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Car hire in Croatia

Use the same magic that powers our flight search to find cheap car rental in Croatia

Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find Croatia car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

Croatia car hire at a glance

Most popular rental companyAVIA Rent
Most popular carSmall
Pick-up points37, Zagreb is most popular
Cheapest price found$18 per day, Slano
Cheapest monthMay
Best time to book1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Croatia could cost, we've pulled prices from Slano.

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SUV in Dubrovnik

From
$42
per day

Medium cars in Dubrovnik

From
$42
per day

Small cars in Dubrovnik

From
$42
per day

Large cars in Dubrovnik

From
$43
per day

Luxury cars in Dubrovnik

From
$55
per day

Van in Dubrovnik

From
$80
per day

Medium cars in Pula

From
$47
per day

Small cars in Pula

From
$47
per day

SUV in Pula

From
$52
per day

Van in Pula

From
$95
per day

Large cars in Pula

From
$113
per day

Luxury cars in Pula

From
$117
per day

Small cars in Osijek

From
$50
per day

Medium cars in Osijek

From
$62
per day

SUV in Osijek

From
$67
per day

Large cars in Osijek

From
$117
per day

Luxury cars in Osijek

From
$129
per day

SUV in Rijeka

From
$54
per day

Small cars in Rijeka

From
$54
per day

Medium cars in Rijeka

From
$60
per day

Large cars in Rijeka

From
$88
per day

Van in Rijeka

From
$95
per day

Luxury cars in Rijeka

From
$129
per day

Small cars in Umag

From
$54
per day

Medium cars in Umag

From
$64
per day

SUV in Umag

From
$76
per day

Large cars in Umag

From
$117
per day

Luxury cars in Umag

From
$142
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Croatia

The cheapest month to rent a car in Croatia is May, when the average cost per day is $46. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is January, when the average cost per day is $55. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Croatia is August.
Mar
$57
Apr
$56
May
$46
Jun
$60
Jul
$75
Aug
$101
Sep
$94
Oct
$61
Nov
$65
Dec
$57
Jan
$55
Feb
$57
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Croatia could cost, we've pulled prices from Slano.

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What are the best car hire companies in Croatia?

Right Cars
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Keddy By Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Active
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Surprice
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Auto-Union
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Right Cars
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Keddy By Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Active
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Surprice
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Auto-Union
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection

Car hire in Croatia: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Croatia, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Croatia you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
Our travellers best rated car hire company in Croatia is Right Cars. You can rent a car with them for $133 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Right Cars, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Croatia depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Croatia, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It depends on where in Croatia you visit. The most popular places to rent a car are Zagreb, Zadar and Dubrovnik.

In Zagreb, it costs around $159 per day or $320 per week.

In Zadar, it costs around $241 per day or $322 per week.

In Dubrovnik, it costs around $157 per day or $273 per week.
It’s easy to hire a car in Croatia. First, you need to decide where in Croatia you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Croatia. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Croatia you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Zagreb. On average, it costs $159 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is $55 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Croatia

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Croatia is Small.

Compare across companies

The most popular companies in Croatia are AVIA Rent, Green Motion and Surprice. The cheapest company we've found is Oryx. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 1 week before. The cheapest prices we've found are $18 a day and $5 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Croatia you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Croatia. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Croatia is Zagreb. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Slano.

Hire a car long term in Croatia

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Croatia with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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