Quick Answer
Weekend car rental in Skopje runs Friday 12:00 to Monday 10:00 as a flat rate, regardless of how many hours that adds up to (typically about 70 hours). The live package price for every car is on the packages page — the Mini-class Peugeot 108 and Toyota Aygo are the cheapest, the 9-seat Opel Vivaro van the dearest. VAT 18% included, no hidden cost, pay on arrival. meet-and-greet (€10 per leg) at Skopje International Airport (SKP). Most customers use a weekend rental for a single Macedonia road trip — Skopje to Ohrid and back, or a Saturday day trip across the Greek border to Thessaloniki.
What "weekend rental" actually means here
A weekend rental is a flat-rate package, not a daily-rate calculation. The contract starts Friday at 12:00 and ends Monday at 10:00. You pay one price for the whole window, with all standard inclusions:
- Unlimited mileage
- 18% VAT
- Skopje Airport meet-and-greet (€10 per leg)
- 24/7 road assistance
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
- Pay on arrival in EUR or MKD
Most rental companies charge by the day; our weekend package is one price for the whole window. Pick a car, see one price.
Current weekend prices
Pricing is per vehicle — the live table is on the packages page, and the booking form applies the same package price automatically to a Friday-to-Monday rental.
VAT (18%) is already included — no surprise tax at pickup. For the full vehicle list see /vehicles.
Why the weekend price beats the daily rate
A weekend window covers Friday afternoon, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday morning — about 70 hours — for one package price that sits below three single-day rates on the pricing calendar.
Two reasons we offer it:
- Local market reality — most Macedonian customers rent cars for short trips: a friend's wedding in Ohrid, a Skopje–Thessaloniki shopping run, a family weekend away. The weekend pattern is the dominant local use case
- Operational efficiency — a vehicle returning Monday morning is back in the rotation by Monday afternoon. The window aligns with our staff schedule and turnover process
What we don't do: claim "Save 35%!" headlines. The price is the price; the calendar drives it. See our pricing tips guide for honest budget advice.
Suggested itineraries by vehicle category
Economy (Hyundai i10 Automatic)
Skopje 48-hour weekend: Old Bazaar Saturday morning, Mt. Vodno cable car Saturday afternoon, dinner in the city, Sunday road trip to Matka Canyon (45 min) and back via Tetovo (1 hour). 200 km total. Fuel ~€18.
Compact (Skoda Fabia)
Skopje → Ohrid round trip: Friday afternoon drive (3 hours), full Saturday in Ohrid, Sunday morning at Lake Ohrid swimming, return Sunday evening. 350 km. Fuel ~€32. See our Skopje to Ohrid weekend road trip guide.
7-seat van (Peugeot Rifter)
Family weekend at Mavrovo: 5-7 people including child seats. Drive Friday to Mavrovo National Park (1.5 hours), stay in mountain hotel, Saturday hiking and Galičnik village, Sunday Tikveš wine on return. 320 km. Fuel ~€28 (diesel).
4x4 SUV (Dacia Duster)
Cross-border to Greek beaches: Friday afternoon to Halkidiki via Bogorodica border (3.5 hours including crossing). Beach Saturday, Sunday morning swim, return Sunday evening. ~600 km. Fuel ~€55 (diesel). Green Card Zone 1 €50 add-on at pickup.
For longer cross-border trips see Skopje to Greece and skopje to Athens.
What's included
Every weekend rental:
- Unlimited mileage
- VAT 18% included in headline price
- Skopje Airport pickup with meet-and-greet (€10 per leg)
- 24/7 road assistance
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
What's optional (paid at pickup):
- CDW insurance €7/day (€21 for the weekend) — €200 excess on damage
- Full insurance €15/day (€45 for the weekend) — zero excess
- Child seat €2/day (€6 for the weekend)
- Additional driver €2/day (€6 for the weekend)
- GPS €3/day (€9 for the weekend) — most modern phones do better, save the cost
- Green Card Zone 1 (Greece, Kosovo, Albania, Serbia, Bulgaria) €50/rental
- Green Card Zone 2 (Zone 1 + BiH, Montenegro, Croatia) €80/rental
For the full insurance breakdown see our insurance guide.
Pickup and return mechanics
Friday pickup:
- 12:00 onwards at Skopje Airport meet-and-greet
- Or anytime Friday at our Skopje city office (9:00–19:00)
- Vehicle handover takes 15–25 minutes
- All paperwork in English
Sunday or Monday return:
- Drop at Skopje Airport (any time) or city office (9:00–19:00)
- Walk-around inspection takes 10 min
If you finish your trip early and want to return Sunday evening rather than Monday morning, that's fine — the price doesn't change but it frees up the vehicle and our team early.
Cancellation and changes
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
- Rescheduling to a different weekend: ask us on WhatsApp — subject to availability
- Under 24 hours the free-cancellation window has passed — contact us on WhatsApp as early as you can
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VAT really included or added at checkout?
Included. North Macedonia applies 18% VAT to car rentals, and our displayed prices already bake it in. A formal tax invoice with VAT broken out is available on request — useful for EU companies reclaiming via the VAT Refund Directive.
What's the long-term rental discount?
Weekly rentals (7+ days) use the D7 tariff, monthly (30+ days) the D30 tariff — both substantially lower per-day than the D1 rate. There's no flat 'percentage discount'; the calendar itself offers progressively lower per-day rates as the rental length grows.
Do you charge a deposit at pickup?
For mini, economy, automatic, and diesel categories: no hidden cost. For SUV (Dacia Duster 4x4) and the 7-seater van (Peugeot Rifter): a refundable €100 cash deposit at pickup, returned in full at drop-off provided no damage above CDW excess.
Are the prices the same in summer peak as winter?
No. Pricing follows a 5-season calendar (Spring, Late Spring, Summer Peak, Autumn-Winter, New Year). Summer peak (mid-July to mid-August) is the highest season; Autumn-Winter (November to February) is the cheapest. Plan around late September or early May for the best price-to-weather balance.
Can I get a refund if I cancel my booking?
Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup. Nothing is prepaid, so there is nothing to refund; if your flight is cancelled or delayed, tell us and we re-schedule the pickup. There's no hidden cost at booking, so 'losing a deposit' is impossible.
