AUTHOR Robert Gillespie

Hiring A Car In Estonia With Winter Tyres

about Estonia

Estonia is one of the less popular destinations in Europe but still pulls in millions of tourists a year. Estonia has plenty to do, with a large national park, many historic buildings and even a 314m which you ascend and see the views of the surrounding area. There are a few ski resorts in Estonia and despite it not been the most popular location with skiers, that does not mean you can’t have a great time.

If you are visiting Estonia in the Winter months, it is important you are aware of any laws in Estonia at this time of year. We have collated all the information you will need to know when hiring a car in the winter in Estonia.

do I Need Winter Tyres By Law In Estonia?

Yes, between 1st December and 1st March it is a legal requirement to have your car equipped with winter tyres. Due to this being a legal requirement, when you hire a car, it will already come with winter tyres fit as standard in the months stated above. The full price of your rental will automatically include the extra cost of winter tyres.

do I Need Snow Chains In Estonia?

No, in Estonia, as long as you have winter tyres, which you will do, there is no requirement for snow chains. For this reason, our suppliers do not offer snow chains available to hire from this location.

what Else Should I Consider?

If you are planning to take your skis with you, you will need to consider how you are going to transport your skis. The easiest way to do this is to add a ski rack when booking, this will cost an extra £35 for the duration of the hire. The ski racks can only hold 2 sets of skis, if you wish to take more than 2 sets of skis it might be worth hiring a larger car to accommodate your skis.

If you are going to travel to another country with our cross border car hire offer, you must make sure you know the laws in any country you visit. If you fail to meet the laws of any country, you are responsible and could be issued a fine and your insurance may be void. To avoid this, make sure you add anything you need to your booking or make alternative arrangements before you reach the country.

As always, we recommend that you call us if you would like to hire a car, even more so if you have exact requirements. Our expert team are always happy to help with any questions or concerns that you may have to make sure your car hire is stress free. Get in contact with our team today!

Having worked in the car rental industry for over 15 years, he really knows his stuff. Rob heads up our marketing department and as a keen traveller, always has a new location to talk about. Particularly if there is a golf course nearby.

Robert Gillespie

Traveller