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The minimum age to book with most car rental companies is 21, with a young-driver surcharge commonly applied to those under 25. Young drivers are often restricted to smaller vehicle categories. Read the rental terms carefully before booking to confirm the required driver’s age if you need a vehicle in a specific category and are under 25.

Driving licenses issued in non-Latin script (eg, Chinese, Cyrillic, Arabic) must be accompanied by an IDP for rental cars. A valid EU/EEA driving licence is usually accepted by suppliers in Croatia without an IDP. Travellers from non-EU/EEA countries may need an International Driving Permit alongside their national license, depending on their home country and the individual rental company’s policy.

ℹ️ Travellers from outside the EU are advised to bring an IDP even when it is not strictly mandatory. Local companies sometimes request it as a precaution at the counter.

Yes. An extra driver can be added for a daily or flat fee. Sometimes a deal may allow a first additional driver at no extra fee, but multiple additional drivers are charged. Any additional driver must meet the same age and licence requirements as the main renter and needs to be present at pickup.

⚠️ Unregistered drivers are not covered by insurance, meaning that any injury or damage caused by them will be borne by the main driver.

Čakovec has no airport of its own, so travellers usually fly into Zagreb Airport (ZAG), the main international commercial air facility. Since many companies operate from counters within the airport, you can pick up a car hire at ZAG and drive straight to Čakovec.

ℹ️ If flying into Maribor or Graz, confirm your chosen rental company has a counter there before booking. You may not find the same suppliers and as many as you would in Zagreb. Ensure that cross-border travel is permitted by your supplier and that the insurance remains valid once you enter Croatia.

Yes, you can book one-way car rentals with most suppliers to collect a car in Čakovec and return it at Zagreb Airport. A one-way or drop-off fee is charged in addition to the standard rental cost because the company needs to reposition the vehicle. You can view relevant one-way deals by running a car search using our booking form.

⚠️ Some specific car categories may not be available for one-way drop-offs to certain locations. You should arrange and confirm that before making a reservation.

Luxury or premium vehicle segments can be booked, but their availability may be limited due to high demand for economy and compact cars. When browsing through deals, you can use the applicable filter to view available car hire options in the luxury category.

ℹ️ Picking up at Zagreb Airport and driving up to Čakovec is often more reliable than booking a luxury vehicle locally. Airports usually have the widest selection of vehicles across all categories.

Parking in Čakovec is generally straightforward compared to other coastal towns. Traffic congestion is light outside peak shopping hours, so you can easily park at paid public lots, categorised into colour-coded zones managed by the local communal company, GKP Čakom.

Parking is free on Sundays and public holidays across all zones, and outside the listed weekday/Saturday hours.

⚠️ Parking machines accept euros only. Carry coins or a card, since an unpaid ticket during paid hours usually incurs a daily penalty fee well above the standard hourly rate.

Yes, Čakovec is located parallel to the A4 motorway, which runs between Zagreb and the Goričan border crossing into Hungary. This is a barrier-toll system: you take a ticket on entry and pay based on the distance travelled at the exit booth. You can pay in cash, by card, or via an ENC electronic transponder (if provided by the supplier).

Driving a rental car from Croatia to neighbouring countries, such as Slovenia, Hungary, or Austria, is usually allowed by most suppliers after you get their approval in advance. A cross-border fee of around €50 applies, depending on the suppliers and your chosen destination.

ℹ️ Unauthorised border crossings result in hefty fines from the supplier and invalidate the insurance, leaving you fully responsible for any vehicle damage or third-party claims.