Zlatibor is one of Serbia's most visited mountains, in summer and in winter. If you are going by car, your own or a rented one, the fastest route is the Miloš Veliki motorway.
The route from Belgrade to Zlatibor
It is about 230 kilometres from Belgrade to the centre of Zlatibor. Without traffic, the drive takes about three hours.
- Joining the motorway: you join the Miloš Veliki motorway (A2) from the Belgrade bypass near Surčin. From most parts of the city, the easiest option is to enter Zlatibor or Čačak in your navigation and follow the signs for the A2.
- Motorway to Požega: the motorway passes Obrenovac, Ub, Lajkovac and Ljig, then Preljina near Čačak, and continues to Požega. The section from Preljina to Požega opened in July 2025, so you no longer drive through Čačak on the main road. From Belgrade to Požega it is about 150 kilometres of motorway.
- From Požega to Zlatibor: leave the motorway at Požega and continue on the main road to Užice, and from Užice on the road that climbs up to Zlatibor.
In season, especially on Friday afternoons and Sunday afternoons, traffic is heaviest between Požega, Užice and Zlatibor. If you can, set off early in the morning.
Practical tips for the trip
- Tolls: the motorway is tolled. You can pay in cash (dinars or euros) or by card at the toll stations.
- Fuel and breaks: there are petrol stations with rest areas along the motorway, so it is easy to take a break halfway.
- Winter: from 1 November to 1 April, winter equipment is mandatory when there are winter conditions on the road. Snow and ice are common on the climb to Zlatibor, so drive carefully and check the forecast before you leave.
- Choosing a car: a smaller car is enough for two, while for a family with luggage or ski equipment choose a larger model from our fleet. If you prefer, choose a car with an automatic gearbox.
What to see on Zlatibor
Zlatibor is often called the beauty of Serbia. Its gentle slopes, meadows and pine forests make it pleasant at any time of year. With a car, it is easy to visit places nearby as well:
- The Gold Gondola runs from the centre of Zlatibor to the Tornik ski resort and, at about 9 kilometres, is one of the longest panoramic gondolas in the world.
- The Old Village of Sirogojno is an open-air museum with houses and farmsteads as they looked in this region more than a hundred years ago. It is about 26 kilometres from the centre of Zlatibor. More about the museum
- Stopića Cave lies on the north-eastern side of the mountain and is known for its pools and waterfalls inside.
- Gostilje Waterfall is a lovely spot for a short walk, not far from Sirogojno.
- The Uvac and Dubrava monasteries are spiritual centres of the region and a popular stop for visitors.
You can reach all these places on organised trips, but with a car you decide when to leave, where to stop and how long to stay.
Car rental for Zlatibor
You can collect a car for your Zlatibor trip at our office in Palilula, at Nikola Tesla Airport or have it delivered to your address. Before you go, check our rental conditions, then choose and book your car online.
