🇭🇷 Croatia — OpenVan.camp

Croatia charges tolls for motorhomes and caravans on all tolled motorways. A barrier-free system called Crolibertas starts on 1 March 2027 and requires vehicles to be registered before using the motorway. Motorhomes over 3.5 tonnes must use an ENC device. The toll from Zagreb to Čarapine is €52.50 for class II (motorhomes up to 3.5 tonnes or cars with caravans) and €70.30 for class III. Using the motorway without registration incurs a flat fee of €120 per use.

Four countries on one motorhome trip: Croatia, Montenegro, Albania and North Macedonia. How to choose an eSIM for the route, why a detour into Kosovo needs a separate plan, and what to save offline so a weak signal near the campsite does not leave you without maps or arrival instructions.

Croatia has become Europe's most expensive country for camping, with an average pitch price of 77 euros per day against a European average of around 50 euros. The country also received the highest quality rating of 3.9 stars in a survey of more than 6,000 members of the ADAC camping portal PiNCAMP. Switzerland follows at 65 euros per day, then Italy at 64 euros and Austria at 61 euros. Germany accounts for 25% of all camper vehicles in Europe, and Croatia remains one of the most popular destinations for German travellers.

Croatia has the highest camping costs in Europe while also ranking first for quality and camper satisfaction, according to Kleine Zeitung. The publication reports that camping in the country is booming. The article is dated 28 October 2026.

Polidor Camping Resort in Istria, located between Poreč and Funtana, operates throughout the year. From October to April guests can use the indoor wellness centre and gym at reduced prices, as well as private wellness and a jacuzzi. The autumn and winter programme includes olive harvesting, cycling, gastronomic workshops and themed evenings. Events began on 17 October with a Bike & Wine ride to Damjanić Winery, followed by an olive harvest on 26 October, Halloween Night on 31 October and Istrian BBQ on 14 November. A burek-making workshop is scheduled for 21 November, a Wine & Cheese evening for 28 November, a fritule gathering for 26 December and a daytime event at D'Orangerie on 31 December. The campsite restaurant is closed in winter.

Eleven Valamar campsites have received the Croatia's Best Campsites 2027 award at the 20th Croatian Camping Congress. Croatia will top the European campsite quality ranking for the first time in 2027.

Croatia will top the European campsite quality ranking for the first time in 2027, according to PiNCAMP, the camping platform of ADAC, with the number of Croatian campsites holding the ADAC Superplatz label rising to 29. The announcement was made at the 20th Croatian Camping Congress, organised by the Croatian Camping Association (KUH) and held from 19 to 21 October at the Well Hotel in Terme Tuhelj. Between 2007 and 2025, the number of four-star campsites in Croatia rose from 13 to 82, nine entered the five-star category, and 58% of campsite capacity now falls into the 4- and 5-star segment. From 1 January to 11 October 2026, Croatian campsites recorded almost 3.4 million arrivals and 21.4 million overnight stays, matching the record level of the same period last year.

A ranking of the 15 best campsites in Croatia has been compiled on the Camping.info platform based on guest ratings. The country lists 355 campsites on the platform; the selection includes sites with at least 80 qualified guest reviews. All selected campsites have supply facilities, such as restaurants or grocery stores, on-site or within 500 metres.

A 63-year-old Slovenian citizen was the victim of a break-in in Varaždin, Croatia. An unknown perpetrator entered his motorhome parked on Koprivnička Street and stole a navigation device and an electric bicycle. Varaždin police estimate the material damage at around 2,000 euros. The exact time and method of entry have not been disclosed, and no suspect has been identified.

EU Directive 2025/2205 will let category B licence holders drive motorhomes up to 4250 kg, or up to 5000 kg with a trailer, but only after additional training or an exam. In Croatia, the rules are not yet in force.

Croatia by motorhome is relatively straightforward: a good road network, plenty of campsites along the Adriatic coast, and payment in euros since 2023. However, wild camping is officially prohibited, tolls apply on motorways, and popular coastal towns and islands get crowded in high season. The article also includes personal experience from two trips and practical information on entry, tolls, traffic rules, campsites, ferries and travelling with a dog.

New EU directive (EU) 2025/2205 will let category B licence holders drive motorhomes up to 4,250 kg, or 5,000 kg with a trailer, after extra training or an exam.

At around 20:00 this evening on state road D303 in Putini, near the turnoff for Šoriće, a traffic accident occurred involving a camper and a passenger car. Police officers and emergency medical personnel arrived at the scene. It is currently unknown whether there are any injured persons or the severity of any injuries. Police are conducting an on-site investigation to determine all circumstances and the cause of the accident. Drivers passing through this section are advised to exercise additional caution.

Nikola Borić and Zorana sold their house and land in Papuk and have spent 100 days living in a camper without a permanent address. Expenses dropped by about half, but fuel and food costs rose.

On Saturday, 12 September, a fire broke out on Put od Fortica Street in Pula, burning grass, low vegetation and a caravan. No injuries were reported. Police received the report around 1 p.m., and local firefighters extinguished the blaze. An investigation determined the cause was an open flame of unknown origin; the caravan belonged to a 67-year-old Slovenian citizen.

German portal PiNCAMP, which lists over 14,500 campsites in 44 countries, published its list of Europe's most wanted campsites based on German campers' interest on PiNCAMP.de from 1 January to 31 July. The ranking includes campsites with at least four user reviews and an average rating of at least 7 out of 10. Nine campsites from the Kvarner region made the top 100: Kovačine on Cres ranked 19th, Aminess Avalona on Pag 33rd, Omišalj 49th, Čikat on Lošinj 51st, Krk 68th, Ježevac 81st, Lopari 92nd, Baška 94th and Slatina 95th. The highest-ranked Croatian campsite was Valamar Camping Lanterna in Istria at 5th place. Germany, Italy and Croatia were the most sought-after destinations, with the German Baltic Sea coast the most wanted region.

Euronews Travel published a guide to a 25-day camper route along the Croatian coast. Parking is allowed only at campsites, and travel is difficult in July and August.

On the night of September 8, an unknown perpetrator broke into a camper belonging to a 46-year-old Italian citizen at the Vukova Gorica rest area, stealing money and other items. Damage exceeds 1,000 euros. In the past 24 hours, the Karlovac police department recorded nine criminal offenses and one misdemeanor for disturbing public order.

A 25-day motorhome itinerary along Croatia's Adriatic coast has been published. The route runs from Rovinj to Dubrovnik, covering Istria, Plitvice Lakes National Park and Dalmatia. The article notes challenges such as narrow roads, parking restrictions and high campsite prices in peak season.

A 25-day motorhome route from Rovinj to Dubrovnik, covering Istria, Plitvice Lakes, Split and more. Parking challenges and seasonal prices noted.