Driving rules, and the ones that bite.
- Drive onRight
- Motorway limit130 km/h
- Drink drive0.5 g/L · about 1 pint or 1 small wine
- Emergency112
Slovenia drives on the right. The motorway speed limit is 130 km/h. The emergency number is 112.
0.5 g/l (0.0 for drivers with less than 2 years' licence and professional drivers)
Driving tips
- Motorhomes over 3.5 tonnes are limited to 100 km/h on motorways. Check your plated weight, not your habitation manual.
- Daytime headlights are compulsory all year round on all roads.
- Buy your e-vignette before you cross the border. There is no longer a physical sticker, so take a screenshot or print of the confirmation email in case of roadside checks.
- Mountain passes including the Vrsic reaching Bovec are narrow, single-track in places, and close in winter. Check conditions at promet.si before attempting.
- Speed checks are common and fines are issued on the spot. Cards are usually accepted.
- Roundabouts in Ljubljana and Maribor follow standard EU priority, but watch for cyclists and scooters arriving from the right in cities.
Worth knowing before you go.
Slovenia's standard drink-drive limit is 0.5 g/l, but it is zero tolerance for anyone still in the first two years of their licence and for professional drivers.
The toll system, and the city emissions rules.
- TollsMixed
- VignetteRequired
- Emission zoneNone
Since 2022 Slovenia has been digital-only: no more windscreen stickers. Your number plate is registered against the vignette, and cameras check as you pass. Buy at dars.si or darsgo.si before you cross.
Since 2022 Slovenia has been digital-only: no more windscreen stickers. Your number plate is registered against the vignette, and cameras check as you pass. Buy at dars.si or darsgo.si before you cross.
Prices above are for vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes (category 2A). Motorhomes over 3.5 tonnes cannot use the e-vignette and must use DarsGo distance tolls with an on-board unit. This is the most common mistake UK owners of larger motorhomes make.
Low emission zones
Slovenia has no national LEZ scheme. You do not need an emissions sticker to enter Ljubljana, Maribor, or any other Slovenian city.
Read our complete guide to motorhome tolls and vignettes in Europe, and our guide to low emission zones.
What to carry, and what to bring.
- Required kit4 items
- Documents5 items
- Daytime headlightsRequired
Slovenia requires a set of kit to be carried in the vehicle. Most of it is cheap and worth having anyway, so pack it before you leave rather than buy it at a roadside price.
- UK Sticker.
- Warning Triangle.
- First Aid Kit.
- Reflective Jacket. Carry 1 per occupant.
- Headlight Converters. Carry 1 set.
- Spare Bulbs. Carry 1 set.
- E-vignette.
- Towing Mirrors.
Towing a caravan or trailer.
From August 2025, UK trailers over 750 kg must be registered with the DVLA before international travel. Check current DVLA guidance before departure.
Towing a caravan or trailer.
Your combination may need a separate higher-class vignette. Check dars.si before you travel.
Documents to bring
For your own vehicle, carry your Passport, UK Photocard Driving Licence, Vehicle Log Book (V5C), Insurance Certificate and Travel Insurance Proof.
For a rental or hire vehicle, you also need your VE103 Certificate, Driving Licence Check Code and International Driving Permit (if you still hold a paper licence).
Gas, electric, and the weekly shop.
- LPG fittingDish
- CurrencyEUR
- Emergency112
- Sunday shoppingClosed (shops over 200 sqm)
Slovenia has a limited LPG network, around 100 stations, mostly on main roads and motorway service areas. The standard fitting is ACME. The main operators are Petrol d.d. and OMV. Plan ahead if you rely on LPG for heating or cooking: coverage away from the motorways is patchy.
The main local bottle brands are Butan Plin and Istrabenz. They are sold at fuel stations and larger supermarkets. You will need a matching regulator pigtail to connect to your UK motorhome.
UK Calor bottles cannot be swapped or exchanged anywhere in Europe. Either carry a 3-piece adapter kit or fit a refillable system before you leave. Read our complete guide to motorhome gas and LPG in Europe.
Electric hook-ups
Slovenian campsites typically offer 16A hook-ups as standard, which is enough to run a small heater and a kettle at the same time without tripping. Voltage is generally stable and sites are well maintained. Reverse polarity is less common than in France, but still worth checking with a socket tester.
Bled, Bohinj, and Lake Bohinj sites are busy in peak season. Book in advance for July and August. Winter opening is limited to a handful of year-round sites near the ski areas.
Read our complete guide to motorhome electric hook-ups in Europe.
Where to shop
Supermarkets here: budget chains are Lidl, Hofer (Aldi), Eurospin; mid-range chains are Mercator, Spar, Tus; premium chains are Interspar, Mercator Supermarket.
Typical opening hours: weekday 07:30-20:00/21:00; saturday 07:30-20:00/21:00; sunday Shorter hours (typically 08:00-13:00 or 16:00-20:00) in larger towns; where to buy Supermarkets.
Sundays are workable in larger towns but with reduced hours. Public holidays are mostly closed, and there are a good number of them through the year. Plan a larger shop on Saturday if you are near a town.
Slovenian wine is excellent and underrated. The Brda region on the Italian border produces very good whites at low supermarket prices.
- Bakeries (pekarna) open early and are found in every village. Burek and potica are worth trying.
- Farmers' markets in Ljubljana and Maribor run most mornings except Sundays.
- Fuel is slightly cheaper at Petrol and OMV than at motorway service areas.
- Pharmacies (lekarna) use the green cross sign; most have duty rotas for weekends.
More detail in our guides to gas and LPG and electric hook-ups across Europe.
Taking a dog, and crossing the border.
- SchengenYes
- AHC requiredwithin 10 days
- Tapeworm on UK returnYes
- Dog leadRequired
To take a dog to Slovenia, the standard pet travel rules apply. The detail below covers what your dog needs.
- AHC required. Yes, issued by your vet within 10 days before entry
- Rabies vaccination. Yes, must be at least 21 days old at the time of travel
- Tapeworm treatment for UK return. Required between 24 hours and 120 hours before you arrive back in the UK, administered by a vet
- Breed restrictions. Certain breeds classified as dangerous may need muzzle and lead in public. Check before travel.
Pack the dog's Dog lead, Water bowl, Vaccination records and AHC.
Meat, milk, and products containing either cannot be brought into Slovenia from the UK. The main exceptions are powdered baby milk and medically prescribed pet food.
Slovenia is in the Schengen area.
Schengen area: Yes. EES biometric checks: Yes. You will need to register fingerprints and a photo on entry and exit once the system goes live. Currency: EUR. Trailer registration (UK): UK trailers over 750 kg require DVLA registration for international travel from August 2025. Mobile roaming: Charges vary by provider since the UK left the EU. Check with yours before you travel.
Useful links
See also our complete guides to the Schengen 90-day rule and taking a dog to Europe.
The questions people ask most.
Do I need a vignette for my motorhome in Slovenia?
Yes, if you use any motorway or expressway. Slovenia switched to digital-only e-vignettes in 2022; there are no more stickers. Buy at dars.si or darsgo.si before you cross the border. For 2026, vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes pay 16 EUR for a week, 32 EUR for a month, or 117.50 EUR annually.
What happens at 3.5 tonnes for Slovenian tolls?
Motorhomes over 3.5 tonnes cannot use the standard e-vignette. They must use DarsGo, a distance-based system with an on-board unit. This catches a lot of UK owners of larger A-class and tag-axle motorhomes out. Check your plated weight before you travel, and register at darsgo.si if you are over.
Are Slovenian campsites open year-round?
Most coastal and alpine campsites run from around April to October. A handful of larger sites near Bled, Bohinj, and Ljubljana stay open through winter for ski and snowshoe visitors. Check each site directly if you are travelling November to March.
Can I take my dog to Slovenia in a motorhome?
Yes. Your dog needs a microchip, a rabies vaccination at least 21 days old, and an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) from your vet issued within 10 days of travel. Coming back to the UK, your vet must administer a tapeworm treatment between 24 and 120 hours before you arrive home.