Hiring a car is particularly useful when a trip to Croatia combines Zagreb and the interior with Istria, Kvarner, the Dalmatian coast, islands, ports or marinas. On Rent.it you can choose airport, downtown and coastal pick-up points, then compare the available offers and rental conditions before booking.
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Croatia car hire at a glance
- The main air gateways are Zagreb (ZAG), Dubrovnik (DBV), Split (SPU), Zadar (ZAD), Pula (PUY) and Rijeka (RJK) airports.
- Downtown offices, Split and Zadar ports, and Dubrovnik and Slano marinas are also listed.
- Cards, deposits, excess, age rules, mileage, ferries and cross-border travel depend on the selected offer; always read the vehicle page and rental terms.
Where can you hire a car in Croatia on Rent.it?
Below are all locations currently linked from the Croatia page and the actual pick-up points listed beneath them. A location name opens its local hub; the following links go directly to each office.
Zagreb and continental Croatia
- Zagreb: Zagreb - Airport (ZAG); Zagreb - Downtown.
- Velika Gorica: Velika Gorica.
- Karlovac: Karlovac.
- Osijek: Osijek.
- Slavonski Brod: Slavonski Brod.
Istria, Kvarner and northern islands
- Pula: Pula; Pula - Airport (PUY).
- Rovinj: Rovinj.
- Poreč: Poreč.
- Rabac: Rabac.
- Rijeka: Rijeka; Rijeka - Airport (RJK).
- Opatija: Opatija.
- Mali Lošinj: Mali Lošinj.
Northern and central Dalmatia
- Zadar: Zadar; Zadar - Airport (ZAD); Zadar - Port.
- Split: Split - Airport (SPU); Split - Downtown; Split - Port.
- Trogir: Trogir.
- Podstrana: Podstrana.
- Makarska: Makarska.
Dubrovnik, southern Dalmatia and islands
- Dubrovnik: Dubrovnik; Dubrovnik - Airport (DBV); Dubrovnik Marina.
- Slano: Slano - Marina.
- Korčula: Korčula.
How to choose your pick-up point and vehicle
Choose an airport if you want to drive immediately after landing, a downtown office if you will spend the first part of your stay without a car, and a port or marina only when it matches your arrival. A compact car is easier for parking and coastal towns; a larger vehicle may suit families and luggage. For longer routes, compare comfort, fuel policy and mileage. A booked category usually represents a vehicle group rather than a guaranteed model.
Licence, documents, cards and deposit
At collection you will normally need a valid driving licence, identification and the card required by the terms, in the main driver’s name. Valid EU licences are recognised across the EU; holders of non-EU licences should check official rules and whether an International Driving Permit is needed. Minimum age, licence-holding period, accepted cards, deposit, excess and cover vary by supplier, office, vehicle and rate. Never assume a debit or prepaid card is accepted: the terms displayed for the individual Rent.it offer apply.
Driving, motorways, tolls and parking
Traffic keeps to the right in Croatia. Seat belts and suitable child restraints are compulsory, and a phone may only be used hands-free. Speed limits and rules on lights or winter equipment can depend on the road, vehicle, season and conditions, so follow signs and consult HAK before travelling. HAC motorways use open or closed toll systems; charges are based on distance and vehicle category, with accepted payment methods shown at toll plazas. Parking can be scarce or seasonal in historic centres and coastal resorts, so check local signs, zones and charges.
Ferries, islands and cross-border trips
Korčula and Mali Lošinj are available pick-up locations, but taking a rental vehicle on a ferry is not automatically permitted. Check the sailing, vehicle capacity and, above all, the supplier’s authorisation. The same applies to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia or any other country: permitted borders, insurance, documents and fees must be covered by the terms or confirmed by the rental company. HAK provides current road, border and ferry information.
Planning a Croatia road trip
Zagreb is the natural gateway for Karlovac, Osijek and Slavonski Brod. An Istrian route can connect Pula, Rovinj, Poreč and Rabac, while Rijeka and Opatija serve Kvarner and access to Mali Lošinj. Zadar and Split are separate Dalmatian bases; Split also links naturally with Trogir, Podstrana and Makarska. Dubrovnik, Slano and Korčula form the southern group. Keep daily stages realistic and never assume you may return elsewhere: one-way availability and any charge must appear in the offer.
Before collection and return
Check the exact office address, terminal or shuttle procedure, opening hours, flight-number requirement and possible out-of-hours fee. At the desk, review the contract, deposit and vehicle condition; photograph bodywork, glass, wheels, fuel and mileage. Return the car to the agreed place and time with the required fuel level, and retain the agreement, receipts and photographs.
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Frequently asked questions about car hire in Croatia
Where can I collect a hire car in Croatia?
Rent.it lists pick-up points in Zagreb, Dubrovnik, Split, Zadar, Pula, Rijeka and many coastal and inland locations. This page links to every current location and its offices.
Can I collect a car at a Croatian airport?
Yes. The site lists Zagreb, Dubrovnik, Split, Zadar, Pula and Rijeka airports. Check your confirmation for the precise desk, terminal or shuttle instructions.
Do I need an International Driving Permit in Croatia?
A valid EU driving licence is recognised across the EU. If your licence was issued outside the EU, check the official rules for your issuing country and the supplier terms; an International Driving Permit may be required.
Can I hire a car with a debit card?
It depends on the individual offer. Card type, network, cardholder, available funds and deposit requirements are set by the supplier and shown on the vehicle page and in the rental terms.
Are Croatian motorways tolled?
Many motorways charge tolls according to the route and vehicle category. Check current rates and accepted payment methods on the official HAC website.
Can I take a rental car to a Croatian island?
Only where the supplier permits the intended ferry journey. Check authorisation, insurance and possible charges before booking.
Can I cross an international border in a hire car?
Not automatically. Permitted countries, documents, cover and fees differ by supplier and offer; obtain the required authorisation before leaving Croatia.
Can I return the car to a different location?
One-way rental may be available. Search with different pick-up and return locations, then check availability and the fee shown in the offer.
