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Zadar Airport (ZAD)

Address:

Zemunik Donji, Zadar, XX, 23000, Croatia

Phone:

+385952377190

Hours of Operation:

Sun - Sat 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Holiday Hours:


2024
WINTER SEASON   November  1 - December  23  08:00AM - 11:00PM
CHRISTMAS EVE   December  24  08:00AM - 08:00PM
WINTER SEASON   December  26 - December  30  08:00AM - 11:00PM
NEW YEARS EVE   December  31  08:00AM - 07:00PM

2025
NEW YEARS DAY   January  1  10:00AM - 07:00PM
WINTER SEASON   January  2 - February  28  08:00AM - 11:00PM
CHRISTMAS DAY   December  25  10:00AM - 06:00PM

Free pickup service available

Terms and Conditions

Prepay Rules
  • Retain your reservation confirmation number as it is necessary for modification, cancellation or no-show refund requests. Changes to your prepay reservation must be made either on Budget.com, Budget.com.au or Budget.co.nz or at the rental counter. At time of change, current rates, taxes and fees apply.
  • Your credit or debit card will be charged upon reservation confirmation. Method of prepayment toward your rental may not be changed after confirmation.
  • Debit cards are not accepted at some Budget locations and are not a recommended form of prepayment.
  • While a debit or prepaid charge card is an acceptable form of rental prepayment online, they may not be accepted for the credit hold required when you pick up your vehicle.
  • Please review the terms and conditions on our confirmation page regarding credit or debit card acceptance at the location. To release the vehicle to you at time of pick-up, all rental terms and conditions must be met, regardless of your original prepayment.
  • Prepaid Debit/Gift cards are not acceptable methods of credit identification to pick up a vehicle at any location. One of the above mentioned cards must be presented. Prepaid Debit/Gift cards are accepted at time of return only.
  • The same credit or debit card used to complete an online Pay Now reservation must be presented at the rental pick-up counter as a form of identification.
  • Generally, at the time of rental, we'll require an authorization hold on your credit card or debit card. A prepaid charge card is not accepted for this required hold.
  • The card presented at pickup will be the card of record for the rental.
  • If you use a debit card at a location that accepts them, we will perform a credit check to ensure credit worthiness before releasing the vehicle and you must also present a second form of current identification.
  • Prepaid reservations are only offered at participating locations.
  • Upon paying your rental with a Debit Card, Budget will generally request an authorization hold against your account for the estimated charges of the rental but reserves the right in its sole, discretion, to request extra value based on certain factors as we deem appropriate. Some exceptions may apply. THESE FUNDS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR USE.
  • If you selected Fuel Service Option, fuel price isn't included in your reservation total, but prevailing market rate will be added when you return your vehicle .
  • Budget accepts most major credit cards as credit identification at the time of rental. Accepted credit cards: Budget Charge Card, American Express, AT&T Capital, Diner's Club Intl, Discover, China Union Pay, GE Capital, JCB, MasterCard, PHH, Sears and Visa. Some locations may not accept each of the referenced cards.
  • Coupons may be applied to prepay rentals. Vouchers or Budget rental certificates cannot be used in conjunction with a prepay reservation.
  • Gift Cards (Budget or any other) are not allowed on prepay reservations.
  • When the rental is over, we will process the reversal but the bank may take time to post it back to the account - unless you already paid toward your rental, in which case the hold will be only $100 USD. While this hold is in place, the funds will not be available for your use.
  • Budget is not responsible for any returned checks or overdrafts based on this policy.
  • Your quoted rental rate is based on the exact parameters (locations, dates, etc.) of your particular rental - changing your confirmed reservation parameters could result in a different rate.
  • There is no fee for making the following changes: vehicle type, options (GPS, protections, etc.), rental period dates/times, adding other drivers, switching between participating prepay pick-up locations within the same country. To change to a non-participating location or one outside of the original pick-up country, you must cancel your original reservation (with applicable cancellation fee) and re-book at then current rates.
  • Non-permissible changes include: method of prepayment; name on reservation; changing your pick-up to a non-participating prepay location or one outside of the original pick-up country. If you still wish to make these changes, you must cancel your original prepay reservation with applicable cancellation fee and re-book at then current rates.
  • At time of rental pick-up, location rental qualification rules apply. The name on all rental credentials (license and credit or debit card) must match the name on the reservation. If the names do not match, it is deemed a non-permissible change to your prepay reservation and must follow procedures to cancel and re-book at then current rates (with applicable cancellation or no-show fees).
  • At the time of pick up, driver must present a valid driver's license and credit card (or debit card at participating locations) in the driver's name. A prepaid charge card is not an acceptable credential. All drivers must have a safe driving record.
  • At time of pick up, driver must present a valid, drivers license and credit or debit card in the driver's name. If the drivers license is not U.S.-issued, you must present your drivers license and either a passport or a Canadian enhanced license in the driver's name.
  • At the time of rental, the renter or authorized driver may be subject to an electronic DMV check from the issuing state of the driver's license, or may be asked to sign a declaration attesting to specific criteria.
  • Positive identification in addition to your driver's license may be required.
  • Your total rental rate is calculated based on the information provided at time of reservation.
  • Vehicles are rented on a daily (24-hour) basis. There is a 29-minute grace period for returns. After 30 minutes late, a 3/4-day late charge + $.01 + taxes apply. After 90 minutes late, full-day late charges + taxes apply. There is no grace period for rental fees, surcharges and optional equipment or protections charges, so full-day late charges will apply for these items.
  • Extensions or late returns result in additional charges.
  • Rather than requiring customers to be 25 to rent, Budget now rents to customers between the ages of 21-24 with a valid credit card and driver's license. At time of rental, we will automatically apply an additional underage surcharge for these drivers.
  • The collection, use and retention of your information, including your personally identifiable information, provided to us in connection with payment for our services and products, or participation in our programs, whether directly by you or on your behalf through a payment service, is subject to our Privacy Notice.

Cancellation Policy

  • Changes to a reservation must be done at Budget.com, Budget.com.au, or Budget.co.nz using the "Modify/Cancel" option.  Any changes to the reservation may impact the rental charges.  If a prepaid reservation is cancelled more than 24 hours before the pickup time, a $50.00 USD cancellation fee will be assessed.
  • If you need to cancel during the 24 hour period prior to the scheduled pick-up time, we will refund the full prepaid amount less a $150 USD processing fee. 
  • If you do not cancel the reservation prior to the time of pick-up and the rental vehicle is not picked up on the rental date, no portion of the prepaid amount will be refunded.
  • If you return the vehicle before the original return date (early return), you will not be refunded any portion of the payment.
  • All refund requests must be submitted within six months of the scheduled rental pick up date. No refunds will be granted after this six month window.
  • Underpayments will be handled at the counter at time of rental return. Unfortunately, we can't promise that your prepaid daily vehicle rate will apply if you change vehicle types, lengthen or shorten your rental period or change your pick up location.
  • Upon returning the vehicle, Budget will process a release of the unused portion of the hold subject to your bank's procedure. This hold may take up to two weeks to be released by your bank.
  • If you have already paid toward your rental using a debit card, we will reverse any hold when the rental is over. The bank, however, may take time to post it back to your account. While this hold is in place, the funds will not be available for your use.

Supplemental Liability Insurance

Supplemental Liability Insurance is not available at this location.


Cash

Optional Coverages

Damage Waiver

In most cases, Damage Waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your Rental Agreement Form (and in your booking confirmation).

Damage Waiver reduces the amount you pay for each clearly separate incident of damage if the vehicle is damaged (or the amount you pay to replace any keys, accessories or vehicle documents that are lost, stolen or damaged).

The amount you pay for each clearly separate incident of damage will be the lower of a) the applicable cost payable under the Theft, Loss and Damages Policy; or b) the excess stated on your Rental Agreement Form.

Super Damage Waiver (SCDW)

An excess reduction product which reduces your damage waiver excess to zero (or, if higher, the amount shown on your Rental Agreement Form).

Theft Protection waiver (TP)

In most cases, Theft Protection waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your Rental Agreement Form (and in your booking confirmation).

Theft Protection waiver reduces the amount you pay if the vehicle is stolen during the rental period.

The amount you pay will be the lower of a) the applicable cost payable under the Theft, Loss and Damages Policy; or b) the excess stated on your Rental Agreement Form.


Credit Card Policies

What payment cards do we accept?
We accept:

  •   American Express (excluding American Express Traveller's Cheque cards)
  •   Visa credit
  •   MasterCard credit
  •   Avis-issued charge cards / voucher

 

Each rental driver should present a valid credit card under his name. Security deposit is required for all vehicle categories. The security deposit amount release depends on the credit card provider's terms, Rental Viribus d.o.o. is not responsible for releasing the security deposit.

We don't accept Diners cards, Visa Electron cards, Maestro cards, V-Pay cards, Cirrus cards, JCB cards even if they carry the Visa or MasterCard logo or any other cards not listed above.

We also do not accept cash.

 

 

Unless confirmed otherwise, the amount of the pre-authorisation taken on pick-up of the rental vehicle is calculated as follows:

The vehicle rental price + preauthorization amount which depends on the vehicle group (range between EUR 1,100.00 - 5,000.00) MINUS Any sum you have already paid when making a “Pay Now” booking.

* The "vehicle rental price" includes the vehicle rental cost and all optional extras you’ve requested, calculated at the start of the rental based on the intended length of the rental. For the avoidance of any doubt, any “Pay at Location” amount you owe in relation to the vehicle rental (including any optional extras) will be included as part of the pre-authorisation and will be charged to you at the end of the rental (using the card provided for the purposes of the pre-authorisation, unless agreed otherwise).

The pre-authorisation amount can be used in case we have to charge you at the end of the rental for any of the following:

i. costs to refuel the vehicle (where relevant).

ii. additional rental charges in circumstances where you fail to return the vehicle or any optional extras at the end of the agreed rental period or to the agreed return location.

iii. any additional charges or fines you incur relating to your use of the vehicle (which we have been notified of prior to you returning the vehicle, which will include, for example, charges relating to traffic violations); and/or

iv. costs incurred as a result of exceeding any relevant mileage restrictions.

Where the pre-authorisation we take does not cover the charges you incur, we will request you make a further payment for the additional amounts owed.

In relation to certain high value vehicles, we may require you to provide us with two payment cards for the purposes of the pre-authorisation. Where this is the case, this will be confirmed when making a booking.

If you'd like more details, please call our customer support team or ask a member of our team.


Debit Card Policies

 Debit cards are accepted only if the debit card can be used for pre-authorisation before we release the vehicle to you.


Drivers License

In Croatia, all drivers must bring their valid driving licence with them.

If any of the following applies:

  • their driving licence was issued in Europe,
  • their driving licence was issued in a non-European country (except for customers from the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, and United States), or
  • their driving licence was issued in a non-roman alphabet language like Arabic, Greek, Russian, Hebrew, or Japanese,

and we cannot confirm with certainty the details included within the driving licence, the driver will also need to provide either an international driving licence or an official English translation, by a notary, of their driving licence. If this might apply to you, please contact us (prior to your pickup date) as we would be pleased to confirm if an international licence or official translation will be required.

We do not accept digital driving licenses.

Minimum licence requirements

All drivers must have held their licence for at least 1 year from the date of pick-up.

If a licence does not show the driver has held it for the minimum period, then they must provide evidence, such as:

  • previous driving licences; or
  • a letter from their driving licence authority stating that they have held it for this minimum period.


Personal Accident Insurance

Public Liability and Property Damage

Additional Driver Policy

Can I let anyone else drive?
Yes, but only if we have approved them. You may not let anyone drive the vehicle who hasn't been approved by us. This shall not apply if, through no fault of your own, you are unable to drive the vehicle and the vehicle must be driven to prevent an imminent danger (e.g., if you're in a medical emergency and you need to be taken to the hospital). We charge a fee for every Additional Driver we allow to drive the vehicle in amount of 9.00 EUR per day, 50.00 EUR per week, 90.00 EUR maximum. All costs are taxable.

Do you offer a 'meet and greet' service?

No, unfortunately we are unable to offer a 'meet and greet' service in Croatia

Can I pick up the vehicle outside your normal opening hours?
Yes, some rental locations offer an out of hours pick-up service where you can collect the vehicle and any optional extras outside the rental location's normal opening hours.
The out of hours pick up fee is 40.00 EUR (taxable).


Age Requirements

To drive our vehicles, all drivers need to be at least 21 years old and have held a full, valid driving licence for at least 1 year at the start of your rental. If you or any of your drivers are under 24 when you pick up the vehicle, you will each have to pay a young driver surcharge. To rent vehicles of vehicle category H minimum age is 24 years old.

Young Driver Fee = 10.80 USD per day/per driver for drivers 21-24 years of age.

Maximum Age: none

In most cases there is no maximum driver age restriction. If you are renting with one of our affiliates listed in 1. (Rental Provider) there may be a maximum driver age set at either 75 or 80 years of age for insurance reasons.

 


Estimated Totals

Estimated total includes base rate, taxes, and surcharges. Items such as coupon discounts, child safety seats and gas are NOT included in the estimated total. Optional coverages and one-way fees are subject to tax in certain locations. This tax is not reflected in the Estimated Total.

Estimated total is subject to change based upon exchange rates at the time of rental.


Fuel Policy

Unless you agreed a different refuelling option, you must return the vehicle to us with the same amount of fuel it had in it when you picked it up usually a full tank, as shown on the factory-installed fuel gauge or automatically logged in respect of connected cars. We recommend you fill up as close to the return location as you can on the return date and keep the receipt to show us. If you don’t return the vehicle with a full tank and you can't show us a receipt for fuel we will charge you.


ID Requirements

ID requirements
Do I need to bring proof of identification?
Yes, you must bring:

  • The credit card that was used to make your booking or another credit card under your name
  • Photo ID featuring a recognisable photo taken in the last 10 years. We will accept your passport or driving licence if it contains a photo, a national identity card or any other form of government-issued identification.

Other requirements Will I need to give a pre-authorisation or pay a security deposit?
Yes, you must give us a pre-authorisation on your credit card before we release the vehicle to you. A pre-authorisation holds money in your account. For customers who are only taking the basic collision damage waiver but not the additional option to reduce the excess at the time of rental, we will take authorisation for the excess amount (this varies based on the size of the vehicle from 1125.00 to 5375.00 EUR) from the customers credit card.
What do I need to do to give a pre-authorisation or security deposit?
You'll need to give us a payment card in your own name that has enough money available on it. You can find more information on the payment cards accepted by us under the "Payment Options" section in this document.


Important Information

24 HOUR RECOVERY SERVICE
In case of break down call +385 (1) 1987 and +385 (1) 4673 638

ADDITIONAL SURCHARGES
At some stations an additional service charge may apply (airport locations) of 20.00 EUR (taxable) per rental.
LONG TERM RENTAL
Budget can offer you attractive prices for long-term rentals. For additional information please contact your nearest Budget station.


Location Exceptions

Additional Driver must meet the same requirements as the Primary Driver.


Miscellaneous Information

Can I let anyone else drive?
Additional drivers must be approved and specified on the Rental Agreement Form. You must not let anyone else drive the vehicle.

All additional drivers must meet our age, driving licence and ID requirements (additional driver surcharges may also apply).

If we agree to additional drivers, any fees and surcharges will be stated on your Rental Agreement Form.

You will be responsible for all costs whether they’re down to you or your additional drivers. It is your responsibility to make sure all additional drivers read the terms set out in the Rental Agreement carefully before they drive the vehicle.

We charge a fee for every Additional Driver we allow to drive the vehicle. The price is EUR 10.80 per day, per driver (charged for a max 10 days to cover rental up to 28 days).

It is strictly forbidden to smoke in the vehicles. If we believe anyone has smoked in the vehicle during the rental period, a special dry-cleaning charge will apply.
Fines and charges
You are responsible for all fines and charges issued because of you or your additional drivers using the vehicle. Fines and charges could include:

  •  All parking fines or charges
  •   Toll charges
  •   Towing charges
  •   Clamping costs
  •   Traffic fines or charges
  •   Speeding fines
  •   And any other charges or fines

If a fine or charge is sent to us because you have not paid a charge or complied with the law, we will take payment for:
Our administration fee of 42.00 EUR for each fine or charge issued, which will be charged in the currency of the country where the fine occurre

  • Plus, the fine or charge if we must pay it
  • Cleaning fee: If the interior of the vehicle is especially muddy, dirty, stained or smelly, and our standard cleaning procedure will not fix it, you will be charged a Specialist Cleaning Charge in amount of 75.00 EUR.

Are there any roads or zones where I need to pay a fee before I can enter?
Yes, there are toll roads and toll bridges which require you to pay a fee if you wish to use them. If you do not pay these charges before you use such roads or bridges, you will incur a fine, which you will be responsible for paying.

Can I smoke in the vehicle?
No, you are not allowed to smoke in the vehicle.
I have been caught speeding, or I didn’t pay a parking charge; what will I have to pay?
You are responsible for all fines and charges issued as a result of you or your additional drivers using the vehicle. If a fine or charge is sent to us because you haven’t paid a charge or complied with the law, we will take payment for:

Our processing fee of 33.00 EUR (taxable) for every fine or fee that has been issued, and
The fine or charge itself – if we have to pay it
I parked the vehicle at the entrance to a property or in a private parking space without authorisation. Will I be charged for the costs that ensue?

Yes, if you parked the vehicle at the entrance to a property or in a private parking space without authorisation and you are charged with trespass by the person affected, you must compensate us the ensuing reasonable costs of proceeding, in addition to a processing fee of 33.00 EUR (taxable).
I’ve left the interior of the vehicle very dirty and made it smell. Will I be charged to clean it?
Yes, if the interior of the vehicle is especially muddy, dirty, stained or has an unpleasant odour, and our standard cleaning procedure cannot deal with this, you will be charged a Specialist Cleaning Charge of 75.00 EUR (taxable).
What happens if I don’t return the incident report form or European accident form?
If you are involved in an accident, or the vehicle, key, accessory, a vehicle document or an extra is damaged, lost or stolen, you must complete a damage report form and in the case of an accident also the European Accident Statement report form correctly and in full and send it to us as soon as possible, but at the latest within seven days.

If you do not send us the damage report form or the European Accident Statement report form within seven days following the accident, loss or theft, a processing fee for our additional work amounting up to 1.400,00 HRK (taxable) will be levied, insofar as you are culpably responsible for the fact that we have not received a properly completed damage/accident report form within seven days. The payment of this processing fee does not, however, indemnify you from the obligation to submit to us the properly completed damage report form or the European Accident Statement report form.

LATE RETURN FEE
Unless agreed differently, all customers must return the vehicle and any optional extras at the time/date and location stated on their rental agreement. If the customer believes they will be late; it is in their best interests to request an extension from us. If the customer is then late in returning their vehicle, they must pay for an extra day's rental for the vehicle and any optional extras plus a late return processing fee for each day/part of a day they are late. The processing fee for late return is 15.00 EUR (taxable).

 

 


One Way Rentals

If you want to pick up the vehicle and return it to a different location, an additional fee will be payable.

If you asked for a one-way rental when you booked, the fee will be included in your total rental price.

If you didn't ask for a one-way rental when you booked and you want to return the vehicle to a different location in the same country, you can expect pay an additional fee of between EUR 65.00 and EUR 200.00

Drop offs at a different location must be agreed with us in advance. Please contact us if you would like to understand what additional fee will apply to a one-way rental in circumstances where it didn't form part of your original rental agreement.

Some rental locations let you collect a vehicle from one rental location and return to another rental location in another country for a fee of between EUR 450.00 and EUR 5,000.00 The exact price of this will either be shown or disclosed to you before completing your rental and stated on your rental agreement.

If you did not request a one-way rental but return the vehicle to a different location, you will be charged a one-way fee at the 'pay at location' prices available on the day you return the vehicle.

If the car is returned to a station other than agreed,outside the same city, at the time of Check Out and noted in the Rental Agreement, an amended return fee of EUR 55.20 will be charged for the additional fleet disposition cost. If the customer returns the vehicle to another location without notifying the rental station where the vehicle was collected, the company Rental Viribus d.o.o. can take the necessary legal action against the current user of the vehicle.


Pick Up and Return

Meet late arrival fee may apply. For low season after 21:00 hours and for high season after 22:00 hours. The price for MLA is 40.00 EUR.

The following information is needed when you make your booking for the MLA:

  • Flight number
  • Contact telephone number
  • Credit card details

Out of office hours - return
If the vehicle is returned outside of office hours the driver is liable for damage or theft until the car has been inspected by a member of Budget staff.

If you are late, we will guarantee your rental for 2 hours. After this time your reserved vehicle may be released and rented to another customer.


Rental Options

Customers with disabilities
I have a disability, do you offer adapted vehicles?

No, regrettably, we do not currently offer adapted vehicles.
I have a disability, do you offer hand controls?
No, regrettably, we do not currently offer hand controls or panoramic mirrors at this time.
Popular optional extras to rent
I have small children, do you offer child seats?
Yes, we offer baby, child and boosters seats. A baby seat is typically suitable for a child from birth to 12 months old and weighing no more than 13 kilos. An infant seat is typically suitable for a child aged 9 months to 4 years old and weighing between 9 and 18 kilos. A child seat is typically suitable for a child aged 4 to 11 years old and weighing between 15 and 36 kilos. A booster seat is typically suitable for a child aged 8 to 11 years old and weighing between 20 and 45 kilos. If you would like further information, please contact our Reservations team or a site employee.
Please remember that it is always your responsibility to check whether the seat is fitted correctly before you drive away.
How much are your child seats?
Child safety seat 9.00 EUR per day, Child booster seat 6
.00 EUR per day, Baby safety seat 9.00 EUR per day - all charges are taxable. If the seat is damaged, lost or stolen, you are responsible for the cost of the replacement, unless you were not culpable for the damage, loss or theft and/or it was not due to your fault or to that of your passengers or additional drivers.
I'm not familiar with the area; can I rent a GPS (satellite navigation system)?
Yes, the fee for renting a GPS is 13
.00 EUR per day (taxable). If the GPS device is damaged, lost or stolen, you are responsible for the cost of the replacement, unless you were not culpable for the damage, loss or theft and/or it was not due to your fault or to that of your passengers or additional drivers.
I want to be able to access the internet anywhere I go, do you offer a solution?
Yes, we offer Mobile Wi-Fi devices. Please note: the device can be only used on territory of Croatia. The fee for renting WiFi device is
9.00 EUR per day (taxable). If the mobile Wi-Fi device is damaged, lost or stolen, you are responsible for the cost of the replacement, unless you were not culpable for the damage, loss or theft and/or it was not due to your fault or to that of your passengers or additional drivers. If the SIM card or an accessory part of the mobile Wi-Fi device is damaged, lost or stolen, you are responsible for the cost of the replacement, unless you were not culpable for the damage, loss or theft and/or it was not due to your fault or to that of your passengers or additional drivers.


Travel Into Other Countries

Unless we agree otherwise, you are only allowed to use the vehicle in:

  • Bosnia
  • Herzegovina
  • Serbia
  • Montenegro


However, there is a mandatory cross border fee of EUR 76.00.

Cross Border Fee within the EU countries (including Switzerland) is applicable in amount of EUR 40.00.

The cross-border fee is for countries that are not part of the EU and are considered higher risk countries.

  • Albania
  • Bulgaria
  • Georgia
  • FYR
  • Macedonia
  • Kosovo
  • Turkey
  • Greece
  • Russia
  • Ukraine
  • Romania
  • Moldovia
  • Bealrus
  • Lithuania
  • Latvia



The cost for roads with tolls, tolls for bridges, vignettes etc., are entirely the responsibility of the customer. If you do not pay the charges before you use these roads or bridges, you will be charged a fine.

Please note that if you are permitted to take the vehicle outside of Croatia, it is your responsibility to make sure you comply with legal requirements applicable in the relevant country/countries you travel in.