Car Rental Split Airport
Split Saint Jerome Airport is the main airport serving Split and Dalmatia counties located on the western part of Kaštela Bay. Split Airport extends into Trogir and is near Resnik Beach. It is the second busiest airport in the country, with an increasing passenger influx, surpassing 3 million passengers since 2018. The former airport serving Split was constructed in 1931 and operated routes within Yugoslavia. In the 1960s, the airport’s location was transferred to Resnik for capacity and operational purposes. Split Airport was officially inaugurated in 1966 and could handle 150,000 passengers annually. As the need for flights to and from Split Airport increased, the decision was made in 1967 to expand the apron and the facility to accommodate larger aircraft. Passenger numbers were already at 250,000 during the ‘70s and ‘80s.
A larger terminal building was completed in 1979 to accommodate traffic for the 8th Mediterranean Games, which took place in Split. After the end of the war, passenger traffic numbers increased once again, and in 2005, the terminal was renovated, and its infrastructures were extended as well. A big investment was made in 2011 for the airport’s apron, parking space, and terminal building facilities. Split International Airport is now able to accommodate more than 3 million passengers and is a modern and efficient airport. Our Fly & Drive service is available year-round at Split Airport, and our car rental service guarantees all-inclusive insurance, free car delivery, and no hidden charges attached to your reservation.
Rent a Car Split Airport
Split Airport is a popular leisure travel destination during the summer months, as well as a seasonal base for Croatia Airlines, which operates flights to many EU destinations. Split Airport is also a base for easyJet, Volotea, and Wizz Air. Many other airline companies operate regular scheduled and charter flights to domestic and EU destinations, most commonly being in cities in Germany, the UK, Italy, Sweden, and Poland. The highest numbers of traffic in Split Resnik Airport occur mainly during the summer months, with an approximate passenger number of two million from May to September. Due to considerable passenger growth, an expansion and development project was completed in the summer of 2019, which enlarged the floor space of the terminal building and raised the capacity to 5 million people annually. The new terminal building is renovated and continues to be used for some international departures. However, check-in, domestic departures, and both international and domestic arrivals, including baggage claim and duty-free shops, are located in the newly built areas of Split Airport. Rent a car in Split Airport and benefit from guaranteed no excess car hire and multiple insurance coverage options tailored to your needs. Check out our website and make your car rental reservation with Imperial Car Rental today!
Rental Car Split Airport
Split International Airport consists of a brand-new terminal with a total of 15 gates, check-in desks, and an extensive indoor viewing glass area after passing passport and security control. The escalators will take you to the food and beverage area, and the glass structure allows you to watch the planes and runway. The departure gates 1 to 5 are situated on the ground floor, and a bit further away, you will find gates 7 to 15. Eating and shopping options are limited, but the airport is small and easily accessible. During the summer months, the glass structure may cause heating inside the building, but air conditioning is used during summer. More than 200 flights and around 100,000 passengers use Split Airport from June to September. Split Airport is located in Kastel Stafilić, 25 km from the city center. Split Airport is also 5 kilometers from the famous coastal town of nearby Trogir. Split airport is conveniently located in the heart of Dalmatia, making it accessible to passengers traveling from Podgora to Pirovac and the nearby islands.
Rent a Car Trogir
Trogir is a historic port town near Split Airport and one of the most visited ones along the Adriatic coast. Trogir's old town has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997 due to its Venetian, Baroque, and Renaissance architecture. Tragurion was created in the third century BC by Greek colonists as a trading settlement on an island in Manios Bay, which connects the mainland to the Adriatic island of Čiovo. A megalithic wall surrounded the current old town, and its streets were organized on a grid system. Trogir has been continuously occupied since then, and its dimensions and architectural designs resemble the Hellenistic layout. Many parts of Trogir’s medieval city walls are well-preserved and surround the old town which is connected to Čiovo Island and the mainland via bridges.
Trogir consists of a well-preserved medieval core with many palaces, ten churches, and towers, as well as the imposing 15th-century Kamerlengo Fortress and the 12th-century Saint Lawrence's Cathedral, the main highlight of Trogir. The Radovan’s portal is the main entrance to the impressive cathedral. Trogir’s old town is the most well-preserved Romanesque and Gothic complex in the Adriatic and central Europe. Trogir offers a real journey back in time to the ancient Roman Empire and the beginnings of Christianity. A historical expedition spiced up with magnificent views from the bell tower and the tall 13th-century buildings such as the Cipiko and the Duke’s Palace. Rent a car in Trogir and explore the old town and its surroundings at your own pace. Trogir car rental is now fully flexible and affordable when trusting Imperial Car Rental’s services!