Car hire at Zagreb Airport

Compare car hire in Zagreb with Oryx, Sixt and Thrifty, as well as other suppliers. Save on pre-booked minivans for 7 or 9 people. All vehicles come with unlimited mileage, roadside recovery and insurance. It is usually best to book early, especially if want a specialist vehicle, like a convertible or minivan.

To fully enjoy Zagreb and Croatia's scenic countryside we recommend hiring a rental car. The road network in Croatia is first class and ideal for touring.

If need to book extras such as child seats or at they can be added during the booking process or even after you booked your car should your requirements have changed.

Croatia Driving Essentials

Toll fees apply if using the motorways they will accept cash or credit card. The road network is good with good links to Split and Dubrovnik.

About Zagreb & Airport

The airport is serviced by Croatian Airlines which runs a shuttle bus service to and from the airport. Travel time is about thirty minutes. This airport also known as Pleso Airport and is about about 14 kilometers southwest of Zagreb.

If going by train, the central station is is located at Kralj Tomislav square, a five minute stroll from the central city square. From here you can connect with all major European cites. A regular ferry service also connects Croatia to Italy.

A bus service connects the airport to downtown Zagreb and the Zagreb central bus station. Bus service located outside arrivals and runs every 30 minutes between 07:00 and 20:00 daily.

Zagreb

The capital of Croatia is renowned for its dazzling beauty. The city can be divided into three parts, upper, lower and the new Zagreb. The upper city is over 1,000 years old and is home to art galleries, museums and the parliament buildings.

The lower town dates from the 19th century and is the heart of the citywith many restaurants, trendy shops and outdoor cafes. Lastly the new town which contains high rise residential apartments and buildings, with little to offer the tourist.

Croatia and in particular Zagreb offers the visitor a spell binding atmosphere, that makes it one of the top destinations in Europe and the place to be seen

Jalacic Square is the heart of the city, as it is always bustling and acts as a good point of reference from which to explore. Going north will bring you to the upper town, signified by the Stone Gate which is a shrine to the Virgin Mary.

Nearby is the Cathedral of St Marks which is a showcase for the works of Mestrovic, a local artist beloved by the people.

The surrounding countryside is an adventure play ground with historic villages, vineyards, farms and spas waiting to be explored on foot, or by car.

Help support the brown bear orphanage by making a visit. It is a rewarding experience and if you time it right, you may see the bears being fed. Amazing views abound, but it is hard to better the view from Traoscan Castle.

The world famous Mimara Museum on Rooseveltov, houses over 4,000 priceless objects, so be careful not to break any!

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Updated:- 26th June 2025

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