Dubrovnik Car Rentals: 14 Standouts, Side by Side

1.Jet Ski Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 207 reviews Our pick

Take a self-guided jet ski ride along Dubrovnik’s coast, with time options of 30, 60 or 120 minutes. You can share one jet ski with a second person, follow the coast toward Koločep or Lopud, and look for caves and beaches along the way. Staff provide safety equipment and a short briefing before you head out.

“This was a really fun activity which we were able to book online which was useful. The team were very helpful and gave us useful information before we set off. The session was quite expensive for half an hour but good fun and if we had had more time in Dubrovnik we would have done it again.”

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2.Dubrovnik Self-Drive Boat Rental for up to 6 People

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) Top rated

Set off from Dubrovnik in a small private boat for up to six people, with a briefing from Marko, Dora, or their family before you head out. Follow a suggested route toward Koločep and Lopud, swim by caves, or stop at Šunj Beach. Hotel pickup within Dubrovnik, a sunshade, cooler, and snorkeling equipment are included. Fuel is extra.

“The owner/family was super accommodating. The boat was clean and easy to operate for our group of 5. Highly recommend!”

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3.Kayak Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 169 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $28Best value

Collect a kayak, paddle, life vest, and dry bag from Dubrovnik Watersports at Banje Beach, then set your own route along Dubrovnik’s coast. Paddle toward Betina Cave or Lokrum Island, or stay closer to the city walls. Staff explain route options before you launch. Single and double kayaks are available; the rental lasts one to two hours.

“It was brilliant! The three guys who work there were super friendly and helpful and easy to communicate with as they speak English pretty well, they also explained the route ( it is not a difficult route ), that’s why it’s perfect if you want to go without a guide to explore by yourself. They helped us get on and off the kayak as well both on the meeting point and Betina Cave, very kind. The views are breathtaking and even if it was our first time kayaking we didn’t get too tired as it is an easy route, the only part that’s most tiring is going to the Lokrum…”

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4.Jet Ski Rent 1h

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

From Masarykov put 12, take a one-hour jet ski rental along Dubrovnik’s coast. Staff provide driving instructions, life jackets, fuel and waterproof bags, and you can leave belongings ashore. Ride alone or share one ski with a second person, up to a combined weight of 230 kg, and explore beaches, caves and island shores at your own pace.

“Fantastic fun in the water. The guys are so friendly and helpful. The jet ski's are so safe with the GPS tracking to keep away from rocks.. Great fun”

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5.Rent a small boat without skipper – explore the islands and find hidden caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Take a small, skipper-free boat from Štikovica in Zaton and set your own pace among Dubrovnik’s islands, coves and caves. The host, Antonio, or another team member explains the boat and sea rules before you leave. Snorkel gear, a map and an ice-filled cooler are provided; fuel costs €20 per booking, and pickup can be arranged.

“Extremely good deal and awesome experience. This boat gives you total freedom to spend the day exploring the islands of Croatia. Highly recommend to any group of 4 or less people”

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6.Dubrovnik Kayak Rental on Banje Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Pick up a ride-on-top kayak, paddle, and life jacket at Banje Beach, then explore Dubrovnik’s coast independently for about two hours. Set your own pace and choose where to paddle, with possible stops near St. Jacob’s Beach, Kolorina Cove, and Betina Cave. You can select a start time in half-hour increments.

“There was no one at the meeting point when we arrived to collect our kayaks. The weather was bad so we presumed it might have been cancelled but no one told us and I could not get ahold of the company. Very poor service”

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7.Rent a fun and easy to use boat without license

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 8 hours

AdriaWave Dubrovnik rents an easy-to-operate boat for up to four people, with no boating license required. An English-speaking host explains the controls, shares route tips and provides a map, snorkels and a coolbox. Set your own pace around nearby islands, with possible stops at the Blue Cave, Green Caves and sandy Šunj beach.

“We had an amazing time upon the boat and was one of our highlights of being in Dubrovnik. We got to explore some lovely places like Blue Caves and Green Caves and all by ourselves. Taking food on board which we could store in the cool box.”

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8.Private Boat Rental for Parties & Alcohol

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 6 hours

Spend about six hours aboard a private 8.3-meter boat, cruising at an easy pace to Dubrovnik-area bays, caves, and swimming spots. Skipper Mario has taken groups to places such as Šunj Beach and the Three Caves, with time for snorkeling and a lunch stop. A bottle of your chosen spirit, beer, wine, Wi-Fi, and snorkel gear are included.

“Our tour guide was very friendly and accommodating, spoke great English, and took us to many unique and beautiful spots, and even showed us a secluded spot with no other people which was amazing. Couldn’t recommend the experience more.”

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9.Rent a speed boat and explore beaches and coves of Elaphiti Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.)

A private speedboat for up to six takes you from Dubrovnik to Lopud, Šipan and Koločep, with flexible stops for beaches, island villages, swimming and snorkeling. The skipper can help you find caves and coves, and names to ask about include Eric, Roko and Luca. Drinks, snorkel gear and Dubrovnik-area pickup are included.

“The view was amazing and beautiful. Trip was well-organized and the speed boat was fun but bumpy. You should be able to swin well because there were some waves and the entrance isn’t that big”

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10.Elaphiti Islands Boat Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 22 reviews · 4 hours

Set out from near Dubrovnik in a small private boat and chart your own route around the Elaphiti Islands. You get a map, fuel, snorkeling gear, lifejackets and a cooler with ice, plus a briefing on the boat and sea rules. Stop at the Blue Cave, Three Green Caves and Šunj beach, or choose your own swim spots.

“Picked up and taken to Zaton which is a beautiful town we never would have gone to otherwise. Very prompt timing wise, boat was immaculate and in good condition. We were given lots of ideas of spots to go and swim and the day was perfect, boat was sufficient for what we needed. Would 100% recommend to anyone wanting to go out, we were looked after well and would definitely use again”

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11.Jet Ski Rent 2h

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Take a two-hour jet ski rental from Dubrovnik’s Masarykov put 12, with fuel, life jackets, safety gear, dry bags, and driving instructions included. Ride independently along the coast toward the Elafiti Islands, beaches, and caves. Josip has led safety briefings, and Matej has helped riders get underway.

“Good service awesome experience definitely doing it with this guys again”

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12.Jet Ski Rent 30 min

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet your instructor at Masarykov put 12 in Dubrovnik for a 30-minute jet ski outing. You’ll get operating and safety instructions before setting off, then choose to explore the coast, nearby beaches and caves, or head toward the Elaphiti Islands. Each ski carries up to two people, with a combined weight limit of 230 kg.

“Amazing experience, no issue with the jet skiis and all were super fast. Staff were all very nice and kind. Make sure you to take the jet skii to the nearby islands for an amazing view”

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13.Rent a luxury speed boat for great fun on this Elaphiti Islands tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.)

This private 4 to 8-hour speedboat trip visits Lopud, Šipan and Koločep, with time for beaches, village stops and snorkeling. Your group of up to 12 gets a skipper, drinks, snorkel gear and pickup arrangements. Skippers named on the operator’s outings include Josip, Rocco and Frane, though your captain may differ.

“Very nice trip! Loved it! James gave us a great look at some of the best places in Dubrovnik! Me and my friends enjoyed it alot!”

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14.Boat rental in Dubrovnik Croatia. Cruise around Dubrovnik coast and islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Set out from Dubrovnik at 9:00 am with skipper Zeljko of Altamarea for a private, roughly eight-hour speedboat trip along the coast and Elaphiti islands. Swim and snorkel at the Blue Cave near Kolocep, choose island stops and a waterside lunch, and ask about pickup. Snorkeling gear is included; fuel is extra.

“We booked a full day hire with Altamarea / the owner of the speed boat picked us up in Dubrovnik Old port. Zeljko the skipper was a lovely guy who talked about the area, history and diving and took us to a couple of different calm coves for snorkelling which was brilliant. He booked a great restaurant on Sipan Island where they tell you the menu and no price list which was a bit disconcerting on a budget but was top quality and proved to be good value when compared with some other prices we came across in Dubrovnik! He was very knowledgeable and really personable and made it a…”

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