Transportation / How to Get Around in Macedonia?

How to Get Around is one of the most important things to know before traveling to North Macedonia. Because North Macedonia's territory is small (25,713 km2), you can travel by bus, train, or car and arrive at your destination in under 4 hours. You can take a taxi to get around a city quickly and affordably. To avoid scams, make sure you use a licensed taxi company.

The country's well-developed railroad system allows you to travel from one city to another at a low cost. Traveling by bus is also an option, as there are frequent services to most cities in Macedonia at an affordable price. Skopje, Macedonia's capital, has public intercity buses that can take you from one part of the city to another. You can't buy a bus ticket from the driver, but you can buy a коскa (bus pass) from a kiosk and put credit on it.

Many tourists have difficulty finding a kiosk that sells these bus passes, despite the fact that there are many throughout the city, so it's best to ask a local for the location of the nearest one. Because the airport is outside of Skopje, renting a car is a good option, especially if you arrive by plane. It is, however, much more expensive than public transportation. Because the capital is a large city, renting a car will allow you to see all of the sights.

Some of the best car rental companies in Macedonia are:

• Hertz Macedonia
• MIDA rent-a-car
• ABC logistics