Ricky Johnston2 days ago
Easy pick up, easy drop off. Car was in great condition- couldn’t be happier with the service and support.
Ricky Johnston2 days ago
Easy pick up, easy drop off. Car was in great condition- couldn’t be happier with the service and support.
Kendra Blosser2 days ago
Easy and affordable. Felt safe.
Keru W4 days ago
Brilliant. Easy booking process, lots of additions at little to no extra cost and great insurance policy options too - didn’t have to have a deposit tied up for weeks with the option we chose. Communication instructions were clear & Avax contacts in pickup and dropoff locations (Split & Zagreb) were friendly and proactive. Car was as described and in good driving condition and inbuilt gps handy. Would definitely use them again when next in Croatia! Thank you 😃
Fabio Sforza Jerosimić1 week ago
Great service a d great cars. Vladimir is so polite and professional and fast replys they do
Kash G1 week ago
Great service, friendly team. Thanks so much!
Ankit Jena2 weeks ago
Great service by Avax. Vladimir was very proactive and helped us with dropping off the car other than where we had originally planned and allowed us a bit of flexibility too. He gave detailed instructions for us as well.
Przemysław Kruk2 weeks ago
Fragiskos Vamvakaris3 weeks ago
First of all we ordered a Suzuki Vitara with manual gear but they give us a Toyota Cross-Yaris with automatic gear. Ok, the car was new and perfect. When it was to return the car they informed us that if we late even for a while they will charge us 50€. This is crazy! We had a little baby and they knew it. The communication with the company was good.
María Jose Arias Rodríguez3 weeks ago
Top-notch service! Highly recommended!We had a fantastic experience with AVAX Car Rental in Croatia. Huge thanks to Vedran Vukušić and Vladimir for their outstanding professionalism.From the smooth pick-up with Vedran in Split to the drop-off in Zagreb, everything was seamless. They provided great flexibility with the schedule and drop-off location. On top of that, they went above and beyond by helping us retrieve a piece of luggage we accidentally left in the car.An absolute 10/10 company. I will definitely choose AVAX again for my future trips! Thank you so much!
You can rent a car without a credit card at this location — no card blocking, no stress.
| Unlimited Mileage | Included |
| Liability Insurance | Included |
| Local Tax & License Fee | Included |
| Free cancellation up to departure | Included |
| Extra Driver | €0 |
| Cross-Border (Montenegro/Bosnia, 3+ days) | €0 |
Arriving by train at Glavni Kolodvor? We are a straight 15-minute walk or a 5-minute ride on Tram 9 or 17. Start your road trip from a real local hub, not a busy airport counter.
We offer Zagreb Airport meet & greet — your car comes directly from our Zvonimira 37 downtown hub, ensuring it's fresh, clean, and locally managed. No franchise, no broker.
View Zagreb Airport locationVisit us at our permanent city office at Ulica Kralja Zvonimira 37. No waiting on a street corner or looking for a representative. Walk in, grab a coffee nearby, and pick up your keys in a professional environment.
All rentals from our Zagreb office include mandatory winter tires and equipment at no extra cost during the winter period (November 15 – April 15). This is a legal requirement in Croatia — and many competitors charge €5–€10/day extra for it.
Our Zvonimira 37 office sits in the eastern city centre — walkable from Kvaternikov Trg (Kvatrić) and just 10 minutes from Maksimir Park. Ideal for residents and visitors staying in Zagreb's quieter eastern neighbourhoods, away from the crowded city core.
Picking up at Zvonimira 37 gives you a head start — you're on the eastern edge of the city centre, with easy access to the A3 Motorway (towards Slavonia and Belgrade) and the A4 (towards Varaždin and Hungary). Skip the congested city core entirely.
| Feature | Avax Zagreb Office | In-Hotel Desks (Sixt/Hertz) |
|---|---|---|
| Pick-up Style | Fixed Physical Office | Hotel Desk (Can be hard to find) |
| Traffic Exit | Fast (Eastern Exit via A3/A4) | Slow (Deep Downtown) |
| Debit Card | Yes (€60 one-time fee) | Credit card only |
| Cross-Border (3+ days) | €0 (Free) | Always Extra |
| Winter Equipment (Nov–Apr) | Included | €5–€10/day extra |
| Cancellation | Free | Fees Apply |
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 | ~€36 Anchor €36 | ~€108 | |
Opel Corsa Manual · 5 seats | ~€37 Anchor €37 | ~€111 | |
Renault Clio New Manual · 5 seats | ~€43 Anchor €43 | ~€129 | |
Suzuki Vitara Manual · 5 seats | ~€44 Anchor €44 | ~€132 | |
Toyota Yaris A/T Automatic · 5 seats | ~€81 Anchor €60 | ~€243 | |
Toyota Yaris Cross A/T Automatic · 5 seats | ~€82 Anchor €66 | ~€247 |
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.
Written by Eugen, Avax Rent a Car
Our Zagreb Center office is located at Ulica Kralja Zvonimira 37, in the eastern city centre near Kvaternikov Trg (Kvatrić) — a 15-minute walk or one tram stop from Glavni Kolodvor (Zagreb Main Train Station) and the main bus station. The office is open 08:00–20:00 daily and staffed on-site, so walk-ins during opening hours are welcome — no appointment needed. Ideal for travellers arriving by train or bus, city-centre hotel guests, and anyone starting a drive to Plitvice, the Dalmatian coast, or cross-border to Slovenia, Hungary, Austria, or Bosnia.
Zagreb is Croatia's capital and largest city — a compact, walkable mix of Austro-Hungarian Upper Town (Gornji Grad), lively Lower Town cafés, and one of Central Europe's best museum scenes (Museum of Broken Relationships, Mimara, Naïve Art). The funicular to Gornji Grad, the colourful tiled roof of St. Mark's Church, and the daily noon cannon from Lotrščak Tower are essentials. From October through April, Advent in Zagreb transforms the city into one of Europe's top-rated Christmas markets.
A rental car from our Zagreb Downtown office unlocks continental Croatia and four neighbouring countries inside 2 hours: Plitvice Lakes (130 km / 1h 35 min), Samobor (25 km / 30 min, famous kremšnita cream cake), Trakošćan Castle (90 km / 1h 15 min, fairytale hilltop fortress), Varaždin (90 km / 1h 10 min, baroque capital), Krapina Neanderthal Museum (55 km / 55 min), Sljeme/Mt Medvednica gondola (15 km / 30 min), Ljubljana (170 km / 2 h cross-border), and Budapest (345 km / 3h 30 min cross-border). Summer one-ways to Split, Zadar, and Dubrovnik are among our most popular routes.
Both Uber and Bolt operate in Zagreb with competitive fares, so a quick Old Town transfer or ride across the Sava is cheap. However, for any multi-day stay with day trips to Plitvice, Samobor, Trakošćan, or across a border to Ljubljana or Budapest, renting from our Zvonimira 37 office is dramatically cheaper than stringing together ride-shares and organised tours. A 3-day Avax rental includes unlimited kilometres, full insurance, compliant winter tyres (Nov 15 – Apr 15), and free cross-border paperwork — typically less than two half-day bus tours.
Zagreb sits in continental Croatia where snow, fog, and sub-zero temperatures are common from November through March. All Avax Zagreb rentals include compliant winter tyres and an emergency kit at no extra charge from 15 November to 15 April — a legal requirement on inland motorway routes and a common surcharge point at competitors (€5–10/day). If you're driving to Plitvice in January, crossing to Ljubljana in a snowstorm, or heading to Sljeme to ski, this matters.
The historic core of Zagreb with St. Mark's Church (colourful tiled roof), Stone Gate, Lotrščak Tower (noon cannon), and Croatian Parliament. Reach the funicular in 5 minutes from Ban Jelačić Square. A pedestrian zone — park at Importanne or Kaptol Centar garages.
The main square at the heart of Zagreb and the open-air Dolac farmers' market just above. Daily morning market has the best seasonal produce, cheese, and pastries in town. Most walking tours start here.
A 4 km gondola opened 2022 climbs to the 1,035 m summit of Sljeme — hiking, the medieval Medvedgrad fortress, ski lifts in winter, and views over all of Zagreb. Parking at Dolje base station.
A charming half-day trip 30 minutes west of Zagreb. Medieval castle ruins, the famous Samoborska kremšnita cream cake, and access to Žumberak Nature Park. Also the gateway to the Plešivica wine region.
One of the world's best Neanderthal museums, built into the hillside where 80+ Neanderthal skeletons were found. Brilliant for families. Often combined with nearby Kumrovec ethno-village (Tito's birthplace).
Croatia's most photogenic fairytale castle — a 13th-century hilltop fortress rebuilt in neo-Gothic style with a moat-lake and forested grounds. The single best interior-visit castle in the country. Often combined with Varaždin.
Croatia's baroque jewel, 1h 10 min north. Perfectly preserved Old Town fortress (Stari Grad), elegant 18th-century palaces, and the Špancirfest street festival every August.
Croatia's most famous national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site — 16 terraced turquoise lakes and 92 waterfalls. 1h 35 min south via the A1 motorway. Arrive before 10:00 to beat coach-tour crowds. Open year-round; winter visits with frozen waterfalls are spectacular.
Zagreb has a dense tram network — trams always have right of way and crossing tram tracks at speed can damage tyres. Drive calmly in the Lower Town grid and watch for trams on Zvonimirova, Branimirova, and Ilica. Paid parking zones are colour-coded: Zone 1 (red, ~€2/h, 2h max, strictly enforced), Zone 2 (yellow), Zone 3 (green), Zone 4 (weekdays only). Pay via mParking SMS, ticket machines, or the AZM app. For Old Town visits, use Importanne Centar, Kaptol Centar, or Petrinjska garages — avoid Zone 1 street parking unless you need <2 hours. The A1 south (Plitvice, Split), A3 east (Slavonia, Serbia), and A2 north (Slovenia) all exit within 10 minutes of our office via Slavonska avenija. Winter tyres are legally required 15 Nov – 15 Apr on inland motorway routes when signs are posted — all our rentals include them.
Our Zagreb office is well-connected to local neighbourhoods including Gornji Grad, Donji Grad, Maksimir, Trnje, Trešnjevka, Črnomerec, making it easy to reach your accommodation or explore the city and its surroundings.
| Destination | Distance | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Zagreb Central Station | 1 km | 5 min walk |
| Zagreb Airport | 17 km | 20 min |
| Plitvice Lakes | 130 km | 1h 35 min |
| Ljubljana (Slovenia) | 170 km | 2h |
| Rijeka | 180 km | 2h 5 min |
| Lake Bled (Slovenia) | 200 km | 2h 20 min |
| Budapest (Hungary) | 345 km | 3h 30 min |
| Split | 390 km | 4h |
| Dubrovnik | 590 km | 6h 15 min |
Travel times are approximate and may vary with traffic conditions.

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Ricky Johnston
2 days ago
Easy pick up, easy drop off. Car was in great condition- couldn’t be happier with the service and support.
Kendra Blosser
2 days ago
Easy and affordable. Felt safe.
Keru W
4 days ago
Brilliant. Easy booking process, lots of additions at little to no extra cost and great insurance policy options too - didn’t have to have a deposit tied up for…
Fabio Sforza Jerosimić
1 week ago
Great service a d great cars. Vladimir is so polite and professional and fast replys they do
Kash G
1 week ago
Great service, friendly team. Thanks so much!
Ankit Jena
2 weeks ago
Great service by Avax. Vladimir was very proactive and helped us with dropping off the car other than where we had originally planned and allowed us a bit of fl…
Przemysław Kruk
2 weeks ago
No written review
Fragiskos Vamvakaris
3 weeks ago
First of all we ordered a Suzuki Vitara with manual gear but they give us a Toyota Cross-Yaris with automatic gear. Ok, the car was new and perfect. When it was…
María Jose Arias Rodríguez
3 weeks ago
Top-notch service! Highly recommended!We had a fantastic experience with AVAX Car Rental in Croatia. Huge thanks to Vedran Vukušić and Vladimir for their outsta…
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