Slovenia in Camping-Car: rental, advice, areas, routes

Do you want to visit Slovenia on a camper or van? Find all our practical tips in this article!

Independent since 1991, Slovenia is by far, the most advanced former Yugoslav Republic. Among the success areas is tourism. It must be said that the country offers superb landscapes and a preserved nature.

For adventurers, gunners or just those who want to try the adventure, Slovenia can ideally discover themselves in camping-car or van. The very small area of the country, barely greater than the Île-de-France facilitates the discovery of remarkable places without rushing.

This article lists all the practical information to allow you to prepare your visit to Slovenia on a motorhome. Among other things, you will find itineraries, traffic rules to know, the most important camping areas and the best time to visit Slovenia.

Ideas of itineraries in Slovenia by motorhome

Given the small size of Slovenia and the little interest shown by the east of the country, we do not offer a one-month route. If you really care about it, you can take the itinerary two weeks and double every day. For example, if you have a trip from A to B, you can stay at B the next day to visit longer and rest.

Every day, the goal is to stop at each stage mentioned or even more if you find something through your own research. Travel times are indicative and do not take into account any stops for visits or rest.

Leave a week

• Day 1 : Ljubljana – Postojna – Château de Predjama (63 kilometers, 50 minutes) ;
• Day 2 : Predjama Castle – Skocjan Cave – Koper – Piran (84 kilometers, 1h20 rides);
• Day 3 : Piran – Idrija – Lake Bohinj (185 kilometers, 3h15 routes) ;
• Day 4 : Lake Bohinj – Lake Bled (23 kilometers, 25 minutes walk);
• Day 5 : Lake Bled – Soteska Vintgar – Cascade Pericnik – Kranjska Gora (49 kilometers, 1 hour drive);
• Day 6 : Kranjska Gora – Trenta – Kobarid (67 kilometers, 1h35 rides);
• Day 7 : Kobarid – Ladja Lucija – Ljubljana (118 kilometers, 2 hours drive).

Leave for two weeks

• Day 1 : Day discovered in Ljubljana;
• Day 2 : Ljubljana – Kranj – Zgornje Jezersko (58 kilometers, 1h05 ride) ;
• Day 3 : Zgornje Jezersko – Lake Bled (56 kilometers, 50 minutes) ;
• Day 4 : Day around Bled ;
• Day 5 : Lake Bled – Soteska Vintgar – Cascade Pericnik – Kranjska Gora (49 kilometers, 1 hour drive);
• Day 6 : Day in Kranjska Gora;
• Day 7 : Kranjska Gora – Trenta – Žaga (53 kilometers, 1h20 rides);
• Day 8 : Žaga – Kobarid – Ladja Lucija – Lake Bohinj (93 kilometers, 2h05 routes);
• Day 9 : Day around Bohinj with the Pokljuka plateau;
• Day 10 : Lake Bohinj – Idrija – Postojna (113 kilometers, 2h25 routes) ;
• Day 11 : Day around Postojna with Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle;
• Day 12 : Postojna – Skocjan Cave – Koper – Piran (84 kilometers, 1h20 rides);
• Day 13 : Day of relaxation in Piran and surrounding areas;
• Day 14 : Piran – Ljubljana (121 kilometers, 1h25 ride).

What budget to travel by motorhome in Slovenia?

Renting a motorhome in Slovenia is not easy but is not impossible either. But be warned: it is not given! First option, you can book online on Outdoorsy . For 170€ per day , to which about 550€ miscellaneous fees whose insurance, we find high-quality motorhomes. The rental can be done online and you can request the delivery at the airport. Alternatively, you can also book with local agencies on site and it is much cheaper in general.

Free parking is so many that you will find it easily. Thus, many campsites are available free of charge. Individuals also make available their land and specialized websites list them. Of course, a tip is welcome.

It is possible to add 50€ parking per week, in case you wish to stay a few nights in more luxurious areas. Finally, for gasoline, it is only an estimate since it depends on many factors. Even for tolls because it is possible not to borrow the highways. Attention nevertheless to the detours that are sometimes very long.

The budget mentioned is therefore a high average. You can lower it, especially by renting a motorhome directly on site.

Average budget for 1 week:

• Rental + motorhome insurance : 1 800€ ;
• Essence + toll : 130€ (including 30 € of vignette);
• Parking : 50€
• Total: 1 980€

Average budget for 2 weeks:

• Rental + motorhome insurance : 3 € ;
• Essence + toll : €260 (60 € of vignette);
• Parking : 100€
• Total: 3 900€

Drive in Slovenia by motorhome: traffic rules to be known

What documents do you have on board?

As a member of the European Union, your French documents will be valid on Slovenian roads. First of all, your driving licence adequate, if possible new version, vehicle registration certificate and evidence technical monitoring .

For other documents, of course, it is essential that your insurance covers your trips to Slovenia. For this, have an international insurance card and a European accident finding. You can purchase this green card from your French insurer or directly to Slovenia, from an agency or individual.

What are the speed limits?

In theory, speed limits are as follows:

• 50km/h in the city and agglomeration outside zone 30;
• 90km/h on off-farm roads;
• 110km/h on the "blue" highways;
• 130km/h on "green" highways.

In practice, motorhomes have a reduced limitation. If the vehicle weighs more than 3.5 tonnes, the limit is 80km/h. If the motorhome weighs less, then the limit is 100km/h .

Fuel

It is very easy to find gas stations in Slovenia, regardless of the road. The price varies according to the markets and it is difficult to give a range. Only certainty is in general 30 to 40% cheaper than in France . Thus, when the liter is at 1,40 € in France, it is around 1,05 € Slovenia.

Alcohol flying

Slovenian regulations are very severe: 0.05 mg / 100 ml of blood I don't know. It’s even 0 for young drivers. Any offence is severely repressed and leads you to a decay cell even after a glass of wine.

For this reason, one can clearly say that in Slovenia, the one who drives is the one who doesn’t drink!

Motorway to Slovenia: what price for your motorhome category?

There are two types of highways in Slovenia: blue panels and green panels.

Green panels are highways identical to ours. As for blue panels, it is in fact our roads separated by a central, four-way, sometimes called "urban highways".

To travel on a highway in Slovenia, it is mandatory to buy a thumbnail and paste it on the windscreen . If your rental camper doesn’t have it, it’s the first thing to buy. The absence of this thumbnail is punishable by a fine between 300 and 800 €!

The price of the thumbnail depends on the weight of the vehicle and its validity period. For example, for a motorhome whose weight does not exceed 3.5 tonnes, the vast majority of which is fixed to 15€ for a week of validity , 30€ for a month and 110€ for one year . For more than 3.5 tonnes, the rate is multiplied by two. Of course, there is no toll to pay later.

Other information on driving in Slovenia by motorhome

• The traffic lights shall be lit day and night ;
• Winter or snow tyres are mandatory between 15 November and 15 March ;
• The other rules are identical to the French road code.

How and where to rent a motorhome in France?

Would you like to visit Slovenia on a motorhome, but you don't have a vehicle? Now it is very simple to rent these vehicles between individuals, especially in France. Many platforms allow this type of rental, online, as Yescapa For example.

How does it work?

• At first, you have to choose the motorhome in your city (For example Bordeaux, Nantes, Toulouse, Paris, Montpellier or Marseille).
• Be careful choose unlimited mileage, to check the number of beds available and if travel abroad is possible.
• Do your work online rental request and share your travel information (dates, rental options, mileage, etc.) to the owner.
• If your request is accepted and after payment, you will have access to the owner's contact information to organize a First meeting.
• Day J, present your driver's license and pour bail.
• One. status of premises is executed and a lease is signed between the two parties. You'll have to sign it as soon as you get back from Slovenia, and once done, the tour is played!

Camping-car areas in Slovenia: where to park?

Despite the small size of the country, there are many camper areas in Slovenia. So you have the embarrassment of choice. Among the must-sees, for example Camping Bled near lake, Camp Zlatorog near Lake Bohinj or Eco River Camp on the road between Ljubljana and Bled. Note that there are camping areas close to all the must-see sites. Do not hesitate to consult a website or an application like Caramaps to find local areas.

Here are some rules of good conduct to be followed:

• Wild camping is forbidden, it is therefore strongly discouraged unless it is very discreet;
• Slovenia is a very protective country of the environment, so respect nature around you.

What is the best time to travel by motorhome in Slovenia?

If Slovenia can visit all year round, the trip is significantly different depending on the period chosen. Those who want to see snow will be able to choose from December to February . However, you are warned: winter tires and mandatory chains, some roads and camping areas are closed. This is the period with the least tourists.

For others, Slovenia is welcoming from March to November , with a preference for the months of May to June and September-October. The weather is generally clemency, not too hot and there are less tourists than in July-August.

So, ready to go to Slovenia on a motorhome?