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Third Party Liability is mandatory for all vehicles in Croatia and is always included with rental cars. Standard deals often also offer Collision Damage Waiver and Theft Protection, but may still leave you financially responsible for the excess.

🚫 Underbody and roof damage are excluded from all standard CDW coverage. Travellers planning to explore the Kvarner and Istrian back roads can find a Super CDW particularly useful, as parts of these routes can damage the undercarriage.

Yes. Although drivers as young as 21 are usually permitted by suppliers to rent cars, a young driver surcharge is standard for those under 25. It is charged as a daily fee on top of the base rental rate and applies to both primary drivers and any additional drivers who fall within the relevant age bracket. Drivers under the required minimum age may also be restricted to certain vehicle categories, like economy or compact.

The excess is the amount you are personally liable for in the event of damage or theft, even when CDW and Theft Protection are included in your rental. It is separate from the refundable security deposit held on your card at pickup. Purchasing a Super CDW can help you reduce or eliminate the excess for an added daily fee of €10–20.

ℹ️ Check if your credit card benefits also include CDW excess reimbursement before buying an extra waiver policy.

Yes. There are several toll roads from Rijeka, and the collection method for those varies between Croatian motorways (ticket-based) and the Učka Tunnel (point toll). There is no sticker or pass to buy before your trip. All tolls are collected at physical gates, payable in cash, by card, or via the ENC electronic transponder.

⚠️ Vehicles over 1.9 m in height (including a roof box or roof tent) are classified as category II on toll booths in Croatia. The rate for such a vehicle can be almost double that of a standard passenger car. So, remove roof carriers if possible before entering the motorway network.

The train station area is part of Zone 1 parking, which offers affordable, unlimited on-street parking if you’re picking up or dropping off a vehicle at nearby supplier branches.

💡 Buy a weekly ticket from Rijeka plus (€22.56 + €3 card fee) to park a vehicle for stays longer than 4 days, as it can save costs on the daily parking fee. Use your ID and vehicle registration papers to buy it from the Rijeka plus office at Jelačić Square 3.

Plenty of suppliers in Rijeka offer cross-border car hire deals, but you must obtain their authorisation in advance. Such deals are not automatically included and require a cross-border fee and additional insurance or a Green card, depending on your destination. Since Rijeka is located in the northwest corner of Croatia, travellers can easily make day trips to Slovenia and Italy.

🚫 Driving a hired car across the border without the supplier’s written approval negates your insurance and incurs hefty penalties. This further leaves you fully responsible for all costs related to vehicle damage and third-party claims. Any additional drivers must also be listed on the rental agreement for the insurance to remain valid and effective.

A full-to-full fuel policy is sort of a standard for most suppliers, under which you receive the car with a full tank and are required to return it full. Returning with less than a full tank results in a refuelling charge above market rate, plus a service fee. Fill up at a nearby petrol pump before returning the car, and keep the receipt safe as proof.

ℹ️ Less frequent but still in use options also include same-to-same and prepaid fuel policies. There are no refunds for unused fuel on either of these, so choose them after carefully reviewing your trip’s fuel usage.

Out-of-hours returns are offered by many suppliers upon prior arrangement and subject to applicable charges. Since Rijeka Train Station does not have a dedicated car hire area within the terminal building itself, you will need to return the car to supplier branches and vehicle lots within a few minutes’ walk.

✅ Opening hours may vary across suppliers, so you are to park and lock the rental car in the designated supplier lot, and return the keys in the secure key box or kiosk. The vehicle returned after office hours is often inspected on the next business day.

⚠️ Photograph or video the car thoroughly at the drop-off point and timestamp the images. This protects you against any later disagreements.

Rijeka is a major port city with good fuel coverage throughout the urban area. With plenty of options available, you can refill your car hire from INA, OMV fuel stations near the train station and harbour-front.

ℹ️ If coming back from a motorway trip on the A6 or via the Učka Tunnel, filling up at an INA motorway service area before your exit is a better option than finding a fuel station in the city centre.