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Cheap Car Hire in Croatia from R382

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 15/8 and drop-off date of 21/8. 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 7 June 2026.

Most popular company

GREEN MOTION

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R595

Cheapest price per day

R382
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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 7 June 2026.
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In Croatia, there are 927 active hire locations from 110 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Croatia in the past week - currently priced from R382/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

R382+

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Compact

Compact

R403+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R469+

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Mini

Mini

R395+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R891+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R447+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

R490+

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Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

R556+

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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 R531. Data was last updated on 7 June 2026.
Renault KwidR382/day
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Renault Kwid
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Kia PicantoR395/day
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A/C
Kia Picanto
Found 06/06/26
Audi A3R403/day
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A/C
Audi A3
Found 06/06/26

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 R337/day – about 1 190% 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 Avis, with rates starting at R17,16/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 R292 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R892. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R333

February

R361

March

R345

April

R416

May

R372

June

R399

July

R892

August

R718

September

R330

October

R292

November

R333

December

R385

What car do most people hire in Croatia?

Compact cars (Ford Focus, for example) are the most popular in Croatia. Intermediate (Kia Sportage) 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?

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 7 June 2026.

Among the most popular cities in Croatia, Zadar offers the lowest average car hire price at just R196/day. Other affordable options include Zagreb (R215/day), Dubrovnik (R343/day), and Split (R2 263/day).

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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 7 June 2026.

Avis

5,8
Fair
18 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

6,6

Overall

5,8

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 7 June 2026.

  • 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 R410/day (56% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Croatia was found in Zadar for just R198/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 7 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 (R24+).

Electric

Electric

R76+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R28+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R24+

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