With more than 2,700 hours of sunshine each year, Split is a popular city among culture vultures that love to sunbathe. Commonly referred to as The most beautiful city in the world, its stunning Roman squares and walls, as well its temples and ancient fortified buildings are simply a sight to behold.
Car hire in Split is a great way to see all of the attractions that are on offer. As the city is large and there are many nearby villages and towns that are worth visiting, a hire car is the perfect addition to your holiday in Croatia. There are many well-known firms that provide rental cars including National, Alamo, Sixt, Budget and Avis, amongst others.
Although Zagreb Airport is the hub for the country, Split Airport is a close second. There are just 25kms between the city and the airport, which creates a nice, scenic drive if you collect your rental car from the airport desks. Once you're in the city centre, there are many places that are better explored on foot, but having the option of a vehicle to get out to the harbour or to Dubrovnik, for example, is a great asset.
Using car rental in Split, one can explore the city at a their own pace and can stop and see the Diocletian Palace, St Duje's Cathedral and Jupiter's Temple. Each of these sites is a fascinating building that not only showcases fascinating Roman architecture but also how well the intricate detailing has been preserved, even after thousands of years.
The Bacvice Beach, with its modern boardwalk and myriad of shops, is a great place for relaxing, lapping up the sun and taking dips in the warm sea. There are also markets, such as the Pazar, that have an array of vegetables, fruits, souvenirs and gifts for sale at rock bottom prices.