Car Hire in Croatia

As Croatia is a member of the Schengen area of Europe, it can sometimes have quite a lot of traffic at the borders. One particular area that attracts a lot of traffic is the border with Slovenia at Bregana. We recommend travelling later at night or investigating different roads that cross the borders if you plan on coming into Croatia or leaving with a rental car. The cities of Zagreb, Rijeka, and Split are busy all day with traffic but have their rush hour in the early morning and during the afternoon. If you are planning on staying in these cities, and travelling within them, then we recommend parking your car at your accommodation and using the public transport systems, such as buses, trams, and trains, as they are affordable and reliable. Parking can be a bit difficult and more expensive as you get closer to the city centre, especially in Zagreb.

The most famous scenic road in Croatia is the Adriatic Highway, also known as the Jadranska Magistrala (D8). It runs down the Dalmatian Coast, starting in Rijeka in the north, and finishing at the Montenegro border in the south of the country. We recommend travelling this route with your rental car because it passes at least five national parks and four UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as well as numerous Roman ruins and monuments. Some of the places that we recommend you stop to visit are the city of Dubrovnik, which is a World Heritage site, the Historical Complex of Split, which was built by the Roman Emperor Diocletian as his retirement home, and the Cathedral of St Jakov (St James) in Šibenik, a small town on the coast. The Cathedral of St Jakov is one of the most important architectural monuments of the renaissance in Croatia and is well worth a visit.

In Croatia, drivers are required to drive on the right at all times. Not doing so can result in traffic violation tickets.

Croatia ranked 19 out of 137 countries across the globe for road quality in 2019. On a scale of 1 to 7, Croatia received a road quality score of 5.6. Keep in mind that road quality conditions in Croatia can vary depending on what area of the country you plan to visit.

2.38 mg/l is the maximum Blood Alcohol Concentration you can have to legally drive a car in Croatia. Both residents and visitors of Croatia can face legal penalties for having a BAC higher than this amount. Keep in mind that there are stricter penalties for those who drink-drive and are under the legal drinking age. In Croatia, you must be at least 18 to drink.

A Economy is the most popular type of car hire for those travelling to Croatia. According to our data, 35% of our users preferred a Economy over any other car type. This may be due to the activities they have planned and what the weather conditions are like in their destination city. When renting a Economy in Croatia, you can expect to pay £10 per day on average.

The average price of petrol in Croatia is £1.59 per litre as of last week. In comparison, the country with the cheapest average petrol price is Algeria at £0.27 per litre, whereas the country with the most expensive average petrol price is Hong Kong at £2.47 per litre.

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Fair fuel policies are specifically available to select on momondo, allowing you to refine your search for car hire in Croatia.

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Yes, car hire deals in Croatia with unlimited mileage can be found on momondo.