The motorway system in Croatia is not as extensive as other European countries, but is improving rapidly; there is currently about 1060km of motorway in country. The motorway from Zagreb to Split, with connections to Zadar and Sibenik, was opened in 2005. There is major road-building going on in Istria that will connect Croatia to the Italian motorway system. Work has started on certain sections of the motorway between Split and Dubrovnik. There are also plans to bypass the Neum corrider in Bosnia by building a bridge between the mainland and the Peljesac peninsula.

The most picturesque route in Croatia is definitely the Adriatic road (Jadranska magistrala) which connects Rijeka and Dubrovnik. There are plans to build a proper highway/motorway between these two cities, and all the way to Greece through Montenegro and Albania by 2015. Some people compare this road to the famous Highway 1 between San Francisco and just south of Los Angeles in California.* We would say that ours is prettier!
(*Although the webmaster can personally attest that this is a pretty awesome drive too!)

Otherwise, we would say that roads in Croatia are of a reasonable standard. You are unlikely to encounter any problems when driving in Croatia. Even if you do come into some difficulties, most local people will be more than willing to help you.

Petrol is easily available, whether you require Regular, Premium or Unleaded. Diesel is also available.

If you need road assistance, the Croatian Auto Club Emergency Service will help you. Their telephone number is 987.

Useful Motoring Websites
Croatian Auto Club has some useful information about road conditions and the road network

The Croatian Motorways website has very useful maps, as well as information about tolls

Car Hire in Croatia
Renting a car in Croatia is easy, if perhaps just a little bit pricey in comparison to other European countries. Major car hire chains exist in Croatia, as well as local companies. Most have offices in the larger Croatian towns and at airports.

Below is a list of some of the car hire agencies in Croatia.

Adriatica
E-Sixt
Hertz
Kompas Rent A Car
Kompas No. 1
Mack Rent a Car
National
Rent a Car Matejuska - Split
Uni-Rent They also rent camper vans!