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28 clusters · 95 sources · 69 days · First seen 2 months ago · Last updated 1 day ago

Categories: POLITICS · CULTURE · BUSINESS

Croatia reforms – rentals, alcohol bans, taxi caps

Entities: Croatia · Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure and Sea · Tomislav Šuta · Croatian Parliament · Andrej Plenković

Overview

June‑July 2026 reforms reshaped Croatia’s short‑term‑rental market, imposing a 15.5 % host‑only commission for platforms like Airbnb, a 25 % VAT surcharge for non‑VAT‑registered hosts, and requiring two‑thirds owner consent for new rentals. The amended Trade Act gave municipalities new powers: Makarska became the first town to ban alcohol sales in shops, bakeries and tobacco stores from 21:00 to 06:00 on 18 July, citing night‑time noise, litter and damage to the historic centre. Split will extend a similar ban city‑wide, while Zadar and Hvar continue discussions. Fines for violations range from €2,000 to €39,810, prompting merchant protests. Vehicle‑specific driver licences and a “TX” taxi plate were also introduced. On 28 July the Parliament approved further transport measures, setting maximum start fares, per‑kilometre and per‑minute rates for autotaxis and requiring clear price displays on vehicle doors. App‑only services are exempt from signage but must show full pricing on the passenger’s device and may not add hidden fees. Both sets of reforms aim to improve consumer protection, public order, and market transparency during the high‑tourist season.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 3 SOURCES] The new regulation limits the maximum start fare, per kilometre, per minute, and waiting fees for taxis. (multiple)
[● 2 SOURCES] The regulation does not set a minimum price or fixed fares for taxis. (multiple)
[● 2 SOURCES] State Secretary Tomislav Mihotić presented the draft regulation on a Tuesday. (multiple)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Croatian Parliament adopted amendments to the Law on Road Transport regulating the taxi market. (c950fda5-fcf0-4803-8874-dd231bdcf5d9)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Taxis must display the maximum tariff and calculated price for a ride up to five kilometres or fifteen minutes on a visible part of the vehicle door. (221d2764-71f0-4427-9058-5c21ed12d9ad)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Vehicles operating exclusively via electronic applications are exempt from the signage requirement if the price is shown on the passenger’s device, but must display a sign prohibiting direct driver‑to (221d2764-71f0-4427-9058-5c21ed12d9ad)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The regulation bans extra charges for order, digital platform fees, vehicle entry and similar add‑ons. (d9a41978-deb5-46f8-aac4-aa20b8702397)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Current average taxi start prices range from €2 in Zagreb and Osijek to €5 in Rijeka and Šibenik; per‑kilometre rates range from €1 in Osijek to €2 in Pula. (c950fda5-fcf0-4803-8874-dd231bdcf5d9)

Timeline

1 day ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Croatia's Sunday Shopping Ban Sparks Debate Over New Alcohol Sale Restrictions
Croatia bans Sunday shopping and lets towns restrict night alcohol sales, prompting debate as opposition parties criticize the measures and local mayors plan implementation.
3 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Croatia introduces taxi fare caps and transparency rules
Croatia passes taxi fare caps, requiring maximum price displays and banning extra fees; the rule sets limits on start, kilometre, minute and waiting charges, with exemptions for app‑based rides.
6 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Makarska, Croatia Imposes Night‑Time Ban on Alcohol Sales
Makarska bans alcohol sales in shops from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., exempting restaurants, to reduce nighttime disturbances and protect the historic centre.
10 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Croatian coastal towns enforce night-time alcohol sales bans
Makarska bans night‑time alcohol sales in shops, prompting protests; Split, Zadar and Hvar consider similar bans with steep fines to curb tourist‑related noise and damage.
12 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Croatia to introduce digital driver’s licences and stricter rules for young and professional motorists
Croatia will launch digital driver licences (2026‑27), extend licence validity, impose a two‑year probation for new drivers, raise fines, and apply EU‑wide bans, while lowering ages for truck and bus drivers.
13 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Makarska, Croatia bans alcohol sales in stores after 9 p.m
Makarska, Croatia, bans alcohol sales in shops from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. to curb night‑time disturbances, with the mayor citing safety and hopes other towns will follow.
14 days ago

[BUSINESS] 6 sources
Croatian Short‑Term Rentals Meet Guest Complaints, Turn to Sales
Tourist complaints over missing basics in Croatian rentals and a new hospitality law prompting owners to sell, not lease, short‑term apartments.
15 days ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Makarska, Croatia, imposes night‑time ban on alcohol sales in shops
Makarska city council banned retail alcohol sales between 9 pm and 6 am to curb late‑night noise and vandalism; bars remain unaffected and the rule will be enforced by the state inspectorate.
16 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Croatia launches new taxi cooperative and veterans care centre projects
Leon Šeketa's Flotila taxi cooperative quickly recruited 100 drivers after regulatory changes, while Croatia advances five veterans care centres amid a staff shortage.
17 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Croatia debate over basic amenities owners must provide to guests
In Croatia, tourists and short‑term‑rental owners clash over whether basic items like toilet‑paper, towels and kitchen staples should be included for guests paying €120+ per night.
17 days ago

[POLITICS] 16 sources
Makarska becomes Croatia's first city to restrict night-time alcohol sales
Makarska bans alcohol sales in shops from 21:00‑06:00 to curb late‑night noise and protect public order; mayor cites health and heritage concerns.
19 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Airbnb and Erbienby raise host fees to 15.5%
Airbnb and Erbienby will raise host commissions from about 3% to 15.5%, shifting costs to hosts and urging price adjustments amid a weak tourism market.
20 days ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
Airbnb raises host commission to 15.5% in Croatia
Airbnb will charge Croatian hosts a 15.5% commission plus 25% VAT on the fee, effective 13 Oct 2024, prompting hosts to raise prices to maintain net income.
21 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Croatian tourist towns ban night‑time alcohol sales in stores
Croatian towns, led by Split and Makarska, are banning night‑time alcohol sales in shops to curb tourist disorder, with bans active June‑Sept and not affecting bars or restaurants.
27 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Croatia and Serbia Enact Major Legislative Reforms in Transport and Weapons Sectors
Croatia approved transport law reforms to regulate autotaxi licences, pricing and platform oversight, while Serbia plans a new weapons law separating illegal possession from trafficking and introducing repeat‑‑
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Croatia passes major reforms to taxi industry law
Croatia’s parliament approved sweeping taxi law changes, adding vehicle licences, TX plates, fare caps and stricter driver checks, while imposing new registration duties on Uber and Bolt.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 8 sources
Croatian parliament pushes reforms for taxis and short‑term rentals
Croatia's parliament is set to approve new taxi rules—including TX plates, driver checks and fare caps—and a hospitality bill requiring registration numbers for short‑term rentals, with penalties for platform‑c
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Croatia adopts hospitality law to regulate short‑term rentals from 2027
Croatia's government approved a hospitality act requiring registration numbers for short‑term rentals, digitalising procedures and imposing penalties to boost oversight and tourism quality from Jan 1 2027.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 21 sources
Croatian government proposes new hospitality and taxi regulations
Croatia’s new draft law mandates registration numbers for short‑term rentals, imposes fines on platforms, bans energy drinks to minors, and adds taxi fare‑setting rules with visible pricing and stricter监督.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Croatia bans night-time alcohol sales as travel costs tighten
Croatia allows towns to ban alcohol sales after 21:00 to curb tourist drunkenness, while a Bank Austria study shows tourists now get slightly less purchasing power in the country.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Makarska bans alcohol sales from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. to curb nightlife disorder
Makarska will ban alcohol sales from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. to reduce public disorder, with mayor Zoran Paunović backing the new rule.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Croatia to Ban Night‑time Alcohol Sales in Tourist Cities
Croatia's parliament approved a law permitting towns like Split, Zadar and Hvar to ban alcohol sales from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., targeting supermarkets and kiosks to curb tourist drunkenness.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Split moves to curb nightly drunken tourism and revamps Žnjan promenade
Split mayor Tomislav Šuta proposes stricter nightlife rules and expands night patrols, while the city green‑renovates Žnjan beach with new planting and irrigation.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Croatian Cities Split, Zadar and Hvar to Ban Nighttime Alcohol Sales from 2026
Croatia’s new law lets municipalities ban night alcohol sales in shops; Split, Zadar and Hvar will enforce it from 2026 to curb tourist‑related disorder.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Croatia to ban alcohol sales at gas stations after 9 pm in tourist towns
Croatia will let towns block alcohol sales at shops and gas stations from 9 pm to 6 am to curb night‑time drinking and noise.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 11 sources
Croatia bans night alcohol sales and energy drinks to minors
Croatia's parliament approved amendments banning energy‑drink sales to minors and allowing towns to prohibit night‑time shop alcohol sales, aiming to curb tourist drunkenness and protect public health.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Croatia enacts law to limit alcohol sales in tourist hotspots
Croatia's parliament approved a law letting towns restrict alcohol sales after certain hours to curb tourist drunkenness; Split will ban sales 9 pm‑6 am, while bars stay open.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Croatia bans energy drinks for minors and empowers towns to curb night alcohol sales
Croatia's parliament bans energy drinks to minors and allows towns to stop alcohol sales after 9 p.m., requiring age checks in stores and online.

Sources

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