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Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina car rental

Canadian travelers might not think of Bosnia and Herzegovina as their first choice of countries to visit, but with a diverse mix of mountains, rivers and forests, it’s a lovely place to go to nowadays. There are car rental agencies available at the airports, although for the frugal travelers, compare car rental before you leave to ensure you get the best prices.

Stops in London, Dublin or Paris are common as there are no usually direct flights to Bosnia from Canada. Being in a hire car almost ensures you stay clear of any land mines, of which there are still 600,000 placed from the conflicts in the early 1990s.

Tourists’ favorites

The Banja Luka River was the host of the rafting championships in 2009 and is popular with canoeists and kayakers. There are snowboarding and skiing opportunities in the mountains, although during the summer, the same areas are perfect for rambling and rock-climbing. Again, it’s best to stay very cautious due to the abundance of land mines.

For more relaxed things to do, there are many camping and picnic areas, as well as places to go fly-fishing. Sanski Most, Bihac and Martin Brod are some of the most popular fishing lakes. In the city centres, there are restaurants with good, hearty meals on the menus, and abundantly friendly people who will take up a lot of your time asking you many questions to practice their English skills.

Best time to stay

With no visa requirements for Canadian tourists and plenty to do in every season, visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina is great any time of the year, though most prefer the summer.

Exploring by car

Be aware that there are many border checks in Bosnia and Herzegovina and when you’re driving using car rental, expect to be pulled over by the police as per local routines. It’s important if you have an international driving permit to have this with you, or simply your rental agreement, passport and Canadian driving license also.