Hertz Car Rental Croatia – Fleet, Locations & Reviews

Most Hertz deals include mandatory Third Party Liability. Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection (TP) can be further added to the booking for an additional daily fee. CDW reduces your liability for vehicle damage down to a set excess by vehicle group. Similarly, TP covers costs if the vehicle is stolen.

⚠️ CDW does not cover damage to the underbody, tyres and wheels, and lost keys or documents, regardless of vehicle group.

A standard CDW coverage comes with an excess of €950 to €1,800, depending on your chosen vehicle segment. The excess is the amount you’re liable to pay in case of vehicle damage or theft. Buying an optional full insurance can help reduce the excess to zero.

No. A security deposit on the main driver’s credit card is required to hire a car from Hertz. The deposit is temporarily held at pickup and is fully released within 7-21 days if you return the car undamaged and with no traffic fines. The deposit amount varies by vehicle category and insurance level, but is usually between $500 and $3,000.

⚠️ Cash and debit card deposits are generally discouraged, and a higher amount may be pre-authorised if/when a debit card is allowed.

Yes, cross-border Hertz car rentals from Croatia are allowed with prior approval. You must also declare your intended destination at the time of booking and at the pickup counter. A cross-border fee of around €40 and an international insurance certificate (Green Card) are also often required.

⚠️ Driving across a border without the supplier’s written authorisation voids the insurance and incurs heavy penalties. Meaning that you will be fully responsible for the costs of vehicle damage or third-party claims in the event of unauthorised cross-border travel.

Yes, travellers can take a Hertz rental car on domestic ferries within Croatia with prior written authorisation and after paying an added fee of about €5/day (max €75). Ferrying with hired cars may not be allowed to all islands, so you should confirm that before booking. International ferry transfers are usually prohibited in this case.

⚠️ A Ferryboat Travel Cover (FBF) is also required by the company for moving the vehicle on ferries to Croatian islands, as standard insurance does not cover on-vessel damage. 

Hertz uses two different fuel policies, depending on your rental duration. Return the car in accordance with the agreed-upon fuel policy to avoid higher-than-market-rate refuelling and service charges.

Yes. Croatian law requires children to be restrained in an age- and size-appropriate seat. Using an adult seatbelt alone for a young child is illegal and unsafe.

⚠️ Infant and child seats may be available in limited quantities. Confirm the exact seat type and availability on the booking summary page before making a reservation.

A Winterisation Fee is automatically added to car rentals booked from 15 November to 15 April. The fee is charged for providing winter equipment required to drive on certain Croatian roads during that period. Refer to the supplier terms and conditions before booking to see the exact fee for the required winter equipment if you’re travelling between those dates.

Hertz allows a 29-minute grace period for late vehicle returns. An hourly late fee may apply for delays by 30 minutes to 1.5 hours. Returning the car after that incurs a full-day rental fee. Inform the concerned branch to request an extension if you expect any delays.