Bus Hire in Zagreb, Croatia

Zagreb doesn't chase the coast crowd, and that's rather the point. Croatia's inland capital runs on a completely different rhythm to Dubrovnik or Split: a working city with a genuine corporate travel market, a museum with an unusually candid name, and a Christmas market that has been voted the best in Europe more than once.

The city splits neatly into an Upper Town of red-tiled roofs, St Mark's Church, and the world's shortest funicular, and a Lower Town anchored by Ban Jelacic Square and the sprawling open-air stalls of Dolac Market. Coach groups usually treat the two halves as a single half-day loop, connected by the funicular or a short uphill walk.

The Upper Town

Gornji Grad, Zagreb's Upper Town, is best known for St Mark's Church and its distinctive tiled roof bearing the coats of arms of Croatia, Dalmatia, Slavonia, and the city itself, laid out in coloured tile in 1880. The funicular connecting Upper and Lower Town covers just 66 metres, making it one of the shortest public funiculars anywhere, and it remains a popular novelty stop for coach groups walking the district.

Dolac Market and Ban Jelacic Square

Dolac, Zagreb's main open-air market, sits one level above Ban Jelacic Square, the city's principal meeting point, and its red umbrellas over fruit and vegetable stalls have become as recognisable a symbol of Zagreb as any monument. Coaches typically drop groups at the square itself, a short flight of steps from the market and the natural centre of any Zagreb walking tour.

Museum of Broken Relationships

An unusual but genuinely popular stop, the Museum of Broken Relationships displays donated objects and the stories behind failed romances from contributors worldwide, and it has picked up international awards for its curatorial concept since opening in 2010. It sits in the Upper Town, an easy addition to a walking itinerary that already covers St Mark's and the cathedral.

What Bus Hire Costs in Zagreb

As a rough guide, a minibus (up to 19 seats) in Zagreb runs around 230 to 400 EUR per day, a midi-coach (around 35 seats) around 380 to 670 EUR per day, and a full-size coach (49 to 55 seats) around 570 to 1,010 EUR per day. Zagreb runs a steadier, less seasonal market than the coast, with a corporate and conference uplift outside the peak coastal summer. The final figure depends on your route, the date, and how long you need the vehicle. We confirm a fixed price with no hidden charges -- send your details for a free quote.