{"id":8377,"date":"2026-08-10T06:50:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T06:50:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.croatiarentalcars.com\/croatiarentalcars-new\/?post_type=faq&p=8377"},"modified":"2026-08-10T06:50:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T06:50:11","slug":"booking-eligibility-3","status":"publish","type":"faq","link":"https:\/\/www.croatiarentalcars.com\/croatiarentalcars-new\/faq\/booking-eligibility-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Booking & Eligibility"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What is the minimum age to rent a van or minivan in Croatia?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Most car rental companies require drivers to be at least 21 years old to rent a van or minivan in Croatia. There are a few suppliers who also permit renting to 18-year-olds, but the vehicle models are limited in those cases. The lower age limit varies between suppliers and vehicle categories, particularly for larger or premium passenger vans. For drivers under 25, a young driver surcharge also applies. As a general guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Age Group<\/strong><\/td>Can Rent?<\/strong><\/td>Young Driver Fee<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Under 18<\/strong><\/td>\u274c No<\/td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr>
18 \u2013 20<\/strong><\/td>\u26a0\ufe0f Limited<\/td>Sometimes, but a young driver surcharge applies \u2014 fees range from \u20ac5 up to \u20ac40\/day depending on the supplier<\/td><\/tr>
21 \u2013 24<\/strong><\/td>\u2705 Yes<\/td>\u20ac7\u2013\u20ac10\/day surcharge is typical <\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Over 25 <\/strong><\/td>\u2705 Yes, no restrictions<\/td>No surcharge<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Do I need a special licence to drive a 9-seater van?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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In most cases, no. A standard Category B driving licence is sufficient to drive a 9-seater passenger van (driver included) in Croatia. However, you will still need to meet the rental company\u2019s essential licence (full, valid car driving licence (Category B) held for min. 1-2 years), document (passport\/ID card, IDP) and age requirements (at least 21).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip:<\/em><\/strong> If you are still unsure about whether your licence is valid for hiring a 9-seater van in Croatia, check with your rental company before booking.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Do I need an International Driving Permit (IDP) to rent a van in Croatia?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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EU\/EEA licences are generally accepted for driving in Croatia without an IDP. Travellers from outside the EU\/EEA should check whether their licence is recognised in Croatia and whether an IDP or certified translation is required. Rental companies may also have their own documentation requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recommendation:<\/em><\/strong> Obtain your IDP before leaving your home country, as it cannot be issued in Croatia. Cost is typically \u20ac10\u201320 from your national motoring association.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What documents do I need to collect a van rental in Croatia?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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To rent a van or minivan in Croatia, you will typically need the following documents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Document<\/strong><\/td>Required?<\/strong><\/td>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Valid Driving Licence<\/strong><\/td>\u2705<\/td>Must be valid and meet the supplier’s minimum licence holding period.<\/td><\/tr>
Passport or National ID<\/strong><\/td>\u2705<\/td>Used to verify the driver’s identity.<\/td><\/tr>
Credit Card<\/strong><\/td>\u2705<\/td>Required for the security deposit. Deposit is blocked, not held and refunded after rental completion. <\/td><\/tr>
Booking Confirmation<\/strong><\/td>\u2705<\/td>Helps speed up the pickup process and verify your reservation.<\/td><\/tr>
International Driving Permit (IDP)<\/strong><\/td>Sometimes<\/td>Needed for drivers from certain non-EU countries or where the driving licence is not in the Latin alphabet.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Requirements may vary between rental companies, so it\u2019s advisable to confirm the required documents when making the reservation.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\ud83e\uddd1 What is the minimum age to rent a van or minivan in Croatia? Most car rental companies require drivers to be at least 21 years old to rent a van or minivan in Croatia. There are a few suppliers who also permit renting to 18-year-olds, but the vehicle models are limited in those cases. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-8377","faq","type-faq","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.croatiarentalcars.com\/croatiarentalcars-new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/faq\/8377","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=8377"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}