Car hire at Dubrovnik Airport

After passing customs and baggage claim, you'll have to walk outside the Arrivals building to see the car hire companies. The providers' fleets are usually outside the terminal, with no additional walking time or shuttle bus service. However, if your requested vehicle is not in their usual range, a representative may pick you up and drive you to the vehicle's parked location.

To hire a car at Dubrovnik Airport, you need to present your driving licence, a form of photo ID, a credit or debit card, and your rental voucher if you've booked in advance. The minimum age when hiring a car in Croatia is 18 years old and most providers will add a young driver's surcharge to your bill if you're between 18 and 25. Furthermore, if you're the main driver, the payment card must be in your name.

There is no regulation to pay for your car hire with a credit card in Croatia, so you can use a debit card. In practice, though, most suppliers only accept credit cards. At the airport hire desk, a credit card will be used to hold your security deposit, which will be reimbursed upon safe delivery of the vehicle. It's best to check what the provider's payment terms are before booking.

If you've signed a full-to-full fuel policy, you need to refill your vehicle's tank before returning it – otherwise, you'll incur a hefty charge. The nearest fuel station is called INA and is located a few hundred yards away from the airport on road D8. If you're approaching the airport from the South Croatian side, INA fuel station will be in the direction of driving.

On average a car hire at Dubrovnik Airport costs R267 per day.

The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Dubrovnik Airport to off-airport locations is Sixt.