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Car rental in Croatia: compare prices at every airport
What a hire car costs at each Croatian airport, which month is cheapest, and which companies have their desk in the terminal and which pick you up by shuttle.
The comparison links go to Discover Cars, our partner. If you book there we receive a commission; your price stays the same.
Airports at a glance
Average daily prices by month and pickup points from the offers on Discover Cars, as of 3 October 2026. Prices and companies change daily; the comparison shows the current offer. For Rijeka and Osijek the data was too thin for prices.
- SplitSPUSplit: cheapest month February, 11.46 € per day; most expensive month July, 36.26 € per day
- DubrovnikDBVDubrovnik: cheapest month November, 12.91 € per day; most expensive month July, 34.50 € per day
- ZagrebZAGZagreb: cheapest month November, 13.14 € per day; most expensive month August, 37.59 € per day
- ZadarZADZadar: cheapest month February, 11.63 € per day; most expensive month July, 35.72 € per day
- PulaPUYPula: cheapest month November, 12.70 € per day; most expensive month July, 36.25 € per day
- Rijeka (Krk)RJK
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Desks and companies - OsijekOSI
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Desks and companies
Photo: Ballota / CC BY-SA 4.0 SplitSPU
- Cheapest month:
- February 11.46 €
- Most expensive month:
- July 36.26 € per day
The rental area is in the airport's south building: after arrivals follow the Rent a Car sign to the right and cross the bridge.
Where you pick up the car
- In the terminal
- Avia Rent A CarKeddyCarwizGoldcar
- Car rental building
- Marentis by AvenisAvant CarAvingo
- Outside the terminal
- OK MobilityGarage Nr1AddCar
- With shuttle
- Surprice
Photo: Suradnik13 / CC BY-SA 4.0 DubrovnikDBV
- Cheapest month:
- November 12.91 €
- Most expensive month:
- July 34.50 € per day
Most desks are in small stone houses opposite the main building, about 70 m on foot across the car park.
Where you pick up the car
- In the terminal
- Avia Rent A Car
- Car rental building
- Avant CarMarentis by AvenisAvingoGoldcarKeddyCarwiz
- Outside the terminal
- Garage Nr1
Photo: Tromber / CC BY-SA 4.0 ZagrebZAG
- Cheapest month:
- November 13.14 €
- Most expensive month:
- August 37.59 € per day
Most desks are on the ground floor of the arrivals hall; shuttle companies collect you after you call from baggage claim.
Where you pick up the car
- In the terminal
- Avia Rent A CarAvant CarGoldcarKeddyCarwiz
- Car rental building
- Marentis by Avenis
- With shuttle
- Street Rent a CarRoutes Car Rental
Photo: aeropagitica / Public domain ZadarZAD
- Cheapest month:
- February 11.63 €
- Most expensive month:
- July 35.72 € per day
The rental centre is about 30 m opposite the arrivals building: out of the main exit and over the pedestrian crossing.
Where you pick up the car
- In the terminal
- Avia Rent A CarBudget
- Car rental building
- Avant CarMarentis by AvenisGoldcarKeddyAvingo
- Meet and greet
- AddCar
Photo: Ex13 / CC BY-SA 3.0 PulaPUY
- Cheapest month:
- November 12.70 €
- Most expensive month:
- July 36.25 € per day
The desks are at the arrivals hall; follow the signs. Pula airport is about 7 km from the town.
Where you pick up the car
- In the terminal
- Avia Rent A CarGoldcarKeddyNova Rent a CarSicily By Car
Photo: ronibaric / CC BY 3.0 Rijeka (Krk)RJK
The airport is on the island of Krk, about 27 km from Rijeka; the desks are in the arrivals hall.
Where you pick up the car
- In the terminal
- Nova Rent a CarSicily By CarEnterpriseRight CarsAlamoWheeGoAddCar
- Car rental building
- Surprice
Photo: MirkoS18 / CC BY-SA 4.0 OsijekOSI
A small airport about 20 km southeast of Osijek with few companies: book ahead, the desk location is on your voucher.
Where you pick up the car
- Companies
- SIXTFlizzrActive rent a car
Before you book
- Bring a credit card in the main driver's name: the deposit is blocked on it, and many companies do not accept debit or prepaid cards.
- Collision damage cover (CDW) is usually included, but with an excess; compare offers with the same excess and fuel policy.
- Taking the car on a ferry to the islands needs the rental company's permission, sometimes for a fee.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina or Montenegro need the company's approval, the green card and usually a cross-border fee.
- Book an automatic early: most fleets are manual, and automatics for July and August are gone by June.
- Photograph every panel, the wheels, the windscreen and the fuel gauge at pickup and again at return.
Frequently asked questions
When is a rental car cheapest in Croatia?
In the off season. At Split the average is about €11 a day in February and €36 in July; at the other big airports the cheapest month is November or February and the dearest July or August, as the overview above shows.
Do I need a credit card to rent a car in Croatia?
In practice yes. The deposit is blocked on a credit card in the main driver's name, and many companies reject debit and prepaid cards.
Can I take a rental car on the ferry?
Yes, with the rental company's permission. Tell the desk which islands you plan to visit; some companies charge a ferry or island fee.
Is it better to rent at the airport or in town?
Airports have the most companies and the longest opening hours. If you spend the first days in Split or Dubrovnik on foot, rent only for the days you leave the city.
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