{"id":8060,"date":"2026-08-03T05:18:01","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T05:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.croatiarentalcars.com\/croatiarentalcars-new\/?post_type=faq&p=8060"},"modified":"2026-08-03T05:18:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T05:18:02","slug":"requirements-rental-policies","status":"publish","type":"faq","link":"https:\/\/www.croatiarentalcars.com\/croatiarentalcars-new\/faq\/requirements-rental-policies\/","title":{"rendered":"Requirements & Rental Policies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Do I need additional insurance for automatic car rentals?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Car rentals in Croatia often include standard third-party liability as a legal requirement, along with CDW and theft protection. But you may still be liable to pay an excess, depending on the car type and supplier. Damage to tyres, glass, the undercarriage, and the roof is not covered by standard insurance, which is why travellers often purchase a Full Protection or Super CDW upgrade to avoid out-of-pocket expenses in case of any damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca1 Check what’s already covered in your existing insurance policy to avoid an unnecessary purchase. For example, itineraries restricted to well-maintained city roads might not actually need underbody protection.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What’s the minimum age to rent an automatic in Croatia?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Although renters at least 21 years old are widely accepted by suppliers, those as young as 18 may be allowed to hire compact or economy cars. Drivers under the required minimum age that varies by supplier are subject to a surcharge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Requirement<\/strong><\/td>Typical range<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Minimum age<\/strong><\/td>18+ (varies by supplier)<\/td><\/tr>
Age without young-driver surcharge<\/strong><\/td>21\u201325+ (varies by supplier)<\/td><\/tr>
Young driver surcharge<\/strong><\/td>~\u20ac7\u201310\/day<\/td><\/tr>
Minimum licence history<\/strong><\/td>1\u20132 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 Read the terms and conditions of a suitable deal to confirm driver age and licence eligibility before making a reservation.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Do I need an International Driving Permit for an automatic rental car in Croatia?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Drivers with EU and EEA licences are generally recognised by local suppliers. An IDP (International Driving Permit) must be accompanied by your original licence if you use a non-Latin alphabet (e.g. Arabic, Japanese, Chinese) or are from a non-EU country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2139\ufe0f You must carry both your domestic licence and your IDP at all times, as transmission type makes no difference to the legal requirements of driving in Croatia.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is the fuel policy for automatic car rentals?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The most common fuel policy in Croatia is Full-to-Full, under which the car is provided with a full tank and must be returned full. Other options for renters also include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Policy<\/strong><\/td>How it works<\/strong><\/td>What it means for renters<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Full-to-Full<\/td>Pick up full, return full<\/td>Best value \u2013 recommended<\/td><\/tr>
Same-to-Same<\/td>Pick up at a set level, return at the same level<\/td>Acceptable, but verify the level at pickup<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 Always fill up before returning the car as per the agreed-upon fuel policy; a missing fuel charge, along with a service fee, will be charged by the supplier.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Do I need additional insurance for automatic car rentals? Car rentals in Croatia often include standard third-party liability as a legal requirement, along with CDW and theft protection. But you may still be liable to pay an excess, depending on the car type and supplier. Damage to tyres, glass, the undercarriage, and the roof […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-8060","faq","type-faq","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.croatiarentalcars.com\/croatiarentalcars-new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/faq\/8060","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.croatiarentalcars.com\/croatiarentalcars-new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/faq"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.croatiarentalcars.com\/croatiarentalcars-new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/faq"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.croatiarentalcars.com\/croatiarentalcars-new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8060"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}