Slovenia travel details
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Slovenia has a population of 2M with main currency as Euro. The languages spoken are Slovenian. Slovenia travel safety advice is Exercise normal safety precautions. Automatic teller machines are very common in Slovenia. Internet speed in Slovenia is on average 12.4 Mbps.In Slovenia you drive on the right side.
Slovenia travel advice
⬤ Exercise normal safety precautions
We've reviewed our travel advice for Slovenia and continue to advise exercise normal safety precautions. Australia now has a consulate in Ljubljana, which can provide consular assistance to in Slovenia (see 'Local Contacts').
We advise:
Exercise normal safety precautions in Slovenia.
Issue Date : Jun 7, 2024
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Slovenia essential details
Plugs
Slovenia uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are Slovenian
Money in Slovenia
Currencies
Slovenia uses the euro (symbol: €), code EUR.Banknotes come in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 euros. Euro is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 2 and 1 euros and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.
Cards
Widely accepted Credit cards are widely accepted within Slovenia (at hotels, shops, and restaurants, travel agencies, car-rental agencies etc.). Visa, MasterCard and Maestro are the most widely accepted. American Express is less common. Diners Club is pretty rare. Discover, JCB, UnionPay and RuPay are unknown.
ATM
Automatic teller machines are very common in Slovenia. You can find them in both large & small cities, tourist areas etc.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet in Slovenia
Internet
Internet speed in Slovenia is on average 12.4 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Slovenia is very high. Most hotels, hostels, cafes, restaurants and bars have it.
Phones
You can buy a SIM card for about €13.54, which includes 3 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: A1 Slovenija, Telekom Slovenije or Telemach. Slovenia uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Slovenia upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Calling
To call Slovenia, dial +, then 386 (the country code for Slovenia), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Slovenia, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 1 .
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Driving in Slovenia
Road rules
In Slovenia you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 110 km/h (68 mph) on expressways, 130 km/h (80 mph) on motorways, 30 km/h (18 mph) in residential areas, 50 km/h (31 mph) in all built-up areas and 90 km/h (55 mph) on undivided highways. Right turn on red lights is strictly forbidden unless an additional green semaphore arrow allows it. It is illegal to drive with blood alcohol content higher than 0.05%.
On the road
Road assistance is available at 1970 (DARS) or 1987 (AMZS). For general news on Slovenia's traffic use Prometno-informacijski center za državne ceste (PIC). For news on Slovenia’s motorways and tolls use DARS. Most popular petrol stations in Slovenia are Petrol, OMV and MOL. Petrol (unleaded) gas options are called bencin or Neosvin?en bencin (95/98). Petrol costs about €1.23 per liter.Diesel options are called diesel or Dizel.
Emergecy
Universal
999
Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire department
999
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Slovenia visa advice
If you're considering exploring Slovenia beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Slovenia transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Slovenia, understanding Slovenia Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.