Kiev has a good selection of car rental agencies. All the big international names have a presence here (Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar, and Sixt).
All have offices at Boryspil International Airport and in the city centre. Budget and Sixt also operate from Kyiv International Airport.
Minimum age and license requirements vary by company.
Driving Tips
- Vehicles drive on the right-hand side of the road. UK residents forgetting this crucial fact could have a shorter holiday than anticipated.
- The speed limit in Kiev and other Ukrainian towns and cities is 60 km/h (20 km/h for residential areas).
- Bumpy roads and potholes are common.
- Seat belts are mandatory.
- It is an offence to drive after consuming any alcohol.
- Ukrainian drivers commonly use the sidewalk as an extra lane.