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Půjčit auto v Zadar Airport (ZAD) – Doček i pozdrav unutar terminala · Bez shuttlea

Ulica I 2A, 23222 Zemunik Donji

23000 Zadar, Croatia

+385 99 616 3762

Često postavljana pitanja o najmu automobila u Zadar Airport

Jak daleko je letiště Zadar od starého města?

Letiště Zadar je vzdáleno pouhých 12 km od centra starého města, což je přibližně 15 minut jízdy autem. Trasa je přímá po silnici D424 směrem na západ k pobřeží.

Kde si vyzvednu své pronajaté auto na letišti Zadar?

Avax provozuje letiště Zadar jako službu meet & greet uvnitř terminálu – není zde žádná samostatná kancelář k pronájmu, kam byste museli jít, ani kyvadlový autobus. Jakmile přistanete, pošlete zprávu našemu pracovníkovi Androvi na WhatsApp na číslo +385 99 616 3762. Setká se s vámi v příletové hale, předá vám klíče a auto bude zaparkováno přímo před terminálem.

Nabízíte kyvadlový autobus nebo kancelář na letišti Zadar?

Žádný kyvadlový autobus a žádná kancelář na letišti. Vyzvednutí probíhá osobně uvnitř příletové haly – náš pracovník se s vámi tam setká, na místě vyřídí papírování a doprovodí vás k autu. To je rychlejší než kyvadlový transfer a znamená, že nemusíte hledat cedule k vzdálenému parkovišti.

Mohu navštívit Plitvická jezera jako jednodenní výlet ze Zadaru?

Rozhodně! Plitvická jezera jsou od Zadaru vzdálena asi 130 km, což je zhruba 2 hodiny jízdy po dálnici A1. Doporučujeme vyrazit brzy, abyste dorazili před davy. Park má dva hlavní vchody; Vchod 1 je nejlepší pro prohlídku velkého vodopádu, zatímco Vchod 2 nabízí rychlejší přístup k horním jezerům.

Jak se dostanu na Kornatské ostrovy ze Zadaru?

Na Kornatské ostrovy se autem nedostanete, ale můžete jet do Murteru (asi 1 hodina ze Zadaru) nebo Biogradu na Moru (30 minut), odkud v létě denně vyplouvají lodní výlety. Alternativně lodní výlety vyplouvají i ze samotného zadarského přístavu.

Je Zadar dobrým výchozím bodem pro poznávání Chorvatska?

Ano, Zadar je vynikající základnou. Je centrálně umístěn na jadranském pobřeží s snadným přístupem k pěti národním parkům (Plitvická jezera, Krka, Kornati, Paklenica a Severní Velebit), četným ostrovům a dálnici A1 spojující se Záhřebem a Splitem.

Jaká je cesta mezi Zadarem a Splitem?

Máte dvě možnosti: dálnici A1 (přibližně 1,5 hodiny, s mýtným kolem 10 EUR) nebo pobřežní silnici D8 (asi 2,5 hodiny, bez mýtného, ale klikatá). Dálnice je rychlejší a pohodlnější, zatímco pobřežní silnice prochází malebnými městy jako Primošten a Rogoznica.

How far is Zadar Airport (ZAD) from the old town?

Zadar Airport is 12 km east of the old town, roughly a 15-minute drive on the D424. Our desk is inside the arrivals hall, so you can be on the road within 10 minutes of leaving the baggage carousel — no shuttle, no off-site transfer.

Can I drive directly from Zadar Airport to Plitvice Lakes?

Yes — many travellers go straight from ZAD to Plitvice. It's 125 km via the A1 motorway (toll ~€7) and takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If your flight lands before 10:00, you can be at Entrance 1 before the main tour-bus wave arrives at 11:30. Overnighting in a nearby village (Rakovica, Mukinje) lets you start hiking at 07:00.

What are the toll costs from Zadar Airport to Split or Zagreb?

For a Category 1 car (all our standard rentals): Zadar Airport → Split Airport ≈ €10, Zadar Airport → Zagreb ≈ €18, Zadar Airport → Plitvice (exit Otočac or Karlovac) ≈ €7. Tolls are paid at the booths by credit/debit card or cash (euros). Keep the toll ticket you receive at entry — you pay on exit.

Is Zadar Airport a good pickup for reaching Pag Island and Zrće?

Yes — ZAD is actually closer to Pag than Zadar city is. Novalja (Zrće Beach) is 90 km / 1 hour 20 minutes via the D106 and the Pag Bridge. This makes Zadar Airport a popular arrival point for Hideout / Sonus / Fresh Island festival guests in July and August. Book an SUV or Intermediate for the mountainous last 20 km.

Which national parks are within a 2-hour drive of Zadar Airport?

Five: Paklenica (50 min north), Krka Waterfalls (1 h 10 min south), Plitvice Lakes (1 h 30 min northeast), Kornati (via Murter, 1 h 15 min + boat), and Northern Velebit (1 h 45 min). No other airport in Croatia has this density of nature reserves inside two hours — it's why many Zadar Airport renters build a 5–7 day outdoor loop.

What if my flight lands late at night — can I still pick up the car?

Yes. Our Zadar Airport desk covers all scheduled arrivals (summer season). For flights landing after 23:00, please notify us by email 24 hours in advance so we can confirm desk coverage. If your flight is delayed, there's no charge — we monitor the arrival board via the airport's live feed.

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

Yes. The Gaženica ferry terminal (where car ferries to Dugi Otok, Ugljan and Pašman depart) is 13 km from the airport, about an 18-minute drive. Jadrolinija runs daily crossings; buy your vehicle ticket at the terminal or online. No extra rental fee applies for island travel within Croatia.

Can I cross into Bosnia or Italy from a Zadar Airport pickup?

Yes — cross-border travel is FREE for rentals of 3 days or more to Bosnia & Herzegovina, Italy, Slovenia, Montenegro, and Serbia. The Green Card (international insurance) will be waiting in the glovebox when you pick up at ZAD. Select "Cross Border" in Step 4 of booking so our team prepares the paperwork in advance.

Distances from Zadar Airport

DestinationDistanceDrive time
Zadar Old Town12 km15 min
Zadar Ferry Port (Gaženica)13 km18 min
Nin (Queen's Beach)23 km30 min
Paklenica National Park50 km45 min
Biograd na Moru35 km35 min
Murter (Kornati gateway)60 km55 min
Novalja / Zrće Beach (Pag)90 km1h 20 min
Šibenik73 km55 min
Krka National Park90 km1h 10 min
Plitvice Lakes125 km1h 30 min
Split165 km2h
Split Airport140 km1h 40 min
Zagreb290 km3h
Dubrovnik395 km4h 30 min
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Rent a Car at Zadar Airport (ZAD) – Meet & Greet Inside Terminal · No Shuttle

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Rocio Aguilera3 days ago

Excellent! The rental was super easy and quick, with no queue at all to pick up the car at Dubrovnik airport. Very good communication with the team and everything was perfect when returning it in Zadar. Highly recommended!

Sonja Gulić2 weeks ago

Everything was great, with good communication with the rental company:)

Martina Kovács3 weeks ago

Highly recommended! We rented a car from Avax Car Rental in Zadar and were extremely happy with everything. We booked on the same day in the afternoon, and the crew was incredibly helpful, providing us with a great Toyota Yaris. While the team prepared our car, we enjoyed a lovely little excursion around Zadar’s old town.The entire rental process was smooth, and the communication was always fast and clear. After our holiday, dropping off the car was just as easy. Even though their office is located in Zadar, they kindly gave us a lift straight to the airport. Thank you to the wonderful team for an excellent experience!

Mònica Pou1 month ago

Julian Kulišev1 month ago

Eduardo José Da Silva González1 month ago

Great price!!! Great service!!!! The Croatians are incredibly friendly: polite, kind, and down-to-earth. But Dilan Matešić was even better: available, professional, and courteous. And he speaks Spanish too!!! 100% recommended!!!

Samuel j1 month ago

Highly recommend, smooth pick-up and a big plus that you got a ride to and from the airport!

Asta Petrovskaja1 month ago

We had an excellent experience with this car rental company from start to finish. Everything was exactly as expected, and the entire process was smooth and hassle-free. The online check-in was very convenient and significantly reduced the time needed to pick up the car. It made the entire process quick, efficient, and stress-free. The handover was fast, well organized, and clearly explained, so we were on the road in no time. The car was in excellent condition, clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. Communication was clear, prompt, and professional throughout, and the staff were friendly, helpful, and welcoming. We chose to pick up the car in one location and return it to another. Although this option came at an additional cost, it was absolutely worth it for the convenience and made our trip much easier. Overall, we were very satisfied with the service and would gladly use this company again. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, professional, and efficient car rental experience.

Alexandra Fésű1 month ago

Didier SALMON1 month ago

Wonderful experience in Croatia, from Split to Zadar, passing through Plitvice and Rovonj. Quick pick-up and return by appointment. 😊

Where to find us — Zadar Airport

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Ulica I 2A, 23222 Zemunik Donji

Zadar, Croatia

+385 99 616 3762WhatsApp
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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 any time before pickup

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Bez zálohy a bez nutnosti kreditní karty

Na tomto místě si můžete pronajmout auto bez kreditní karty — žádné blokování karty, žádný stres.

  • • Jednorázový poplatek: €60
  • • Prémiové pojištění vyžadováno (nulová záloha)
  • • Dostupné pro: Mini, Economy a Intermediate kategorie

Co je zahrnuto — Žádné skryté poplatky

Neomezený počet kilometrůZahrnuto
Pojištění odpovědnostiZahrnuto
Místní daň a poplatek za licenciZahrnuto
Bezplatné zrušeníZahrnuto
Dodatečný řidič€0
Přeshraniční (Černá Hora/Bosna, 3+ dny)€0

Přilétáte se společností Ryanair na letiště Zadar?

ZAD is Ryanair's Croatian hub — and we've designed our service around budget travelers. No credit card required, no deposit, no hidden airport surcharges. Book direct and pay less than the "exclusive" deals shown on airline booking pages.

  • • Debetní karta akceptována — není potřeba kreditní karta
  • • Nulová záloha s prémiovým pojištěním
  • • Přímá místní podpora — zavolejte nám nebo napište na WhatsApp, ne do zahraničního call centra

Průvodce příjezdem za 30 sekund

  1. 1Opuštěte výdej zavazadel hlavními dveřmi.
  2. 2Najděte přepážku Avax Rent a Car v Půjčovním centru (označeno od příletů).
  3. 3Vyzvedněte si klíče — vaše auto je na parkovišti, 50 metrů daleko.

Ze Zadarského letiště — Kam můžete jet?

CílVzdálenostDoba jízdy
Staré Město Zadar8 km15 min
Nin (solné jezero)15 km20 min
Šibenik75 km1 h
Novalja / pláž Zrće (Pag)95 km1 h 15 min
NP Plitvická jezera130 km1 h 30 min
Split160 km2 h

Proč rezervovat přímo u Avaxu namísto přes brokera?

ZnačajkaAvax přímoZprostředkovatelé pronájmu
PodporaMístní telefon a WhatsAppPozivni centar u inozemstvu
Přeshraniční (Bosna/Černá Hora)ZDARMA (3+ dny)Často +50 € navíc
ÚpravyZdarma a okamžitěSložité nebo drahé
KauceNulová (s prémiovým pojištěním)Vyžadována blokace na kreditní kartě
ZrušeníZdarmaMohou být účtovány poplatky

How It Works

Step 1

Book Online

Choose your dates and vehicle. Secure your booking online and pay at pickup.

Step 2

Pick Up at Zadar Airport

Collect your car quickly and easily. Our staff will walk you through everything.

Step 3

Enjoy Croatia

Explore with unlimited kilometers and 24/7 support assistance included.

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    ~€204
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  • Toyota Yaris A/T
    Automatic · 5 seats
    ~€210
    ~€70 / day

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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, and third-party liability — Croatia’s most comprehensive coverage. 24/7 roadside assistance is available separately as an add-on for €6/day.

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 any time before pickup is included on every booking.

Automatic Transmission Cars at ZAD (Zadar Airport)

Avax operates 1 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 · Petrol
    From €100/day

Váš průvodce pronájmem auta na letišti Zadar

Written by Aaron, Avax Rent a Car

Letiště Zadar (ZAD) se nachází u obce Zemunik Donji, přibližně 12 km východně od centra Zadaru. V posledních letech se rychle rozrostlo jako oblíbená destinace nízkonákladových dopravců s přímými lety z celé Evropy provozovanými společnostmi Ryanair, easyJet, Eurowings a dalšími. Kompaktní terminál zajišťuje rychlý a bezproblémový přílet i odlet.

Avax zajišťuje vyzvednutí na letišti Zadar formou „meet & greet“ uvnitř terminálu – není zde žádná samostatná půjčovna, kam byste museli jít, ani kyvadlový autobus. Po přistání vašeho letu napište úředníkovi Androvi na WhatsApp na číslo +385 99 616 3762; setká se s vámi v příletové hale, předá vám klíče a auto je zaparkované hned venku. Odtud je historické staré město Zadaru 15 minut jízdy na západ po silnici D424. Staré město leží na úzkém poloostrově a je známé Mořskými varhanami, jedinečnou instalací, která vytváří hudbu z pohybu vln, a Pozdravem slunci, velkolepou světelnou instalací, kterou je nejlepší pozorovat při západu slunce.

Zadar je ideálně umístěn pro objevování severní Dalmácie. Národní park Kornati, souostroví 89 nedotčených ostrovů, je dosažitelný lodí z Murteru (1 hodina jízdy). Národní park Plitvická jezera je přibližně 2 hodiny na severovýchod. Pro milovníky pláží je pláž Saharun na ostrově Dugi Otok trvale hodnocena jako jedna z nejkrásnějších v Chorvatsku a je dosažitelná trajektem z přístavu Zadar.

Nearby Attractions

Staré město Zadar

3000 let staré poloostrovní město s římskými ruinami, kostelem sv. Donáta z 9. století, Mořskými varhanami a Pozdravem slunci. Alfred Hitchcock údajně řekl, že Zadar má nejkrásnější západ slunce na světě.

12 km

Národní park Plitvická jezera

Chorvatský korunní klenot, síť 16 tyrkysových jezer a nesčetných vodopádů zapsaná na seznamu UNESCO. Ze Zadaru je to ideální jednodenní výlet s dostatkem času na procházku po hlavních stezkách.

130 km

Národní park Kornati

Ohromující souostroví 89 ostrovů a ostrůvků známých svými dramatickými útesy, křišťálově čistou vodou a mimořádnou mořskou biodiverzitou. Nejlépe se prozkoumává lodním výletem z Murteru nebo Biogradu.

60 km (to Murter)

Národní park Paklenica

Dramatický kaňonový park v pohoří Velebit, oblíbený pro horolezectví, turistiku a síť podzemních tunelů. Soutěsky Velika Paklenica a Mala Paklenica jsou velkolepé.

50 km

Driving Tips

Dálnice A1 je snadno dostupná z letiště Zadar a spojuje se na sever se Záhřebem a na jih se Splitem. Pro pobřežní jízdu do Šibeniku nebo Splitu nabízí silnice D8 krásné výhledy na moře, ale je pomalejší a klikatější. Staré město Zadar má omezené parkování; použijte garáž Fosa poblíž Land Gate nebo velké venkovní parkoviště poblíž autobusového nádraží. Pouliční parkování v zóně starého města vyžaduje lístky z kiosků nebo systém mParking SMS.

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

DestinationDistanceTravel Time
Zadar Old Town12 km15 min
Zadar Ferry Port (Gaženica)13 km18 min
Nin (Queen's Beach)23 km30 min
Paklenica National Park50 km45 min
Biograd na Moru35 km35 min
Murter (Kornati gateway)60 km55 min
Novalja / Zrće Beach (Pag)90 km1h 20 min
Šibenik73 km55 min
Krka National Park90 km1h 10 min
Plitvice Lakes125 km1h 30 min
Split165 km2h
Split Airport140 km1h 40 min
Zagreb290 km3h
Dubrovnik395 km4h 30 min

Travel times are approximate and may vary with traffic conditions.

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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.

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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.

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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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Rocio Aguilera

Rocio Aguilera

3 days ago

(Translated by Google) Excellent! The rental was super easy and quick, with no queue at all to pick up the car at Dubrovnik airport. Very good communication wit…

Sonja Gulić

Sonja Gulić

2 weeks ago

Everything was great, with good communication with the rental company:)

Martina Kovács

Martina Kovács

3 weeks ago

Highly recommended! We rented a car from Avax Car Rental in Zadar and were extremely happy with everything. We booked on the same day in the afternoon, and the…

Mònica Pou

Mònica Pou

1 month ago

No written review

Julian Kulišev

Julian Kulišev

1 month ago

No written review

Eduardo José Da Silva González

Eduardo José Da Silva González

1 month ago

(Translated by Google) Great price!!! Great service!!!! The Croatians are incredibly friendly: polite, kind, and down-to-earth. But Dilan Matešić was even bette…

Samuel j

Samuel j

1 month ago

(Translated by Google) Highly recommend, smooth pick-up and a big plus that you got a ride to and from the airport! (Original) Rekommenderar, smidig upphämtnin…

Asta Petrovskaja

Asta Petrovskaja

1 month ago

We had an excellent experience with this car rental company from start to finish. Everything was exactly as expected, and the entire process was smooth and hass…

Alexandra Fésű

Alexandra Fésű

1 month ago

No written review

Didier SALMON

Didier SALMON

1 month ago

(Translated by Google) Wonderful experience in Croatia, from Split to Zadar, passing through Plitvice and Rovonj. Quick pick-up and return by appointment. 😊 (…

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