Rent a Car Zagreb City Centre

Pick up from our Zagreb city office — no airport surcharge. Day trips to Plitvice, Zadar and the coast. One-way to Split or Dubrovnik.

📍 City Centre From €27/day 08:00–16:00 daily

M.A.C.K. in Zagreb City Centre

Flexible pickup for travellers already in the city. No airport surcharge — just come in, sign, and go.

Zagreb Downtown
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Address
Folngoviceva, Zagreb 10000
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Opening hours
08:00–16:00 daily
Hours may differ on national holidays.
Pre-arranged pickups & drop-offs available 24/7.
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 Zagreb by car

(Drive times from the city centre office)

Destination km Drive time
Zagreb Airport (ZAG) 17 20 min
Karlovac 55 40 min
Varaždin 80 55 min
Rijeka 170 1 hr 35 min
Plitvice Lakes NP 140 1 hr 35 min
Zadar 285 2 hr 25 min
Split 415 3 hr 40 min
Dubrovnik 610 5 hr 30 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 Zagreb

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City centre pickup — no airport surcharge

Our Zagreb city office is the right choice if you are already in town and need a car for a day trip or the onward leg of your journey. No airport fee, flexible scheduling.

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Plitvice Lakes: 90 minutes by car

Plitvice Lakes National Park is 140 km from Zagreb city centre — about 90 minutes on the A1. Pick up in the morning, spend the day at the park, return the same evening.

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One-way to Zadar, Split or Dubrovnik

Start your coastal road trip from our Zagreb city office. Drop off in Zadar, Split or Dubrovnik — M.A.C.K. operates all those desks, so one-way fees are lower.

Cars available for pickup in Zagreb

Pick up from our Zagreb 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 Zagreb: common questions

Where is the M.A.C.K. city centre office in Zagreb? +
Our Zagreb city office is in the city centre. For the exact address see the office card on this page or contact us. Open 08:00–16:00 daily. For outside-hours pickups, contact us in advance — pre-arranged handovers are available 24/7.
Is it cheaper to rent in the Zagreb city centre than at the airport? +
Yes. Airport desks carry a location surcharge. Our city office has no airport fee, so the total cost is lower if you do not need airport collection. The base day rate is the same across both Zagreb offices.
Can I do a day trip to Plitvice Lakes from Zagreb city? +
Yes — and a car is the best way to do it. Plitvice is 140 km from Zagreb city centre, about 90 minutes on the A1. Pick up early, drive to Plitvice, spend 4–6 hours in the park, return to Zagreb the same evening. Book park tickets online in advance in peak season.
Can I pick up in Zagreb city and drop off in Split or Dubrovnik? +
Yes. M.A.C.K. has offices in Zagreb, Zadar, Split and Dubrovnik. One-way from Zagreb city to any coastal office is available. The fee is confirmed at booking.
What are the Zagreb city office opening hours? +
Our Zagreb city office is open 08:00–16:00 daily. For pickups outside these hours, contact us in advance — pre-arranged handovers are available 24/7.
Do I need a Green Card to drive from Zagreb into Slovenia or Hungary? +
Croatian insurance (included in all rentals) covers Slovenia and Hungary as EU member states — no separate Green Card needed. For Serbia, Bosnia or other non-EU countries, a Green Card is required. Contact us at booking to arrange it.

Driving guides for Zagreb

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Ready to explore Zagreb?

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