Car Rental in Rijeka Center

Rijeka is Croatia's third largest city and most important port city, located at the northern tip of Kvarner Bay. With 10 rental providers in the center, a wide range of car rental options is available to explore the region. The city is an excellent hub for trips to Istria, the Kvarner Islands, and Dalmatia.

From Rijeka center it's 15 km to Opatija, 70 km south to Rabac, and 80 km west to Pula via motorway. Ferries to the islands of Krk, Cres, and Lošinj depart from Rijeka port, but with a rental car you can take the bridge to Krk in just 30 minutes. Rijeka has good parking availability in the center compared to smaller coastal towns.

Motorway A7 south toward Dalmatia and A6 east toward Zagreb are well-maintained and fast. Combine your rental car with a ferry to Krk - the bridge to the island is free for passenger cars. How far is it from Rijeka center to Rijeka airport?

Rijeka airport on the island of Krk is approximately 30 km from the center and takes about 30 minutes via the bridge. Can I rent a car in Rijeka and drive to Dubrovnik? Yes, it's approximately 350 km and takes around 4 hours via motorway A1.

One-way rental is available from most of the 10 rental providers. Which islands can I reach by rental car from Rijeka? Krk is reached via bridge (free), while Cres and Lošinj are reached by car ferry from Brestova approximately 30 km south of Rijeka.

We compare prices from all major providers at Rijeka Center so you can see the total cost upfront - including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.