Croatia Auto Rentals
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Central Croatia

Car Rental Zagreb Airport (ZAG)

from €24/day · all-in pricing

Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG), about 17 km southeast of central Zagreb, is the gateway to the Croatian capital and the country's motorway network. A rental car opens up the upper town's museums and cafés, the Plitvice Lakes, the wine roads of Zagorje and Slavonia, and the fast A1 motorway south to the Adriatic coast. Croatia Auto Rentals compares supplier offers so you book what suits your route.

ZAG airport pickup about 17 km from central Zagreb
Direct access to the A3 and A1 motorways
Compact and intermediate cars ideal for the capital and motorways
Easy day trips to Plitvice Lakes and the Zagorje wine country
Cross-border routes to Slovenia (Ljubljana) and Hungary

Why book Zagreb car rental with Croatia Auto Rentals

  • · Compare live rates from major and local suppliers at Zagreb Airport (Franjo Tuđman) (ZAG).
  • · 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 Zagreb car rental routes

Driving distances from Zagreb Airport (Franjo Tuđman) to popular destinations:

Zagreb Airport to Zagreb city centre17 km — 25 min
Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes National Park135 km — 2h
Zagreb to Rijeka (Kvarner coast)165 km — 1h 45m
Zagreb to Split (via A1)410 km — 4h
Zagreb to Ljubljana (Slovenia)140 km — 1h 30m

Vehicle types available at ZAG

EconomyCompactIntermediateSUV7-seaterPremium

Best time to visit: May–September for warm weather and Advent in December; spring and autumn offer the best rental rates and easy motorway driving.

Zagreb car rental — FAQ

How do I get from Zagreb Airport to the city centre?

An airport bus links the terminal to Zagreb's main bus station in about 30 minutes, but a rental car is the most flexible option if you plan to explore Plitvice, the coast, or the wine roads.

Do I need to pay tolls on the motorway from Zagreb?

Yes — Croatia's A1, A3, and other motorways use per-kilometre tolls collected at toll booths. Take a ticket on entry and pay on exit by card or cash; many rental cars also support the ENC electronic tag. There is no vignette as in some neighbouring countries.

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