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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 June 2026.

Most popular company

GREEN MOTION

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R535

Cheapest price per day

R146
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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 R344/day – about 1 219% 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 R8,61/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Sixt, with rates starting at R36,19/day.

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

Planning to hire a car in Croatia? October is the cheapest month, costing about R287 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R877. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R327

February

R354

March

R340

April

R409

May

R365

June

R400

July

R877

August

R706

September

R325

October

R287

November

R327

December

R379

What car do most people hire in Croatia?

SUV cars (BMW X3, for example) are the most popular in Croatia. Compact (Ford Focus) and Intermediate (Audi A3) 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 June 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 June 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 June 2026.

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

    With an average price of R287/day, Avia Rent A Car is the most popular car hire provider in Croatia, booking 50% 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 Zagreb where rental cars typically will cost around R454/day (21% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Croatia was found in Zadar for just R183/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 June 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 (R69+).

Electric

Electric

R138+

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Hybrid

R103+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R69+

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