Campervan hire in Croatia

Motorhome Rental Croatia

One of the Balkan countries, Croatia marks the boundary between southern and eastern Europe. With low living costs and a high quality of life, its popularity as a tourist destination is rising rapidly. Croatia is famed for its vast and stunning mountainous landscape, its unspoiled Roman towns, and its endless stretch of coastline. No matter where you visit, there’s something for everyone. History buffs should check out Zadar’s 9th Century Old Town; party lovers should roam the bars of Dubrovnik; and the nature-obsessed can’t miss Plitvice Lakes National Park. Croatia is a safe, beautiful, and fascinating country full of friendly, English-speaking locals, ready to welcome campervan hire in Croatia with open arms.

Survival Guide

Here’s what you need to know to survive in Croatia:

• The official currency of Croatia is the Croatian kuna.
• How to say hello: dobar dan (formal) or bok (friendly)
• How to say thank you: hvala
• Price of a meal for two: ~120kn/€16 (inexpensive) or ~280kn/€37 (three-course meal in a nice restaurant)
• Price of a beer: 16kn/€2 (local, 0.5L draught)
• Dialects: Chakavian, Shtokavian, and Montenegrin
• Traditions: religious feasts, shop closures on Sunday, eating large, delicious Mediterranean meals

Camping in Croatia

Croatia’s countryside is vast and breathtaking in its beauty. Naturally, many visitors to the country choose to camp. Unfortunately, wild camping is officially not allowed. There is strict enforcement against camping in national parks and along the coast. In fact, many national parks are completely closed to the public at night. To avoid problems, consider camping in one of Croatia’s numerous campsites. The best places to camp include the island of Krk or along the Istrian coast, where 90% of registered campsites are located. Top campsites for campervan hire in Split include Aminess Sirena, Robeko, and Zrmanja.

Driving in Croatia

Croatia has a high-quality and well-connected road network. These roads are often mountainous, though, and may not be for the faint of heart. Here are the main facts you need to know about Croatian roads:

• Highways: Include 13 motorways (A-roads, speed limit 130kmph) as well as expressways (speed limit 110kmph). All roads are smooth and well-maintained.
• Toll prices for campervans: 40kn/€5 for every 100km. 
• Driving is done on the right side of the road.

Annual Events in Croatia

Here are the main national events to look out for in Croatia:

• Rijeka Carnival: free - Croatia’s biggest carnival, taking place in January and February.
  
• Spring Procession of Ljelje and Kraljic: free - traditional procession in May, welcoming Spring to one of Croatia’s charming small villages.
  
• Korčula Sword Dance Festival: 100kn/€13 - Every June, watch this fighting dance on a Croatian island, which recreates the original protest against the Moorish occupation.
  
• International Folklore Festival: free - travel to Zagreb in July to witness a coming together of the country’s traditions and customs.