Question 1

What is the Green Card and do I need it?

Accepted Answer

The Green Card (International Motor Insurance Certificate) proves your vehicle has minimum compulsory insurance in the countries you visit. It is required at most non-EU border crossings. We include it with the cross-border permit for every destination listed on this page.

Question 2

Which countries are free to drive to?

Accepted Answer

Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia, Austria, Hungary, Italy, and Slovakia are all free with rentals of 3 or more days. For 1–2 day rentals, a €50 one-time fee applies — you can select this option on the extras step during checkout.

Question 3

Which countries have a fixed cross-border fee?

Accepted Answer

Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia are covered by a single €80 fee — visit one, two, or all three for the same price. Greece has a separate €100 one-time fee. You can add these permits when booking online or arrange them later at pickup.

Question 4

Do I need to tell you in advance if I want to cross a border?

Accepted Answer

For the free countries (Bosnia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia, Austria, Hungary, Italy, Slovakia) with a 3+ day rental — no advance notice is needed, the permit is automatic. For Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Greece — you can add the permit when booking online or simply arrange it at pickup.

Question 5

How long are border waits in summer?

Accepted Answer

The Debeli Brijeg crossing into Montenegro can see 20–60 minute queues in July and August. The Doljani crossing into Bosnia is typically 15–40 minutes. EU crossings (Slovenia, Hungary, Austria, Italy) are usually 5–15 minutes. We recommend crossing early morning or after 7pm to avoid peak queues.

Question 6

Can I drive from Split to Dubrovnik without crossing Bosnia?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The Pelješac Bridge now lets you bypass the Neum corridor entirely. The old coastal road (D8) still passes through Neum for about 9 km, requiring two quick Croatian–Bosnian border checks (usually 2–5 minutes each).

Question 7

Can I visit multiple countries on one trip?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. You can combine multiple cross-border permits on a single booking. For example, drive from Split to Mostar (Bosnia), then Dubrovnik, then Kotor (Montenegro) — all covered under the free permit for 3+ day rentals.

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