car rental in zadar
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Zadar, Croatia
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Zadar sits at the centre of the Dalmatian coast, with the motorway a short drive inland and the coast road running north to the Velebit mountains and south towards Šibenik and Split. A car opens up Plitvice, Krka, Paklenica, the Pag salt flats and the ferry ports for Dugi Otok and Ugljan, none of which work well by bus. The cars listed here come from local rental companies with live prices.
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Renting a car in Zadar: common questions
Where should I base myself with a car?
Zadar's old town is a car-free peninsula, so stay just outside it or in Borik and Petrčane where parking is easier and the beaches are close. Nin, Sukošan and Biograd are quieter bases with the motorway junctions close by, which makes Plitvice and Krka day trips simple.
When is the best time to drive the Zadar coast?
May, June and September give warm sea, open roads and easy parking. July and August are busy, the coast road slows near the beaches and the Pag bridge queues on hot weekends. Winter is quiet but the bora wind can close the Maslenica bridge and the motorway near Velebit for a few hours, so keep plans flexible.
What licence do I need?
A full driving licence held for at least a year is the usual requirement, and each company sets its own minimum age and young-driver conditions. If your licence is not in the Latin alphabet, bring an International Driving Permit alongside it. The exact conditions for every car are shown before you book.
Is there a deposit, and what about insurance?
Deposit and insurance terms differ between companies in Zadar, so they are shown per car before you book. You will see what is included, what the excess is, and whether a deposit is held on your card at the desk.
Where does the booking actually happen?
You search here and see live cars and prices from local rental companies. When you choose one, the booking completes on our partner network’s secure checkout, where you confirm the details and receive your voucher. Show the voucher at the desk on pick-up.
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