![The Croatian capital Zagreb is young and playful at heart, despite the almost thousand-year-old history of its old town.]()
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Zagreb is the capital of Croatia and a great starting point for a road trip through this ever-popular country. Experience Zagreb’s stunning views, chic restaurant's, open-air markets, and lively nightlife in an airport rental car.
Explore Gornji Grad (upper town), one of Zagreb’s oldest districts showcasing historical landmarks, ancient architecture, and impressive art galleries. Sip lattes and compare travel notes with fellow tourists at one of the cafes found tucked into every nook and cranny of busy streets like Tkalciceva and Bogoviceva.
Take your time in this historically-rich capital and then head out to explore more of Croatia. Make your way toward Dubrovnik and Split along the Adriatic coast.
Hiring a cheap rental car in Zagreb with Airport Rentals
Find a cheap rental car at Zagreb Airport with AirportRentals.com. Simply provide your travel details to compare deals from top brands like Hertz, Budget, and Europcar. Use the preference filters to narrow down search results and find the perfect car for your travel needs. Airport Rentals has options to accommodate every type of traveler, including economy cars, vans, SUVs, and luxury vehicles. Once you’ve finalised your selection, review your rental details and receive instant confirmation from our secure site.
Book your Zagreb car hire with Airport Rentals and benefit from 24/7 customer service and free perks like unlimited mileage. Plus, you never have to worry about hidden fees.
Franjo Tudman Airport Zagreb (ZAG)
Franjo Tudman Airport Zagreb is the largest airport in Croatia, located approximately 15 kilometers from the capital. It has undergone recent renovations and is now expected to accommodate over 50 million passengers each year. The terminal provides standard passenger services which include dining options, retail shops and free WiFi.
Car rental kiosks can be found in the arrivals hall on the ground level. After your rental details are confirmed, an agent will guide you to your rental car located in a nearby parking lot.
Guide to driving your car hire in Zagreb
For handy tips on driving in Zagreb and parking information, read the guide below.
Driving from Franjo Tudman Airport Zagreb
To access downtown Zagreb, exit Zagreb Airport and continue left on Domovinski most (this changes to Radnicka cesta and then Heinzelova ul.) for approximately 14 kilometers. The drive should take about 22 minutes, depending on traffic.
Driving tips for your Zagreb rental car
● Drive on the right side of the road, overtake on the left.
● Carry cash for toll roads.
● Driver and passengers must wear seatbelts at all times.
● Use your mobile phone in hands-free mode while driving.
Parking in Zagreb and at Franjo Tudman Airport Zagreb
Visitors to Zagreb Airport can find parking on the ground and departures levels. Rental car parking is on ground level.
Parking in Zagreb is divided into the following three zones:
● Red zone costs 6kn per hour
● Yellow zone costs 3kn per hour
● Green zone costs 1.5kn per hour
Daily parking passes can be purchased from any local post office.
Read through our tips for driving in a foreign country for additional guidance.
