Poprad, at the foot of the High Tatras mountains in eastern Slovakia, is the perfect place for adventure, relaxation, or both. Explore the popular European ski-resort town and surrounding area with the freedom of an airport car hire.
From the charm of historic Spisska Sobota (a neighbourhood adorned with 13th to 17th-century architecture) to the grandeur of AquaCity, Poprad offers a diverse collection of ancient churches, museums, and galleries to admire. Spend hours wandering the picturesque streets and then cap the day off with a tasty meal at favoured local restaurant La Creperie.
Known as the gateway to the High Tatras, Poprad is the ideal city to set off on a road trip through mountainous Slovakia. Head west in your hired car through Jasna Nizke Tatry - a budget-friendly ski-resort that caters to all levels of skiers - to Bratislava at the Austrian border. Or, take the E50 from Poprad to Kosice, Slovakia’s awe-inspiring culture hub.
![A reflective lake with a backdrop of the High Tatras mountains near Poprad, Slovakia]()
Renting a car with Airport Rentals
Hiring a car in Poprad is quick and effortless with Airport Rentals. Simply type in your travel dates to start comparing car hire rates on a variety of car types from well-known suppliers like Europcar and Avis. Easily find your best rental by using handy preference filters like car type, capacity, and transmission. From economy cars to SUVs, Airport Rentals has vehicles to satisfy every traveller. Once you’ve decided on your perfect rental, click ‘reserve’ and move on to the simple and secure booking process.
Should you have questions along the way, our dedicated customer care team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Poprad-Tatry Airport (TAT)
A modest airport just minutes away from downtown Poprad, Poprad-Tatry airport provides international and charter flight services for Poprad and the surrounding area. Low-cost carriers Wizz-Air and airBaltic offer cheap seasonal flights to London and Riga. Seasonal charter destinations include Burgas, Antalya, and Tirana.
A simple floor plan provides ease of transport through the airport, and food, drinks, and gifts can be purchased from the lounge, restaurant, and gift shop. Access free WiFi to check emails before collecting the keys to your rental at the car hire kiosks.
![The snowcapped High Tatras mountain range, near Poprad, Slovakia]()
Guide to driving in Poprad
Directions from the airport to downtown Poprad
For the quickest route into the heart of Poprad, exit the airport onto Na letisko. Follow this road into the city before turning right onto Zeleznicna. Continue through two roundabouts, and at the third roundabout, take the second exit onto Francisciho before making a quick right onto Vajanskeho. Follow Vajanskeho to Namestie svateho Egidia to enter the downtown area.
Driving tips for your Poprad car hire
Get a jump start on your trip and read our foreign road trip tips along with the following driving advice:
● You must purchase a vignette to drive on tolled motorways. Your car hire agent may supply you with one, or visit the electronic vignette purchase website.
● In winter, snow and ice are common on roadways, particularly on mountain roads. Take precautions for unfavourable conditions.
● Headlights must be kept on at all times regardless of time of day.
● Your cell phone must be in hands-free mode while operating a vehicle.
● Drive on the right side of the road, overtake on the left.
● Slovakia has a zero-tolerance alcohol policy so if you plan on drinking, make alternate plans for travel.
![Pretty lights illuminate the lovely streets of Poprad at Christmas time in Slovakia]()
Parking options at the airport and in Poprad
Collectively, there are 92 parking spaces for short and long-term stays at Poprad-Tatry Airport. For a complete list of parking rates, click on the ‘parking’ link on the right-hand side of the Poprad-Tatry Airport website. Parking must be paid in cash at the automated payment machines before exiting the lot.
There are plenty of paid parking lots and metered street parking in Poprad. City parking rates range from €0.20 for 15 minutes to €0.80 per hour. Just be sure to follow parking time limits to avoid being ticketed.
