If you are planning to make your visit to Croatia a driving holiday, you will be pleased to know that the roads are generally in good condition, albeit narrow and winding at times. Compare cheap car hire Croatia in just a few simple clicks, we work with hundreds of different suppliers around the world.
As with most countries in Europe, our main suppliers for car hire in Croatia include Europcar, Avis and Sixt all of which have a large number of rental depots both at major airports and at city centre locations.
Should I Hire A Car In Croatia?
It really depends, wether or not you require car hire Croatia is determined by what you are doing. If you planning on staying in some of the main towns like Zagreb or Dubrovnik and don’t want to explore outside of the centre then it may be better to use public transport. That being said, if you want to go the beach or visit some of the attractions outside of the large city centre then car rental Croatia is a must.
Car Rental Companies In Croatia
There are hundreds of suppliers at the tips of your fingers when you hire with Indigo Car Hire. We offer car hire from an extensive list to cater for all customers needs, this includes names like:
- Avis
- Budget
- Goldcar
- Hertz
- Sixt
& so many more inclusive of smaller local firms like Oryx.
Croatia Car Hire Locations
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Croatia Car Hire Age Requirements
Typically hiring a car anywhere in the world requires you to be over 25 in order to hire a car & Croatia is no expection with most car rental companies. That being said we can offer car hire in Croatia through a select few suppliers from the age of 21 as long as you’ve held your licence for a year prior to hiring. If you want to find out more about hiring a car as a under 25 driver, then please visit our young driver car hire page for more information.
Croatia Car Rental Without Credit Card
Are you looking to rent a car in Croatia but you don’t have a credit card in your name? Not to worry, we work with several suppliers across the country who can accept a variety of different Visa Debit cards. There are a few restrictions to hiring a car with a debit card in Croatia, which include:
- Visa, Mastercard, Lloyds TSB or HSBC are most commonly accepted, although other cards are also accepted
- A full valid driving licence
- Proof of address
- Enough money in your account to cover the cost of the hire and any deposit payable
Our Croatia Car Hire Offers & Deals
Looking to get a good offer or deal on your car hire in Croatia? We have some fantastic offers available to our customers, including:
– Cross border car hire
– Hiring without a credit card
– Young drivers (Under 25s)
– No deposit required
– Unlimited mileage
– Free additional driver
Travel Information & Driving In Croatia
Things to know about driving in Croatia:
– Croatians drive on the right hand side
– Dipped headlights are mandatory during winter at daytime
– Petrol stations are easy to come by and you shouldn’t have any particular issues
Drink Driving
If you are under the age of 24 then it is strictly forbidden to drink and drive in Croatia and there is an absolute zero tolerance policy.
If you are over the age of 24 then the blood alcohol limit is 0.05% although strangely, this can differ if your occupation involves driving professionally.
Required Equipment
If you are driving a car in Croatia, there is certain equipment that you are required by law to keep in your car all year round and certain items that are required during Winter months. If you are hiring a car in Croatia it is a good idea to check with the rental company that all required equipment is provided.
First Aid Kit
Warning Triangle & Shovel
Snow Chains (During Winter Months)
Spare Bulbs
Croatia Car Hire FAQs
Can I hire a car in Croatia and drive to Montenegro?
Yes one way car hire is available in Croatia just let us know before your rental time in order for us to organise this for you, we will always try find the best price so rest assured.
Do I need a green card to drive in Croatia?
If you have a UK licence then you don’t have to have a Green Card to drive in Croatia. If however you are planning on cross border travel, depending on where you’re going, it could be a requirement, so if you are unsure contact us for more information.
What are the speed limits in Croatia?
The speed limits when driving in Croatia depend on the type of road and area you are in but the following general rules apply:
Motorways – 80 Miles per Hour or 130 Kilometres per Hour
Expressways- 68 Miles per Hour or 110 Kilometres per Hour
Built up areas – 55 Miles per Hour or 90 Kilometres per Hour
Customer Comments
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Indigo car hire was fantastic... they were very quick to organise our car hire in Germany using a debit card as myself or partner prefer not to take out a credit card. Great customer service and extremely friendly sales team 🙂
Smoothest hire ever!!
Using them again to book our car in Croatia!!!