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For a successful car hire pick-up, you will need three things: a valid driver’s licence (held for atleast 1 full year), a passport/Identification card of your country of residence, credit card in the main driver’s name with sufficient funds for a deposit hold. 

If your licence is issued in a non-Latin script (e.g., Arabic, Japanese, Cyrillic), it is strongly recommended to carry an International Driving Permit (IDP).

All valid driving licenses issued by a European Union Member State are accepted for car hire. However, for renters whose driving license is issued by a non-EU country, an International Driving Permit (IDP) or a certified translation of the driving license will be required. For more precise information regarding the driving license required for vehicle collection, you can refer to the Rental Terms section.

As with most major EU countries, car hire companies serving Dubrovnik, Croatia, permit drivers aged 18 and above to rent a car. A young driver surcharge will be applied to drivers under 25 (typically €5 – €10 per day).

Drivers renting under 25 in Dubrovnik will likely have limited car choices. They will likely face no trouble booking Economy, Mini, or Compact models, but Luxury vehicles, large SUVs, and high-performance cars are often off-limits to young drivers

Yes, most bookings can be modified or cancelled free of charge up to 48 hours before pick-up. Extensions during the rental period need to be requested directly at the rental desk or by phone. Extensions are subject to availability and the current daily rate, which may differ from your original booking price.

Always notify the rental company before your scheduled return time as returning late without notice may result in an extra day charge.

Yes, a few car rental companies allow you to collect your vehicle outside their regular operating hours. Various companies also permit after-hours pickup via online check-in (suppliers like Alamo, Hertz and Enterprise offer this service) or self-service kiosks that require no staff assistance.

Before making a booking, confirm whether your preferred supplier offers late-night pickup/out of hours service and whether check-in will be digital, via self-service options, or handled by an associate.

Most suppliers allow a 59-minute grace period after your contracted return time. However, once you exceed the 60-minute mark, a portion of the daily rate or an additional day’s charge typically applies. Note that if you are charged for an extra day, local taxes, airport fees, and daily insurance coverage (CDW/TP) will also be billed for that extra day.

While en route, if you know you won’t be able to arrive on time, call the specific location where you are dropping off the car. If you tell them you’re late for genuine reasons such as refuelling, airport traffic, or car park navigation, they may extend your grace period as a courtesy.

Many car rental companies serving DBV offer self-drop-off service, where you can simply leave the car in the supplier bay and drop the keys in the designated box. Available for rental returns outside of business hours, this service is available on request and incurs an additional out of hours fee, typically €40 – €70.

For a road trip along the Dalmatian coast starting at Dubrovnik Airport, the best overall choice would be a Compact or Medium-sized car (such as a Volkswagen Golf, Opel Astra, or similar hatchback). Compact cars offer the best balance of handling winding coastal roads, easy manoeuvrability/parking, and space for 3–4 people + luggage.

If unsure about driving on hilly terrain and steep coastal inclines, rent an automatic for a more comfortable drive. Make sure to book early as they have limited availability, especially in peak season.

Yes, taking a rental car on a ferry from Dubrovnik Airport to nearby islands such as Korčula and Mljet is generally permitted. Such routes require prior authorisation from the supplier and will most definitely incur an additional inter-island crossing fee of up to €100 per rental.

Yes, families planning to start their trip from DBV can easily rent cars with 7 seater capacity. Find deals on 7 seater car rentals starting from €30/day, available for SUVs and vans when booking with us. We offer great deals on popular seven-seater models like Volkswagen Touran, Peugeot 5008, Dacia Jogger, Opel Zafira/Vauxhall Zafira, Skoda Kodiaq, among others.

Yes, you can pick up your car rental from DBV for a cross border trip to Montenegro. Dubrovnik lies near the Croatia-Montenegro border and is one of the top locations to start your journey to Montenegro. Typically, the cross-border fee of €10–€30 per day is applicable for this route, and the same will be specified in the terms and conditions section when searching for available cars on our website.

Yes, renters can reserve their ideal DBV Airport car rental with an automatic transmission when booking with us. Discover vehicles with automatic transmissions across various car classes, including Mini, Economy, Compact, Standard/Intermediate, Full-size, Van/Minivan, SUV, Luxury/Premium, and Convertible, on our platform. Simply select the ‘automatic transmission’ filter while browsing deals on our platform to browse and choose from personalized results.