How to came to Croatia?

Coming from central Europe, you can reach some of the coast destinations faster by car than by train. During the summer months traffic at the borders is a bit heavier, and that can cause some delay. The main routes into Slovenia and Croatia are via the Tauern Highway (Autobahn) A 10. Austria's Autobahn is not free of charge anymore. You can pick up the Pickerl (officially Autobahnvignette) at the Austrian border or at gas stations or automobile club offices in all countries bordering on Austria. A seven day pass costs ATS 70 (US$ 6.50). To enter and drive in Croatia, you will require a green insurance card and valid national or international driving permit.
Fuel: Petrol stations in big towns and cities as well as on important roads are open non-stop, otherwise the working hours are from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Lead-free petrol is available on all petrol stations and it is called bezolovni (green label). In July and August news and traffic information are broadcast in English and German regularly on main Croatian broadcast stations. A toll is payable on motorways.

Regulations: Traffic drives on the right. Speed limits are 130kph (81mph) on motorways, 100kph (62mph) on dual carriageways, 50kph (31mph) in built-up areas and 80kph (50mph) outside built-up areas. The amount of the fine depends on the extent of the infraction committed. Blood/alcohol limit is 0.5 ppm.

Accidents must be reported to the police (Policija) immediately. Police emergency number is 92
Croatian automobile club HAK (Hrvatski Autoklub) works together with other international automobile clubs.
HAK, Draškovićeva 25, 10000 Zagreb, tel: 01 4554 433, fax. 01 448 630.
Road service of the HAK is available round the clock by dialling 987.

Rent-a-car: The driver must be 23 years old and licensed. Most international rental agencies have offices in Croatia's larger towns.

Information on tolls: www.hak.hr
Information on gasoline prices: www.hak.hr, www.ina.hr
List of natural gas stations: www.hak.hr, www.ina.hr

A) from Central and East Europe via Zagreb-Karlovac-Plitvice-Knin-Cista Provo-Brela-Makarska-Ploče /ferry boat for Trpanj, then Orebić) or driving down to Ston – along peninsula Pelješac to Orebić.

B) from North Italy and West Europe to Rijeka and then along Adriatic Highway to Zadar – Split – Ploče and further as under A) to Orebić.

Alternative is to use ferry boat from Rijeka to Korčula and then by local ferry to Orebić. Boarding in Rijeka every day at about 18:00h, arrival in Korčula the next day at about 12:20 and then ferry to Orebić, almost every hour.