Koper Center Car Hire

Koper is Slovenia's only port city and the gateway to the short but picturesque Adriatic coast, with 9 rental companies making it easy to pick up a car right in the city center. From here you can reach Piran in 18 km (about 20 min) and the Italian border town of Trieste in just 30 km (about 30 min). A rental car in Koper opens up the entire Istrian Peninsula on both sides of the border.

Koper's medieval old town on a peninsula features Tito Square, the cathedral, and Venetian palaces. The Kras wine region with its famous Teran wine is 25 km to the north, and Lipica – home to the white Lipizaner horses – can be reached in 20 km (about 20 min). Parking in Koper's old town is severely limited – choose a hotel or parking garage outside the walls and pick up your car there.

If you're planning to cross into Croatia via Umag, it's just 50 km to the south. Book a car with unlimited mileage if you plan to explore all of Istria. Can I pick up a rental car in Koper city center and drop it off at Ljubljana Airport?

Yes, most rental companies offer one-way rentals between Koper and Ljubljana Airport (LJU), approximately 120 km, for a drop-off fee. Is it possible to drive a rental car into Croatia from Koper? Yes, Croatia is typically allowed for an additional fee.

The border at Dragonja is reached in approximately 40 km (35 min) heading south via E751. How do I get from Koper city center to Ljubljana with a rental car? Drive north via the A1/E61 highway – the distance is approximately 120 km and takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

We compare prices from all major providers at Koper Center so you can see the total cost upfront - including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.