Benzine (Eurosuper 95 and 98) and diesel are widely available. LPG (Avtoplin) is reasonably available. When filling up with LPG, the Italian connection (dish) is used.
Petrol stations are often in any case open from Monday through Saturday from 7:00 to 20:00. At border crossings, along motorways and in major cities, petrol stations are usually open seven days a week and 24 hours a day.

There is a restricted number of possibilities for charging in Slovenia. Most charging stations are located around Ljubljana.

Before you start your journey, check whether mountain passes are closed. For more information: alpenpaesse.de (in German).

Low beam lights (or daytime running lamps) are mandatory during the day. At equivalent crossings, traffic from the right has right of way. Traffic on the roundabout has right of way if so indicated by traffic signs. Drivers may only call handsfree. The use of earbuds or headphones are also prohibited for drivers. Children shorter than 1.50 metres must be in a child’s seat. From 15 November through 15 March, winter tyres (or snow chains in the car) are mandatory.

If traffic jams form, keep to the right or left as far as possible so that a free lane is created in the middle for emergency vehicles. You may only enter a crossing if you are certain that you can cross and will not remain stationary on the crossing due to traffic. Passing a stopped school bus is prohibited if children are getting in or out. When driving in reverse, you must use your hazard lights. During the winter period, the minimum profile depth for summer and winter tyres is 3 millimetres.

A warning triangle is mandatory in the car. Caution! Two warning triangles are mandatory for a car with a caravan or trailer. A first-aid box and spare bulbs are only mandatory in cars with a Slovenian registration number. It is recommended that safety vests be present for all passengers.

A motorhome or car-caravan combination may be a maximum of 4 metres high, 2.55 metres wide and 18 metres long (the caravan itself may be a maximum of 12 metres long).

A bicycle helmet is mandatory for children under 15 (even if they are on the back). Calling or texting while cycling is prohibited. Nor may a cyclist wear headphones or earbuds. Children under 8 years must be transported in a child’s bicycle seat. Cycling side-by-side is only allowed on bicycle paths that are wide enough.

On motorways and highways in Slovenia, a toll vignette is mandatory for vehicles under 3.5 tonnes. A caravan or trailer does not require a separate vignette. The vignette can be ordered online via evinjeta.dars.si/selfcare or at Slovenian petrol stations, supermarkets and kiosks and at major petrol stations in neighbouring countries in the border region. If you order the vignette online before you travel, it will save on waiting time at the Slovenian border.
There are other rules for vehicles (including motorhomes) over 3.5 tonnes. For more information: darsgo.si.
Use of the Karawanks Tunnel, between Austria and Slovenia, is not included in the toll vignette. Extra toll must be paid for this. For more information: asfinag.at/en/toll/section-toll/.

Place a warning triangle at a sufficient distance behind the car if the hazard lights do not work or if the car is not clearly visible for the other traffic (place two triangles next to each other is you are pulling a trailer). All passengers must wear a safety vest. If you have had a breakdown, call the alarm number of your breakdown assistance insurer. Or call the emergency control centre of the Slovenian automobile association (AMZS) at +386 1 530 53 53 (or 1987). Towing on the motorway is permitted up to the first exit. If there is visible damage to the car, ask for a police report (potrdilo); this will be needed at the border on your way home.

Some Slovenian campsites, located at springs with thermal water, have specialised in wellness. These campsites are at a high level. Beautifully located campsites in the Julian Alps, bordering on Austria and Italy, are somewhat simpler and more focussed on nature and families. They focus mainly on sports-loving camping guests such as hikers, mountain bikers and mountain climbers. Many campsites have playgrounds and entertainment for the little ones. Free camping (outside of campsites) is generally prohibited, only being permitted with prior permission from the local public authorities or police.