Car Rental in Croatia

TIP: It is generally cheaper to rent a car at least three months before any high season. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before collection is almost always possible, but is dependent on the chosen tariff.

Driving Tips

Most roads in Croatia are in very good shape if you stick to the official routes, and it is a beautiful varied landscape to drive in. Roads leading to the seaside can get congested in the summertime, so if heading to the beach check out traffic information in case you need to plan an alternative route. The main routes through the heart of the country are the A1 and the A3. Different A roads come off from these major routes to Croatia's largest city destinations. The state D roads are also well maintained, we are sure you will become familiar with the D8 which runs all the way down Croatia's stunning coastline.

Here are some of the most important driving rules to respect:

• No drinking and driving. Having more than 0,5% in your blood is punishable by a hefty fine and can result in a ban and suspension of driving license.
• Speed limits vary but as a general rule, 50 km/h in residential areas, 90 km/h in non-residential areas and 130 km/h on motorways. Be aware that speeding fines are hefty as well.
• Do not use your mobile phone when driving and keep your seatbelt on at all times.
• In the winter headlights must be turned on also in the daytime.

Places of Interest

Top 4 Architectural Sights

• Sea Organ, Zadar
• Pula Arena, Pula
• Old Town and City Walls, Dubrovnik
• Diocletian's Palace, Split

The Sea Organ in Zadar is a fantastic experimental musical instrument. It plays using the force of the seas waves and series of tubes and resonating cavities. Pula Arena is a Roman amphitheater in Pula, it is among the sixth largest Roman amphitheaters in the world and among the best preserved ancient monuments in Croatia. A UNESCO listed World Heritage Site, the Old Town and City Walls of Dubrovnik are the most iconic feature in the city, be sure to get up high for a spectacular view of the old cities terra cotta rooftops. In Croatia's largest coastal city, Split, be sure to see the ancient Diocletian's Palace. Named after the Roman Emperor, the structure is huge and more resembles a giant fortress.

Top 4 Natural Sights:

• Plitvice Lakes, Plitivice Lakes National Park
• Zlatni Rat, Bol
• Skradinski Buk Waterfalls, Krka National Park
• Trsteno Arboretum, Dubrovnik

There are many in Unesco World Heritage Sites in Croatia, Plitivice Lakes National Park is another. This series of cascading lakes is utterly spectacular and gathers a huge number of tourists in high season. The Zlatni Rat is a 2km long spit that juts out into the Hvar Channel. On all sides there are golden beaches, ranked among the best in Europe. The Skradinski Buk Waterfalls are one of the most beautiful parts of the Krka National Park made up of 17 large waterfalls that cascade into a gigantic clear pool. In Dubrovnik, the Trsteno Arboretum is among the top sightseeing destinations in Croatia. The oldest Arboretum in the world, the park dates back to the family Gozze who in the 15th Century who began planting seeds from their travels. Two Oriental planes situated in the marketplace have survived over 500 years.

Top filming locations

The Trsteno Arboretum also featured as the Red Keep Palace Gardens in the award winning series, "Game of Thrones". Much of Dubrovnik has featured in the second, third and fourth series. In the fourth season new locations in Croatia were used including the Motor mountain range and the Klis Fortress, north of Split.

"Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi" was also partly filmed in Dubrovnik. The film broke records in the country for the for the most expensive film production per day. Most of the filming was done in Dubrovnik's Old Town, in and around the main street Stradun.

Crossing Borders

Crossing borders to most European countries is allowed including Italy, Austria, Slovenia and Hungary. A surcharge for crossing borders is applicable and for some models additional branch permission is required. Please check our Rental Information page for more details on the countries included and the surcharge.