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Economy car rental in Portoroz

The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in Portoroz are: Toyota Aygo, Hyundai Atos, Ford Fiesta, Hyundai Getz, Peugeot 207, Toyota Yaris and others.

When hiring a budget hatchback, it is definitely worth saving on insurance deposit (franchise). Deposits on small cars in Slovenia vary from 100 to 1.000 euro/dollars. Check the rental conditions of each car in your selection to find a vehicle with a minimum deposit.

If your routes in Slovenia are foreseen to pass through hilly areas or mountains, it is not recommended to consider very small cars for rental. Their engines are usually insufficient for a confident driving on the roads with long or steep climbs.

At the rental office in Portoroz, consider to take a 'Breakdown Assistance' package or ask an officer for a contact data to use in case of a vehicle breakdown. Cheap cars are sometimes unpredictable in operation.

Upon receipt of the rental invoice, please check that all the information, as well as the final payment amount do match the data in your voucher.

OrangeSmile.com wishes you a safe and great trip to Portoroz!

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Driving Advices for Slovenia – Traffic Regulations and Road Usage Peculiarities

Public transport has a number of advantages on the roads of Slovenia. Car drivers should always give way to them. When the public transport stops to load or unload passengers, other vehicles are not allowed to overtake. Cars are also prohibited to occupy lanes dedicated to public transport.

In cold season, drivers must equip their vehicles with winter tires (the period from November 15 to March 15). On some mountain roads, it is allowed to drive only if the vehicle is equipped with snow chains. In winter, local roads are always covered with snow and are very slippery, so it is unsafe to travel on some mountain roads.

Some roads in Slovenia are toll ones, so, in order to use them, motorists need to buy a vignette. The minimum cost of the vignette is approximately US$20 (valid for a week). It is possible to buy a vignette with different validity periods. The presence of the sticker is strictly controlled, and the penalty for driving on toll roads without the vignette ranges from US$440 to 1000.

Sightseeing of Portoroz, Slovenia

Portoroz: topics

Besides thermal complexes, the city is also famous for its rich cultural life and variety of interesting sites, including its main historical symbol - Hotel Kempinski Palace Portoroz. It has been hosting guests for more than a century. There was a time when only the wealthiest guests of the resort could stay at this fashionable hotel. Today it is accessible to everyone. The hotel has retained its luxurious appearance, as well as part of a rich historic decoration.

The resort is famous for its first-class casinos, many of which have also acquired the status of historical sites. The most popular casinos and other entertainment facilities can be found on the waterfront. Local gambling establishments are frequented by even those who have never been interested in gambling. Many casinos are remarkable for their rich design, they have a bar where you can relax with a glass of your favorite cocktail and watch gamblers.

A lot of interesting cultural events take place in Portoroz throughout the year. For more than 55 years, the resort has remained a permanent venue for holding Forma Viva Open Air Sculpture Collection. Sculptors from all over the world take part in this large-scale event. Many interesting open-air exhibitions, as well as thematic events, are held as part of the festival. According to one tradition, all the sculptures brought by masters from abroad remain in Slovenia after the end of the Collection. Subsequently, they are all used to decorate city parks, including numerous green areas of Portoroz. If you cannot visit the resort during the festival, just stroll through the local parks and admire wonderful sculptures from past exhibitions.
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