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Car Hire in Banja Luka – runway to riverside in 5 minutes
Pick up your car at BNX arrivals, skip the queues and reach the Vrbas river cafés with zero hidden fees.
- 4.8 / 5
- All-inclusive insurance
- 24/7 English support
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Popular cars at Banja Luka Airport
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Sedan
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5
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Luggage:
2 Suitcases / 2 Bags
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Transmission:
Automatic
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Sedan
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Luggage:
2 Suitcases / 2 Bags
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Automatic
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Model:
Sedan
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Doors:
4
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Luggage:
2 Suitcases / 2 Bags
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Automatic
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Model:
Sedan
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Doors:
4
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5
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Luggage:
2 Suitcases / 2 Bags
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Transmission:
Automatic
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Model:
Sedan
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Doors:
4
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Seats:
5
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Luggage:
2 Suitcases / 2 Bags
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Transmission:
Automatic
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Model:
Sedan
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Doors:
4
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Seats:
5
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Luggage:
2 Suitcases / 2 Bags
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Transmission:
Automatic
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Model:
Sedan
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Doors:
4
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Seats:
5
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Luggage:
2 Suitcases / 2 Bags
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Transmission:
Automatic
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Model:
Sedan
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Doors:
4
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Seats:
5
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Luggage:
2 Suitcases / 2 Bags
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Transmission:
Automatic
Local driving snapshot
Speed limits
Urban 50 km/h, ring road 70 km/h, motorway 120 km/h.
Parking tips
Zones A & B use SMS meters. Local pro-tip: download the BL BUS app to top-up parking without coins.
Fuel prices
Petrol €1.48/L, diesel €1.43/L (weekly average).
Winter kit
Free winter tyres 15 Nov–15 Apr; chains on request.
Transparent pricing. No surprises.
- All mandatory fees upfront
- Flexible cancellation – policy shown on each car
- Flight-delay buffer (2 h)
- 24/7 English help
Touch down at compact BNX and you’re still 23 km from the fortress-lined Vrbas riverfront. A bus runs only six times a day; taxis cost more than one day’s rental. With car hire Banja Luka Airport you drop your bags straight into the boot and reach Kastel Fortress, the hot-springs spas of Laktaši or the cafés of Gospodska Street on your own clock – no waiting, no surge pricing, no lugging luggage.
Banja Luka is northern Bosnia’s gateway: Kozara National Park to the west, the Una river canyons to the south, and Croatia’s wine country a short border hop away. A hire car turns BNX from regional runway into launchpad for multi-day road trips, and diesel here is still 20 % cheaper than across the EU border.
Kozara National Park (45 min, 50 km) – Wind through beech forests to the WWII memorial perched at 806 m. Summer brings quiet hiking trails; winter lays perfect snowshoe tracks.
Krupa na Vrbasu (30 min, 30 km) – Follow the emerald Vrbas to wooden watermills, trout restaurants and a 13th-century monastery. Sunset here is photo-gold.
Jajce via Mrkonjić Grad (1 h 40 min, 135 km) – Lakes, canyons and a waterfall crashing into a medieval town square. Combine with a Kozara detour for the ultimate day loop.
- Street parking – Zones A & B use SMS (code on the meter). Max stay 2 h in Zone A.
- Easy pay – Use the BL BUS app to top-up remotely and track buses if you leave the car at the hotel.
- City-centre garages – Cheapest guarded option is the Delta Planet mall (first 30 min free).
- Fuel up – Nestro and Gazprom take Visa/Mastercard; keep BAM cash for Kozara back-roads.
- Price watch – Petrol €1.48/L, diesel €1.43/L (updated weekly).
Spring (Apr–May) – Rafting season kicks off on the Vrbas; temps 18–24 °C.
Summer (Jun–Aug) – Nektar FreshWave festival lights up Kastel Fortress – pick an A/C car.
Autumn (Sep–Oct) – Vineyard harvests across the Croatian border; Kozara forests glow orange.
Winter (Nov–Mar) – Kozara ski-lift opens; all our cars include winter tyres and chains on request.
BNX sits only 40 km from the Gradiška crossing, making Croatia’s Slavonian wine country an easy add-on. Select the Cross-Border Permit during checkout and we’ll place a green insurance card in your glovebox. Keep passports handy; headlights on 24 h in both countries; and expect motorway tolls starting 7 km after the border (ticket system, card accepted).
Heading south instead? The E661 leads to the Una National Park, then on to Plitvice Lakes. Either way, a pre-booked car hire Banja Luka Airport means less paperwork and more road-trip time.
One-way to Sarajevo
Drop in Sarajevo from just €25.
Cross into Croatia
Green card ready – no paperwork headaches.
Automatic gearbox
68 % of UK drivers pick automatic.
Child seats
ECE-approved seats from €4/day.
★ 4.8 / 5 – based on 1 031 rentals
Loved by travellers like you
“Picked up at midnight, drove straight to Kozara at dawn – easiest rental ever.”
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Banja Luka Airport stay open for late flights?
Yes – the car-rental desk tracks your flight number and remains open for 2 h after scheduled arrival at no extra charge.
Can I rent a car in Banja Luka and return it in Sarajevo?
Absolutely. Choose “Return at different location” and select Sarajevo; a one-way fee (from €25) will appear before you pay.
Do your cars come with rafting gear for the Vrbas?
No, but you can add waterproof barrel storage and roof racks at checkout. Local outfitters supply full rafting kits.
Is the vignette required on Bosnian motorways?
No vignette. Toll booths accept cards and cash.
Do you offer automatic transmission cars at BNX?
Yes – filter by “Automatic” in the search and you’ll see models such as VW Golf DSG or Toyota Corolla CVT.
What documents do I need to cross into Croatia?
Passport or EU ID card, the vehicle’s green insurance card (supplied), and your driving licence. No PCR or vignettes.