Europe travel guide
Driving in Croatia with a foreign licence
You need an IDP
You need an IDP plus your national licence to drive in Croatia. Croatia drives on the right and accepts both conventions; non-EU drivers should hold an IDP, useful on the toll motorways linking the coast.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDP neededYes
Minimum age18+
ConventionBoth
On the road
Rules of the road in Croatia
- Headlights on in winter and in poor visibility.
- Reflective vest and triangle required.
- 0.05% alcohol limit; zero for drivers under 24.
- Toll motorways along the Adriatic.
At the rental desk
Split and Dubrovnik desks request an IDP for non-EU licences.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Croatia with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Croatia requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Croatia drive on?
Croatia drives on the right.
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