Rent a Car Zadar — City & Airport Delivery

Based in Zadar or flying into ZAD? We deliver the car to your hotel or the airport terminal. Drive Plitvice, Kornati, and the Dalmatian coast from one of Croatia's most central bases.

📍 City Centre From €27/day 08:00–16:00 daily (delivery slots arranged)

M.A.C.K. car rental in Zadar - delivery on request

We don't have a permanent desk in Zadar yet. Pre-book online and we'll deliver the car to your accommodation, hotel, or another address you specify. Same fleet, same insurance, same one-way options as our airport pickups.

How it works
  1. Tell us where you're staying in Zadar (hotel, apartment, address, port).
  2. Pick a car and your dates - message us via the inquiry form, WhatsApp, or phone.
  3. We confirm price, delivery slot, and any small delivery fee for the area.
  4. We deliver the car to you with all paperwork ready. Sign + drive.
What to expect at the desk
  • City centre office - no airport surcharge, flexible scheduling
  • Car ready at your agreed time - keys, documents and inspection on the spot
  • One-way drop-off available - our offices in Croatia, Montenegro and Albania

For pickups outside desk hours, contact us in advance to arrange a handover. Hours may differ on national holidays.

Day trips from Zadar by car

(Drive times from the city centre office)

Destination km Drive time
Zadar Airport (ZAD) 12 15 min
Šibenik 80 55 min
Plitvice Lakes NP (main entrance) 120 1 hr 30 min
Split 155 1 hr 40 min
Krka National Park (Skradin) 90 1 hr
Rijeka 190 2 hr
Zagreb 280 2 hr 40 min
Dubrovnik 370 3 hr 45 min

Times assume normal traffic. Peak summer (Jul-Aug) can add 15-30 min on coastal roads.

Why rent a car with M.A.C.K. in Zadar

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Zadar Airport delivery (ZAD)

We deliver the car to Zadar Airport arrivals. No shuttle, no desk queue — tell us your flight number and we coordinate the handoff on arrival.

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Best base for North Dalmatia

Zadar sits midway between Split and Rijeka. Plitvice Lakes (90 min), Šibenik (50 min), Kornati ferry, and the Dalmatian coast islands — all reachable as day trips.

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One-way to Split, Dubrovnik or Zagreb

Pick up in Zadar, drop off in Split or Dubrovnik after exploring the coast. M.A.C.K. covers both endpoints — one contract, lower one-way fees than with third-party return desks.

Cars available for pickup in Zadar

Pick up from our Zadar city office in the car that suits your itinerary. All categories subject to availability - book ahead in peak season.

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Renting a car in Zadar: common questions

Can you deliver the car to Zadar Airport (ZAD)? +
Yes — we deliver to Zadar Airport arrivals. Give us your flight details and we coordinate the handoff so the car is ready when you land. No shuttle, no waiting in a queue.
Can you deliver to my hotel in Zadar? +
Yes. Tell us your hotel name and address, confirm your check-in time, and we bring the car to you with all paperwork ready. A small delivery fee may apply for locations outside the city centre — confirmed when you book.
Is Zadar a good base for road trips in Croatia? +
Excellent. Plitvice Lakes, Krka, Šibenik, the Kornati ferry, and Dalmatian island hopping via Zadar ferry port are all within day-trip range. Zadar sits roughly halfway along the Dalmatian coast so it works well as a start or end point.
Can I pick up in Zadar and drop off in Split or Dubrovnik? +
Yes. One-way from Zadar to Split, Dubrovnik, Zagreb, or any other M.A.C.K. location is available. The one-way fee is confirmed at booking.
What documents do I need to rent a car in Croatia? +
A valid driving licence from your home country (EU licence accepted as-is; non-EU may need an International Driving Permit — check ahead), your passport or national ID, and a credit or debit card for the deposit hold. Full list on the booking page.

Driving guides for Zadar

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Ready to explore Zadar?

Pre-arrange your city pickup and drive out the same day. Dalmatia is best explored with your own wheels.

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