Croatia
Cheap car rental in Zadar
Rent a car in Zadar, Croatia: compare car hire offers from local rental companies — price, deposit, mileage and fuel policy. Choose your dates to check availability.
Nov 28, 2026 — Dec 1, 2026 · from
€25.54 per day
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up on most offers.
Rental offers — Zadar
Rental period: Nov 28, 2026 — Dec 1, 2026
Prices apply to the displayed dates and may change. Review the final price and available extras before payment.
Fiat 500
or similar · Mini
- Manual
- 4
- Petrol
€25.54 per day
€76.62 for 3 daysFree cancellation- Pick-up
- Zadar Downtown
- Mileage
- 400 km/day; 3000 km for the rental
Fiat Panda
or similar · Economy
- 5
€45.61 per day
€136.82 for 3 daysFree cancellation- Pick-up
- Zadar Airport, Ulica I 2A
- Deposit
- €800.00
Fiat Panda
or similar · Mini
- Manual
- 4
€25.81 per day
€77.44 for 3 daysFree cancellation- Pick-up
- Zadar Downtown
- Mileage
- 400 km/day; 3000 km for the rental
Smart ForFour
or similar · Economy
- 5
€59.72 per day
€179.15 for 3 daysFree cancellation- Pick-up
- Zadar Airport, Ulica I 2A
Škoda Fabia
or similar · Economy
- Manual
- 5
€26.66 per day
€79.97 for 3 daysFree cancellation- Pick-up
- Zadar Downtown
- Mileage
- 400 km/day; 3000 km for the rental
Škoda Octavia Stationwagon
or similar · Intermediate
- 7
€90.11 per day
€270.34 for 3 daysFree cancellation- Pick-up
- Zadar Airport, Ulica I 2A
- Deposit
- €800.00
Volkswagen Polo
or similar · Economy
- Manual
- 5
€27.48 per day
€82.43 for 3 daysFree cancellation- Pick-up
- Zadar Downtown
- Mileage
- 400 km/day; 3000 km for the rental
Mercedes B CLASS
or similar
- 5
€192.18 per day
€576.55 for 3 daysFree cancellation- Pick-up
- Zadar Airport, Ulica I 2A
- Deposit
- €880.00
Rental period: Nov 28, 2026 — Dec 1, 2026
- Per day
- €25.54
- Refundable deposit
- €800.00
- Mileage
- 400 km/day; 3000 km for the rental
- Fuel policy
- Full to full
Pick-up location
Rental companies in these results
Cars: 28
Cars: 6
Prices and conditions refer to the offers shown above. Choose a vehicle and review its payment breakdown before booking.
Travel information — Croatia
- Languages
- Croatian
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Drive on
- Right-hand side
- Country code
- +385
- Speed limit in town
- 50 km/h
- Speed limit out of town
- 90 km/h
- Speed limit on motorways
- 130 km/h
- Blood alcohol limit
- 0.05%
Zadar by car: what to know
Zadar's old town sits on a compact peninsula you can walk in an hour, but the city is also the gateway to some of Croatia's best national parks: Krka, Plitvice, Paklenica and the Kornati islands are all within a day trip.
Picking up the car
Zadar airport (ZAD) is at Zemunik, about 10 km east of the city, roughly 15 minutes by car. Most companies have desks in the terminal or meet you in the car park, and some also hand over cars in town or near the ferry port. Check the exact pick-up address in your offer.
Day trips from Zadar
The small town of Nin with its salt pans and sandy lagoon is about 20 minutes north. The Paklenica canyon is around 45 minutes away, and the Krka waterfalls about an hour south-east on the A1. The Plitvice Lakes take roughly two hours each way, so start early, and Šibenik with its UNESCO cathedral is about an hour south. Boat trips to the Kornati islands leave from nearby harbours.
Roads, rules and parking
The A1 motorway charges tolls, while the coastal road is free but slower. In Croatia, dipped headlights are required during the day in the winter months, and the alcohol limit is lower for young drivers. The old town peninsula is largely pedestrian; park in the paid zones and car parks outside the walls or across the footbridge, where zone prices rise in summer. Taking the car on a ferry to the islands is usually allowed, but check your rental terms.
Supplier details for the displayed offers
Conditions belong to the individual offer and can change with the vehicle, dates or protection option.
Fiat 500 · €25.54/day
- Pick-up location
- Zadar Downtown
- Refundable deposit
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Mileage
- 400 km/day; 3000 km for the rental
- Fuel policy
- Full to full
Fiat Panda · €45.61/day
- Pick-up location
- Zadar Airport, Ulica I 2A
- Refundable deposit
- €800.00
- Mileage
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Fuel policy
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
Fiat Panda · €25.81/day
- Pick-up location
- Zadar Downtown
- Refundable deposit
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Mileage
- 400 km/day; 3000 km for the rental
- Fuel policy
- Full to full
Smart ForFour · €59.72/day
- Pick-up location
- Zadar Airport, Ulica I 2A
- Refundable deposit
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Mileage
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Fuel policy
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
Škoda Fabia · €26.66/day
- Pick-up location
- Zadar Downtown
- Refundable deposit
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Mileage
- 400 km/day; 3000 km for the rental
- Fuel policy
- Full to full
Škoda Octavia Stationwagon · €90.11/day
- Pick-up location
- Zadar Airport, Ulica I 2A
- Refundable deposit
- €800.00
- Mileage
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Fuel policy
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
Volkswagen Polo · €27.48/day
- Pick-up location
- Zadar Downtown
- Refundable deposit
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Mileage
- 400 km/day; 3000 km for the rental
- Fuel policy
- Full to full
Mercedes B CLASS · €192.18/day
- Pick-up location
- Zadar Airport, Ulica I 2A
- Refundable deposit
- €880.00
- Mileage
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
- Fuel policy
- Not supplied in search results — check with the rental company before payment.
Driving documents
The search response does not specify the required documents. Confirm the accepted driving licence, any international permit, identification and payment-card requirements with the selected rental company before paying.
Car rental in Zadar: questions and answers
How much does it cost to rent a car in Zadar?
For Nov 28, 2026 — Dec 1, 2026, the cheapest of 34 offers we found in Zadar costs €25.54 per day. Prices change with dates, car class and protection option, so choose your dates above to see the current price.
Do I need a deposit to rent a car in Zadar?
Most rental companies block a refundable deposit on your card. Among the offers shown for Zadar, deposits start at €800.00; the amount depends on the car and the protection option.
Can I rent a car at Zadar airport?
Zadar airport (ZAD) is covered by our search. Check the pick-up address in each offer: some rental companies have a desk in the terminal, others meet you at arrivals or deliver the car.
How can I find a cheap car rental in Zadar?
Compare the total price for your dates rather than the daily rate, check the deposit, mileage limit and fuel policy, and book a smaller car class early. The same car can cost differently at different rental companies in Zadar.
What documents do I need to rent a car in Zadar?
The search response does not specify the required documents. Confirm the accepted driving licence, any international permit, identification and payment-card requirements with the selected rental company before paying.
