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Road Genius compares campervan rentals across Croatia and the wider Balkans so you can pick the right vehicle for your route. Zagreb is the main land entry point, with easy connections from Franjo Tuđman Airport and the A2, A3 and A4 motorways that link Slovenia, Hungary and eastern Croatia. The city sits on a flat plain, so driving in is simple, but weather changes quickly between seasons.

Best Time for a Camping Trip in Zagreb

Season Avg High Good?
Winter (Dec–Feb) 39 °F │ 4 °C Only for city sightseeing
Spring (Mar–May) 63 °F │ 17 °C Yes, mild and green
Summer (Jun–Aug) 81 °F │ 27 °C Yes, but expect afternoon storms
Fall (Sep–Nov) 59 °F │ 15 °C Good until late Oct

Driving Tips

  • Motorway speed limit is 130 km/h (80 mph), rural highways 90 km/h (55 mph) and urban streets 50 km/h (31 mph).
  • Croatian motorways use toll booths with tickets. You can buy the ENC tag for electronic payment and small discounts.
  • Headlights must stay on at all times from 15 Oct to 15 Mar.
  • Winter tires or all-season tires with M+S marking are required 15 Nov to 15 Apr. Carry snow chains if going to mountains.
  • The legal blood-alcohol limit is 0.05%. For drivers under 24 it is 0.00%.
  • Many city center streets have tram tracks and narrow lanes. Watch mirror clearance and give way to trams.
  • Gas stations accept major credit cards. Keep some coins for older toll booths on minor roads.

Camping and Overnight Stops

Place Hook-ups Pros Cons
Camp Zagreb, Rakitje Lake (≈12 km SW) Full Lakeside, tram to city, restaurant & spa Some motorway noise
Odranski Ribič Riverside Camp (≈15 km S) Water+Electric Quiet nature, large pitches to 10 m (33 ft) Limited public transport
Terme Tuhelj Mini-Camp (≈40 km NW) Full Thermal pools, year-round, good for kids 45 min drive to Zagreb
Jankomir RV Stop (city west retail zone) Water+Electric 24 h security, easy shopping Hard surface lot, no shade
Motorway Service Area Rest Stop None Free, OK for one night during long drives No facilities, traffic noise

Resupply Options

  • Large INA and Tifon service stations on the A3 and A2 provide diesel, LPG, drinking water taps and pay-per-use waste disposal points.
  • Jankomir RV Stop sells fresh water and allows toilet cassette and gray-water disposal for a small fee.
  • Camp Zagreb offers a drive-through waste disposal station for non-guests outside peak check-in hours.

Local Tips

  • Dial 112 for all emergencies. Roadside help from HAK is 1987 inside Croatia or +385 1 1987 from a foreign phone.
  • Summer thunderstorms develop quickly. Avoid parking under large trees due to strong winds.
  • In heavy rain the Sava riverbank roads near the city can flood. Check local news before using them.
  • Parking on streets within the central Zone 1 is restricted 07:00–20:00. Overnight stays in the vehicle are not allowed.
  • Keep coins for the ZG-parking machines. The mobile app works only with local phone numbers.
  • No emission stickers are required, but diesel heaters must be turned off when refueling by law.