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Getting around in Kosovo

Side of road: 
Right
Road quality: 

Road quality is poor, especially in rural areas and during bad weather.

For this reason, driving at night is not advisable on minor roads in the countryside.

There are tollbooths along the motorways.

Foreign-registered vehicles are charged at a higher toll than local vehicles.

Car hire: 

Car hire: Both major international and local firms offer car hire at airports and larger towns. Note that many Serbian car hire firms will not allow their vehicles to be driven in Kosovo due to security concerns.

Taxi: 

Taxi: Main cities have metered taxis. It is possible to negotiate a fare when the meters are not in use. In this case, agree a fare before setting off. Only use officially marked taxis.

Coach: 

Regulations: 

Regulations: Speed limits are 120kph (75mph) on motorways, 100kph (62mph) on other roads and 60kph (37mph) in built-up areas. Road signs may be poorly marked and new signs are likely to be in Cyrillic script in some areas of the country. Seat belts must be worn at all times. Children under 12 are not allowed to sit in the front passenger seat.

Breakdown service: 

Emergency breakdown assistance: Police (tel: 92).

Documentation: 

Documentation: International Driving Licence is required. The Green Card is not currently valid in Kosovo and vehicle registration/ownership documents and locally valid insurance policy are necessary. Third-party insurance can be taken out at the border when travelling to Kosovo.

Rail: 

Internal rail services are generally poor. Services are often unreliable and slow. Domestic destinations accessible by rail include Pristina, Peja, Fushë Kosovë, Gracanica, Han I Elezit and Mitrovica. There is also a service to Skopje in Macedonia. There is currently no direct service between Belgrade and Pristina. The line between LeÅ¡ak and Zvecan is disputed with Serbia. For further information, contact Kosovo Railways (www.kosovorailway.com).

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