Travel & Stay

Below is a guide on arriving to the destination.

Rental Car 

Driving through Croatia is relatively easy, and the infrastructure is well developed with road signs marked in English. The major US companies, Hertz, Avis, Budget, and Enterprise are well represented. There is also Europcar and SIXT which are reputable companies and can have premium cars.  

Upon returning a car rental, please note that gas stations are not necessarily 24 hrs and most have business hours of 7am-8pm, Mon-Sat.  

• From Slovenia: Toll roads are fully electronic and go by your car registrations number (license plate). Toll roads in Slovenia marked with a beginning ‘A’ or ‘H’ on a map. If you plan to use these roads, you can buy a 1-week e-vignette, once you have your car registration.  

• From Italy: We recommend taking the train to Trieste and then renting a car. The drive from Trieste to Opatija is a scenic route through Slovenia and about 1.5 hours. You do not need a toll pass for this section of highway, as it begins with ‘E’.   

• From Croatia:  

• Zagreb, Pula, Rijeka are nearby airports with many car hire companies and easily accessible to Opatija.  

• Most highways in Croatia are toll roads. You do not need to plan for this, as each toll terminal takes cash or credit card.  

• Opatija has one car rental agency Sixt, and is a good option for those that want to arrive via transfer and rent a car for a day or two. 

Parking in Opatija 

We suggest using the car park offered by your accommodation. Pricing varies from free to €30. We will have the parking lot at Villa Ariston available on Friday and Saturday. Please contact Karl to see if spaces are still available.  

Private Transfer 

If you would like to arrange a private transfer from the surrounding airports, please reach out to myself or our wedding planner directly, Ana Udvardi, who can provide options.  

Taxi

Taxi stands are available at most airports, train stations, and ferry terminals to get to your destination. Uber is available throughout Croatia and easily available in Opatija. A ride 30 minute ride from the Rijeka airport to Opatija starts at around $30.

Bus

The bus system in Croatia easily connects you to all major nearby cities and airports. Google maps provides the best schedule, services, and real-time status.

Train

The Croatia train system is dated and slow, making frequent stops. We were advised that busses are more efficient and cheaper.

Italy’s train system is advance. If coming from Italy, we recommend taking the train to the Trieste train station and renting a car or hiring a transfer.

Ferry

Ferries are limited in October, and may no longer be a viable option. Operated by Adriatic Lines by Kompas, boats depart from Venice or Trieste, Italy and connect to the nearby towns of Rovinj and Porec, where you can continue along your way with a car rental or taxi. Click here for more information and schedules.