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What should I check when picking up my rental car in Split?
Before driving away, quickly check:
- 📄 Documents: Confirm the rental terms, fuel policy and insurance/excess.
- 🔍 Existing damage: Check for scratches, dents, glass, and wheel damage, and make sure it’s recorded.
- 📸 Photos: Photograph the car, fuel gauge and mileage.
- ⛽ Fuel & mileage: Make sure both match your rental agreement.
- 🧰 Equipment: Check that the required safety equipment and repair kit are present.
- 🚧 Driving restrictions: Ask about ferries, islands, border crossings or unpaved roads if relevant.
- 📞 Emergency number: Save the rental company’s roadside-assistance contact.
💡 Tip: Report and photograph any undocumented damage before leaving the pickup location.
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Where should I refuel before returning the rental car at Pula Airport (PUY)?
Here’s what you need to know about refuelling before your drop-off at Pula Airport (PUY):
| What to know | Recommendation |
| ⛽ When to refuel | Within 5–10 km of Pula Airport so you can return the car with the required fuel level. |
| 📍 Recommended fuel stations | INA stations near Vodnjan and Pula are convenient options, including INA Monteci, about 4.7 km from the airport, and INA Industrijska, about 5.4 km away. |
| 🔄 Fuel policy | Check your rental agreement. Full-to-full policies require you to return the vehicle with a full tank, while other suppliers may require the same fuel level as at pick-up. |
| 🧾 Keep the receipt | Yes. Keep your fuel receipt until the rental company has checked in the vehicle. |
| ⏱️ Allow extra time | Plan an additional 10–15 minutes for refuelling and returning the car, especially during the busy summer season. |
ℹ️ Note: Several fuel stations in Pula and around Vodnjan can be convenient for a final refuelling stop. Check the current opening hours and your rental company’s fuel requirements before returning the car.
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Can I return my rental car outside opening hours at Pula Airport?
Some rental companies serving Pula Airport offer after-hours returns, but availability, procedures and fees vary by supplier. This service is usually available on request and carries an additional charge. Here are a few other things to factor in if planning to make use of after-hours car rental drop-off service for Pula Airport:
| Item | Details |
| 💶 After-hours fee | EUR 40-70 per rental (varies depending on the supplier and pickup/return location) |
| ❌ Included in the rental price? | Usually No. Any applicable out-of-hours fee is paid directly to the rental supplier. |
| 🔑 Return process | Park the vehicle in the designated rental return area and place the keys in the supplier’s secure key drop box. |
| 📷 Before leaving | Photograph the vehicle, fuel gauge and odometer, and keep any return confirmation or receipt if provided. |
ℹ️ Note: Policies vary by rental company, so confirm after-hours return procedures, any associated fees, and drop-box locations at the time of booking.
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What should I do if I have a breakdown or accident during the Split-to-Pula drive?
If you have a breakdown or accident, first move to a safe location if possible and switch on your hazard lights. In an emergency, call 112. For roadside assistance, HAK can be reached on 1987, but you should also contact your rental company using the assistance number provided with your rental documents. If there has been an accident, take photos of the scene and damage and exchange details with anyone else involved.
💡 Tip: Keep your rental agreement, driving licence and rental company’s emergency number easily accessible throughout your journey
