Frequently asked
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before renting a car in Macedonia
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A valid driving license (held 1+ year), passport or national ID, and a credit/debit card in the driver's name for the deposit. EU, UK, US, Turkish licenses are accepted. Non-Latin-script licenses need an International Driving Permit (IDP).
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Minimum 21 for economy and compact cars, 23 for business, 25 for premium and executive. Young driver fee (€5-10/day) applies under 23. License must be held for at least 1 year.
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Yes — reservations accept cards, bank transfer, cash on pickup or crypto (when enabled). However, the security deposit at pickup is held on a credit card (preferred) or paid as cash deposit, refunded on return.
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July-August and Christmas/New Year book 2-3 weeks ahead. Off-season (November–March) same-day is usually fine. For special cars (Mercedes S, BMW 7, convertibles) always 1 week+ because stock is limited.
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Economy cars: €200-300. Business: €400-600. Premium: €800-1,200. Executive: €1,500+. Blocked on a credit card at pickup and released within 7-14 days after return (bank timing).
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Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup: 100% refund. 24-48 hours: 50% refund. Less than 24 hours or no-show: no refund. Modifications (dates, car class) are free up to 24 hours before pickup subject to availability.
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Credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), bank transfer (IBAN), cash on pickup (EUR or MKD), and crypto (USDT, BTC, ETH — when enabled). The admin-managed list on our booking page always shows the currently active methods.
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No. The price you see includes unlimited mileage (standard), basic insurance and VAT. Optional extras shown transparently: child seat (€5/day), additional driver (€5/day), GPS (€3/day), cross-border fee (€15-30/day), airport meet-&-greet is FREE.
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Yes — CDW (Collision Damage Waiver) and theft protection are always included. The deductible (excess) is shown per car. For zero excess, Super CDW add-on costs €8-15/day depending on car class.
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With standard CDW, you pay the excess (deductible) — typically €500-1,500 — and insurance covers the rest. Police report required for accidents involving others. With Super CDW, you pay €0 for most damage categories.
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Yes — 24/7 roadside assistance is included across Macedonia. Call the number on your rental contract and a towing/replacement team is dispatched. Business tier gets priority response (60 min guarantee in Skopje metro area).
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Yes. Our partner meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board. No shuttle, no queue — keys are handed over next to the car. Free service. Flight delays are tracked automatically; no extra fee for late flights.
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Yes, during the summer season (May-October) when OHD has commercial flights. Off-season, most rentals are picked up in Ohrid city center or Skopje Airport (2h 40min drive to Ohrid).
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We monitor your flight automatically. The partner adjusts pickup time — no extra fee for delays up to 2 hours. For longer delays or missed flights, contact us on WhatsApp and we reschedule free of charge.
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Yes, with prior notice. Cross-border fee €15-30/day, green card insurance is extended automatically for the requested countries. Kosovo, Albania and Greece are most common. Request in the booking notes — we confirm in the quote.
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Yes — one-way between Macedonian cities is possible. Typical fees: Skopje↔Ohrid €25-40, Skopje↔Bitola €20-35. Request in booking notes; if the partner doesn't cover that route, we find another that does.
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Full-to-full: you receive the car with a full tank and return it full. If you return it under full, the partner charges the missing fuel plus a €10-15 refuel service fee. Keep the fuel receipt for evidence.
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Yes — €5/day per additional driver. Maximum 2 additional drivers. Each must present a valid license at pickup and meet the minimum age requirements. Spouse discount: first additional driver free.
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Yes — infant, child (9-18 kg) and booster seats available at €5/day. GPS navigation €3/day (all new cars have built-in navigation — usually free). Request in the booking notes. Unlimited data SIM card €3/day.
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Call the 24/7 assistance number on your contract. A replacement car is dispatched — in Skopje metro within 60 min, elsewhere in Macedonia up to 2 hours. The replacement is the same class or higher, no extra charge.
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English, Turkish, Macedonian and Albanian — 24/7 via phone, WhatsApp and email. German and Serbian are available during business hours. Typical response time: under 10 minutes on WhatsApp.
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Yes — monthly subscriptions starting at €550/month (economy). Includes insurance, unlimited mileage, maintenance and replacement car if needed. Cancel with 30 days notice. See /subscription for the full breakdown.
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Yes — chauffeur service for airport transfers, business meetings, weddings and tours. English/Turkish/MK speaking drivers. Pricing from €40 (airport-city) to €250/day (full-day VIP). See /chauffeur or /transfer.
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Fully GDPR and KVKK compliant. Data stored in EU datacenters, shared only with the partner handling your specific rental. Deleted after 7 years (legal retention). Request access, correction or deletion at info@mkrent.mk.
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