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What documents do I need to pick up a rental car in Split?
Primary as well as all additional drivers must carry a valid driver’s licence (if the licence has multiple parts, you must present all of them), a valid original ID card/or passport, a credit card (in the main driver’s name), and a Rental Confirmation Voucher when picking up the hired vehicle in Split.
An International Driving Permit (IDP) is required in addition to a National Driving Licence if the DL of you or any of the Additional Drivers is not clearly identifiable, e.g., it is in a non-Latin alphabet (e.g. Arabic, Chinese, Cyrillic, Japanese).
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Do I need an International Driving Permit (IDP) to rent a car in Split?
EU driving licences are fully valid for renting a car in Split, no IDP required. An IDP, however, is mandatory if your licence is not in Latin script (e.g. Arabic, Japanese, Cyrillic). US, Canadian, and Australian drivers with Latin-script licences are not legally required to carry one, but some local suppliers will ask for one regardless.
Recommendation: Obtain your IDP before leaving your home country, as it cannot be issued in Croatia. Cost is typically €10–20 from your national motoring association.
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Can I rent a car in Split if I am under 25?
As with most major EU countries, car hire companies in Split 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 under 25 renting a car in Split 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.
