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Car Rental Rijeka Airport (RJK)

from €24/day · all-in pricing

Rijeka Airport (RJK) sits on the island of Krk, connected to the mainland by the Krk bridge, about 30 km from the port city of Rijeka. A rental car puts the elegant Habsburg-era resort of Opatija, the beaches of Krk and Cres, the Kvarner gulf coastline, and the road inland to Plitvice within easy reach. Croatia Auto Rentals compares supplier offers so you book the right car for the coast.

RJK airport pickup on Krk island, linked by the Krk bridge
Easy access to Rijeka, Opatija, and the Kvarner coast
Compact and intermediate cars ideal for the coastal road and islands
Great base for exploring Krk, Cres, and Lošinj
Inland routes to Plitvice Lakes and the A1 motorway

Why book Rijeka car rental with Croatia Auto Rentals

  • · Compare live rates from major and local suppliers at Rijeka Airport (Krk) (RJK).
  • · 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 Rijeka car rental routes

Driving distances from Rijeka Airport (Krk) to popular destinations:

Rijeka Airport (Krk) to Rijeka30 km — 35 min
Rijeka to Opatija15 km — 20 min
Rijeka Airport to Krk town30 km — 30 min
Rijeka to Plitvice Lakes National Park120 km — 1h 50m
Rijeka to Zagreb165 km — 1h 45m

Vehicle types available at RJK

EconomyCompactIntermediateSUV7-seater

Best time to visit: May–September for swimming on the Kvarner coast; spring and autumn offer mild weather and the best rental rates.

Rijeka car rental — FAQ

Is Rijeka Airport actually on an island?

Yes — Rijeka Airport is on the island of Krk, but Krk is joined to the mainland by the Krk bridge, so there is no ferry involved. The drive to the city of Rijeka takes about 35 minutes.

Do I pay a toll on the Krk bridge or the motorway?

The Krk bridge toll was abolished, so crossing to the mainland is free. Croatia's motorways (such as the A1 and A6) use per-kilometre tolls paid at toll booths by card or cash, or via the ENC electronic tag — there is no vignette.

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