Croatia 12-Day Road Trip: Zagreb & Dalmatian Coast

The Croatia road trip by Yes Getaways includes 11 nights: 2 nights in Zagreb, 1 night at Plitvice Lakes, 3 nights in Split, 3 nights in Dubrovnik, 1 night in Šibenik and 1 final night in Zagreb. Round-trip flights, hotels, a rental car for the full trip, taxes and fees related to booking, and an expert trip manager are all included. Meals, experiences and other transfers are not included.

Yes. Round-trip flights are included, flying into and home from Zagreb. Other departure cities are available on request: contact the Yes Getaways team before booking. Seat selection, extra baggage and cabin upgrades are not included in the package price, but the team can arrange them as paid add-ons, subject to availability.

One rental car is included for the whole trip, picked up and returned at Zagreb Airport. If you prefer a larger car or an automatic, a paid upgrade is available based on availability: contact the Yes Getaways team when booking. A valid U.S. or Canadian driver's license is accepted in Croatia.

Parking is available at or near the hotels in this package. Parking is not always free and the cost is not included in the package price; it varies by property, and you can check the details during the booking process. Dubrovnik's old town is closed to cars and the center of Split is mostly pedestrian, so plan to park and walk there. Croatian motorways have tolls, which are not included; you pay at the toll booths by card or cash. The Yes Getaways team can also help you prioritize a property with free on-site parking when booking.

This package includes hotels selected by the Yes Getaways team in Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes, Split, Dubrovnik and Šibenik, properties we work with regularly and know well. Because you have a rental car, the category and location vary: some hotels are in the old towns and others are about a 10 to 15 minute drive from the center. We selected hotels where parking is available on site or nearby.

The exact options for your dates are shown when you click a date in the booking calendar, and the package price depends on the hotels you select. If you are looking for a more budget-friendly option, a specific area or an upgrade, contact the Yes Getaways team before booking: we have options for every budget.

Breakfast is not included by default. It can be added during the booking process, when available for your hotel and dates, or prioritized on request with the Yes Getaways team. All other meals are at your own expense, which leaves you free to try the konobas and seafood places along the coast.

No. You pick up your rental car at Zagreb Airport when you arrive and return it there before your flight home, so you do not need a transfer. If you would like help with your arrival, contact the Yes Getaways team.

No guided experiences are included in the base package: this is an independent self-drive trip. Optional tours are available in Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik, including walking tours, a private Zagreb tour with breakfast and kayaking in the Mrežnica Canyon. They are booked separately at an additional cost. Contact the Yes Getaways team to add any before booking.

U.S. and Canadian citizens do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days in Croatia, which is part of the Schengen Area. Your passport should be valid for at least 3 months after your departure date. The EU is introducing ETIAS, an online travel authorization for visitors who do not need a visa, so check the official EU websites before you travel. The Yes Getaways team can help if you have questions.

Starting November 3, 2026, all passengers flying to the United States, or connecting through U.S. territory, must hand in a signed declaration at check-in. This applies to U.S. citizens too. It confirms you have not been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the 21 days before your flight. Download the form from the CDC website, fill it in, sign it and date it with your travel date. Passengers without a completed form may be denied boarding, so we recommend arriving at the airport with extra time. Requirements can change, so please check the CDC page before you travel.

Yes. Croatia is one of the safest countries in Europe and welcomes millions of visitors every year. The cities on this route, Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik and Šibenik, are used to travelers and easy to explore on your own. Standard precautions apply in busy areas during the summer months.

Croatia uses the euro. Cards are accepted in most hotels, restaurants and shops, but it is useful to carry some cash for small konobas, markets and some parking meters.

No. City taxes are not included and are paid directly at each hotel.

May, June, September and early October are the best months: warm weather, calm sea and fewer people than in summer. July and August are the busiest and most expensive months, especially in Dubrovnik and Split. Yes Getaways has departures across several seasons, so you can choose the time that suits you.

Yes. The package price is based on two travelers sharing a room. Solo travelers pay a single supplement. To see solo pricing on the Yes Getaways website, change the number of guests from 2 to 1 in the booking calendar before clicking See Dates and Prices. Flights and the rental car are still included. Contact the Yes Getaways team and we will make it easy.

Yes. The Yes Getaways team can add extra nights in any destination; Plitvice Lakes and Dubrovnik are the most popular extensions on this route. You can also change hotels, add optional experiences or adjust the route. Contact the team before booking to build the version that works for you.

A few things first-time visitors find useful. Dubrovnik's old town is car-free, so you park outside the walls. In Split, the old town is built inside a 1,700-year-old Roman palace. Plitvice Lakes is busiest around midday, so go early. And thanks to the Pelješac Bridge, you drive the whole coast to Dubrovnik without crossing a border.

You can reach the Yes Getaways team at our regular number every day from 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM Azores Time. For booking changes, flight questions or the itinerary, calling is the fastest way to get answers. If an emergency happens outside these hours, use the emergency number in your trip documents.