Rental Car
A rental car is almost indispensable in Croatia if you want to see more than one beach resort. The coastal roads are well-developed and scenically spectacular.
Prices & Booking
| Period | Small car/day | Compact/day | SUV/day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-season | €15–25 | €20–35 | €35–55 |
| Shoulder season | €25–40 | €35–55 | €50–80 |
| High season | €40–70 | €55–90 | €80–140 |
Providers
International: Sixt, Europcar, Hertz, Avis — good standard, more expensive, better for one-way rentals.
Local: Nova Rent, Fleet, Oryx — often cheaper, good service, but check reviews.
Comparison Portals: CHECK24, billiger-mietwagen.de, rentalcars.com — find the best prices here.
Important Tips
- Full insurance without deductible: Definitely add or cover via credit card (Barclays, Advanzia). Narrow old town alleys take their toll.
- Island Ferries: Not every rental company allows taking the car on ferries! Check the contract beforehand and pay an additional fee if necessary.
- One-way rental: Picking up in Split, dropping off in Dubrovnik costs an extra €50–150, but saves a lot of time.
- Border crossing: Bosnia (Neum Corridor), Montenegro, Slovenia — most rental companies allow it, but only with written permission. Clarify beforehand!
- Diesel: Cheaper than gasoline, prefer rental cars with diesel.
- Automatic: Not standard in Croatia. Book early, otherwise only manual transmission available.