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Can I take a rental car on a ferry from Split to the islands?
Yes, with prior supplier approval. Split’s Jadrolinija ferry terminal is a short walk or drive from ACI Marina Split, on the opposite side of the harbour from the marina itself.
| Destination | Crossing Time | Car Ferry? |
| Supetar (Brač) | ~50 min | Yes |
| Stari Grad (Hvar) | ~2 hrs | Yes |
| Vis (town) | ~2 hrs 20 min | Yes |
⚠️ Ferry crossing with a rental is not permitted by all suppliers and not for all car categories. Confirm with your supplier and book the car ferry ticket separately in advance, as spaces tend to fill up much faster in summer.
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Is driving around ACI Marina Split easy for visitors?
Driving directly to or around the ACI Marina Split is fairly easy, but navigating the broader port area and city centre can be challenging for first-time visitors. Most bareboat and crewed charters run on a Saturday-to-Saturday cycle, and changeover days can cause heavy traffic around the marina gate as one group’s luggage and provisions go out while the next group’s come in.
| Day | Risk Level | Advice |
| Saturday (charter changeover) | High | Expect queuing for the marina car park and loading area between roughly 12:00–17:00; allow extra time |
| Summer weekday evenings | Medium | General Split city congestion, not marina-specific |
| Off-season (Nov–Mar) | Low | Marina and surrounding roads are quiet |
✅ If your charter starts on a Saturday, book your rental car return for the morning rather than early afternoon. Doing so avoids both the changeover crowd at the marina and rush parking near the loading zone.
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Are there toll roads near Split ACI Marina?
The marina does not have any immediate toll roads, as it is located on the western side of central Split and the roads leading to and from the ACI Marina are toll-free city roads. Travellers planning longer journeys from Split to other major cities often encounter tolled routes.
| Destination | Toll road needed? | Notes |
| Trogir | No | Usually via the D8 coastal road. |
| Omiš | No | Coastal D8 route is toll-free. |
| Makarska | No (coastal route) / Yes (motorway option) | A1 motorway is faster but tolled. |
| Šibenik | Usually Yes | A1 motorway is the quickest route. |
| Zadar | Yes | Most drivers use the A1 motorway. |
| Plitvice Lakes | Yes | A1 motorway for most of the journey. |
| Zagreb | Yes | A1 motorway is the standard route. |
| Dubrovnik | Optional | Coastal D8 is toll-free; A1 is partially tolled for part of the journey. |
✅ Tolls are paid in cash (euros accepted) or by card at staffed booths. Keep small bills accessible. The ENC electronic tag system is available on all Croatian motorways but is rarely practical to arrange for a short holiday rental.



