Motorhome and Camper van hire in Split

Motorhome Rental Split

Split is a peninsular city located on Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, right on the shores of the Adriatic Sea. After Zagreb, it’s the country’s second-most-populous city, but it’s the most popular with tourists and expats. Nestled between the glistening sea and the spectacular mountains, this is a city deeply connected to the beauty of nature. The Old Town is a labyrinth that’s hardly changed since the fourth century and remains one of the best-preserved Roman towns. Tourists come for the low living costs, beautiful weather, calming natural scenery, historical exploration, and ever-charming locals. If you opt for campervan hire in Split, then you’ll have easy access to must-see places like Bacvice Beach, Diocletian's Palace, and Marjan Hill.

Getting to Split

Split is Croatia’s biggest tourist city, meaning that it’s incredibly accessible. In fact, it’s home to the busiest airport in the country, with most people arriving by plane. The flight from London is just 2.5 hours, then it’s a mere 20 minutes drive to Split city centre or 30 minutes on the shuttle bus. Although a train station exists, there are no direct routes and services are infrequent. The bus is a better option and serves Split from other big towns and cities. If arriving by car, then you’ll likely come via the A1 motorway, which offers a connection from Zagreb in under four hours.

Parking in Split

Like many big cities, it isn’t always easy to find parking how a motorhome hire in Split. If you don’t want to drive into the city itself, then you can park on the outskirts at either Joker Mall (7kn/€1 an hour) or ACI Marina (75kn/€10 for the day). The best parking in the city centre includes the railway station and the ferry port, where you’ll pay 24kn/€3 an hour or 240kn/€30 for 24 hours. Split is split into four zones, determining the cost of parking. In zone four, you can park for just 36kn a day. Bear in mind that this is well outside of Split's city centre, though, even as far as Trogir.

Annual Events in Split

Split comes alive during its annual events. Here are three you should definitely check out:

• Split Summer Festival: Free - In July and August, witness opera, theatre, ballet, and live music on the streets of Split.
• International Festival of New Film: 20kn/€2.50 per film - If you’re a film fan, then consider delaying your trip until September. You’ll watch experimental new film projects and attend free talks.
• Days of Marko Marulic: 150kn-200kn/€20-€25 per show - Celebrate Split’s greatest playwright with a week of theatre performances.

Camping in Split

Split doesn’t allow wild camping, but there are plenty of campsites that allow campervans, such as:

• Belvedere - a charming and stunning village near Trogir - 170kn-270kn/€20-€35
• Stobreč Split - a four-star peninsular campsite on the River Žrnovica - around 100kn/€13.
• Boutique Camping Bunja - a unique chance to camp on Split’s nearby island of Brač - 150kn-300kn/€20-€40