Taxi Transfers To and From Zagreb Airport

Upon arrival at Zagreb Airport, make sure not to leave your personal belongings at the facility.

Transport options available at the airport include rental cars, hotel shuttle services, rideshares, buses, and taxis.

The distance between the airport and the city is about 10 kilometers so getting to Zagreb is possible with multiple ways of transport.

Note: Being officially part of the EU might still make you wonder what is the currency in Croatia. The Euro is widely used, but the Croatian Kuna (HRK) is still its official currency until the beginning of 2023.

Taxis at Zagreb Airport

Taxis are available from the Ground Transportation Center of Zagreb Airport. The local taxi drivers at the airport don’t offer a flat-rate fee for the journey into the city center.

After landing at Zagreb Airport, you can get to the city center either by taxi. Taxis operate 24/7 and you can choose between several companies at the airport of Zagreb.

The taxi fare to the city center is approximately €24 (HRK 180) for a ride with up to 4 passengers and the journey duration is 30 minutes.

If using a non-metered taxi, it is recommended to agree on the price with the driver before the ride. Expect to pay around €24 (180 HRK).

There is no rule in Croatia that you must leave a tip for taxi drivers, but that will be very appreciated if you want to round up the fare.

Keep a record of the cab company, vehicle number, and driver's name when traveling to and from the airport, just in case you leave something behind.

Hotel Shuttles at Zagreb Airport

Many hotels in Zagreb have shuttle services though some might require prior reservations. Please confirm if this service is available at your accommodation.

Passenger pick-up and drop off passengers at the Ground Transportation Center of the airport.

Fares may vary for this service. Please call the hotel front desk for further information.

There is no rule in Croatia that you must leave a tip for taxi drivers, but that will be very appreciated if you want to round up the fare.

Ride Shares at Zagreb Airport

Rideshares pick up and drop off passengers at the designated area at the Ground Transportation Center.

Passengers can reserve rideshare by downloading the company’s app on their smartphone and coordinating directly with their driver. They can also request a ride a few days before their flight to avoid the inconvenience.

Ridesharing apps should let users verify the identity of drivers by checking out their faces, license plates, and colors.

It might help if you could ask the driver to identify himself and the name of the passenger he’s picking up. It could prevent people from impersonating drivers.

Finally, if you ever feel uncomfortable, you are not under any obligation to climb into someone’s vehicle.