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Getting around

Assuming you haven’t driven there, once you’re in Slovenia it is perfectly possible to get about by public transport. However, it can be inconvenient for a mountain biker, particularly in rural areas. The buses don’t always go exactly where you need them to and, in any case, can’t carry a bike. The trains are good in Slovenia but there aren’t many rail lines and they don’t often go near the areas that we require, except for major towns such as Jesenice, Bled, Postojna or Maribor. The best option, therefore, is probably to hire a car.

It’s best to book a car before you leave home as great savings can be made by shopping around on online price comparison sites. Cars can be rented from all of the major cities in Slovenia (and some of the minor ones) as well as at airports and some train stations. If you’re flying in to Italy or Austria and then planning to drive into Slovenia, do check in the rental terms and conditions that cross-border travel is allowed. Check also the cost of renting extra items such as bike racks, as this won’t be included in the main agreement.