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Cheap Car Hire in Croatia from $12

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 6/6 and drop-off date of 19/6. 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 2025

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 1 June 2025.

Most popular company

GREEN MOTION

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

$53

Cheapest price per day

$12

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 219 pickup locations in Croatia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 1 June 2025.

Price

$10 - $221

Out of all the popular cities in Croatia, Zadar is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $10/day. Renting a car in Zadar is 95% cheaper than renting one in Pula where the per day rate is around $221. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Croatia to get a rental car in are: Split ($21/day), Zagreb ($23/day), and Dubrovnik ($37/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Zagreb should expect to spend around $23/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Croatia is Zagreb.

Cheapest time to hire a car in Croatia

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Croatia and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 1 June 2025.

January

$20

February

$18

March

$18

April

$26

May

$29

June

$40

July

$74

August

$68

September

$37

October

$24

November

$18

December

$27

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 1 June 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Croatia this past week from 869 hire locations out of 96 hire agencies. Prices for a Croatia small car hire start from $12/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

Luxury

Luxury

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compare available car types for hire in Croatia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Croatia to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 1 June 2025.

Small cars

$23 - $93

All Car Types

$32 - $119

To hire a small car in Croatia, you would pay an average price of $50/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Croatia (~$23/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$93/day). In fact, February is about 54% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Croatia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Croatia, hiring a small car saves you 34% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Croatia small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Croatia, you would pay an average price of $85/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Croatia (~$41/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$127/day). In fact, March is about 52% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Croatia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Croatia, hiring a medium car is 12% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Croatia medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Croatia, you would pay an average price of $123/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Croatia (~$65/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$205/day). In fact, April is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Croatia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Croatia, hiring a large car is 40% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Croatia, you would pay an average price of $73/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Croatia (~$29/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$128/day). In fact, November is about 61% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Croatia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Croatia, hiring a SUV saves you 2% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Croatia SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Croatia, you would pay an average price of $141/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in Croatia (~$77/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$221/day). In fact, February is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Croatia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Croatia, hiring a van is 48% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Croatia van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Croatia, you would pay an average price of $144/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Croatia (~$73/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$256/day). In fact, February is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Croatia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Croatia, hiring a luxury car is 48% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Croatia luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai i20$12/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Hyundai Kona$13/day
4
2
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Kona
Mitsubishi Mirage$13/day
2
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage

Top hire 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 1 June 2025.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in Croatia, including locations near Zagreb, Dubrovnik and Split. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Sixt

7.4
Good
90 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.1

GREEN MOTION

6.4
Okay
31 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very Good
19 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.7

Mack

53 locations

FLEET

32 locations

CarWiz

25 locations

Sunnycars

24 locations

AIR-RENTACAR

23 locations

Best car hire deals found in Croatia

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Croatia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Croatia with an average daily rate of $39. Data was last updated on 1 June 2025.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car hires in the Croatia region, including options close to Zagreb, Dubrovnik and Split. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the hire, such as car type, price, and pickup address.
Hyundai i20$12/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Hyundai Kona$13/day
4
2
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Kona
Mitsubishi Mirage$13/day
2
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Croatia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 June 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Croatia?

    With an average price of $80/day, Sixt is the most popular car hire provider in Croatia, booking 288% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At $8/day, the cheapest car hire price in Croatia was found in Zadar. On average, Zadar has the cheapest daily rental car price ($12/day), which is 85% below average price for cities in Croatia.

  • 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 1 June 2025.

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 ($5+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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