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Cheap Car Hire in Croatia from R257

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Croatia with a pick-up date of 21/9 and drop-off date of 28/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Croatia car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Croatia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 July 2026.

Most popular company

GREEN MOTION

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R517

Cheapest price per day

R257
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Popular car types in Croatia

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Croatia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 18 July 2026.
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In Croatia, there are 942 active hire locations from 113 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Croatia in the past week - currently priced from R257/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

R263+

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Compact

Compact

R281+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R429+

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Mini

Mini

R257+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 010+

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Luxury

Luxury

R1 141+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R311+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

R328+

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Best car hire deals found in Croatia

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Croatia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Croatia with an average daily rate of R480. Data was last updated on 18 July 2026.
Datsun GoR257/day
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Datsun Go
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Renault SanderoR263/day
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Renault Sandero
Found 07/17/26
Audi A3R281/day
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A/C
Audi A3
Found 07/17/26

Cheapflights insights for Croatia car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Croatia, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Croatia?

For the best savings on car hire in Croatia, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R356/day – about 1 298% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Croatia?

In Croatia, the most affordable car hire company right now is Avia Rent A Car, offering prices from just R26,74/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Europcar, with rates starting at R44,75/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Croatia?

Planning to hire a car in Croatia? January is the cheapest month, costing about R330 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R717. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R330

February

R357

March

R345

April

R412

May

R371

June

R409

July

R717

August

R673

September

R393

October

R330

November

R335

December

R393

What car do most people hire in Croatia?

SUV cars (Kia Sportage, for example) are the most popular in Croatia. Compact (Ford Focus) and Economy (Hyundai Accent) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Croatia.

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Croatia, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 41 pickup locations in Croatia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 July 2026.
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Top rental agencies in Croatia

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Croatia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Croatia. Reviews were last updated on 18 July 2026.

Avis

5,7
Fair
20 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

6,5

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

6,0

Cargini

1 location
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ROKO RAC

7 locations
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CarQ

4 locations
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Rhodium

11 locations
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National

7 locations
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Vintax Car Rental

5 locations
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Allegra

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Croatia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 July 2026.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Croatia?

    With an average price of R2 372/day, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL is the most popular car hire provider in Croatia, booking 80% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Croatia?

    When visiting Croatia, it is typically cheapest to hire your car in Zadar where rental cars typically will cost around R318/day (45% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Croatia was found in Dubrovnik for just R142/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Croatia?

    Cars in Croatia are to be driven on the right side of the road.

Car hires by fuel type in Croatia

Browse car hires by fuel type in Croatia. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Croatia. Deals were last updated on 18 July 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Croatia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R17+).

Electric

Electric

R83+

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Hybrid

R18+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R17+

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