Compare & Save with Road Genius

Compare campervan rentals all around the world

No Booking Fees

Easy to use with no booking fees.

Plan your camper trip from Dubrovnik – find your ideal camper in minutes

Road Genius compares campervan rentals across multiple suppliers so you can choose the best vehicle for Croatia. Split Airport (SPU) and the nearby ferry port are common entry points to explore the Dalmatian Coast, the islands and the A1 motorway north toward Plitvice Lakes. Summer crowds and ferry schedules affect most travel plans, so book campsites early for July–August.

Campervan Pickup Locations

Map of campervan rental depots near 621204

When to Go for an RV Trip

Season Avg High °C / °F Good time?
Spring (Mar–May) 17 / 63 Yes — mild weather, fewer crowds
Summer (Jun–Aug) 28 / 82 Yes, but campsites fill quickly
Autumn (Sep–Nov) 21 / 70 Yes — warm sea, less traffic
Winter (Dec–Feb) 12 / 54 Possible — some campsites closed

Driving Information

  • Speed limits are 130 km/h (81 mph) on motorways, 90 km/h (56 mph) on main roads and 50 km/h (31 mph) in towns. Campervans over 3.5 tons are often limited to 100 km/h.
  • A1 motorway tolls use tickets. You can pay with Croatian kuna, euro coins, credit card or the ENC electronic tag sold at larger toll plazas.
  • The D8 coastal road passes through the Neum corridor (Bosnia and Herzegovina). You must carry passports and the vehicle insurance Green Card for border checks.
  • Parking of vehicles over 5 meters is prohibited inside Dubrovnik's old walled city. Use Park+Ride parking lots and city buses instead.
  • LPG refills are widely available. INA Komolac and Lukoil Zaton stock both propane and autogas.
  • The alcohol limit is 0.05% BAC. For drivers under 25 years old, the limit is zero.

Campsites and Overnight Options

Place Facilities Pros Cons
Camping Solitudo, Dubrovnik Water+Electric City bus to Old Town (15 min), shade, accepts vehicles up to 9 m Small pitches, advance booking needed Jul–Aug
Camping Kate, Mlini (10 km SE) Water+Electric Sea view, quieter than city, open year-round Steep access road
Camp Prapratno, Pelješac (60 km NW) Water+Electric+Sewer Sandy beach, ferry to Mljet island 60 km drive from Dubrovnik, limited Wi-Fi
Overnight car park "Luka Port", Dubrovnik None 24-hour security, walking distance to ferry terminal No facilities, maximum stay 1 night
Wild camping / roadside parking – Free Illegal within city limits, fines apply

Refueling and Services

  • INA Komolac (D8 km 4) sells diesel and LPG. It has drinking water and a paid waste dump point.
  • Lukoil Zaton (D8 km 15) has wide parking bays for 7.5 m motorhomes and accepts cards 24 hours.
  • Solitudo campsite allows non-guests to use its service area for a small fee.

Local Tips

  • Winter bora wind can exceed 100 km/h (62 mph). Park with the front of your vehicle facing into the wind and avoid high bridges during weather warnings.
  • The coastal D8 road is narrow with sharp curves. Large tour buses use this road daily, so stay on the right side and plan overtaking carefully.
  • Overnight street parking is prohibited between 01:00–05:00 in Dubrovnik. Fines start at 100 euros.
  • National emergency number is 112. Croatian Auto Club roadside assistance: +385 1 1987.
  • Ferries to Lopud, Šipan and Mljet islands have a maximum vehicle height of 4.5 meters. Ferry space sells out quickly in July–August.
  • Tap water is safe to drink. You can refill bottles at public fountains marked "pitka voda".

Other Campervan Rental Locations

  1. Road Genius
    2. >
  2. Campers
    3. >
  3. Croatia
    4. >
  4. Dubrovnik
Car Rental
Info
Travel Resources
Campervan Rental

© 2025 All rights reserved.