The route
Adriatic · 894 km · 11h 45m driving
Day-by-day itinerary
894 km · 11h 45m driving · one-way to Kotor · 2 travelers
1
Day 1
Ljubljana · SloveniaCafé-lined river and a castle hill.
1 night · stays from $60/night · Things to do in Ljubljana →
drive·57m·60 km est·$7–$24
2
Day 2
Lake Bled · SloveniaIsland church on an alpine lake.
1 night · stays from $80/night · Things to do in Lake Bled →
drive·2h 39m·204 km est·$22–$53
3
Day 3
Zagreb · CroatiaAustro-Hungarian café culture.
1 night · stays from $65/night · Things to do in Zagreb →
drive·4h 12m·336 km est·$37–$79
Don't miss: Plitvice Lakes
4
Days 4–5
Split · CroatiaDiocletian's Palace and island ferries.
2 nights · stays from $75/night · Things to do in Split →
drive·2h 46m·214 km est·$24–$55
Don't miss: Makarska Riviera · Ston
5
Days 6–7
Dubrovnik · CroatiaWalled old town on the Adriatic.
2 nights · stays from $110/night · Things to do in Dubrovnik →
drive·1h 11m·80 km est·$9–$28
6
Days 8–9
Kotor · MontenegroFjord-like bay and a walled old town.
2 nights · stays from $90/night · Things to do in Kotor →
Know before you drive
Drive on the
right side
Transmission
Most rental cars are manual (stick shift), automatics cost more and sell out, so book early
Car for your group
compact car, A compact car is plenty
Tolls & vignettes
Croatia & Slovenia motorway tolls; Slovenia needs a vignette
Money
Euro (€) in Slovenia, Croatia & Montenegro; Bosnia uses the mark (KM)
Driving licence
Carry an IDP; non-EU licences are often required for Croatia & Montenegro
Minimum age
Rentals are usually 21+; drivers under 25 pay a young-driver fee (~$15–30/day)
Deposit
You need a credit card in the main driver's name for the security deposit
Best season
Coast is best May–Oct
Good to know
Crossing into Montenegro/Bosnia, confirm your rental allows it & carry the green-card insurance
When to go
Best months: May–Jun & Sep
Summer
Hot, sea ~25°C, peak crowds Jul–Aug
Winter
Mild but many coastal spots close
Spring & autumn
Warm sea in Sep, far fewer people
What to pack
Adriatic essentials
- Water shoes for pebble beaches
- Swimwear & a quick-dry towel
- Sun protection
- Light layer for evenings
Backpacker extras
- Packing cubes & a padlock for hostels
- Quick-dry towel
- Power bank
Driving documents
- Driving licence + International Driving Permit
- Credit card for the car deposit
- Phone mount & car charger
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