Large weekly open-air flea market in the southeast of the city selling everything from tools to clothing and secondhand goods; most popular with locals hunting for bargains.
Hrelić Flea Market is the largest weekly flea market in Zagreb, Croatia, held in the Hrelić and Jakuševec area in the southeast of the city, well outside the tourist centre. It is a sprawling open-air market where hundreds of sellers set up on Sunday mornings, and it is popular mainly with local residents looking for bargains rather than with visitors. The goods differ from generic shopping because almost everything is secondhand or surplus: tools and hardware, car parts, clothing and shoes, household items, electronics, toys, books, vinyl and a mix of antiques and bric-a-brac. Quality is very mixed. Some stalls carry genuine vintage finds and sturdy old tools at low prices, while others sell cheap new imports or worn goods, and there are few items aimed at tourists, so there are practically no souvenir trinkets. Visitors should inspect goods carefully and test anything electrical where possible, as returns are not offered. Bargaining is central to the culture; asking prices are usually opening bids, and buyers commonly offer half or a little more and settle somewhere in the middle. Payment is in cash, in euros, and small bills help because sellers rarely have change for large notes. Card machines and tax-free refunds are not part of private market sales. The atmosphere is busy, informal and noisy, with a large crowd moving through long rows, and the earliest hours attract dealers who buy up the best pieces. Food is available from simple stands selling grilled meat, burek, pastries, coffee and drinks, and they fill up around mid-morning. The layout is loosely organised by type of goods, with tools, car parts and hardware in some zones, clothes and shoes in others, and antiques and collectibles scattered in smaller clusters, so a first visit usually involves a lot of walking. Because the site is far from the centre, visitors usually travel by taxi, ride share or car, and the area can become congested with parked vehicles. Sturdy shoes, a bag for purchases and some patience are advisable, and visitors should keep valuables secure in the crowd.
| Hours | Sundays about 7AM-1PM |
|---|---|
| Price | Free entry; items €1-100 (approx $1.15-115) |
| Address | Hrelić, Jakuševec, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia |
Location
Hrelić, Jakuševec, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
45.7448, 16.0386 View on map
Highlights
- Browse a huge range of secondhand tools, clothes, electronics and household goods
- Search the antique and vintage clusters for coins, militaria, glassware and curiosities
- Practise bargaining with local sellers in a market that rarely caters to tourists
- Stop at food stands for burek, grilled meat and coffee
Tips for visiting
- Go early, ideally before 9AM, for the best selection and easier parking or drop-off
- Bring cash in small euro notes and keep valuables in a secure bag against pickpockets
- Offer around half the asking price to start and settle between the two
- Test electrical items and inspect tools before paying, as returns are not accepted
- Plan transport in advance, since the market lies well outside the centre
When to visit
Sunday mornings before 9AM give the best choice, while after 11AM stalls begin packing up and prices often drop.
Accessibility
The grounds are open and largely flat but unpaved in places, with uneven surfaces and heavy crowds. Wheelchair access is limited and easier in the less crowded early or late hours.
Frequently asked questions
When is Hrelić Flea Market open?
It is held on Sundays, typically from about 7AM to 1PM. Earlier arrival gives the best selection.
Is Hrelić Flea Market suitable for tourists?
It is mainly a local market for secondhand goods, so it suits adventurous visitors who enjoy bargaining and browsing rather than souvenir shopping.
How do visitors pay at the market?
Payment is almost always in cash in euros, and sellers prefer small notes.
How far is the market from central Zagreb?
It lies in the southeast of the city in Jakuševec, several kilometres from the centre, so a taxi, ride share or car is the usual way to get there.