HOW TO GET TO ZAGREB:
BY PLANE OR BUS
Croatia's national air company is Croatia Airlines. It connects Croatia to a great number of European destinations like: Amsterdam, Paris, Vienna, Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Munich, New York, Rome, Sarajevo, Skopje, Zürich, Düsseldorf, Copenhagen, Podgorica and Priština via direct flights. In cooperation with other air companies it connects Croatia with the whole world.
Major airports in Croatia are: Zagreb (Croatia's biggest international airport), Split, Dubrovnik, Osijek, Zadar, Pula, Brač, Lošinj and Rijeka/Krk.
Croatia Airlines buses drive passengers from Zagreb Airport - Dr. Franjo Tuđman Airport to the main bus station in Zagreb according to the schedule on the following website: http://www.plesoprijevoz.hr/page/timetable
Buses are located right outside of the Arrivals terminal, near the parking lot.
Croatia is connected with its neighbouring countries and the majority of central and western European countries through regular international coach lines. Coach stations are to be found in all the major Croatian cities: Zagreb, Osijek, Rijeka, Pula, Split, Šibenik, Zadar and Dubrovnik.
Zagreb main bus station is located only few tram stations away from the hotel International. Tram station is located right outside of the bus station, across the street. To get to hotel International take the tram number 5 towards Prečko and exit at Miramarska station. Cross the street on the left handside and walk for another minute to get to the hotel which will be on the right side, at Miramarska 24 street.
Zagreb Bus Station: www.akz.hr
Airport Zagreb:
Pleso bb, p.p. 40, 10150 Zagreb
Tel: +385 (0)1 6265 222 or +385 (0)1 4562 222
Fax: +385 (0)1 6265 648
Croatia Airlines:
Tel: +385 1 66 76 555
http://www.croatiaairlines.com/Travel-info/At-the-airport/Airport-transport
BY CAR
To enter Croatia, a driver’s licence, an automobile registration card and vehicle insurance documents are required.
An international driving licence is required for the use of rent-a-car services.
The permit is issued by the parent motor-club.
Speed limits:
Towns and cities – max. 50 km/h
Local roads out of towns max. 90 km/h
Motorways max. 130 km/h for motors and cars
Motorways max. 80 km/h for vehicles with trailers and for coaches with or without a smaller trailer
24h Breakdown service dial number: 1987
During the whole year petrol stations are open from 7:00 to 20:00. However, during the tourist season they are open 24h a day in all the major cities. Every petrol station offers Eurosuper 95, Super 95, Super 98, Super plus 98, Euro Diesel and Diesel, and in better equipped petrol stations consumers can buy liquid gas and Bio Diesel.
The pay-toll is paid according to the number of kilometres passed and according to the vehicle's category.
At the toll you can pay cash or by credit card like AMERICAN EXPRESS, DINERS, MASTER CARD, MAESTRO and VISA.
More information:
Traffic and road conditions: www.hak.hr
Maps and route planner, travel guides: www.viamichelin.com
Croatian Motorways: www.hac.hr
BY RAIL
Croatia has direct connections with Slovenia, Hungary, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia. There are transfer connections with almost all other European countries.
Croatian Railways: Tel: 060 333 444, www.hznet.hr
VISAS
A passport or some other identification document recognized by international agreements is needed.
Information: Diplomatic missions of the Republic of Croatia abroad or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia: www.mvpei.hr
It is your responsibility to check if you need a visa to enter Croatia.
Please check for details at the Croatian Embassy or Consulate in your country.
No visa is required for nationals of the USA and EC.
GSM OPERATORS
Currently there are five GSM operators offering the GSM service in Croatia.
T-Mobile operating under +385 98 xxxxxx and +385 99 xxxxxx.
VIPnet operating under +385 91 xxxxxx.
TELE2 operating under +385 95 xxxxxx.
Tomato operating under +385 92 xxxxxx.
Bonbon operating under +385 97 xxxxxx.
Please contact your local GSM operator to check the availability and the costs of roaming services.
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Country code: (+/00) 385
Area code (Zagreb): (0)1
Police: 192
Fire-fighting centre: 193
Emergency: 194
Time check: 18095
Information local calls: 18981
General information service: 18981
Information national and international calls: 11802
Wake-up calls: 18100
Roadside vehicle assistance: 1987
Weather forecast: 18166
OPENING HOURS
Banks and post offices are normally open from 7:00 or 7:30 A.M. to 7:00 or 8:00 P.M.
Non-governmental offices work from 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday to Friday.
Most grocery stores and department stores are open non-stop, from 6:00 or 7:30 A.M. to 7.30 or 8:00 P.M.
CURRENCY & EXCHANGE
The basic Croatian currency unit is the Kuna, which comprises 100 Lipa. Foreign currency can be exchanged for local money at banks, post offices and exchange offices, according to the valid exchange rates.
Visit the exchange office on the Web for valid exchange rates.
CREDIT CARDS
All major credit cards are normally accepted throughout Croatia, as advertised at points of sale, such as: American Express, Diners Club, Euro card/Master card, Visa, JCB, and Eurocheques. Traveler's Cheques are also accepted.
TAX FREE
Foreigners can claim a sales tax refund within one year for purchased goods.
Don't forget to ask the salesperson to fill out the tax refund form when purchasing goods.
ELECTRICITY
220 V, 50 Hz
TIME ZONE
Central European Time (CET). GMT +2
CLIMATE
Zagreb has a typical continental climate. Summers are warm, and winters are cold, without a discernible dry season. The average daily mean temperature in winter is around 1 °C (34 °F) (from December to February) and the average temperature in summer is 22.0 °C (71.6 °F).
You can check the latest weather forecast on the following link:
http://www.accuweather.com/hr/hr/zagreb/117910/weather-forecast/117910
TELEPHONE
Public telephone booths accept only phone cards available from newspaper stands and post offices.
SMOKING POLICY
Smoking and non-smoking areas.
WATER
Tap water is perfectly safe in all parts of Croatia.
CUSTOMS
Customs Administration of the Republic of Croatia: www.carina.hr