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Common additional charges applicable based on your rental preferences and supplier policies, adding to the final booking price, include:

ℹ️ Carefully review the price breakdown on the booking summary page before confirming the reservation.

A valid credit card in the main driver’s name is required by the majority of suppliers to place a refundable security deposit hold at pickup. Cash deposits are not accepted. Debit card deposits may be accepted by a small number of suppliers, but the deposit amount typically held is significantly higher than that required with a credit card. Prepaid or virtual cards are rarely accepted.

⚠️ The credit card used for the deposit must be the same card used for booking. Make sure it has sufficient balance remaining for the security hold at pickup.

The security deposit amount varies by rental and is based on your chosen supplier, car category, and insurance policy. The deposit is temporarily blocked on the main driver’s credit card at pickup and is fully refunded, provided the car is returned undamaged and with no outstanding charges.

ℹ️ Adding Super CDW or Full Protection insurance to your rental for an additional fee can help reduce or fully eliminate the deposit. The amount is usually released within 7-21 days after the car hire return, but the timeline also depends as much on your credit card issuer as on the supplier.

No. The historic old town in Rovinj is a fully pedestrianised zone closed to all unauthorised vehicles. No visitor entry or paid permits are issued, and the restrictions apply year-round. Vertical posts and camera enforcement are in place on the main approach streets.

⚠️ The driver is responsible for any fines incurred. These are usually recovered by the supplier from the security deposit after the rental ends.

The D300 and D301 roads from Pula and Poreč to Rovinj are easy to follow for most travellers. But the narrow lanes and heavy summer pedestrian traffic require careful attention near the city centre. Roads around the old town often become congested for hours following mid-mornings in July and August.

ℹ️ Use a phone mount and navigation app as soon as you enter the town, as the inconsistent signage near the waterfront can make it difficult to correct a wrong turn on one-way streets.

Travellers can choose from the following spots to park their vehicles when visiting Rovinj:

ℹ️ Spots in Valdibora fill quickly on peak days. Arriving before 10 am or after 7 pm in July and August can help you avoid congestion around the main car parks.

Yes. The main motorway serving Istria is the A8/A9 Istrian Y motorway (known locally as the Ipsilon), which connects Rovinj and Pula northward to Rijeka and the broader Croatian motorway network. Tolls apply to this route and to the A1 motorway for longer journeys.

⚠️ Tolls are collected at staffed or automated booths and can be paid by cash (euros accepted) or card. You will have to pay at the toll booth for each entry, as an ENC (electronic transponder) is generally not provided with rental cars.

Suppliers in Rovinj city centre are commonly located along or near Obala Vladimira Nazora. Some also operate from the main harbourfront road or close to the bus station on Trg na lokvi. Rental branches tend to be standalone or located on hotel premises, and some are accessed via side streets not immediately visible from the main road.

⚠️ Confirm the exact pickup address from your rental voucher before arriving. Do not rely solely on map pins, as office entrances are not always clearly signed from the street.

Yes. One-way rentals are available from Rovinj city centre to most major Croatian destinations, including Split, Dubrovnik, Zadar, and Zagreb. A one-way fee applies based on your vehicle category and drop-off location, and varies by supplier. The fee may already be included in the quoted price. You can also read the rental terms when browsing deals to know the estimated fee.

ℹ️ One-way availability can be limited during peak season. Search and book as early as possible to plan a one-way itinerary.

After-hours car hire pickup in downtown Rovinj is subject to availability across suppliers. Some may offer out-of-office-hours car collections by prior arrangement, while others may be completely closed after opening hours. An after-hours pickup fee of around €20–€50 is usually charged and must be confirmed with the supplier in advance.

⚠️ After-hours pickup service in Rovinj city centre may be more limited than at larger airport locations such as Pula Airport (PUY). Please ensure availability outside peak summer months.

Rovinj’s seasonal ferry connections to Venice are passenger-only and do not carry vehicles. To travel by car to Croatian islands such as Cres or Lošinj, you need to drive to Brestova terminal, approximately 70 km from Rovinj, which operates vehicle crossings. Most suppliers permit island ferry travel with prior written authorisation, and some apply a surcharge for island use.

⚠️Taking a rental car onto a ferry without supplier authorisation voids your insurance for any incident on the ferry or on the island. Confirm permission with your supplier before purchasing a vehicle ferry ticket.

Cross-border travel to Slovenia and Italy is commonly permitted but requires prior authorisation from your supplier and usually carries an additional cross-border fee. Rovinj’s position in western Istria makes border crossings relatively short. 

⚠️ Always obtain written cross-border authorisation from your supplier before travel. Crossing without it can void your insurance and leave you fully liable for any incident abroad.

It depends on your destination. Travel within EU and EEA countries such as Slovenia, Italy, and Austria is generally covered under your standard rental insurance, though some suppliers still charge a cross-border fee. For non-EU destinations such as Bosnia & Herzegovina and Montenegro, additional insurance documentation (Green Card) is usually required and may not be automatically included in your policy.

ℹ️ Ask your supplier for a Green Card at pickup regardless of destination. It is straightforward for them to provide proof of insurance at border crossings and during roadside checks abroad.