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Southern Dalmatia

Car Rental Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)

from €30/day · all-in pricing

Dubrovnik Airport (DBV), at Čilipi about 20 km southeast of the old town, is the gateway to southern Dalmatia and the walled city made famous worldwide. Picking up a rental car here puts the Adriatic coastal road (D8 Jadranska magistrala), the Pelješac peninsula and its wine villages, and day trips to Montenegro within easy reach. Croatia Auto Rentals compares live offers from trusted suppliers so you book the right car at the right price.

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DBV airport pickup with all major suppliers
Direct D8 Adriatic coastal road into Dubrovnik (20 km)
Automatic, SUV, and 7-seater options available
CDW + theft protection-inclusive supplier rates available
Easy access to the Pelješac peninsula, Ston, and Montenegro

Why book Dubrovnik car rental with Croatia Auto Rentals

  • · Compare live rates from major and local suppliers at Dubrovnik Airport (Čilipi) (DBV).
  • · Transparent total drive-away pricing — no surprise fees at the desk.
  • · CDW and theft protection-inclusive packages available on most quotes.
  • · Multilingual booking support and direct contact with our team for any change.
  • · Free re-booking if our rate drops between booking and pickup.

Popular Dubrovnik car rental routes

Driving distances from Dubrovnik Airport (Čilipi) to popular destinations:

Dubrovnik Airport to Dubrovnik old town22 km — 30 min
Dubrovnik to Ston (Pelješac oysters & walls)55 km — 1h
Dubrovnik to Kotor (Montenegro)90 km — 2h
Dubrovnik to Split230 km — 3h 15m
Dubrovnik to Mostar (Bosnia & Herzegovina)140 km — 2h 30m

Vehicle types available at DBV

EconomyCompactIntermediateSUV7-seaterConvertible

Best time to visit: Late spring (May–June) and early autumn (September–October) offer ideal driving weather, warm sea, and the best rental rates before the summer peak.

Dubrovnik car rental — FAQ

Where do I pick up a rental car at Dubrovnik Airport?

Rental desks are located in the arrivals hall of the main terminal. Most suppliers operate counters on-site, with vehicles in the dedicated airport parking area a short walk from arrivals.

Do I pay tolls driving from Dubrovnik Airport?

Croatia charges per-kilometre motorway tolls collected at toll booths (you take a ticket on entry and pay on exit by card or cash), but the southern Dalmatian coast around Dubrovnik mostly uses the toll-free D8 coastal road. The A1 motorway toward Split is tolled. There is no vignette in Croatia.

Can I drive my Dubrovnik rental car into Montenegro or Bosnia?

Many suppliers permit cross-border travel to neighbouring Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Slovenia — but written authorisation, a Green Card insurance extension, and an additional fee may apply. Note the short Neum corridor (Bosnia) on the coastal road to Split crosses an international border. Confirm with your supplier at booking.

Other Croatia pickup locations

Split (SPU)Zagreb (ZAG)Zadar (ZAD)Pula (PUY)Rijeka (RJK)

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