By Car
If you enjoy seeing new landscapes, Dubrovnik can be reached from Central and Western Europe in several ways; please select from the following:
From Western Europe:
1. Via Rijeka – motorway and continental road:
Rijeka - Senj - Žuta Lokva - Gospić - Dugopolje - Vrgorac - Ploče (motorway) - Dubrovnik.
2. Combination of Adriatic Highway (coastal road) and motorway:
Rijeka - Senj - Karlobag - Maslenica - Split - Makarska – Ploče (motorway) - Dubrovnik.
There are many different combinations using coastal roads and sections of the motorway. If taking the Adriatic Highway, one can enjoy the seaside scenery. The other option is taking the motorway, which passes through the continental part of the country, where the landscape is different, but no less picturesque.
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From Central Europe:
1. Via Zagreb
Zagreb - Karlovac - Žuta Lokva - Gospić - Dugopolje - Vrgorac - Ploče (motorway) - Dubrovnik.
It is possible to combine this route with the Adriatic Highway.
2. Via Osijek (across Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Osijek - Slavonski Brod (or Brčko) - Sarajevo - Mostar - Metković - Dubrovnik /
Sarajevo - Foča - Trebinje - Dubrovnik
Petrol stations in and around Dubrovnik are open from 07:00 to 22:00, while during the summer season the petrol stations in Kupari and Komolac are open 24 hours a day.
Traffic information and parking
For updated information on events, road works, and other factors that may affect traffic and travel routes, please visit www.hak.hr or Google Maps.
Dubrovnik offers plenty of parking options, including parking garages and street parking. Read more and find parking on www.dubrovnikcityparking.com or in the dubrovnik Parking App (available for iPhone and Android).
Charging electric vehicles in Dubrovnik
Durbovnik offers a variety of charging stations in- and outside the city center. Please note that these are from different suppliers, so a variety in rates will apply.
Good to know when driving in Croatia
- There are tolls on various motorways, bridges, and tunnels including route E59 and the E70 out of Zagreb. There is also a toll on the E71 between Zagreb and Split.
- Drive on the right-hand side of the road and overtake on the left.
- Seat belts are mandatory for all occupants of the vehicle.
- Children under 12 cannot sit in the front seat.
- Children between the ages of 2 and 5 must be seated in a suitable child seat.
- Other children must be seated using a suitable child restraint, using a booster seat when necessary.
- Don’t drink and drive, the law has a zero-tolerance policy for drivers under 25 which means that the blood alcohol level (BAC) limit is 0%. The BAC limit for drivers over 25 years old is 0.5%.
- The use of a mobile phone while driving is prohibited unless you have a hands free device.
- Between the end of October and the end of March dipped headlights should be used during daylight hours. Headlights should also be used at night and times when visibility is less than 100 meter or 328 feet.
- Winter tires are required from November to March.
- Vehicles entering a roundabout have right of way as do all forms of public transportation and school buses.
Speed limits:
- urban areas: 30 km/h (19 mph) or 50 km/h (31 mph)
- Outside the city: 80 km/h (50 mph) / 90 km/h (56 mph)
- Highways & Motorways: 110 km/h (68 mph) or 130 km/h (81 mph)
Checklist for Driving Croatia
- Driver's license (required)
- Passport (required)
- Insurance certificate (required)
- Proof of registration (required)
- Reflective jacket & warning triangle (required)
- International Driving Permit (IDP) (required if your license is in a non-Roman alphabet)
Croatian road signs & Emergencies
- Motorway signs have the letter A followed by digits. They have a green background with a picture of motorway in white.
- State roads have the letter D followed by digits
- In case of an emergency call, 112