Cheap Car Rental Dubrovnik Bus Station –
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You will need to present the following at pick-up:

1. Valid driving licence — must have been held for at least 1–2 years (varies by supplier). 
2. Passport or national ID card — EU citizens can use an ID card; non-EU visitors need a passport. 
3. Credit card in the renter’s name for the security deposit.
4. Booking confirmation voucher 

If your licence uses a non-Latin script (Arabic, Japanese, Cyrillic), you must also carry an International Driving Permit. US and non-EU visitors are strongly recommended to carry one as a precaution.

Generally, EU, UK, and EEA licences are valid in Croatia, no IDP required. For all other countries, an IDP is required if your licence is not in Latin script, but most rental companies and police strongly recommend having it as a supporting document. Here’s a quick breakdown:

Usually yes, but it depends on how late and whether you have notified the supplier in advance. Most rental companies build in a grace period for delays, but international coaches (especially from Montenegro or Bosnia) are more prone to border-crossing delays than domestic routes, and a no-show past the grace window can result in a cancelled booking.

Bottom line: a short delay with no warning is rarely a problem, but always call or message your supplier the moment you know you’ll be late to avoid the risk of booking being treated as a no-show. 

Yes, renters can return the hired vehicle picked up from Dubrovnik Bus Station to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV). Reserve a one way car rental through our booking platform and return the rented car at a location most suited to your plans.

Yes, most car hire companies permit one-way/inter-city car rentals from Dubrovnik Bus Station to other cities in Croatia. Driving the hired vehicle from one Croatian city to another typically incurs a one way fee, which is included in the final rental price. However, longer routes like Dubrovnik to Zagreb typically incur a higher drop off fee, typically ranging between €100–€200.

Yes, cross-border travel is usually permitted, but you must notify your rental agency in advance to receive a written authorisation. Without this, your insurance is invalid outside Croatia.

Yes, but only on routes with car ferry service. The bus station sits right next to Gruž Port, where most island ferries depart — but not every island accepts vehicles, and most suppliers require advance written permission plus a daily ferry surcharge before you board. Here’s what to know:

Note: Exact ferry surcharges and permission requirements vary by supplier — always confirm in writing before booking if your itinerary includes a car ferry crossing.