Places to See

Dubrovnik to Kotor is a 94 km drive that punches well above its distance in terms of drama. Within two hours you’re through the Croatian border, across the Bay of Kotor, and parked outside one of the most photogenic walled towns in the Mediterranean. The road runs along the coast, through tunnels, and around the […]

The drive from Dubrovnik to Split is 228 km of Adriatic coastline, mountain tunnel, and coastal road that most tourists underrate. They fly into Dubrovnik, see the city, and either stay put or take a ferry. But the coastal road north is one of the most scenic stretches in the Mediterranean — and doing it […]

Zadar to Split Drive | From €18/day | Car Hire Croatia If you’re in Zadar and thinking about heading down the coast to Split, renting a car is the obvious move. The road from Zadar to Split is one of the most scenic stretches in northern Dalmatia — it runs right along the sea for […]

Let’s get one thing straight: Croatia has too many good beaches to list. The coastline stretches for nearly 1,800 kilometres, and that’s before you count the islands. But not all beaches are easy to reach without a car. Some require a boat. Some need a hike. Some are hidden at the end of dirt tracks […]

So you’re planning to drive in Croatia. Good choice. This country was made for road trips — the coastal highways, the winding island roads, the mountain passes with views that make you pull over every five minutes. But before you grab the keys, there are a few things worth knowing. Croatian driving has its quirks, […]

Let’s be honest — Croatia’s D8 highway isn’t just a road. It’s the kind of drive that makes you pull over every ten minutes because the view got even better. Running along the Adriatic coast from Dubrovnik to Split and beyond, this stretch of tarmac is easily one of Europe’s most scenic drives. I’ve driven […]

Croatia Ferry Guide: Island Hopping by Car in 2026 Taking your hire car on a ferry opens up a completely different side of Croatia — one that most visitors never experience. With over a thousand islands scattered along the Adriatic coast, the ferry network is your gateway to pristine beaches, medieval towns, and hidden coves […]

Driving Croatia’s Istria Peninsula: A Food & Wine Lover’s Road Trip While most visitors flock to Dubrovnik and Split, those in the know head to Istria — the heart-shaped peninsula that juts into the Adriatic like Italy’s forgotten cousin. And honestly? It might be the best driving destination in all of Croatia. This Istria road […]

Driving Croatia’s Toll Roads: A Complete Guide for Tourists Planning a road trip through Croatia? Understanding the toll system will save you time, money, and stress on your journey. Croatia’s motorways are excellent — modern, well-maintained, and efficient — but the toll system works differently than in many European countries. Here’s everything you need to […]

Rijeka Airport Car Hire: What You Need to Know Before You Land So you’re flying into Rijeka Airport. Good choice. You’ve picked the gateway to one of Croatia’s most underrated corners, the Kvarner region. But here’s the thing, this isn’t a massive international hub. Rijeka Airport (officially Rijeka Airport on Krk Island) is small, which […]