Car hire in Zagreb, Croatia

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These are the lowest Zagreb car hire prices we found over the next 30 days and are subject to change.

When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Zagreb?

Our data shows that October is the cheapest month to rent a car in Zagreb. It’s around 36 € per day in October, compared to the yearly average of 84 € per day.
Cheapest month avgOctober • 36 €
Yearly avg price84 €

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There are 86 car hire providers in Zagreb. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Zagreb

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Zagreb. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Zagreb

AVIA Rent
Green Motion
Carwiz
Avant Car
addCar
Exclusive Rent a Car

What's the most popular car to hire in Zagreb?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Renault Clio is the most popular car to hire in Zagreb, with prices starting from € 7 per day. The Volkswagen Golf and similar models are also popular drives in Zagreb.
Renault Clio
Renault Clio14% chose this
Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Golf7% chose this
Skoda Scala
Skoda Scala6% chose this
Opel Corsa
Opel Corsa5% chose this
Most popular carRenault Clio
Why?Small, practical, easy to park

Zagreb's cheapest car hire providers

Carwiz has the cheapest car hire in Zagreb right now, with prices from € 7 per day. You'll save an average of € 7 per day when you book with them.
Carwizfrom € 7 per day
Keddy By Europcarfrom € 12 per day
Avisfrom € 14 per day
Marentis by Avenisfrom € 17 per day
Cheapest providerCarwiz
Book with them to save around€ 7 per day

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Hiring a car in Zagreb: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyAVIA Rent
Most popular carLarge, fullsize estate
Average daily price239 €
Best time to book1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Zagreb

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Zagreb car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Zagreb that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Zagreb for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Zagreb avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Zagreb, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Zagreb car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

The average car hire cost in Zagreb is 239 € per day or 980 € for a seven-day rental. If you're looking for a cheap deal, the lowest price we found is 7 € per day for Small hire from Oryx. Need a specific type of car? Here's how prices compare:
Economy
Average price: 78 € per day.
Cheapest price found: 7 € per day.
SUV
Average price: 135 € per day.
Cheapest price found: 7 € per day.
Premium/Luxury
Average price: 246 € per day.
Cheapest price found: 34 € per day.
The cheapest car to rent in Zagreb is Small, mini. The most popular is Large, fullsize estate.
The cheapest car hire companies in Zagreb are currently Europcar and Marentis by Avenis.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Zagreb is currently October.
On average, around 980 €. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Zagreb is 46 €.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Zagreb for a whole month is 3.023 €. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Zagreb, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Zagreb that have free cancellation
If you've booked car hire with free cancellation, you can usually cancel or change your booking without paying a fee. The deadline depends on the car hire company, but it's typically around 48 hours before pick-up. If you cancel after that, you may be charged. If your booking doesn't include free cancellation, you'll need to check the car hire company's cancellation policy. Depending on when you cancel, you might have to pay a fee or you won't get a refund.
Yes. Most car hire companies in Zagreb offer same-day car hire. If you're looking for last-minute car hire in Zagreb, search for today's date on Skyscanner to compare what's available.
The best time to book car hire in Zagreb is usually as early as you can. Booking ahead often means cheaper prices and more cars to choose from. You can sometimes find a good last-minute deal, but it's never guaranteed and availability is often more limited.
A good deal for car hire in Zagreb is usually around 179 € per day or less. That's about 25% cheaper than the average price in Zagreb, which is 239 € per day. The cheapest price we found in Zagreb is 7 € per day with Oryx for Small car hire.
It depends on the car hire company. Some companies in Zagreb will let you drive your hire car abroad, often for an extra fee, while others don't allow it. If you're planning to cross a border, check with the car hire company before you travel. Driving your hire car abroad without permission could invalidate your insurance or break the terms of your rental agreement.
It depends on the car hire company. Some accept debit cards, others require a credit card. Either way, you'll need enough money on your card to cover a security deposit which you'll get back when you return the car.
Electric cars aren't currently available to hire in Zagreb. More electric cars are becoming available, so that could change in the future. If you're still looking for a lower-emission option, you can compare hybrid cars on Skyscanner.
The easiest way to compare car hire prices in Zagreb is to look at lots of companies at once, rather than checking each one individually. Skyscanner searches 60 car hire companies and compares prices across 489 available cars, so you don't have to.
Yes! You can book one-way car hire in Zagreb, which means you pick up your car in one location and drop it off somewhere else. Rental companies like Active, Avant Car and Sixt all offer one-way car hire in Zagreb. It's a popular choice if you're planning a Zagreb road trip, because it means you don't have to drive back to where you started.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Zagreb.
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 7 € per day. The average price per day is around 78 €.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like AVIA Rent, Green Motion and Carwiz offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
The best car hire company depends on what's most important to you. If customer ratings are your priority, here are some of the highest-rated car hire companies in Zagreb, based on Skyscanner reviews. We've also included their average daily prices to help you compare your options.
Right Cars
4.9/5 (from 1 reviews)
Average daily price: 42 €
Europcar
4.8/5 (from 7 reviews)
Average daily price: 140 €
Active
4.8/5 (from 2 reviews)
Average daily price: 103 €
You don't have to get it, but it's worth thinking about. In Zagreb, the excess (what you pay if the car gets damaged or stolen) ranges from 800 € to 3.501 € depending on who you book with. The cost of excess insurance also varies by car hire company. You can buy excess insurance separately, which is usually cheaper than buying it through the car hire company.
Large car hire — like the Skoda Superb — averages 239 € per day in Zagreb. According to our data, the lowest price for Large car hire in Zagreb right now is 16 € per day with Keddy By Europcar.
Luxury car hire, like the Mercedes Vito, costs an average of 246 € per day in Zagreb. The cheapest price we could find is 34 € per day with Enterprise.
Medium car hire, which is usually something like the Hyundai i30, averages 93 € per day in Zagreb. The cheapest price we found for Medium car hire in Zagreb is 7 € per day with Carwiz.
Most people hiring a car in Zagreb book it for 7 days. If you're deciding how long to go for, here's what you can expect to pay on average:
1 day: 239 €
1 week: 980 €
2 weeks: 1.960 €
1 month: 3.023 €
If your travel dates are flexible, try changing the dates and number of days when you're comparing prices on Skyscanner. A few extra days can sometimes work out cheaper.
Yes. Most car hire companies in Zagreb let you add an extra driver. You usually need to pay an additional driver fee which costs around 14 € per day. Some companies include it at no extra cost, so check the details before you book.
Yes – van hire is available in Zagreb.
No, it's around 86% more expensive to hire a car at Zagreb Airport. The cheapest car hire at Zagreb Airport starts from 13 € per day, while options in Zagreb start from 7 € per day. Having said that, if you're flying into Zagreb Airport, picking up your car when you land is more convenient. Central Zagreb is around 10.8km away from Zagreb Airport. It'll take you around 25 minutes to get there by car or 1 hour and 9 minutes by public transport. So it's worth weighing up the price difference against the time and cost of travelling into the city.