Top 5 best quad bike (ATV) rentals on Ugljan and Pasman island

Two low, sun-baked islands sit just across the water from Zadar, connected by a small bridge and threaded with one main spine road and dozens of dirt tracks that peel off toward coves nobody bothers to name. This is where a quad bike rental in Ugljan i Pašman earns its keep: you can be sipping coffee on the waterfront in Preko, climbing switchbacks to Fort St. Michael twenty minutes later, and cooling off on Sabuša beach near Kukljica before lunch. It is the kind of day that feels improvised, even though every stop is real.

These islands were never built for cars. The road narrows fast once you leave the main villages, and the best viewpoints, monasteries and swimming spots sit at the end of gravel tracks that rental sedans quietly avoid. A quad handles the steep climb up to the fortress, shrugs off the backroads around Muline, and lets you cross from Ugljan to Pašman over the Ždrelac bridge without planning around ferry timetables. If you want to rent a quad bike in Ugljan i Pašman, this is exactly the terrain it was made for.

Top 10 things to see in Ugljan i Pašman by quad bike

1. Tvrđana Sv. Mihovila (Fort St. Michael) — the hilltop fortress above Preko, and the single best panoramic ride-up viewpoint over the whole Zadar archipelago.
2. Preko — the main village and ferry hub, an easy loop start with waterfront cafés and views across to the islet of Galevac.
3. Kali — a traditional fishing village with narrow stone lanes, worth peeling off the main road for.
4. Kukljica — the southern tip of Ugljan, home to sandy Sabuša beach and a natural swim-stop destination.
5. Ždrelac Bridge — the small crossing linking Ugljan and Pašman, a scenic pivot point for a longer island-hopping route.
6. Tkon — the southernmost port on Pašman, with a ferry link to Biograd na Moru and a natural turnaround for a full-island ride.
7. Pašman (village) — the island's namesake village, a quiet harbor with good coastal road views.
8. Franjevački samostan Kraj — a historic Franciscan monastery on Pašman, a cultural stop along the ring road.
9. Muline — Roman-era remains scattered among olive groves, a quieter backroad detour on Ugljan.
10. Sutomišćica — a marina village with old shipyard character and a pretty coastal stretch to ride through.

What do you need to rent a quad bike in Ugljan i Pašman?

The licence you need depends on how the machine is registered: lighter, road-registered quads generally fall under a moped-type category, while heavier road quads are usually ridden on a standard car licence. Rental agencies will tell you exactly which licence their fleet requires, so it is worth checking before you book. If your licence was issued outside the EU or EEA, bring an International Driving Permit (IDP) as well. Most operators set 18 as the practical minimum age, and you should expect to leave a deposit, either a card hold or cash, refunded once the quad comes back undamaged.

How much does it cost to rent a quad bike in Ugljan i Pašman?

Prices move a lot with the season and the size of the machine.

• Low season (November–March): roughly 15–25 EUR per day, when many island operators are running a skeleton schedule.
• High season (June–September, peaking in July and August): roughly 35–50 EUR per day.
• Larger or newer ATVs: up to 60–70 EUR per day even outside peak months.

When to book a rental quad bike in Ugljan i Pašman?

July and August are the busiest and priciest months on the whole Dalmatian coast, and island stock is limited, so book ahead if you are travelling then. November to March is by far the cheapest window, though several rental shops close for winter entirely. For the best balance of warm weather, open roads and lower prices, aim for May, June, or September into early October.

Local traffic rules in Ugljan i Pašman

Croatia drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for riders and passengers on scooters and motorcycles, no exceptions, and headlights must stay on day and night year-round. Speed limits are 50 km/h in built-up areas and 90 km/h on open roads, with mopeds capped at 45 km/h. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.05%, but it drops to zero for drivers under 25, so plan your swim stops accordingly. Use the search form at the top of the page whenever you are ready to book, and have a nice trip!

Types of quad bikes available

On our website you can rent the following types of quad bikes: sport ATV, utility quad, two-seater quad, automatic quad, manual-shift quad, 4x4 quad, buggy (UTV), off-road racing quad, kids' quad, and larger touring ATVs.

Models of quad bikes available

On our website you can hire quad bikes from the following manufacturers: Yamaha, Honda, Polaris, Can-Am, CFMoto, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Linhai, TGB.

Which insurance is provided with my rental quad bike?

Usually basic third-party insurance is included in the rental price. If you wish to have more protection you can purchase additional CDW insurance, which limits your risk to the amount of your deposit. If you wish to rent a quad bike without a deposit and with zero risk, you will need to add full insurance to your reservation.

Extra services available

When you make an online quad bike reservation you can also order the following extra services and equipment: helmet, goggles, gloves, individual guide or instructor, photo and video service of your ride, transfer to the starting point of your ride, full insurance, delivery to the address you choose.

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Most of our local quad bike rentals have many years of experience and will provide you with a well-maintained quad, helmet, guide and friendly service. The number of companies we work with is increasing every day, so if you want to rent a quad bike, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!