The second largest airport in Slovakia, Kosice International Airport, also known as Kosice Airport serves one of the biggest cities in Slovakia, Kosice. Hiring a car at Kosice Airport gives you the freedom to explore the country, as well as travelling further afield.
The closest landmark to the airport is St Elizabeth Cathedral, one of the easternmost gothic cathedrals in Europe. The cathedral is located in the city of Kosice, and dates back to the year 1230. On your way into Slovakia, this should be every visitor's first stop.
Just a short drive from Kosice Airport, is the city of Kosice itself. Renting a car at Kosice Airport will give you a chance to explore around the city with ease and take in everything it has to offer you.
The city has an extremely well preserved historical centre, and for architecture fans, there are Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance buildings all on display. In 2008 the city was voted the European Capital of Culture and there are a great many museums to visit, including the East Slovak Museum and the East Slovak Gallery, both of which should be at the top of your to do list when you visit.
The airport serves as a hub for passengers from a variety of destinations including Vienna, London and Prague. As well as serving the city of Kosice, which is worth visiting, the airport is close to a great many other places which visitors to Slovakia should definitely keep an eye out for.
You have the opportunity to go on a great many day trips to other cities in the country. One place which architecture fans should visit is Presov, a historical city which also has the Jonáš Záborský Theatre (Divadlo Jonáša Záborského).