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Traveling by car is the easiest way to explore a country. If you decide to drive, prepare to enjoy the beautiful landscapes and landmarks of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Known for its green rocky mountains, endless forests, and enchanting waterfalls, lakes, and rivers, Bosnia and Herzegovina offers stunning views.
Highways
Bosnia and Herzegovina is still developing its highway network to facilitate road traffic. The A1 highway is under construction in Bosnia and Herzegovina and is part of the Pan-European Corridor Vc and the European International Route E73. The highway will connect Hungary and eastern Croatia with the Adriatic Sea.
Main Roads
The main roads in the country–known as magistral roads–are in very good condition. These roads are marked with the letter M (for magistral road) combined with a number.
Since 2009, the main routes from the coast through Mostar to Sarajevo and north from Sarajevo to the Croatian border at Slavonski Brod/Slavonski Šamac have been renovated. By 2015, 100 kilometers of the highway from Zenica South to Tarčin, bypassing Sarajevo, and from the Croatian border near Bijača to Međugorje were opened. Three more sections are in preparation, and the entire section of the European Corridor Vc highway in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is expected to be completed by 2022.
Toll
On the completed section from Lučani to Jošanica, a toll is charged for using the highway. The toll amount depends on the vehicle category and ranges from 1.20 KM to 21.60 KM. The toll can be paid in cash, in local or foreign currency, by credit card, voucher, or through a contactless electronic payment system.
Speed Limits
City: 60 km/h
Open Roads: 100 km/h
Highways: 130 km/h
Traffic Regulations
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, you drive on the right side of the road. The blood alcohol limit is 0.3 mg.
Gas Stations
There are many gas stations, and their operating hours vary depending on the location. Most stations accept international credit cards.
Rent-a-Car
The minimum age for renting a car in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 21 years. Age restrictions for car rentals may vary slightly depending on the provider.
If you want to rent a car in Bosnia and Herzegovina, note that you will now need an international driver’s license. Don’t worry, international driver’s licenses are affordable and can be obtained from a local automobile club, similar to AAA, for about 20 euros.
