{"id":9286,"date":"2026-08-24T10:59:52","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T10:59:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.croatiarentalcars.com\/croatiarentalcars-new\/?post_type=faq&p=9286"},"modified":"2026-08-24T10:59:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T10:59:53","slug":"pickup-drop-off","status":"publish","type":"faq","link":"https:\/\/www.croatiarentalcars.com\/croatiarentalcars-new\/faq\/pickup-drop-off\/","title":{"rendered":"Pickup & Drop-Off"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Is after-hours return possible for one-way rentals?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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After-hours service is available upon prior arrangement and usually carries an extra fee of \u20ac30\u201350. After-hours service is not available with all rental deals. Availability also varies by supplier and location, so confirm with the supplier before making assumptions or planning an out-of-office-hours arrival in Zagreb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u26a0\ufe0f Important:<\/em><\/strong> Inform the supplier if you expect extended delays. A full day rental fee may be charged for late drop-offs after the scheduled or permitted out-of-office-hours returns.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Can I pick up a car at Dubrovnik Airport and return it at Zagreb Airport?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Yes. A one-way journey on this route is common for travellers in Croatia, and you can easily book a rental car with major local and international suppliers that serve both airports. You can pick up a car from on-site supplier counters inside or just outside terminal buildings or from nearby depots outside the airport via available shuttle service. A drop-off fee will be charged based on your chosen car and route.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Detail<\/strong><\/td>What to expect<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Counter location<\/td>Most major suppliers have a desk inside or immediately outside both terminals<\/td><\/tr>
Local\/smaller operators<\/td>May use a shuttle pickup rather than an in-terminal counter \u2013 confirm before booking<\/td><\/tr>
Office hours<\/td>Generally aligned with flight schedules at both airports, but not 24 hours \u2013 check if your flight lands early or late<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca1 Tip:<\/em><\/strong> Check both ends if your inbound flight to Dubrovnik or your onward flight from Zagreb falls outside normal desk hours. An after-hours pickup or return service can be a great help in such a case.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Do I need to return the rental car with a full tank of fuel?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Most suppliers in Croatia use a full-to-full fuel policy, where you collect the car with a full tank and must return it full. Returning the car with missing fuel may incur a refuelling fee, usually well above pump price, plus a service fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scenario<\/strong><\/td>What happens<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Return with a full tank<\/td>No fuel charge<\/td><\/tr>
Return partially empty<\/td>Supplier charges for the missing litres, often at a marked-up per-litre rate, plus a separate refuelling service fee<\/td><\/tr>
Prepaid fuel option<\/td>You pay for a full tank upfront and can return the car empty \u2013 rarely worth it unless you know you won’t have time to refuel before drop-off<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca1 Tip:<\/em><\/strong> Given the length of the route, plan your fuel stops in advance. The A1 has regular service stations, but once you leave the motorway for the D8 or a detour, fuel stations can be less frequent.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca1 Tip:<\/em><\/strong> If you\u2019re returning the car at Zagreb Airport, it\u2019s sensible to refuel shortly before drop-off rather than relying on a city-centre station. Check your rental company\u2019s fuel policy and allow enough time to find a suitable station near the airport.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u23f0 Is after-hours return possible for one-way rentals? After-hours service is available upon prior arrangement and usually carries an extra fee of \u20ac30\u201350. After-hours service is not available with all rental deals. Availability also varies by supplier and location, so confirm with the supplier before making assumptions or planning an out-of-office-hours arrival in Zagreb. \u26a0\ufe0f […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-9286","faq","type-faq","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.croatiarentalcars.com\/croatiarentalcars-new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/faq\/9286","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=9286"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}