Dubrovnik Car Rental Guide
The current page introduces you to the possibilities of car rental in Dubrovnik airport and dowtown. It also gives some general advice about car rental and driving in Croatia.
Rental Restrictions
Driving Restrictions
The minimum driving age is 18 years. Children must be at least 12 years of age to sit in the front. All passengers are required to use seatbelts. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.5 ‰. Drunken driving can lead to the confiscation of the driving license and severe fines.
Traffic is on the right and cars entering a roundabout have the right of way. School buses have the right of way when leaving a stop. Do not drive on tram lines and do not pass a bus when passengers are getting on or off.
When driving, you must have your headlights on at all times. The use of horn is only allowed in cases of extreme danger.
You are not allowed to use a mobile phone while driving unless you have a hands-free system.
There are many parking lots in Dubrovnik. There are metered parking areas in many cities.
The police has modern equipment to catch traffic violators and they are also authorised to collect fines on the spot.
Speed limits:| Area | Speed |
| City | 60KM/H |
| Open Roads | 100KM/H |
| Highways | 130KM/H |
Emergency Numbers
Police: 92
Ambulance: 94
Fire: 93
Road Tolls
You have to pay the toll on a number of highways and road tunnels. There is a toll on the E59 and E70 highways that lead out of Zagreb. You can pay in cash only.
Some useful expressions for tourists visiting Croatia
Car - automobil
Car rental agency – ured za iznajmljivanje automobila
Parking – parkiralisxte
About Dubrovnik
A visit to Dubrovnik, a city situated in the most beautiful part of the Adriatic coast, is an unforgettable experience for every visitor. It boasts its beautiful lakes and white pebble beaches and is rich in cultural and historical monuments. The town also has a number of cultural and educational institutions and a town port. A walk along the town ramparts is a must for each visitor because of a magnificent view on the mediaeval town.
The artistic life of Dubrovnik is characterised by many exhibitions taking place all year round. The most important event in the cultural life of the city is the Dubrovnik Summer Festival. The mild climate and the fine Croatian cuisine are also there to attract you.
Area: 364 sq km
Population: 55,638
Country: Republic of Croatia
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +1 (in winter, 2 in summer)
Telephone Area Code: 020
Monetary Unit: Croatian Kuna
