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The minimum age to book with most suppliers is 18, though some car categories require a minimum age of 21 or 25. Drivers under 25 are subject to a young driver surcharge. Enter your correct date of birth during the car search to see the accurate total, including any surcharge. Some suppliers also apply a senior driver surcharge for renters over 70 or 75. Read the driver’s eligibility criteria with your chosen supplier before booking.

ℹ️ The young driver surcharge varies by supplier and typically ranges from €6 to €40 per day.

Yes. An additional driver or multiple drivers can be added to a car rental booking in Rijeka downtown. The first additional driver may be allowed at no extra cost in some cases, but most suppliers charge a daily fee of about €5–€15. The additional driver must be present in person with proper documentation during pickup.

ℹ️ Driver age and license requirements for additional drivers are the same as those of the main driver.

Licences issued in Arabic, Japanese, Chinese, Cyrillic, or any other non-Latin script must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit (IDP). Your home-country licence alone is not sufficient. The IDP must be obtained in your country of residence before travel, as it cannot be arranged in Croatia.

✅ EU and Eastern European licences in Latin script are generally accepted without an IDP.

Standard inclusions with most suppliers are third-party liability insurance (mandatory by Croatian law), collision damage waiver (CDW) with an excess, and theft protection (TP). Fuel, security deposit hold, and any additional add-on costs are to be borne by travellers separately. You can read the rental terms carefully to know more about added fees and the cost breakdown on the booking summary page before confirming.

📋 What’s included in a car rental deal varies by supplier policies. Make sure to confirm with the supplier to avoid any confusion later on.

Security deposit is an amount temporarily held by car rental suppliers on the main driver’s credit card. The exact amount varies by supplier and by your chosen vehicle category and insurance package, usually €200- €2,000.

⚠️ Purchasing Full Coverage or Super CDW for the rental can lower the security deposit. The amount is fully released within 7-21 days after the car is returned, provided there is no damage or traffic violations.

Standard CDW reduces your liability but usually leaves an excess. The excess amount is usually between €500 to €1,500, which you would pay in the event of damage before the insurance takes over. Super CDW (also called full cover or zero excess) removes that liability entirely for a daily fee, usually €8–€20/day. It can be particularly beneficial for driving on difficult roads, such as those in mountains, narrow village streets, or unfamiliar urban areas.

💡 Check whether your credit card insurance already provides rental car excess cover before making a purchase.

No. The Korzo and the streets of the historic centre are closed to all non-authorised vehicles. There is no visitor permit or paid access; it’s a complete restriction. Physical barriers and camera enforcement are in place. Park at Delta or Srednja Delta near the waterfront and walk in; everything in the old town is under ten minutes on foot from both lots.

Zone 1 street parking at €0.60/hr with no time limit is the best balance of price and location for most visitors. It’s a short walk to the Korzo and main sights.

⚠️ Avoid Zones 0 and 0A for anything longer than a quick stop, as both have a strict 2-hour limit and are actively enforced.

Driving in Rijeka is manageable once you know a few things. The main waterfront road and the routes toward the A7 motorway are easy to follow. The historic centre and Korzo are off-limits to unauthorised vehicles. The steep and narrow road leading up to Trsat is drivable but slow. One-way streets around the centre require extra attention from first-time visitors. A phone mount is recommended for smooth navigation.

Most major suppliers permit ferry crossings to Croatian islands, such as Cres, Lošinj, and Rab, provided you have their prior authorisation. Some suppliers apply a surcharge for island travel; others include it with no extra charge. Confirming beforehand is always better than assuming. An unauthorised ferry crossing voids your insurance in case of any incident on the ferry or the island.

⚠️ Refer to your rental agreements to learn about the restrictions before buying a ferry ticket for your car. Ferry tickets for vehicles cost more than passenger tickets and must be paid for by travellers.

Cross-border travel to Slovenia and Italy is often allowed by suppliers but requires prior authorisation and usually carries an additional fee. The Rupa border crossing into Slovenia is about 30 km from the city centre of Rijeka. From there, the A1 connects to Ljubljana and onward to Austria. Route E61 for Italy runs from the Slovenian border through Trieste.

⚠️ Additional insurance, documentation, and a cross-border fee may apply.

A Green Card is generally not required for travelling within the EU and EEA countries, such as Slovenia, Austria, Hungary, and Italy. But it may be mendatory for driving from Croatia into Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Albania – none of which are EU members. Regardless of destination, ask your supplier for a Green Card at pickup.