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Zagreb short-term rental rules (2026)

City of Zagreb · Croatia
Conditional
Rules last checked  ·  Region: International

Market overview

CONDITIONALStays under 30 days

Allowed, but an authority can refuse the permit.

Renting in Zagreb needs a city permit and eVisitor guest registration.

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

Licence
Required
Primary residence
Not required

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Guest registration

The law in Croatia requires hosts to record or report their guests' identity.

System: eVisitor

Deadline: Within 24 hours of arrival; check-out within 24 hours of departure

Authority: Croatian National Tourist Board (eVisitor), under the Ministry of Tourism and Sport

Not legal advice. What is recorded, and whether it is sent or kept for inspection: see the rule in all 27 EU countries.

The full Zagreb rules

13 rules on record for Zagreb, 4 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: zagreb.hr (official), checked 6 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Zagreb?

Yes, if you get a permit the authority can refuse. Renting in Zagreb needs a city permit and eVisitor guest registration.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Zagreb?

Yes, a licence or registration is required.

Do hosts in Zagreb have to register their guests?

The law in Croatia requires hosts to record or report their guests' identity. System: eVisitor. Deadline: Within 24 hours of arrival; check-out within 24 hours of departure. Authority: Croatian National Tourist Board (eVisitor), under the Ministry of Tourism and Sport.

When were the Zagreb rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Zagreb on 6 Nov 2026.

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