To rent a car, you must be 18 or over, have a valid license, and a credit card to cover insurance excess. You may get a lower rate by booking from abroad or getting a fly-drive package. Local companies are often cheaper, but the big chains offer one-way rentals.

The Hrvatski Autoklub has a live dashboard detailing works and congestion.Ĭar hire is available in all major towns and airports. At around six hours, Zagreb to Dubrovnik is the longest drive you’re likely to take, and one of the few major routes that isn’t entirely on a multi-lane highway (the last section through southern Dalmatia is yet to be upgraded). Still, with most places within a few hours of each other, journey times are short. Getbybus is a useful website offering schedules and bookings.ĭriving is an excellent option if you’re in a family or group, or if you want to tour several destinations in a short trip, like the hill towns and resorts of Istria, or the Dalmatian coast and nearby Paklenica and Krka national parks.Ĭroatia drives on the right, and roads are mostly excellent, although there are stretches where service stations are scarce. Major companies include Arriva, FlixBus and Čazmatrans.

Buses between Split and Dubrovnik pass through Bosnian territory, so keep your passport or ID handy.Īt large stations, bus tickets must be purchased at the office, not from drivers, and it's worth booking ahead in high season. Luggage stowed in the baggage compartment under the bus costs extra (around €1.30 a piece). One exception is Dubrovnik, where the main bus station is around 5km (3.1 miles) from the old town – hop on a local bus or taxi.ĭifferent companies often operate on the same route, so prices can vary. The majority of bus stations are in central locations (and conveniently near ferry ports), making getting around straightforward. You can explore most of Croatia car-free, although Istria (once you’re off the main coastal route) and the islands have patchier networks. The bus network is extensive and budget-friendlyīus services are excellent and relatively inexpensive. Immerse yourself in the best experiences the world has to offer with our email newsletter delivered weekly into your inbox.

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