Car Rental from Split to Dubrovnik

Rental companies on this route offer 2 pickup locations in Split:

• Split downtown

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• Downtown Split

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Late spring through early autumn is ideal, especially May, June, and September, for beach weather and island trips. Summer is lively, but shoulder seasons are more comfortable and less crowded.

Petrol around Split currently costs roughly 1.55 EUR per litre.

Split has some central paid parking, but spaces near the old town are scarce and typically cost about €2–€4 per hour. Park-and-ride or leaving the car a bit outside the center is usually easier.

Yes-major exits from Split can involve Croatia’s tolled motorway network, especially the A1 toward Zagreb or inland. There’s no urban congestion charge.

Split does not currently have a low-emission zone or sticker-based access system that would typically affect rental cars. Usual city traffic and parking rules apply.

A quick drive takes you to Trogir, Klis Fortress, or the scenic coastal town of Omiš and the Cetina gorge.

Split has relatively mild winters with little snow, though rain and strong winds are more common. Winter tyres are not typically needed in the city, but inland mountain passes can have snow or ice.

Split has busy coastal roads and dense city traffic, especially around the port and center, so expect congestion and tricky one-way streets. Park only in marked spaces, as towing and fines are common.

The main airport is about 24 km from central Split.

Late spring and early autumn are best, especially May–June and September, when it’s warm but less crowded than peak summer. These seasons also avoid the hottest days and strongest tourist rush.

Petrol around Dubrovnik currently costs roughly 1.55 EUR per litre.

Parking inside Dubrovnik’s old city center is very limited and expensive, often around €4–€8+ per hour in central lots. Park-and-ride or parking outside the historic core is usually the better option.

Yes-Croatia has toll motorways, and routes from Dubrovnik often use tolled sections if you head north on the A1. There’s no city congestion charge, but expect motorway tolls on major routes.

Dubrovnik does not have a citywide low-emission zone or environmental sticker requirement for normal car access. Rental cars are generally not affected by special traffic restrictions beyond standard parking and local driving rules.

For a short car detour, visit Cavtat, the Konavle countryside, or the coastal viewpoints along the Adriatic road toward Župa Dubrovačka.

Dubrovnik is usually mild in winter and snow is uncommon, though occasional cold snaps can bring rain or light snow. Winter tyres are not generally required in the city, but higher inland roads or mountain routes can be icy.

In Dubrovnik, watch for very narrow streets, heavy tourist traffic, and lots of scooters and buses in the old town area. Croatian drivers may be assertive, and speed cameras are common on main roads.

The main airport is about 19 km from central Dubrovnik.