VAN-COMPARATOR Guide
Campervan Rental in Split: Central Dalmatia by Road
Rent a campervan in Split and explore central Dalmatia: Trogir, Krka, Omiš, Makarska and Biokovo, coastal campsites, budget and Croatian rules.
Split concentrates everything a successful central Dalmatia road trip needs: a well-served airport, rental options nearby and a spectacular coastline unrolling both north and south. The D8 coastal road, the Magistrale, is one of Europe’s finest drives, and the hinterland hides canyons, fortresses and stone villages less than an hour from town.
Renting a campervan in Split
Expect 85-130 € per day for a campervan in June or September, 130-160 € in peak summer. Local supply is tighter than in Germany or France: many travellers rent in Zagreb, Munich or Vienna and drive down the A1 motorway (3.5 h from Zagreb, section tolls of about 25 €). Van-Comparator compares Yescapa, Goboony, Roadsurfer and Indie Campers in one search and shows the gaps, often above 20% for an equivalent vehicle.
A week around Split
- Days 1-2: Split and Trogir, two UNESCO-listed centres 30 minutes apart.
- Day 3: Krka national park, waterfalls and boardwalk trails (guarded car parks at Lozovac).
- Day 4: Šibenik and St Nicholas fortress.
- Day 5: Omiš and the Cetina canyon, playground for rafting and ziplining.
- Days 6-7: the Makarska riviera beneath the Biokovo massif, with a drive up to the Skywalk viewpoint at 1,228 m.
Budget and campsites
Croatia adopted the euro in 2023, which simplifies everything. Coastal campsites are very well equipped and charge 35-60 € per night for two with electricity in summer, 25-40 € in shoulder season. Fuel: diesel around 1.50 €/L. A full week for two: 1,300-1,800 € excluding meals. See how much a rental costs for the full breakdown.
The golden rule: no nights outside campsites
Croatia strictly forbids wild camping and overnighting in a van outside authorised grounds, with fines that often exceed 300 €, especially on the coast. Checks are real in summer. Book your campsites ahead for July and August, and keep the stopover logic for the hinterland. To compare available vehicles, head to our motorhome rental in Split page.