The City of Dubrovnik has implemented a special Traffic Management System within the historic core and its buffer zone, with the aim of preserving cultural heritage and ensuring sustainable urban mobility. Access by vehicle to the Zone is therefore restricted and permitted only under specific conditions from March 1 to November 30, as well as during special events or periods of increased traffic.
The Zone includes the entire area surrounding the Old City, stretching from the area of Ilijina glavica, along Zagrebačka Street to Viktorija, and across the areas of Pile to Boninovo. Only those with special approval will be allowed to enter the Zone. The Zone begins at the traffic lights at the city entrance, near the public garage. From that point on, further vehicle access is limited and clearly regulated, so please take note of where vehicle access restrictions apply.
Visitors may enter the Zone only if they have arranged access in advance through one of the following:
- The Bus Web Shop – for vehicles with 7+1, 8+1, or 9–30 seats or more, with stopping permitted at the Pile and Ploče drop-off zones
- Pre-booked parking via the official app at parking lots located below the Dubrovnik Cable Car and at Pile
- If staying in private accommodation that includes garage parking, and the host has submitted the vehicle’s license plate in advance
- If staying in a hotel located within the Zone.
If you are arriving in Dubrovnik with a confirmed booking at a hotel or private property that includes a parking space, your accommodation provider should secure and confirm a parking place for you in advance, registering your vehicle registration plate number prior to your arrival or within 3 days upon your arrival.
If you are arriving without a prior accommodation reservation and enter the Zone by vehicle in search of a place to stay, please be aware that while entry is permitted for that purpose, your stay must still be properly registered in the official system. If you do not find accommodation, you will not be able to register your stay, as official registration requires confirmation from an authorised accommodation provider and you are not entitled to remain with your vehicle within the Zone.
In cases where you do find accommodation after entering the Zone, your hotel or private accommodation provider is required to register your stay within three days, in line with legal obligations. If, however, you do not secure accommodation, to avoid a possible fine, you must leave the Zone and send an explanation within three days of entering the Zone to the following email address: [email protected]. Your message should include your vehicle registration plate number, the date and time of your entry, and a short explanation of the circumstances. The City Administration will then assess your case and act accordingly.
We strongly advise all visitors to book accommodation in advance and to confirm with their host whether access to the Zone and parking arrangements can be secured prior to arrival.
