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Croatia car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Avia Rent A Car

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R821

Cheapest price per day

R278
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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 R327/day – about 999% 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 Avantcar, offering prices from just R16,78/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Avingo, with rates starting at R19,06/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 R358 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R802. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R358

February

R391

March

R380

April

R504

May

R481

June

R494

July

R802

August

R746

September

R534

October

R451

November

R365

December

R375

What car do most people hire in Croatia?

Compact cars (Volkswagen Golf, for example) are the most popular in Croatia. Economy (Citroen C3) and SUV (Kia Sportage) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Croatia.

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Croatia?

Among the most popular cities in Croatia, Zadar offers the lowest average car hire price at just R197/day. Other affordable options include Zagreb (R417/day), Split (R440/day), and Dubrovnik (R919/day).

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Top rental agencies in Croatia

Avis

6,0
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20 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,3

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

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

    When visiting Croatia, it is typically cheapest to hire your car in Zagreb where rental cars typically will cost around R486/day (47% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Croatia was found in Dubrovnik for just R143/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.

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