy shopping, and savor a delicious meal at any of the restaurants. The downtown is also famous for 2 important landmarks- the Monument of Multiculturalism and the Serb Orthodox Church.

Car rental deal types at Sarajevo Airport

  • Long term car rental (monthly & multi-month)

  • One way car rental

  • Short term car rental (week, weekend, or one day)

  • Last-minute car rental

Sarajevo Airport Information

IATA Code: SJJ
Address: Sarajevo Airport, Kurta Schorka 36, Sarajevo 71210, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Serving Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo International Airport is the country's main aviation hub. More than twenty leading international air carriers operate regular flights from Butmir International to various destinations across Europe and the Middle East.

Whether you are in Bosnia for a romantic getaway or going to attend the widely acclaimed Sarajevo Film Festival, which happens to be one of the biggest events in Southeast Europe, an SJJ car rental is your best bet to make the most of your trip. Brijesce Interchange and Stup Interchange link Sarajevo Airport to the Mostar-Zenica-Sarajevo highway, also popularly known as A1.

Popular day trips from Sarajevo in a car rental

Despite its moderate geographic expanse, Sarajevo is undeniably one of the best destinations that promise a genuine European experience. The capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina is unique in terms of its seamless blending of eastern and western cultures. But, don't forget the amazing surroundings that you can cover in your SJJ Airport car rental while making Sarajevo your base camp. Following are the topmost day trip destinations popular among tourists.

Sarajevo – Visegrad

Approx. distance: 2 km/1 mile via Obala Kulina bana

Visegrad's prominence to glory is directly attributed to its magnificent Mehmed Pasa Sokolovic Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an architectural masterpiece. Measuring 180 meters in length and comprising of eleven stone arches, the bridge was commissioned by Grand Vizier Mehmed Pasa Sokolovic.

Sarajevo – Travnik

Approx. distance 91 km/57 miles via A1/E73/M17/M5 & M5

An old capital city as well as a major military center of the erstwhile Ottoman Empire, Travnik reflects plenty of Ottoman influence. Besides its architectural heritage, Travnik is also popular for its delectable local cuisine, which is available at Plavna Voda District, just situated beneath the Stari Grad Castle.

Sarajevo – Lukomir

Approx. distance 82 km/51 miles via R442a

A beautiful village settled on a high-altitude mountain toward Sarajevo's southwest, Lukomir resplendently showcases the authentic Bosnian culture. Lukomir is also famous for hiking trails located along the Peruce Waterfall and Rakitnica Canyon. Expect a variety of sheep products due to an overwhelming presence of shepherds.

Sarajevo – Konjic

Approx. distance 91 km/57 miles via A1/E73/M17/M5 & M5

One of the oldest human settlements in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Konjic's existence dates back to 4,000 years. Konjic is also famous for the Kamena Cuprija, a stone bridge of the Ottoman era. Drive further and you'll come across Lake Boracko, a famous picnic spot.

Sarajevo Airport car rental tips

  • Winter equipment

    Note that you are legally required to make use of winter equipment, including snow tires and snow chains, in your SJJ Airport rental car if you plan to travel between 15 November until 15 April.
  • Documents needed to rent a car in Sarajevo

    Don't forget to carry your valid driving license, credit card in the name of main driver, and one additional identity proof, before you board a flight for Sarajevo Airport.
  • Minimum age to rent a car in Sarajevo

    You must be at least 21-year-old to be eligible to rent a car and drive in Sarajevo. Drivers below 25 years of age may be subject to young driver surcharge, in addition to regular car hire cost.

Explore Sarajevo in SJJ car rental

The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo is an eclectic mix of history and cosmopolitanism. Retaining the remnants of the Ottoman Turks and Byzantines, the place has become an incredible melting pot of various cultures that have been part of it at some time in its history. As Sarajevo is surrounded by paradisiacal natural locations, there are plenty of picturesque landscapes that one can cover in SJJ Airport car rental. A resilient city that rose from an impending annihilation, Sarajevo is now full of welcoming tourism hubs. Top attractions in Sarajevo include:

Sarajevo’s Nightlife

Known for its vibrant nightlife, Sarajevo is replete with popular nightclubs and bars, where you can see friendly Bosnians drinking beers, cocktails, coffee, juices, wine, and locally made plum brandies. Keep in mind that Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays are the best days to experience a delightful nightlife experience in Sarajevo. Enhance your experience and explore the main city and other locations at your own pace with your car rental Sarajevo Airport. Check out the list of Sarajevo's top-rated destinations after dark:

  • Zlatna Ribica
  • Monument
  • Kino Bosna
  • City Pub
  • The Brew Pub
  • Pink Houdini
Best Deals

Cheap Car Rental Deals in Bosnia And Herzegovina

Economy USD 11.72 /day
Compact USD 13.85 /day
Van / Minivan USD 18.11 /day
Luxury USD 23.43 /day

Car Rental Locations Near Sarajevo Airport