Rocio Aguilera20 hours 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!
Rocio Aguilera20 hours 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. 😊
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.
Choose your dates and vehicle. Secure your booking online and pay at pickup.
Collect your car quickly and easily. Our staff will walk you through everything.
Explore with unlimited kilometers and 24/7 support assistance included.
| Vehicle | / day | Total | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
Toyota Aygo XBest deal Manual · 4 seats | ~€70 | ~€211 | |
Opel Corsa Manual · 5 seats | ~€72 | ~€215 | |
Renault Clio New Manual · 5 seats | ~€81 | ~€242 | |
Renault Captur Manual · 5 seats | ~€88 | ~€265 | |
Suzuki Vitara Manual · 5 seats | ~€88 | ~€265 | |
Toyota Yaris A/T Automatic · 5 seats | ~€91 | ~€273 |
Estimates based on current rates. Final price shown at checkout.
Car rental prices in Croatia vary by season. Plan ahead for the best rates.
Includes automatic & manual transmission options.
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.
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.
Written by Aaron, Avax Rent a Car
Lotnisko w Zadarze (ZAD) znajduje się w pobliżu miejscowości Zemunik Donji, około 12 km na wschód od centrum Zadaru. W ostatnich latach szybko stało się popularnym celem podróży dla tanich przewoźników, z bezpośrednimi lotami z całej Europy obsługiwanymi przez Ryanair, easyJet, Eurowings i innych. Kompaktowy terminal sprawia, że przyloty i odloty są szybkie i bezproblemowe.
Avax obsługuje odbiór z lotniska w Zadarze w formie spotkania i powitania w terminalu – nie ma oddzielnego biura wynajmu, do którego trzeba by iść, ani autobusu wahadłowego. Po wylądowaniu samolotu wyślij wiadomość do Oficera Andro na WhatsApp pod numer +385 99 616 3762; spotka się z Tobą w hali przylotów, przekaże kluczyki, a samochód będzie zaparkowany tuż obok. Stamtąd zabytkowe stare miasto Zadaru znajduje się 15 minut jazdy na zachód drogą D424. Stare miasto leży na wąskim półwyspie i słynie z Morskich Organów, unikalnej instalacji, która tworzy muzykę z ruchu fal, oraz Pozdrowienia Słońca, spektakularnej instalacji świetlnej, którą najlepiej podziwiać o zachodzie słońca.
Zadar jest idealnie położony do zwiedzania północnej Dalmacji. Park Narodowy Kornati, archipelag 89 dziewiczych wysp, można osiągnąć łodzią z Murter (1 godzina jazdy). Park Narodowy Jezior Plitwickich znajduje się około 2 godziny na północny wschód. Dla miłośników plaż, plaża Saharun na wyspie Dugi Otok jest konsekwentnie oceniana jako jedna z najpiękniejszych w Chorwacji i można do niej dotrzeć promem z portu w Zadarze.
3000-letnie miasto położone na półwyspie, z rzymskimi ruinami, IX-wiecznym kościołem św. Donata, Organami Morskimi i Pozdrowieniem Słońca. Alfred Hitchcock podobno powiedział, że Zadar ma najpiękniejszy zachód słońca na świecie.
Klejnot korony Chorwacji, wpisana na listę UNESCO sieć 16 turkusowych jezior i niezliczonych wodospadów. Z Zadaru stanowi idealną jednodniową wycieczkę z wystarczającą ilością czasu na przejście głównych szlaków.
Oszałamiający archipelag 89 wysp i wysepek znanych z dramatycznych klifów, krystalicznie czystych wód i niezwykłej różnorodności biologicznej morskiej. Najlepiej zwiedzać łodzią z Murteru lub Biogradu.
Dramatyczny park kanionowy w paśmie górskim Velebit, popularny wśród wspinaczy, turystów pieszych i ze względu na sieć podziemnych tuneli. Wąwozy Velika Paklenica i Mala Paklenica są spektakularne.
Autostrada A1 jest łatwo dostępna z lotniska w Zadarze i łączy się na północ z Zagrzebiem, a na południe ze Splitem. W przypadku przejazdu wzdłuż wybrzeża do Šibenika lub Splitu, droga D8 oferuje piękne widoki na morze, ale jest wolniejsza i kręta. Stare miasto w Zadarze ma ograniczoną liczbę miejsc parkingowych; należy skorzystać z garażu Fosa w pobliżu Bramy Lądowej lub dużego, otwartego parkingu w pobliżu dworca autobusowego. Parking uliczny w strefie starego miasta wymaga biletów z kiosków lub systemu SMS mParking.
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.
| 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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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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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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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
20 hours 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
2 weeks ago
Everything was great, with good communication with the rental company:)
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
1 month ago
No written review
Julian Kulišev
1 month ago
No written review
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
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
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
1 month ago
No written review
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| Destination | Distance | Drive 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 |
W tej lokalizacji możesz wynająć samochód bez karty kredytowej — brak blokady karty, brak stresu.
| Nieograniczony przebieg | Wliczone |
| Ubezpieczenie odpowiedzialności cywilnej | Wliczone |
| Podatek lokalny i opłata za licencję | Wliczone |
| Bezpłatne anulowanie | Wliczone |
| Dodatkowy kierowca | €0 |
| Przekroczenie granicy (Czarnogóra/Bośnia, 3+ dni) | €0 |
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.
| Cel podróży | Odległość | Czas jazdy |
|---|---|---|
| Stare Miasto Zadar | 8 km | 15 min |
| Nin (słone jezioro) | 15 km | 20 min |
| Szybenik | 75 km | 1 h |
| Novalja / Plaża Zrće (Pag) | 95 km | 1 h 15 min |
| Park Narodowy Jezior Plitwickich | 130 km | 1 h 30 min |
| Split | 160 km | 2 h |
| Funkcja | Avax Bezpośrednio | Pośrednicy Wynajmu |
|---|---|---|
| Obsługa | Lokalny telefon i WhatsApp | Międzynarodowe centrum obsługi |
| Przejazdy Transgraniczne (Bośnia/Czarnogóra) | BEZPŁATNIE (3+ dni) | Często €50+ dodatkowych opłat |
| Modyfikacje | Bezpłatnie i natychmiast | Skomplikowane lub kosztowne |
| Kaucja | Zero (z ubezpieczeniem Premium) | Wymagane zatrzymanie środków na karcie kredytowej |
| Anulowanie | Bezpłatnie | Mogą obowiązywać opłaty |