Where to find us — Zadar Airport
No Credit Card Required at Zadar Airport
Rent a car at Zadar Airport with just a debit card — no credit card, no hidden deposit. One of the very few car rental companies at ZAD that accepts debit cards and cash payments. Ideal for international travelers who prefer flexible payment options.
- ✓Debit card accepted — Visa, Mastercard (no credit card needed)
- ✓Zero deposit option with Premium insurance upgrade
- ✓No credit card surcharge or processing fee
- ✓Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup
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How It Works
Book Online
Choose your dates and vehicle. Secure your booking online and pay at pickup.
Pick Up at Zadar Airport
Collect your car quickly and easily. Our staff will walk you through everything.
Enjoy Croatia
Explore with unlimited kilometers and 24/7 support assistance included.
Quick Price Estimator
- Toyota Aygo XBest dealManual · 4 seats~€120~€40 / day
- Opel CorsaManual · 5 seats~€126~€42 / day
- Suzuki VitaraManual · 5 seats~€165~€55 / day
- Kia Ceed SWManual · 5 seats~€165~€55 / day
- Toyota Yaris A/TAutomatic · 5 seats~€180~€60 / day
- Toyota Yaris Cross A/TAutomatic · 5 seats~€195~€65 / day
| Vehicle | / day | Total | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
Toyota Aygo XBest deal Manual · 4 seats | ~€40 | ~€120 | |
Opel Corsa Manual · 5 seats | ~€42 | ~€126 | |
Suzuki Vitara Manual · 5 seats | ~€55 | ~€165 | |
Kia Ceed SW Manual · 5 seats | ~€55 | ~€165 | |
Toyota Yaris A/T Automatic · 5 seats | ~€60 | ~€180 | |
Toyota Yaris Cross A/T Automatic · 5 seats | ~€65 | ~€195 |
Estimates based on current rates. Final price shown at checkout.
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Car rental prices in Croatia vary by season. Plan ahead for the best rates.
Our Fleet at ZAD Airport
Includes automatic & manual transmission options.
No Deposit Car Rental at ZAD (Zadar Airport)
At ZAD, most major rental companies pre-authorize €750–€2,500 on a credit card as a security deposit at pickup. Avax does not. With our Premium insurance package, you pay zero deposit at the counter — no hold, no blocked funds. The price you see at booking is the price you pay; nothing extra is reserved on your card.
Premium insurance is available on every car category at this airport. It includes zero excess (zero deposit), Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), Theft Protection, Super CDW, third-party liability, and 24/7 roadside assistance — Croatia’s most comprehensive coverage.
No credit card? You can still rent at ZAD. Mini, Economy, and Intermediate categories accept a debit card with a one-time €60 no-credit-card fee. Bring your driving licence and a passport or national ID. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup is included on every booking.
Automatic Transmission Cars at ZAD (Zadar Airport)
Avax operates 2 automatic-transmission categories at ZAD. Automatic gearboxes are recommended for first-time drivers in Croatia, the Adriatic coastal road (D8), and stop-go traffic in Dubrovnik’s Old Town and Split city centre. All automatic cars below are bookable for direct pickup at the terminal.
- Toyota Yaris A/T — 5 seats · PetrolFrom €72/day
- Toyota Yaris Cross A/T — 5 seats · PetrolFrom €75/day
Oppaasi Zadar-lentoaseman autonvuokraukseen
Written by Aaron, Avax Rent a Car
Zadarin lentoasema (ZAD) sijaitsee lähellä Zemunik Donjin kylää, noin 12 km itään Zadarin kaupungin keskustasta. Se on kasvanut nopeasti viime vuosina suosittuna halpalentoyhtiöiden kohteena, ja sillä on suoria lentoja ympäri Eurooppaa Ryanairin, easyJetin, Eurowingsin ja muiden operaattorien toimesta. Kompakti terminaali tekee saapumisesta ja lähdöstä nopean ja vaivattoman kokemuksen.
Avax-toimisto sijaitsee saapumisportin vieressä, mikä tekee auton noutamisesta erittäin kätevää. Vuokra-auton noutamisen jälkeen Zadarin historiallinen vanha kaupunki on vain 15 minuutin ajomatka länteen D424-tietä pitkin. Vanha kaupunki sijaitsee kapealla niemellä ja on kuuluisa Sea Organista, ainutlaatuisesta arkkitehtuuri-installaatiosta, joka luo musiikkia aaltojen liikkeestä, ja Sun Salutationista, spektaakkelimaisesta valoinstallaatiosta, joka näyttää parhaimmalta auringonlaskussa.
Zadar sijaitsee ihanteellisesti pohjois-Dalmatian tutkimiseen. Kornatin saarten kansallispuisto, saaristo, jossa on 89 koskematonta saarta, saavutetaan veneellä Murteilta (1 tunnin ajomatka). Plitvicen järvien kansallispuisto sijaitsee noin 2 tunnin päässä koilliseen. Rannalla uimista rakastaaville Saharun ranta Dugi Otok -saarella on jatkuvasti arvioitu yhdeksi Kroatian kauneimmista rannoista, ja sinne pääsee lautalla Zadarin satamasta.
Nearby Attractions
Zadarin vanhakaupunki
3 000 vuotta vanha niemimaa-kaupunki, jossa on roomalaisia raunioita, 9. vuosisadan Pyhän Donatus -kirkko, meliuorgan ja Sun Salutation. Alfred Hitchcock sanoi vaatimattomasti, että Zadarilla on maailman kaunein auringonlasku.
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Kroatian helmi, UNESCO-listalla oleva verkko 16 turkoosinsinisestä järvestä ja lukemattomista vesiputouksista. Zadarista se on täydellinen päiväretki, jossa on tarpeeksi aikaa pääreiteille.
Kornati Islands National Park
Hämmästyttävä saaristo, jossa on 89 saarta ja luotoa, jotka tunnetaan dramaattisista kallioista, kristallinkirkkaisista vesistä ja poikkeuksellisesta merellisestä biodiversiteetista. Parhaiten tutkittava veneretkin avulla Murterilta tai Biograditilta.
Paklenica National Park
Dramaattinen kanjonipuisto Velebit-vuoristossa, joka on suosittu kiipeily-, vaellus- ja maan alla olevien tunnelien verkostosta. Velika Paklenica ja Mala Paklenica -rotkon ovat spektaakkelin arvoisia.
Driving Tips
A1-moottoritie on helposti saavutettavissa Zadar-lentoasemalta ja se yhdistää pohjoisen puolella Zagrebiin ja eteläisen puolella Splitiin. Rannikkoajoon Šibenikiin tai Splitiin D8-tie tarjoaa kauniit merellä näkymät, mutta se on hitaampi ja mutkitteleva. Zadar vanhakaupungissa on rajoitettu pysäköinti; käytä Fosa-pysäköhallia Land Gaten lähellä tai suurta avointa pysäköintialuetta linja-autoaseman lähellä. Katupysäköinti vanhakaupungin alueella vaatii liput kioskeista tai mParking SMS -järjestelmästä.
Our Zadar office is well-connected to local neighbourhoods including Bili Brig, Borik, Diklo, Stanovi, Arbanasi, making it easy to reach your accommodation or explore the city and its surroundings.
Distances from Zadar Airport
| Destination | Distance | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Zadar Old Town | 12 km | 15 min |
| Zadar Ferry Port (Gaženica) | 13 km | 18 min |
| Nin (Queen's Beach) | 23 km | 30 min |
| Paklenica National Park | 50 km | 45 min |
| Biograd na Moru | 35 km | 35 min |
| Murter (Kornati gateway) | 60 km | 55 min |
| Novalja / Zrće Beach (Pag) | 90 km | 1h 20 min |
| Šibenik | 73 km | 55 min |
| Krka National Park | 90 km | 1h 10 min |
| Plitvice Lakes | 125 km | 1h 30 min |
| Split | 165 km | 2h |
| Split Airport | 140 km | 1h 40 min |
| Zagreb | 290 km | 3h |
| Dubrovnik | 395 km | 4h 30 min |
Travel times are approximate and may vary with traffic conditions.
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Popular One-Way Route
Zadar Airport → Split
Drive south along the Dalmatian coast to Split. Enjoy views of the Kornati islands and stop at Šibenik along the way. Free cross-border included for 3+ day rentals.
Popular One-Way Route
Zadar Airport → Zagreb
Drive north from Zadar to the Croatian capital. Stop at Plitvice Lakes National Park — just 90 minutes from Zadar. Free cross-border included for 3+ day rentals.
Popular One-Way Route
Zadar Airport → Dubrovnik
Drive the length of the Dalmatian coast from Zadar to Dubrovnik. Pass through Split and across the Pelješac Bridge. Free cross-border included for 3+ day rentals.
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