How do you rent a car at Skopje Airport? The full process — from selecting a vehicle online to driving away from SKP — takes under 20 minutes if you've booked ahead. This guide walks through every step and what to bring.
Quick answer — How To Rent A Car Skopje Airport
- Browse fleet and submit booking form online
- Receive confirmation email (instant)
- Land at Skopje Airport (SKP)
- Meet our agent in arrivals hall (sign with your name)
- Sign 1-page agreement and pay (cash or card)
- Drive away with the keys
No deposit required, no counter queue, free meet-and-greet. The whole airport handover is typically 8–12 minutes.
Step 1: Choose a vehicle and dates online
Visit the fleet page. Each vehicle card shows:
- Daily rate for your selected dates (live calendar pricing)
- Total trip cost including all fees
- Photos and specifications
- Availability indicator
Pick the smallest category that fits your group size and luggage. Mini class (Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 108) is enough for 2 adults with carry-on bags. Compact for 4 adults with luggage. 7-seater for families or larger groups.
Step 2: Submit the booking form
The form requires:
- Full name as on your driving licence
- Email address (booking confirmation goes here)
- Phone number with country code (we WhatsApp you on flight day)
- Flight number and estimated arrival time
- Pickup and drop-off dates and times
- Optional extras: child seat, GPS, additional driver, Green Card insurance for cross-border travel
No card details required. The system locks your price and reserves the vehicle.
Step 3: Receive confirmation
Within seconds of submitting, you'll receive an email with:
- Booking code (format
MK-XXXXXXXX-XXXXXX) - Total price breakdown
- Pickup time and meet-up location
- Our 24/7 phone number for changes
- A self-service portal link (
/my) to view or modify your booking
Save this email — your driver will reference the booking code at handover.
Step 4: Land at Skopje International Airport
Skopje Airport (IATA: SKP, also called Alexander the Great Airport) is 21 km southeast of the city centre. After your plane lands:
- Disembark and follow "Arrivals" signs — about 5 minutes walk
- Pass through passport control — non-EU passports take 5–15 minutes depending on traffic
- Collect your luggage at baggage claim
- Exit through customs (typically nothing to declare)
- Enter the arrivals hall — this is where we meet you
Total time from wheels-down to arrivals hall: 15–25 minutes. We track your flight via the flight number you provided, so we'll be there before you exit.
Step 5: Meet our agent
In the arrivals hall, look for a Relax Rent a Car agent holding a sign with your name. Our team wears branded shirts and badges.
If you don't see us within 5 minutes:
- Call or WhatsApp: +389 71 390 627 (24/7)
- We may be coordinating with another arrival; we'll come to you
Step 6: Quick paperwork
The agent will hand you a 1-page rental agreement covering:
- Vehicle details (make, model, registration)
- Rental period and total price
- Insurance level (CDW or Full Cover)
- Vehicle condition checklist
- Fuel level at pickup
Read it, sign, and pay. Payment options:
- Cash: EUR or MKD
- Card: Visa, Mastercard, no DCC fee
This step takes 5–7 minutes including the vehicle walk-around.
Step 7: Vehicle walk-around
Together with the agent, you'll inspect the car and note any existing damage on the agreement. Take photos of the four corners with your phone — this protects you on return. Confirm:
- Fuel level matches the form
- All four tyres look good
- Spare tyre + jack in the boot
- All lights work
- Wipers + AC work
- No warning lights on the dashboard
Step 8: Drive away
The agent will hand over the keys and walk you out to the car. Park is steps from the arrivals door — no shuttle bus needed. You're driving within minutes.
What to bring
Bring these to the airport:
- ✅ Driver's licence — your home licence (EU/EEA, UK, US, AU, NZ, CA, CH, NO, IS, JP, KR, IL, BR, AR, MX accepted directly; others need an IDP)
- ✅ Passport or national ID
- ✅ Booking confirmation email (printed or on phone — agent has it too)
- ✅ Payment: Cash (EUR or MKD) or credit/debit card
- ✅ Phone with WhatsApp for in-trip support
Skopje Airport (SKP) at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| ICAO / IATA | LWSK / SKP |
| Distance to city centre | 21 km (~25 min by car) |
| Arrival hall pickup | Free shuttle to fleet, 5-10 min wait |
| Operating hours | 24/7, all flight arrivals |
| Spoken languages | English, German, Albanian, Turkish, Macedonian |
| Payment at pickup | Cash (EUR/MKD), Visa, Mastercard |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there parking at the airport if I drive back?
Yes, both short-term (right outside terminal) and long-term parking are available. If you're flying out the same day you return the car, drop the keys with our staff at arrivals — no need to park yourself. For early-morning departures, a key-drop lockbox is also available.
Can I rent at the airport at 3 AM after a late flight?
Yes — 24/7. All scheduled arrivals are covered. Skopje Airport is fairly compact, so even late-night handovers take 10-15 minutes from passport control to driving out of the car park.
Where exactly do I pick up the car at Skopje Airport (SKP)?
Right at the arrivals hall. After landing at Skopje Alexander the Great Airport (SKP / ICAO: LWSK), exit customs and our staff member meets you with the car keys and paperwork. Free shuttle to the fleet area takes 5-10 minutes. No car-rental counter queue.
Can I drop the car off somewhere other than Skopje Airport?
Yes. One-way drop-offs to Ohrid (€40), Bitola (€35), Tetovo (€20), or other Macedonian cities are available. Cross-border drop-offs into Albania, Kosovo, Serbia, or Bulgaria are quoted on request and require Green Card Zone 1 or 2.
Is airport pickup free or does it cost extra?
Free. Unlike international chains that charge €15-30 for 'airport convenience', local Macedonian operators include arrival-hall pickup in the daily rate. Drop-off back at SKP is also free as long as you return during the booked window.
What about returning the car?
The drop-off is even faster than pickup:
- Drive to the airport arrivals (yes, arrivals — same spot as pickup)
- Our agent meets you at the curb
- 2-minute walk-around inspection
- Hand over keys
- Walk into the airport departures hall
Total drop-off time: 3–5 minutes.
Ready to book?
The whole process is designed to be smooth: 5 minutes online + 10 minutes at SKP = back on the road faster than waiting in a counter queue.
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