Cross-border and Green Card

In the Balkans you can drive one car through several countries, but not every car may do so. The permit depends on the rental company and the specific car. This page explains which cars can go where and what to watch out for.

1. The permit is per car

Each car’s page lists the countries it may enter. You cannot take it to a country that is not listed.

2. Chosen when booking

You tick the countries when booking; any cross-border permit (Green Card) fee is added to the total and shown upfront.

3. No exit from Turkey

Cars rented in Turkey cannot leave the country. For several countries, rent in a Balkan country.

Step by step

1
Search
Tick “I will cross into another country” in the search; only cars with a cross-border permit are listed.
2
Check the car
On the car page see the permitted countries, the permit fee and any drop-off options elsewhere.
3
Select the countries
Tick the countries you will enter; the price is calculated accordingly and the company prepares the permit.
4
Collect the documents
At pickup the company hands over the Green Card with the car documents. Keep your passport/ID and driving licence with you at the border.

Good to know

Cross-border permission

Each car page lists the countries it may enter. Tick “I will cross a border” in search to see only permitted cars.

Green Card

The international motor insurance certificate, provided by the company with the car papers. Any fee is shown separately in the price.

Kosovo

Some companies require separate border insurance for Kosovo. Read the car’s terms before booking.

Türkiye

Cars rented in Türkiye cannot leave the country. Balkan cars are generally not allowed into Türkiye either.

One-way (drop elsewhere)

Some cars can be returned in another city or country; the fee and allowed locations are on the car page.

Visa and passport

Check entry rules for the countries you will visit based on your passport; we show a notice for your nationality when booking.

Example routes

From where to where?

Countries allowed by currently listed cars (live).

Cars from Albania
Bosnia & Herzegovina, Greece, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Kosovo
See permitted cars
Cars from North Macedonia
Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Greece, Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo
See permitted cars
Cars from Montenegro
Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo
See permitted cars
Cars from Bosnia and Herzegovina
No cars with cross-border permission right now.
Cars from Croatia
No cars with cross-border permission right now.
Cars from Kosovo
No cars with cross-border permission right now.
Cars from Serbia
No cars with cross-border permission right now.
Cars from Greece
No cars with cross-border permission right now.
Cars from Türkiye
Cars rented in Turkey cannot leave the country.

Frequently asked

How much is the cross-border permit?

It varies by company; the fee is shown on the car page and in the booking summary and is included in the total.

Can I enter a country I did not select?

No. The permit only covers the selected countries. Crossing without it breaches the rental agreement and insurance may not apply. If your plans change, ask the company before pickup.

Can I drop the car off in another country?

For some cars, yes: the car page lists drop-off options and their fee. The drop-off country is added to the cross-border selection automatically.

Do I need a visa?

It depends on your passport and the countries you enter. We show a notice based on your nationality when booking; check official sources before you travel.

What should I have with me at the border?

Keep your passport or ID, driving licence, the vehicle registration and the Green Card with you. The company provides the car documents and Green Card; keep them in the car. Country rules can change; check official sources before you travel.

For information only: border rules may change. RentBalkans does not sell tours, accommodation or transfers; permission and papers are the rental company’s responsibility.