Question 1

Mikä on ero Zadar Centerin ja Zadar Airportin toimistojen välillä?

Accepted Answer

Zadar Airport -toimisto (renteonId 48) sijaitsee lentokentällä 12 km kaupungin itäpuolella, mikä on ihanteellinen saapumisen yhteydessä tapahtuvaan autovuokraukseen. Zadar Centre -toimisto sijaitsee itse kaupungissa ja soveltuu paremmin vieraille, jotka jo oleskelevat Zadarissa ja haluavat vuokrata auton matkan aikana tai tarvitsevat kaupungin keskustaan sijoitetun autojen noutopisteen.

Question 2

Milloin Merenkaiku kuulostaa parhaalta?

Accepted Answer

Merenkaiku toimii jatkuvasti, kun meri liikkuu, mutta se on kuuluvimmillaan ja tunnelmallisimmillaan illalla, kun turistijoukot ohenevat. Auringonterveiset -valoshow alkaa välittömästi auringonlaskun jälkeen ja on näyttävin ensimmäisen tunnin aikana pimeyden tultua. Molemmat on mahdollista kokea ilmaiseksi ja ne sijaitsevat suoraan rannikolla olevalla kävelykadulla.

Question 3

Onko Zadar hyvä lähtöpiste Kornati-saarille?

Accepted Answer

Kyllä. Vaikka Kornati on teknisesti kansallispuisto, joka sijaitsee merellä, päivittäiset veneretket lähtevät Zadarin satamasta ja lähikunnista Biograd na Morun (30 km etelässä) ja Murterilta (60 km etelässä). Voit ajaa veneenlähtöpaikkaan ja liittyä päiväretkelle saarille, jotka ovat täysin asumattomia ja spektaakkelin arvoisia.

Question 4

Kuinka kauan autolla ajeleminen kestää Zadarista Splitiin?

Accepted Answer

Split on 160 km päässä Zadarista. A1-moottoritietä pitkin ajomatka kestää noin 1 tunnin 30 minuuttia keskivahvan liikenteen olosuhteissa. D8-rannikkotatietä pitkin ajomatka kestää 2,5–3 tuntia, mutta se kulkee kauniin rannikkomaiseман läpi, mukaan lukien Primošten ja Rogoznica. Moottoritievaihtoehto on suositeltava mukavaan pitkämatkailuun.

Question 5

How far is Plitvice Lakes from the Zadar Downtown office?

Accepted Answer

Plitvice Lakes National Park is 130 km from our Zadar Downtown office, approximately 1 hour 30 minutes by car on the A1 motorway. It is one of the most popular day trips from Zadar and the most common reason visitors choose to rent a car in the city center rather than rely on organised tours. Depart by 07:30 to beat the midday coach tours from Zagreb and Split.

Question 6

Can I take the rental car on the ferry to Ugljan or Dugi Otok?

Accepted Answer

Yes! All our vehicles are ferry-ready. The Gaženica ferry port is just 1 km from our Zadar Downtown office (3-minute drive). Jadrolinija operates daily car ferries to Ugljan (Preko), Pašman, and Dugi Otok (Brbinj — gateway to Saharun beach and Telašćica Nature Park). Book your ferry ticket separately at jadrolinija.hr — no extra rental fee applies for island travel within Croatia.

Question 7

Can I drive to Pag Island and Zrće Beach from Zadar?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Pag is one of the easiest islands to reach by car because the Pag Bridge connects it directly to the mainland. Novalja (the main town for Zrće Beach nightlife) is 85 km / 1 hour 15 minutes from our Zadar Downtown office via the D106 and D25. No ferry is needed. In summer, expect slower traffic on the last stretch after the bridge; in July–August, depart before 09:00 or after 16:00 to avoid congestion.

Question 8

How do I get to Paklenica National Park from Zadar?

Accepted Answer

Paklenica National Park (Starigrad entrance) is 48 km north of Zadar, about a 45-minute drive on the D8 coastal road. The park is a favourite for hiking and rock-climbing — Anića Kuk is one of Europe's most famous big-wall climbing sites. Parking at the park entrance costs ~€5/day in summer. A compact or SUV car is fine; the access road is paved all the way to the Large Paklenica canyon trailhead.

Question 9

Is Nin and the salt flats worth a visit with a rental car?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely — Nin is only 17 km from our Zadar office (25 minutes). It's the oldest royal Croatian town, famous for Queen's Beach (sandy, shallow, ideal for kids), the iconic little Church of the Holy Cross, and the Nin salt flats where you can buy artisanal flower-of-salt straight from the producer. Parking is free or very low cost year-round.

Question 10

What's the fastest drive from Zadar to Split — A1 motorway or coastal road?

Accepted Answer

The A1 motorway covers the 165 km in about 1 hour 40 minutes with a toll of roughly €10 for a Category 1 car. The D8 coastal (Adriatic) road takes 2 hours 45 minutes but is far more scenic — passing Primošten and Rogoznica. Most renters pick the A1 outbound (save time) and the D8 on the return (enjoy the coast). Tolls can be paid by credit/debit card or cash at the toll booths.

Question 11

Are winter tyres required and are they included?

Accepted Answer

Croatia legally requires winter tyres from 15 November to 15 April on mountain routes inland, including the A1 between Zadar and Zagreb when signs are posted. All Avax Zadar vehicles are fitted with compliant winter tyres during this period at no extra charge. If you plan to drive to Plitvice or Zagreb in winter, also pack a warm jacket — temperatures inland can be 10–15 °C colder than on the coast.

Question 12

Where is the best parking in Zadar Old Town?

Accepted Answer

Street parking in Zadar Old Town is limited and metered (Zone 1: ~€1.50/hour). We recommend the Jazine or Voštar parking garages on the peninsula edge — both are a 2-minute walk from the Sea Organ and St. Donatus Church. A compact car (like our Economy category) is ideal for navigating the narrow streets around the Old Town walls.

Question 13

Can I drop the car off at Zadar Airport, Split, or Dubrovnik?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Avax operates across Croatia, so one-way rentals are supported. Common routes: Zadar → Zadar Airport (no one-way fee on most plans), Zadar → Split (€40 one-way fee), Zadar → Dubrovnik (€90 one-way fee, drop at Downtown or Airport), Zadar → Zagreb Airport (€75 one-way fee). Select the drop-off location during Step 1 of booking to see the exact fee for your dates.

Vehicle	/ day	Total
Opel CorsaBest deal Manual · 5 seats	~€53	~€159
Renault Clio New Manual · 5 seats	~€55	~€165
Suzuki Vitara Manual · 5 seats	~€58	~€174
Toyota Aygo X Manual · 4 seats	~€62	~€186
Toyota Yaris A/T Automatic · 5 seats	~€85	~€255
Toyota Yaris Cross A/T Automatic · 5 seats	~€87	~€261

Destination	Distance	Travel Time
Zadar Ferry Port (Gaženica)	1 km	3 min
Zadar Old Town (Sea Organ)	0.5 km	5 min walk
Zadar Airport (ZAD)	12 km	15 min
Nin (Queen's Beach & salt flats)	17 km	25 min
Biograd na Moru	30 km	35 min
Paklenica National Park	48 km	45 min
Murter (Kornati gateway)	55 km	50 min
Šibenik	73 km	55 min
Novalja / Zrće Beach (Pag)	85 km	1h 15 min
Krka National Park	90 km	1h 10 min
Plitvice Lakes	130 km	1h 30 min
Split	165 km	1h 45 min
Zagreb	285 km	2h 55 min
Dubrovnik	390 km	4h 25 min

Destination	Distance	Drive time
Zadar Ferry Port (Gaženica)	1 km	3 min
Zadar Old Town (Sea Organ)	0.5 km	5 min walk
Zadar Airport (ZAD)	12 km	15 min
Nin (Queen's Beach & salt flats)	17 km	25 min
Biograd na Moru	30 km	35 min
Paklenica National Park	48 km	45 min
Murter (Kornati gateway)	55 km	50 min
Šibenik	73 km	55 min
Novalja / Zrće Beach (Pag)	85 km	1h 15 min
Krka National Park	90 km	1h 10 min
Plitvice Lakes	130 km	1h 30 min
Split	165 km	1h 45 min
Zagreb	285 km	2h 55 min
Dubrovnik	390 km	4h 25 min

Rajoittamaton Kilometrimäärä	Sisältyy
Vastuuvakuutus	Sisältyy
Paikallinen vero ja rekisteröintimaksu	Sisältyy
Ilmainen peruutus lähtöpäivään asti	Sisältyy
Lisäkuljettaja	€0
Rajan yli (Montenegro/Bosnia, 3+ päivää)	€0

Ominaisuus	Keskusta	Lentokenttä (ZEM)
Sijainti	Vanhakaupungin portti, kävelymatkan päässä	8 km kaupungista
Laivaterminaalin saavutettavuus	2 minuutin kävelymatka	15 minuutin ajomatka
Saarilaivat (Gazenica)	5 minuutin ajomatka	10 minuutin ajomatka
Vanhakaupungin pysäköinti	Välitön saavutettavuus	Ajaminen toimistoon vaaditaan
Lentokentän nouto	Taksi/bussi toimistoon	Suoraan terminaalista

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Frequently Asked Questions About Car Rental in Zadar Downtown

Mikä on ero Zadar Centerin ja Zadar Airportin toimistojen välillä?

Milloin Merenkaiku kuulostaa parhaalta?

Onko Zadar hyvä lähtöpiste Kornati-saarille?

Kuinka kauan autolla ajeleminen kestää Zadarista Splitiin?

How far is Plitvice Lakes from the Zadar Downtown office?

Can I take the rental car on the ferry to Ugljan or Dugi Otok?

Can I drive to Pag Island and Zrće Beach from Zadar?

How do I get to Paklenica National Park from Zadar?

Is Nin and the salt flats worth a visit with a rental car?

What's the fastest drive from Zadar to Split — A1 motorway or coastal road?

Are winter tyres required and are they included?

Where is the best parking in Zadar Old Town?

Can I drop the car off at Zadar Airport, Split, or Dubrovnik?

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