If you do not feel up to a long journey with your own car, or if you live far from the border, you can opt for the quickest and most comfortable solution: reach Croatia by plane or by sea and rent a car directly at the point of arrival.
Although the bus connections are efficient, the best way to travel around Croatia is definitely by car: you will not be limited by timetables or locations, you will be able to move freely, choosing from time to time where to stop and reach the places that are less accessible by public transport but certainly the most fascinating!
To make a free estimate and access the most convenient rates, use our form that compares all available rental companies and finds the best solution according to your travel needs.
For the rules, limits and advice on driving a car in Croatia, please refer to the Driving in Croatia page.
Car rental information in Croatia
📍 Car rental locations 64
✈️ Airport locations 7
🔥 Popular suppliers Avia Rent A Car, Last Minute Rent a Car, Ok Mobility, SIXT, Carwiz
🚗 Popular car types Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Vans
The prices of car rental at the in Croatia varies depending on the time of year. This graph shows the average prices in the various months to help you find out which is the best period to rent a low cost car.
Speed limit out of town 90 - 130 km/h or 56 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC 0.05%
Average gas price €1.57 per liter or €5.94 per gallon
Lowest gas price €1.32 per liter or €5.00 per gallon
Highest gas price €1.86 per liter or €7.04 per gallon
Rating 9.2 / 10
Where to rent a car in Croatia
Plitvice Park is the typical attraction to reach by car
In all major locations in Croatia, both inland and on the islands, there are car rental offices, both from classic international and local providers; however, considering that you will probably be arriving in Croatia by plane, the most convenient and immediate solution is to rent a car directly at the airport upon arrival.
Zagreb Airport
Cheapest offers at the Airport of Zagreb
Below are the cheapest prices for car hire at at the Airport of Zagreb, to book click here.
Frequently asked questions about car rental in Croatia
Here are some quick answers to the most common doubts about car rental in Croatia.
To reserve a car in Croatia a credit card or debit card is sufficient. However, when you go to collect the car, you will need:
a credit card in the name of the driver. Debit and ATM cards are not accepted;
copy of the reservation;
a driving license valid for at least 12 months;
an identity document.
The car rental companies in Croatia allow to rent a car to all those who are between 21 and 70 years old. However, there is an additional cost for under 25 and for those over 70.
A car rental in Croatia always includes:
theft insurance;
limitation of liability for damage to the vehicle;
local, road and airport taxes.
Any extras or additional insurance coverage are separate.
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