Car Hire Zagreb Airport (ZAG)

AFTER-HOURS RETURNS

Park & lock the car. Place the completed contract & the keys in the key drop box. Remember to take your personal belongings with you.

LOCATION COMMENT

RENT-A-CAR AND FUN/LUXURY CAR AND 4X4 LOCATION

You’ll find our Avis counter at Zagreb Airport located in the arrivals hall just after baggage reclaim. Our Avis rental car collection is a short walk away in the airport parking – to find it just turn right as you exit the terminal building.

Zagreb International Airport (ZAG) – or Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport in memory of Croatia’s first president - is the largest airport in Croatia and welcomed 4.3 million passengers in 2024.

First opened in 1907 as a private airfield, it started serving passengers as long ago as the 1920s but took off as a major hub for tourists visiting the former Yugoslavia in the 1960s. Today it serves 70 destinations in 31 countries as well as domestic flights to Pula Airport, Zadar Airport, Split Airport and Dubrovnik Airport. The airport is part of an ongoing development project to increase capacity and improve the experience for passengers travelling to Croatia.

The airport is located on the south eastern edge of the city of Zagreb with good road access via the E65 and E70 motorways.

If you are driving in Croatia for the first time or have just arrived in Europe, make sure you familiarise yourself with Croatian driving rules before picking up your car. Some key road rules in Croatia include driving on the right and overtaking on the left. Be aware that cars must keep headlights lit throughout the day. This is applicable all year round. Mobile phones can only be used as a built-in audio device. It is forbidden to use headphones or earbuds.  There is a zero-tolerance alcohol policy for drivers under 25.

From the Avis car park at Zagreb Airport to the centre of Zagreb is a drive of 14.3km which will take around 30min depending on the time of day. Head north and west from the airport and take the Ul. Rudolfa Fizira following signs to the centre of the city.

Zagreb is a historic city rich in culture and renowned for its striking Austro-Hungarian architecture and twin-spired cathedral.

The city is a delight to explore and everywhere you go you’ll find statues, monuments and little squares. Trg Bana Jelačića is the central meeting point and where you’ll find numerous cafes, flower sellers and the historic statue of Ban Jelačić. The Upper Town, or Gornji grad, is where many of the city’s most iconic landmarks are located, including the Presidential Palace, the Croatian Parliament and St Mark’s Church.

Zagreb is sometimes referred to as a “city of museums”, with around 60 spread across the metropolis. The City Museum – housed within a 17th- century convent – is not to be missed and features scale models of the city’s main buildings.

When you’ve had enough sightseeing, head to Donji grad, or the Lower Town, where you’ll find shops, restaurants, theatres and parks.

Northwest Croatia is a fascinating region offering a dramatic coastline, historic cities and a host of monuments. Add to this a unique cuisine and charming culture and you have the ingredients for an unforgettable road trip.

Samobor

Just a 40-minute drive from Zagreb Airport (via the E70) is Samobor, a delightful town with a pretty main square and a selection of cafes and restaurants. Don’t miss the opportunity to try a ‘samoborska kremšnita’ or custard tart. Architectural highlights include the churches of St Anastasia and St Anne, plus the City Museum. Samabor Castle, settled to the west of town, is also worth exploring.

Varaždin

Drive for just over an hour via the E65 and E71 from Zagreb Airport and you’ll reach Varaždin, the 18th-century capital of Croatia. Start your tour in the main square of Trg Kralja Tomislava, where highlights such as the town hall, cathedral and the imposing Drašković Palace are within easy reach. The Town Museum, located inside the Old Town, Stari Grad

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