Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) is the main pickup point for exploring Bosnia by road, and a rental car opens up the mountains, the Neretva valley and day trips to Mostar that buses handle slowly. Global and regional suppliers including Enterprise, Alamo and National keep desks here, with city-centre offices as an alternative. The driving is rewarding but demanding - steep mountain passes, tunnels and real winters - so match the car and insurance to the season, and remember tolls are paid in cash rather than by vignette.
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