Northern Dalmatia
Car Rental Zadar Airport (ZAD)
from €25/day · all-in pricing
Zadar Airport (ZAD), about 10 km from the historic peninsula, serves northern Dalmatia and one of Croatia's most underrated coastlines. A rental car puts the Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun, the Plitvice and Krka national parks, the Kornati archipelago gateways, and the Paklenica mountains within easy reach. Croatia Auto Rentals compares live offers so you book the right vehicle at a transparent price.
Why book Zadar car rental with Croatia Auto Rentals
- · Compare live rates from major and local suppliers at Zadar Airport (ZAD).
- · Transparent total drive-away pricing — no surprise fees at the desk.
- · CDW and theft protection-inclusive packages available on most quotes.
- · Multilingual booking support and direct contact with our team for any change.
- · Free re-booking if our rate drops between booking and pickup.
Popular Zadar car rental routes
Driving distances from Zadar Airport to popular destinations:
Vehicle types available at ZAD
Best time to visit: May–June and September–October offer warm sea, fewer crowds, and the best rental rates.
Zadar car rental — FAQ
Is Zadar a good base for visiting national parks?
Yes — Zadar is one of the few airports roughly equidistant from both Plitvice Lakes (about 1h 40m) and Krka (about 1h), making it an ideal base for a national-park road trip with a rental car.
Can I drive my Zadar rental car onto the islands?
Pag is connected by bridge (no ferry needed), while islands like Ugljan and Dugi Otok are reached by car ferry from Zadar. Suppliers generally allow island travel within Croatia — confirm at pickup and reserve ferry car space in summer.
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