Touring Croatia
In Croatia car hire gives you the freedom to explore a range of exciting locations all across the country. Whether you plan to soak up the sunshine of the Dalmatian Coast, explore the fascinating city of Dubrovnik or tour the ancient Istria region, you’re guaranteed to find the most unique experience with car hire.
Croatia has in recent years become one of Europe’s most popular summer holiday destinations and it’s easy to see why. With Mediterranean good looks and a heart to match, Croatia is a destination that’s difficult to beat. In recent years, resorts have sprung up all along the Adriatic Coast, the most popular of which include Babin Kuk, Cavtat and Dubrovnik.
Istria, on the Adriatic Coast boasts a warm Mediterranean climate, with fine beaches that lend themselves to a range of active watersports including sailing, diving and snorkelling. Further ashore, over one thousand islands line the coast, waiting to be discovered by boat. The islands of Brac, Hvar, Vis and Korcula boast some of the best beaches in Croatia.
Croatia’s climate is regarded as ‘mixed’, with continental type weather in the north and east and a ‘semi-highland’ system in the south-central region. The coastal resorts benefit from warm, dry summers and rainy winters. In terms of sunshine, the islands enjoy the lion’s share, with Hvar soaking up 2715 hours of golden sunlight every year. Summer temperatures vary from the mid twenties to thirties along the Adriatic Coast, where good weather is guaranteed. The warmest months are July and August and rain is rare.
Croatia is not just popular during the wonderfully sun-drenched summer months. The cities of Dubrovnik, Split and Zagreb have over the last number of years become firm favourites for weekend city breaks. Croatia has made a remarkable recovery since the turbulent years of conflict in the early 1990s. Today, Croatia’s capital Zagreb stands tall as a vibrant city, characterised by elegant 19th century architecture and a trendy caf