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KLS Auto FAQ

Questions before booking

The most important information about renting a vehicle in Kalesija and at Tuzla Airport: price, documents, payment, insurance, border travel, cancellation and support.

Reservation and price

How the price is formed and what happens after your enquiry.

How can I reserve a vehicle?

The fastest way is through the Reservations page: choose your dates, pickup and return location, then see the available vehicles and the price for your period.

You can also contact us via WhatsApp/Viber message if you want us to quickly check a date manually.

Is the displayed price final?

The price for the selected dates and vehicle is displayed clearly before you continue the reservation. Optional extras are chosen separately, so nothing is added without your choice.

Examples of optional extras: SCDW insurance, a child seat, an additional driver or a border permit if available for your dates.
What is the minimum rental period?

The minimum rental period is 48 hours, meaning 2 days. A return delay of up to 2 hours is tolerated; after that an additional rental day is charged.

Can I cancel a reservation?

Yes. Cancellation is free if you notify us at least 72 hours before pickup, so we can release the vehicle for other customers. If you cancel within 72 hours of pickup or in case of a no-show, the advance payment is non-refundable.

Payment and documents

What you need to pick up the vehicle.

What documents do I need?

A valid driving licence and an identity document are required. For foreign nationals a passport is mandatory.

Who can drive the vehicle?

The driver must be at least 21 years old and must have held a valid driving licence for at least 2 years.

Only persons listed in the rental agreement may drive the vehicle.
Is a deposit or credit card required?

For standard KLS Auto rental there is no deposit and no credit-card block. You pay only the agreed rental price and any selected additional services.

How do I pay?

Payment is made in KM/BAM, in cash or by bank transfer.

No BAM with you? If you arrive with euros, our agent arranges the exchange on the spot. No need to look for an exchange office. Let us know in advance (WhatsApp/Viber) so we can have it ready.

Pickup and return

Tuzla Airport, Kalesija and agreed locations.

How does pickup at Tuzla Airport work?

We meet you at the terminal or at an agreed point at Tuzla Airport. We confirm the details before your arrival, so you know exactly where to pick up the vehicle.

See the dedicated Tuzla Airport page if you are travelling by plane.

What if my flight is delayed?

If you send us your flight number or actual arrival time, we track the delay and arrange the pickup around the plane's arrival.

Can I return the vehicle at a different location?

In many cases a different return location can be arranged, e.g. Kalesija or Tuzla Airport. It depends on the dates, the vehicle and the pickup schedule.

It is best to state the different return location right away when booking.

Vehicle and insurance

Mileage, coverage, border travel and optional extras.

Is mileage limited?

No. Vehicles come with unlimited mileage, with no per-kilometre surcharge afterwards.

What are CDW, SCDW and excess?

CDW is basic damage coverage with an agreed excess. This means the renter's liability is limited to a predefined amount, provided the rental conditions were respected and the required documentation exists.

The excess is the amount the renter bears in case of damage or contract breach. The amount depends on the type of damage or irregularity and is stated in the contract.

SCDW is an optional insurance upgrade which, when available and agreed for the chosen vehicle, can reduce the excess for covered damage or bring it down to 0 KM.

For excess-based settlement after a traffic accident a police report is mandatory.
What is not covered by insurance?

Insurance does not cover damage caused by negligent or prohibited use of the vehicle, driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs, driving by an unauthorised person, wrong fuel or lack of oil.

Specifically excluded are tyres and rims, the underbody, a gearbox damaged by improper handling, the interior and the windscreen, unless otherwise explicitly agreed.

Can I cross the border with the vehicle?

Yes, crossing the border is possible only if agreed and approved in advance as an additional service.

A flat-rate Balkan package or a Schengen/EU package may be available, depending on the vehicle, period and availability. If only the Balkan package is approved, the contract explicitly lists the countries the permit covers.

The CDW (with excess) also applies abroad; the SCDW excess waiver applies only within Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Without an agreed package or written consent the vehicle is used only in Bosnia and Herzegovina. If the renter leaves the approved area without consent and theft, damage or other loss occurs, they bear full material liability.
Do I need a green card to drive abroad?

The green card (IMIC) is always in the vehicle, in paper form. The permit to take the vehicle out of Bosnia and Herzegovina is separate: it is agreed as an additional service and entered in the rental contract.

Vehicles with BiH plates are part of the licence-plate system: at the borders of EU/EEA countries, Serbia and Montenegro the plate itself counts as proof of third-party insurance, and the card is usually not checked. In countries outside that system, such as Albania and North Macedonia, it is mandatory.

Keep it with you anyway: after an accident abroad it gives the police and the other driver the insurance details in English. A photo or PDF on your phone is not accepted.
Is the insurance valid outside Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The CDW (with excess) also applies abroad, provided leaving the country has been agreed and entered in the contract.

The SCDW excess waiver applies only within Bosnia and Herzegovina and cannot be combined with a border-crossing permit, so abroad the excess stated in the contract always applies.

Compulsory third-party liability insurance (damage you cause to others) remains valid abroad through the green card system.

The exclusions listed under “What is not covered by insurance?” apply abroad as well.

Rental conditions

The most important obligations during the rental period.

What is not allowed during the rental?

The vehicle may not be used for paid transport of passengers or goods, sub-rental, towing or pushing other vehicles, test drives, competitions or races.

Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or intoxicants, against traffic regulations, with a technically unsafe or overloaded vehicle, or by a person not listed in the contract, is not allowed.

How does fuel work?

The vehicle is issued and returned with a full tank, if rented that way. If the vehicle is returned with fuel missing, a fixed 100 KM fee plus the value of the missing fuel is charged.

Who pays fines, parking and cleaning?

The renter bears all fines, parking charges, administrative fees and other costs incurred during the rental period, including penalties issued later for that period.

Excessive dirt, smoke or interior damage may lead to cleaning charges and the agreed interior excess.

What happens if a speed camera records the rental car?

Fines from the rental period are paid by the renter, including those that arrive after the vehicle is returned. If the driver was not stopped on the spot, the police ask the vehicle owner for the driver’s details, and the rental agency is required by law to provide them.

In the Federation of BiH, which includes Tuzla Canton, you pay only half of the fine if you pay within 8 days of the penalty notice being served on you. The deadline runs from service of the notice, not from the day the camera recorded the car.

Leave a phone number and e-mail address you also use abroad, and don’t wait for your next visit to BiH to deal with a notice.
What are the speed limits and lighting rules in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

For passenger cars: 50 km/h in built-up areas, 80 km/h on other roads, 100 km/h on expressways and 130 km/h on motorways, unless signs show otherwise.

Lights must be on at all times: dipped headlights or daytime running lights during the day, dipped headlights in tunnels.

Speed is checked not only by fixed cameras but also by mobile radars and unmarked police cars.

Is the vehicle condition documented?

Yes. The vehicle condition is documented at pickup and return. Any remarks about the vehicle should be reported immediately at pickup.

Vehicles may be equipped with a GPS device for property protection, safety and handling in case of misuse.

Support and safety

What we do if plans change or a breakdown happens.

What happens in case of breakdown?

In case of breakdown, contact KLS Auto immediately. We organise assistance and, when needed, agree the next steps or a replacement vehicle. Unauthorised repairs without approval are not recognised.

Who do I contact if I have a question during the rental?

The fastest way is to call or send a WhatsApp/Viber message to +387 61 25 25 95. If the question is about a flight or pickup, include your arrival time or flight number as well.

Are the conditions the same for every vehicle?

The core principle is the same: clear price, unlimited mileage and support. Some optional extras, insurance or permits may depend on the specific vehicle, period and availability.

Next step

Didn't find your answer?

Send us your dates, pickup location and the vehicle type you have in mind. We will reply as soon as possible and confirm the conditions before booking.