This small gem of a country nestled between four different countries, Austria, Hungary, Italy and Croatia, is the ideal spot for a short getaway, whether it’s a city break or journey exploring all that is on offer, visit the stunning Slovenian alps, get lost in its dense forestry or relax and take in the sights of one of its stunning cities, due its size you can do and take so much in. Having a hire car through us at HAPPYCAR gives you the freedom to make the most of your trip, be tied down by the wait and unreliability of public transport no more, go where you want when you want. HAPPYCAR is an online comparison portal meaning, we check the prices of international and local providers so that you don’t have to check each website to provide you with the best deals on a car hire to make your money go further on a rental car that fits your specific needs. You have the options of choosing car size, pick up location and type of insurance to ensure you get the best deal on a great car hire!
Background Information
The area known as Slovenia has in the past been parts of many states and empires such as the Roman Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, it was then, with the end of the Second World War, a part of the Republic of Yugoslavia until 1991 when the country split and gained its independence. Since then is has become a modern state with a growing tourist industry.
Cities
The country’s capital city is the small but stunning city of Ljubljana, it has only a population of 300,000 which make it one of the smallest capitals in Europe. It is served by the Joze Pucnik Airport which is only 17 miles away from the city center, the ideal spot to pick up your hire car Slovenia. One of the most beautiful sights in the city is Ljubljana Castle, built to defend against the Ottomans, it is located on Castle Hill and offers visitors a fantastic view of the city’s old town as well as some of the Alps. the best way to enjoy the city is by parking up and taking a scroll through the old town which is filled with old medieval buildings, sights include the triple bridge and the square of the republic, famous because crowds gathered here as Slovenia announced its independence. As the capital city one will find the most and some of the best museums in the country here such as the National Museum of Slovenia and the Slovenian Museum of Natural History.
Nature
Slovenia is home to fantastic natural scenery, use your rental car Slovenia to get out and experience it, take the trip to the small town of Divaca, here one will find many limestone caves that are absolutely breath taking, so much that they are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the best way to see them is by visiting the Skocjan Caves Regional park.
Slovenia has its own stretch of the Alps, known as the Julian alps, here one will find some stunning lakes and small towns, one being the town of bled, surrounded by breath taking views it has a stunning lake and a beautiful romantic castle. Whilst in the alps, you can hike, raft, sail or sit by the fire and take in the stunning scenery.
Although a small country, Slovenia has so much to offer to the visitor, with its charming cities, breath taking natural scenery and its fascination history that you can feel throughout the country, experience it all with a rental car through HAPPYCAR.