25 Car Rental Brands at Zagreb Airport (ZAG)

Reviewed: July 28, 2024

We received a brand new and upgraded VOLVO, amazing!

Reviewed: July 5, 2024

Dissatisfied

Reviewed: June 26, 2024

Very satisfied, staff provided clear instructions and were friendly and polite.

Reviewed: June 12, 2023

Everything was great with the car and the service. We had no issues. Smooth transaction.

Reviewed: June 5, 2020

Satisfactory

Reviewed: July 17, 2024

Very convenient.

Reviewed: July 17, 2024

Very convenient

Reviewed: July 12, 2024

Satisfied, easy pickup and drop-off

Reviewed: July 9, 2024

Very fast.

Reviewed: March 31, 2024

The front desk reception was very welcoming.

Reviewed: July 13, 2024

Friendly service and detailed introduction

Reviewed: January 3, 2024

Avis continues to provide top notch service for a great price.

Reviewed: June 28, 2023

The car was quite old and worn out, usually you get better quality from AVIS. Noises coming from the gearbox, brakes but in the end it did its job. I had to point out damages before departure as they were not marked. Staff was nice.

Reviewed: October 13, 2020

The car was better than I expected. Amazing service from Avis

Reviewed: October 12, 2018

Attention: Stop renting from this car rental company immediately!
Here's what happened to me at Zagreb Airport in Croatia. Despite asking three times and confirming that I didn't need any insurance or additional fees, the rental company still secretly added insurance. The rental itself cost 2000 (including the super collision damage waiver recommended by ZuZuChe), but they added an extra 4000 in fees. To prevent me from noticing, they deliberately didn't show me the full contract and made me sign using an electronic device while folding the page showing the fees.
Their malicious intent and despicable practices are outrageous and disgusting. I can't imagine or understand how such things could happen, especially with AVIS being an international rental company. This clearly reflects that their employee training is all about treating customers as cash machines and taking advantage of them whenever possible (they even gave me a car with less fuel, and I refilled it generously). Given this company's values, who knows how they would treat you if there's a problem with the car or if it breaks down on the road? Do not rent from them!

Reviewed: July 3, 2024

The staff was professional and efficient, with no upselling. We received a vehicle upgrade without any insurance pitch.

Reviewed: June 23, 2024

The staff spoke good English and, after explaining our third-party insurance, only reiterated the claims procedure without pushing for additional insurance.

Reviewed: June 1, 2024

First choice for car rentals

Reviewed: May 26, 2024

The staff were very kind and accommodating.

Reviewed: April 16, 2024

Todo bien.

Reviewed: May 17, 2024

Very satisfied, the car is in good condition.

Reviewed: May 16, 2024

1. The pickup time is rigid; if they say you have to pick up at a certain time, you must pick up at that time. Because it's hard to predict the arrival time of international flights into Zagreb, we checked a lot of information online and planned to pick up the car within an hour of arrival, based on the actual flight and customs clearance time. The staff insisted we wait for an hour. Even though we explained the flight and immigration issues, they didn't understand and instead demanded that we coordinate with their working hours. 2. The car pickup process was slow; there were only two counters, and only one was open. The European customers behind us were not in a hurry, which I guess is normal.

Reviewed: May 16, 2024

1. The car pick-up time is quite rigid. If they say a specific time, you must adhere to it. It's hard to predict the arrival time of international flights to Zagreb, and despite researching online, based on the actual flight and customs times, we planned to pick up the car within an hour of arrival. The staff made us wait an additional hour, which was quite rigid, even after we explained the situation. They didn't really understand and insisted we match their schedule instead. 2. The car rental process was also slow. Despite two counters, only one was open. European customers behind us seemed unperturbed, indicating this might be a norm.

Reviewed: May 16, 2024

1. The car pickup time is quite rigid; you must pick up the car at the exact time you booked. Since it's hard to predict the international flight arrival time in Zagreb, we planned to pick up the car within an hour after arrival based on flight and customs information. However, the staff made us wait an extra hour, and they were rather inflexible despite us explaining the flight and immigration issues. They insisted we adjust to their schedule. 2. The car pickup process was slow with only one of the two available counters open, which seems to be a common occurrence as the other European customers weren’t in a hurry.

Reviewed: June 24, 2023

Based on a friend's recommendation, I used the Zuzuche platform to rent a car abroad for the first time and had an awful experience. We arrived at the store on time to pick up the car, but ended up waiting an hour and a half. We were then given a car in terrible condition - the interior was old, the seats and steering wheel were filthy, and it was a manual transmission. It felt more like a farm vehicle, and it was likely a last-minute substitution from the rental company, which was nothing like the Mercedes V-class or similar model we had reserved. The staff said this was the only car available. We reluctantly accepted it after waiting so long to avoid delaying our trip further. I hadn't driven a manual for over 20 years and struggled with it, facing frequent dangerous situations in city traffic. To make matters worse, the return location and phone number provided by Zuzuche were completely wrong, leaving us searching for over an hour. Eventually, the hotel front desk helped us contact the rental company, which wasted half a day. From pickup to the car model to return, it was a terrible experience. This was the worst car rental experience I’ve had abroad, affecting my self-driving experience and delaying my trip. Note: I had to select a car model to submit this review, but there was no option for the actual car I used, so I selected a Volkswagen, which doesn't match what I rented.

Reviewed: June 24, 2023

Upon a friend's recommendation, I tried using the Zuzuche platform for overseas car rental for the first time and had a distressing experience. We arrived at the pick-up location on time, only to wait for an hour and a half, and were given a car in terrible condition, with extremely old interior, dirty seats, and a filthy steering wheel. It was a manual transmission vehicle, more like a farm vehicle, and likely pulled from temporary inventory by the rental company. This was nothing like the Mercedes V-Class or similar car we had reserved. The staff indicated this was the only available car. After waiting for an hour and a half, we reluctantly accepted it to avoid affecting our subsequent plans. Having not driven a manual for over twenty years, it was quite challenging, and there were several dangerous moments in city traffic. Moreover, Zuzuche provided completely incorrect return instructions and phone number for the location, making us search for over an hour. Fortunately, the hotel front desk staff helped contact the rental company, but it wasted half a day. The entire experience, from pick-up to car condition to drop-off, was painful. This was the worst car rental I've had abroad, affecting my driving experience and delaying my plans. Additionally, when submitting an evaluation, I had to select a car model to proceed. Since the car I used wasn't listed, I could only choose a small Volkswagen, which does not reflect the actual car I used.

Reviewed: May 15, 2024

Extremely satisfied

Reviewed: April 23, 2024

Very satisfied

Reviewed: August 25, 2020

Excellent experience for my first car rental. They even upgraded the vehicle for free with no upselling or hidden costs. The process of exchanging the car was straightforward without any unnecessary hassle. Highly recommend this company.

Reviewed: September 29, 2019

The staff responsible for the car inspection during pickup was very meticulous in noting any issues. He also helped with luggage during dropoff and was very patient and kind. The only concern was that the pre-authorization hold was a bit high, possibly due to the car model. Hopefully, the authorization can be finalized quickly.

Reviewed: July 25, 2019

No didn’t, trunk to small

Reviewed: May 14, 2024

Very satisfied. The staff was enthusiastic and patient, and they promptly assisted in solving any issues.

Reviewed: October 9, 2021

The staff was very friendly, and he was a handsome guy.

Reviewed: October 8, 2021

The car was great, the way I wanted it! It was my second time using the Avantcar, and next time I will, of course!! I recommend to everyone!!!!!

Reviewed: October 30, 2019

The insurance bought domestically is not recognized locally. Additional packages need to be purchased.

Reviewed: October 1, 2019

There are hidden fees of crossing the boarder and or taking a ferry.

Reviewed: August 23, 2022

Scam

Reviewed: June 26, 2019

Satisfied

Reviewed: June 26, 2019

Good

Reviewed: October 22, 2015

Although the document inspection was thorough, the overall service was quite good, all the staff were young guys. The biggest dissatisfaction was the car being too dirty inside. Additionally, during the car pick-up inspection, there was an existing damage that wasn't listed on my form, which made me worry during return, but fortunately they had it registered in their system.

Reviewed: July 26, 2022

The car had brake light warning that kept coming on. I called to inform and the guy quite angrily said it’s a new car. True but brake light warning is alarming. On returning the car I asked for an upgrade due to the HUGE inconvenience. He laughed at the idea. Then he gave me a car with zero gas in it. The guy was rude and dripping with bad attitude. Disgusting. I made him put it in writ hat I return the car empty. Overall a very disturbing experience.

Reviewed: November 8, 2019

Except for picking up process at Zagreb airport, their services were fully satisfied like a Japan, including pre-informations before rent. Especially they provided me higher graded car than reserved. I'd like to utilize their service again in the future and strongly recommend.

Reviewed: September 28, 2019

The green motion attendants sold us cross border insurance of 45 euros even though we did NOT cross the Bosnia border. When we tried to rectify the situation with Greem Motion, we were rudely dismissed and not refunded. Very disappointed.

Reviewed: August 17, 2019

I didn't get a car that I expected. They gave me some Peugeot 2.7 wrecked and in terrible condition. It was raining and windshield wipers cleaned just 50 % of driver side and 20 % of passenger side it was almost dangerous. On speed 120 km/h the car start to shake to much all 4 tires and the noise coming from trunk door was unbearable, it look like the open door. when I told all of these to the stuff on the returning day the guy answer me : well, it is moving up, that's what count. Car had 142 000 km. I would never recommend this rental car company.

Reviewed: August 5, 2019

Charged twice for premium insurance. Will not come again and will recommend others not to take ur service

Reviewed: November 20, 2019

As you don`t indicate the deposit asked by the rental company it is a factor client might choose another provider. They blocked ca. 1200 eur on my card which I think it`s too much especially when I need the card in a few days for another rental..

Reviewed: September 26, 2019

Car Rental is excellent, Only issue is that took 2 months to return Damage Deposit back to Credit Card account.

Reviewed: September 6, 2019

The only issue was the GPS did not understand where the drop off location was. the staff should perhaps suggest that the customer drop a pin for easy return

Reviewed: August 26, 2019

Pick up is not at the airport. Took us half an hour to find the pick up location by asking other companies about this one. By chance, on company was kind enough to call Rhodium to pick us up. Car was not the same we booked. The car was ok to drive but with some pucks.

Reviewed: July 30, 2019

Pickup was way to long. Waited almost an hour if not more to get my car. Needs to be quicker.

Reviewed: June 13, 2019

Overall bad experience.

Reviewed: September 13, 2019

Nothing like the booking and they completely ignored all the extra we prepaid. Terrible service. Miles away from the airport. Tried to overcharge for everything. Still holding lots of money on my credit card. Didn’t make it easy or pleasant for me and my disabled mother. The car was a wreck. Luckily I could negotiate and give them no reason to make things worse.

Reviewed: September 4, 2019

Had to wait nearly 30+ minutes for pickup to arrive at zagreb airport. The return is worst as the google map does not work and no link of the makeshift cabin in the woods is available so its not a good situation for car return process.

Reviewed: July 15, 2019

Initially Offered me a lower class vehicle ( Peugeot c-élysées) which I refused. Then the Counter staff blamed the Spanish office for allocating that vehicle type. then I Had to demand goldcar find me a suitable vehicle They then offered me a beaten up and worn older model Kia Ceed. I was embarrassed by the condition of the car and had to wait from 10am to 3:45pm before they eventually provided me with a suitable vehicle. Knowing I had been waiting there from 10am the counter staff still made me wait in line on 3 separate lengthy occasions before they would serve me or follow up further on finding me a suitable vehicle the category I booked. On the 3rd visit to the counter I was told they were bringing me a new Ford Focus, however the counter staff member ended up upgrading and giving my car to the customer before me instead. When I asked why did he do that? The person replied ‘because we did have a vehicle in his category available’. But why then didn’t you offer me the same when I initially arrived to pick up my vehicle? He just shrugged his shoulders and apologised. Then out of embarrassment and in the end he offered me a higher category vehicle to get me eventually going. He could’ve done that at the very start and saved everyone a lot of time and headache.

Reviewed: July 6, 2019

GoldCar at Zagreb has moved off airport and very disorganized. Was advertised as being in terminal but now requires shuttle. Short staffed so takes long time to pick up and drop off car. Very aggressive about insurance at pick up.

Reviewed: June 28, 2018

Overcharged.

Reviewed: August 17, 2019

The car was not at the airport nor was pick up service. Waited over an hour to be picked up after having to call them numerous times. The office is located off site. Car was dirty inside and out, half tank of fuel at pick up, not a drop of windshield wiper fluid, and back up rear lights not working. Do not recommend!!

Reviewed: September 7, 2017

Like: Friendly staff and grad deal!
Dislike: It took quite long time to finalize the documents to pick up the car

Reviewed: August 12, 2019

Good, the attitude was quite nice.

Reviewed: September 3, 2018

An additional cross-border fee was added at the rental location, significantly increasing the cost.

Reviewed: July 5, 2019

I write you now to try to find whom am I suppose to send my complaint regarding my rental at Zagreb Airport branch. The main problem is that for a small scratch at the plastic rear bumper of the old and with foul smell Suzuki Baleno that was given to me at Zadar (*), the officer Bogdan charged me 375 euros!!! Just last May in Portugal my friend paid Hertz 290 euros for a new windshield at his Renault Clio, after a small stone dented it on the highway. Very unfortunate. My case is so much cheaper, I can’t believe AddCar decided to charge me almost 400 euros for a repair that cannot cost more than 50. I understand that my booking thru EasyCar was at a very special rate, but that was AddCar offer and it is not fair to try to get back some money by so high damage charge for a very little dent. Only a scratch, it did not even kneaded the car. For 32 days of rental, I paid 3.151,90 kunas (including cross border taxes). Today, for the dent, I paid 2.812,50 kunas. It is just not fair, sir... (*)The first car I got at Zagreb lasted only 4 days with us due to an elletronic malfunction, and had to be toed away. We lost a day of the vacations by the Zadar airport waiting for another car to arrive, and the one they gave us was this Blue Baleno in a very bad shape. All dented, dirty (although one hour of our waiting was supposed to be for the carwash) and smelling of sweat and cigarettes (the same odor with the first car, but in this case propagou because you staff of smokers uses the car and smoked in it just before renting it to me). Just after a few days the “new” car started to smell a little better, but by that time the clutch pedal was giving constant reason for concern, as it sometimes got stuck back and won’t come out when you are changing gears. Very dangerous, specially during overtakes. This problem was reported today to Bogdan as well, who attributed the indecent amount charged to my car due to a standard damage fee (75) plus the dent itself (300 euros!!!).

Reviewed: May 4, 2019

Car was a bit smaller the booked but therefore it was a brandnew and I was the first tenant.

Reviewed: July 4, 2018

Like: I was very satisfied with the service I received. The car, an Opel Astra, was more spacious than I expected. We were easily able to fit five people in the car along with the luggage.
Dislike: I was told that we were going to get a station wagon, but instead received a sedan. I had my reservation to return the car at 22:00, but my contract was changed to 21:00. Had I not be able to show my reservation on the phone, it would have been counted as late.

Reviewed: July 2, 2019

Extremely dissatisfied, prepaid €611.1, went to pick up the car but no one was there. Tried contacting the phone number repeatedly with no response. Contacted the rental company as well with no result, ultimately did not get the car.

Reviewed: November 2, 2018

Booked a Passat, but got a relatively new Mercedes sedan instead, which handles well. The only downside is that it's a bit small, couldn't fit four suitcases, but since there were only four of us, we placed one suitcase on the back seat.

Reviewed: October 15, 2018

I was quite hesitant to book with this company because their price was 10% lower than the big company SIXT. However, I saw reviews mentioning being charged for damages that were not noted during the initial inspection. Initially, I booked with SIXT because it's a reputable company, but then I found that this company offered the same model for nearly 25% less. Research showed that this company is a local Croatian rental company similar to CAR Inc. in China. Hoping for the best, I canceled SIXT and booked with them, planning to inspect the car thoroughly when picking it up. Although the car was delayed by an hour due to city transfer, the staff was polite and did not push for additional insurance. However, the cross-border fee was mandatory for 10 days at 7 euros per day (even though our trip to Bosnia and Montenegro was only 5 days and 4 nights), maybe they start counting from when you leave the mainland? Additionally, there was a 15 euro ferry fee even though the ferry ticket already included the car. My English isn't great, so I didn't bother arguing and just accepted it. However, returning the car was another story altogether. Despite driving carefully without any incidents, the staff inspected the car thoroughly and found a scratch under the front bumper that was not noted during pickup. It's an area hardly anyone would check (see attached photo). At the counter, they insisted it was our fault and their attitude was the complete opposite of their friendliness during pickup! They charged us 1200 kuna for the damage and just waited for us to sign. This last part soured the end of our trip. Thankfully, we had full insurance through the rental platform, and they eventually covered the damage cost. However, this underhanded tactic is highly unethical! I strongly advise future renters to get full insurance and note every tiny scratch during pickup, including under the bumper.

Reviewed: October 6, 2017

Very dissatisfied. Additional charges were made when changing cars without clear explanation of the purpose. Called the car rental company, but the staff couldn't clarify. Eventually had to pay without knowing who to turn to for a solution.

Reviewed: March 16, 2017

Very good, the car pick-up was quick, the car was quite new, and the staff were very patient.

Reviewed: June 7, 2014

They gave us a German Volkswagen van at Zagreb airport, which we are familiar with. Picking up the car was easy, and returning it at Dubrovnik airport was also convenient.