Croatia is now a hugely popular European holiday retreat, famed for its superb stretch of Adriatic coastline, its ancient cities and for its friendly locals. Prices here are cheap, to boot. Hotels, meals and drink can all be had for reasonable prices. Croatia is a large country with diverse land and seascapes making having cheap hire car in Croatia and exploring lots of fun.

The main highlight of a visit to Croatia is the southern Dalmatian town of Dubrovnik. It has a fantastic setting on the rocky coast, with a World Heritage old town, fantastic nearby beaches, and a glut of hotels, restaurants and bars. It is a nice drive by budget rental car from Spilt, the main centre in this region of Croatia.

Split itself is also worth some time in with its historic centre and nearby modern city. The former Baroque capital of Varaždin is also a popular destination, along with Zadar. For a look at the Dalmatian islands, Lokrum Island, near Dubrovnik, has nice beaches and side attractions.

The big towns of Zagreb and Dubrovnik have the best shopping with reams of boutiques and malls. They also come with good entertainment options with numerous bars and restaurants, and prices that are positively cheap when compared with Mediterranean destinations.

The Croatian countryside has been compared with Italy's Tuscany and is one of rolling hills and delectable hilltop towns rich in history. Having a Croatia hire car is a great way to explore the countryside and capital, Zagreb, as well as the gorgeous coastline.