Car Hire in Opatija - Downtown - Mini guide to Opatija - Downtown

In Western Croatia, on the Adriatic coast, you will find the popular tourist destination of Opatija. The town is situated on the Gulf of Kvarner, at the foot of Ucka Mountain, and surrounded by the woods of bay laurel. While Opatija is on the Istrian peninsula, it is not a part of Istria County; instead it is part of Primorje-Gorski Kotar County. Opatija, which is the Croatian word for “Abbey”, also has several small winter resorts.

The city’s downtown features several prestigious sights. The Villa Angiolina was built in 1844 by a rich merchant from Rijeka—it is now a hotel. “The Maiden with the Seagull” is a statue made by Zvonko Car in 1956. A true symbol of the city, the statue sits near the Juraj Sporer Art Pavilion and in front of the Saint Jacob Church. The city’s park, Angiolina, contains flora from all over the world. A short walk from the park, is “The Fountain – Helios and Selena” a statue sculpted by Hans Rathautsky in 1889. Extending the entire of length of Opatija is the Lungomare. This 12 kilometer long promenade runs along the Rivera, starting in Volosko and ending in Lovran.

Also downtown is the Hotel Istra. Located at M. Tita 145 HR-51410 in Opatija, the Istra is right on the sea with direct access to the Opatija Lungomare Promenade. The hotel is only a few hundred yards away from downtown Opatija, the main beach, a casino and the marina. Hotel Istra offers all the amenities you would expect from a quality hotel including cafe’s, conference rooms and a swimming pool.

Opatija is waiting for you to become a part of the sites. You will need a car hire, with lots of room for shopping, and a lot of free time. Do not settle for the normal tours that take you through the most populated spots and streets. Take your own vacation by the hand and drive your car hire into a new and exciting adventure.

Car hire deals in: Croatia

We rent the following types of cars: Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or equiv.), Mini, Small family (Ford Focus or equiv.), Medium family (Toyota Avensis or equiv.), large family (BMW 5 series), 4x4, SUV, Convertible, Van, Sports car, Luxury cars.

Hire cheap cars from the following suppliers, Ebookers, Opodo, Avis, Expedia, Sixt, Thrifty and budget rental prices from EasyCar, Budget, Holiday Autos, Economy, 121carhire.