Is Croatia Expensive: Croatia Travel Costs Revealed

Croatia has become increasingly popular travel destinations in the last years. However, many travelers to wrongly think that Croatia is cheap destination to visit.

This can’t be further from the truth. Croatia isn’t budget-friendly destination any longer, although it isn’t overly expensive either. It is still cheaper than neighboring countries to the west and north like Italy, Austria, or France. However, Croatia is more expensive than other Balkan countries like Bosnia, Montenegro, Serbia, Bulgaria, or Macedonia. And even to a certain extent Croatia is more expensive than Slovenia.

So if you are wondering is Croatia expensive and trying to figure out your Croatia trip cost, in this post we share various expenses and prices in Croatia in order to help you with your Croatia budget.

Flights to Croatia and the accommodation take the biggest part of your total Croatia travel costs. Since the pandemic and inflation struck, the flights to Croatia doubled in price. The same happened to the accommodation prices. With the exemption of luxury hotels, that has always been expensive, the rest of accommodation had their prices increase 30-50% easily in the last two years.

The same happened to prices of the meals in Croatia, and to smaller extent to excursions, car rental, public transport, and parking fees.

On average, if you travel in high season, expect your 7-day trip to Croatia to cost 2.000 € for a solo-traveler, 3.650 € for a couple, and 6.300 € for a family of four. This calculation is based on staying at Airbnb, using public transport if you are a solo traveler, or a couple, and renting a car if you are a family of four, going on two excursions during your 7 day stay, and eating one meal out in a average tourist restaurants.

Prices of overseas international flights to Croatia in high season are anywhere between 1000 € (from the USA and Canada) up to 1800 € (from Australia). Accommodation rental in Croatia in high season costs anywhere between 120 € to 250 € a day. We have budgeted your accommodation at 90 € for a solo traveler, 120 € for a couple, and 180 € for a family of four. We have also budgeted 60 € a day per person for various activities, food and drinks, public transport, internet, and other minor expenses. We believe that this budget can afford you nice vacation in Croatia. However, we didn’t budget any splurge, like expensive meals in fine dining restaurants, or late-night cocktails at popular bars.

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Croatia Travel Costs: How Much Money You’ll Need In Croatia | Croatia Travel Tips

Is Croatia Expensive?

The short answer is Croatia isn’t expensive! But before you jump up of happiness, let’s also say that Croatia isn’t cheap to visit either. At least not dirt cheap, as many people imagine.

The prices in Croatia are average. Some things you’ll find quite expensive, other things you will find cheap. Gas, cigarettes, alcohol, bakeries, meals in the restaurants, you’ll find affordable and cheaper than in many European countries. On the other hand, some grocery items are super expensive like bottled water, soft drinks, or coffee. For example, I pay around 5 € for a 500 g of Lavazza coffee in Italy, but in Croatia it costs double. As simple as that! Many prices in Croatia will simply match and be comparable with what you play back home.

Below you will find a breakdown of all Croatia prices. That should answer your question if Croatia is expensive or not!

Accommodation and Hotel Prices in Croatia

The tourist infrastructure in Croatia is very good. From budget dorm rooms, and camping pitches to vacation rentals, villas, and top-notch hotels, Croatia’s accommodation offer is wide and varied, and there is something for every type of traveler.

However, whether you travel on a budget or you like to live it up like a celebrity, the costs of accommodation in Croatia will make the largest part of your travel budget.

Below we compare the average cost of a weekly stay for two persons in various types of accommodation in coastal Croatia, and in various seasons.

Accommodation type / SeasonA weekly stay in the high season (July, August)A weekly stay in the shoulder season (June, September)A weekly stay in the low season (April, October)
Hostel (1 pax)350 € (370 $, 310 £)210 € (225 $, 185 £)105 € (112 $, 93 £)
Camping Pitch (2 pax, water, electricity)420 € (445 $, 375 £)280 € (300 $, 250 £)180 € (190 $, 160 £)
Apartment Rental (2-4 pax)1.120 € (1.190 $, 1.000 £)630 € (670 $, 560 £)420 € (445 $, 375 £)
Villa Rental (3 bedrooms, 6 pax)3.500 € (3.750 $, 3.115 £)2.100 € (2.250 $, 1.870 £)1.500 € (1.600 $, 1.335 £)
2star hotel with breakfast (2 pax)910 € (975 $, 810 £)630 € (670 $, 560 £)490 € (525 $, 435 £)
3star hotel with breakfast1.400 € (1.500 $, 1.250 £)1.050€ (1,125 $, 935 £)630 € (670 $, 560 £)
4star hotel with breakfast1.950 € (2.075 $, 1.720 £)1.540 € (1.640 $, 1.350 £)1.050€ (1,125 $, 935 £)
5star hotel with breakfast3.850 € (3.800 $, 3.100 £)2.800 € (2.900 $, 2.460 £)1.750 € (1.865 $, 1.540 £)

As you can see in the table above, in high season, accommodation rates in Croatia vary a lot. You can expect to pay anywhere between 50 € and 550 € a day depending on the type of accommodation you choose for your stay. Now, that’s a pretty wide range, and it shows that Croatia has something to offer for all types of budgets and travel styles.

Croatia hotel prices range from 70 € a night for a 2-person room with breakfast in a 2-star hotel in April, to 900 € a night for a stay in the best 5-star luxury hotels in Croatia, in a double room with breakfast.

If you are traveling in a low season, budget at least 70 € a day if you will be staying in Airbnb, or at least 120 € for a stay in a decent hotel in popular destinations in Croatia.

In shoulder season, your accommodation budget should be at least 100 € for an apartment rental in Croatia, and not less than 170 € for a good hotel.

And in the high season, at least for the last three years, since the pandemic and inflation changed completely the accommodation landscape in Croatia, prices are sky-high, and absolutely unpredictable. Last summer, a friend was renting a studio in Porec for 400 € a day. That was a price of a 5-star hotel in pre-pandemic time. Crazy!

However, even at the moment of writing this post, I could find a double room in a 5-star hotel in Dubrovnik and in Split for 350 € a night. Now, more than ever before, it is important to book your accommodation as early as possible, especially for the high season, and other high demand period. As a rule of thumb, if visiting Croatia in high season, budget at least 150 € a day for an Airbnb stays in Croatia, and not less than 250 € for a good hotel in Croatia.

Our tips about how to save on accommodation in Croatia

  • Avoid traveling to Croatia in July and August, choose instead June or September
  • Prices are the most affordable if you stay in a fully-equipped apartment.
  • Price shop: prices of accommodation change with a demand; book early, but opt for a flexible rate, and watch closely your accommodation choice; the closer the date of your holidays, the more firm your booking can be; if you find a better deal in another property or better rates with less flexible conditions, take the opportunity and re-book your accommodation.
  • Use the Booking.com site to compare the prices of accommodation in Croatia. They have a user-friendly interface, simple price calculations, and by far the largest choice of accommodation in Croatia.

How Much Does it Cost to fly to Croatia

Transportation cost make a large part of a total Croatia trip costs. If you are traveling from the USA, Canada, or Australia, you won’t find lots of direct flights to Croatia. Prior to COVID-19, American Airlines flew from Philadelphia to Dubrovnik, Delta Air flew from NY JFK to Dubrovnik, and both, Air Canada and Air Transat flew from Toronto to Zagreb. However, now only Air Transat has direct flights between Toronto and Zagreb. And the prices start at 1.000 € per person.

So, more often than not, you’ll need to fly to another European hub, like London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Paris, Rome, or Vienna, and then take a connecting flight to Croatia.  This is not a problem, and it can be cheaper than flying directly, as from these European hubs many low-cost companies fly to major Croatian coastal towns (Zadar, Split, Dubrovnik, Rijeka, and Pula) from April to October. Low-cost companies, like everywhere else, offer very cheap rates the earlier you book your flights, and rates gradually increase as the seats fill up. So if you plan on flying to Croatia, secure your flight as early as possible.

Costs of buses in Croatia

The most affordable way to travel around Croatia is by bus. Buses are also the single most popular public transport in Croatia.

There are lots of bus companies operating in Croatia. The prices of bus fares between the cities depend on the time of the day, and the route it takes. The early morning or night buses are cheaper than daytime buses.

A one-way ticket from Zagreb to Split costs anywhere between 130 Kn to 170 Kn per person. You can check the departures and book a seat online through the GetYourGuide website, or for all the buses departing from Zagreb through the Zagreb Bus Station website.

Examples of one-way bus ticket prices in Croatia (per person) in 2014:

  • Zagreb-Split: 130 to 170 Kn (18€ – 22€)
  • Zagreb-Dubrovnik: 210 to 250 Kn (25€ – 30€)
  • Zagreb-Pula: 115-185 Kn (15€ – 20€)
  • Split-Dubrovnik: 100 to 140 Kn (15€ – 20€)
  • Pula-Rovinj: 30 to 45 Kn (4€ – 6€)

By ferry

Ferry prices are affordable as long as you don’t travel by car. While passenger tickets tend to be rather cheap, the price for a car (should you happen to have one) is very high. It adds quite a bit to your total Croatia travel costs.

Examples of one-way ferry ticket prices in Croatia in 2014:

  • Split-Brač (Supetar): adults: 33 Kn (4.5€); car: 160 Kn (22€);
  • Split-Hvar (Stari Grad): adults: 47 Kn (6.5€); car: 318 Kn (45€);
  • Split-Vis: adults: 54 Kn (7.2€); car: 370 Kn (;
  • Orebić-Korčula (Dominče): adults: 16 Kn (2.2€); car: 76 Kn (10€);
  • Brestova-Cres (Porozina): adults: 18 Kn (2.4€); car; 115 Kn (15.5€);

By train

Train transport in Croatia is very limited. And trains are generally very slow. There are trains connecting Zagreb with Split to the south, Rijeka to the west, and Osijek to the east.

Examples of one-way train prices in Croatia in 2014:

  • Zagreb-Split: 190 Kn (25.4€)
  • Zagreb-Rijeka: 175 Kn (23.5€)
  • Zagreb-Osijek: 205 Kn (27.5€)

By car

Travel by car is by far the best way to travel around Croatia. However, it’s also the most expensive one, especially if you need to rent a car.

Fuel cost
In July 2014, the price of fuel was 10,89 Kn (1.45€) for Eurosuper and 10,03 Kn (1.35€) for Euro diesel. Prices change weekly.

Toll highways, bridges, and tunnels
Ticket system toll highways in Croatia are new, comfortable, and fast, but expensive. A one-way trip from Zagreb to Split will cost you 174 Kn (23.5€). If you travel further south to Ploče (the last motorway exit – Karamatići) it will set you back 222 Kn (30€). From Zagreb to Rijeka, expect to pay 70 Kn (9.4€) each way.

Besides motorways, tolls apply to some bridges and tunnels. A bridge to Krk you’ll pay 35 Kn two ways (4.7€). The tunnel Učka that you pass driving to or from Istria will set you back 29 Kn (3.9€). From the Kaštel, a Slovenian-Croatian border crossing, to Pula the highway costs 41 Kn (5.5€).

Car rental
Car rental in high season, just like accommodation, comes with a high price tag, and brings up your Croatia travel costs. Daily rental with a full insurance package and unlimited mileage starts around 400 Kn (54€) for a mini car category (ex. Nissan Pixo), economy car (ex. Polo) goes for 470 Kn (65€), intermediate car category (ex. Audi A3) you’ll pay around 550 Kn (75€), renting a station-wagon will set you back 630 Kn (84€) per day.

In shoulder season, car rental is more affordable. In September for example, you’ll rent a mini category car for as low as 125 Kn (17€), economy car for 140 Kn (19€), intermediate for 360 Kn (48€), while a station-wagon will set you back 380 Kn (51€).

Croatia Travel Costs: Food & Drinks

Restaurants and bars

Being from Canada, I’ve always found that restaurants in Croatia are expensive. Anyways, when talking with my north-European or British friends, they find it affordable. The truth is probably somewhere in the middle. You can eat well in Croatia for as little as 20 to 40 Kn. You can read all about that in our post about Local, delicious and cheap eats in Croatia under 6.

Light meals go for 35 Kn to 60 Kn (5-8€). Light meal can include a plate of pasta, risotto, mussels a la buzara, fried calamari, chicken breasts with a side dish, and alike. Fish and steaks are generally the most expensive. Fish is charged by kilo, and you can expect to pay around 350 Kn (45€) per kilogram. Portion is usually 330 gr. Expect to pay around 140 Kn (19€) for a steak. If you like wine, ask to taste restaurant’s house wine. It’s usually very decent wine, and the price is much lower than any bottle you can order. This will help you keep your Croatia travel costs in line with your budget.

Prices of drinks in bars vary a lot depending on the destination (Dubrovnik and Hvar being the most expensive), micro-location (the closer to the popular attractions, the more expensive it gets). We’ll skip those extreme places for now, and focus on average prices in bars and cafes in Croatia.

  • Cocktails: 35 Kn – 60 Kn (5-8€)
  • A bottle of wine: 120 Kn – 280 Kn (16-40€)
  • A glass of wine: 9 Kn – 26 Kn (1.2-3.5€)
  • Espresso: 7 Kn – 10 Kn (0.9-1.4€)
  • Macchiato (coffee with milk)/ Cappuccino: 10 Kn – 14 Kn (1.4-1.9€)
  • Cafe Latte: 14 – 20 Kn (1.9-2.7€)
  • Mineral / Still water: 12 Kn – 15 Kn (1.6-2€)
  • Soft drinks: 14 Kn – 20 Kn (1.9-2.7€)
  • Alcoholic beverage: 22 Kn – 28 Kn (2.9-3.8)
  • Local beer 0,33 L: 14 Kn – 20 Kn (1.9-2.7€)
  • Imported beer 0,33 L: 25 Kn – 40 Kn (3.4-5.5€)

A small treats by the beach cost:

  • Ice-cream: 5 – 10 Kn (0.7-1.4€) for a scoop; 8 Kn – 15 Kn (1-2€) for a Nestle or Ledo cornet;
  • French fries: 12 Kn – 25 Kn (1.6-3.4€)
  • Crepes: 12 Kn – 20 Kn (1.6-2.7€)

Green markets, supermarkets and bakeries

The cheapest stores to get your groceries are supermarkets. Croatian supermarket chains, like Konzum and Plodine, tend to be a bit more expensive than their international competitor Lidl. Other supermarket chains that you can find in Croatia are: Mercator, Kaufland, Spar, Tommy, Billa, and Getro. All supermarkets run weekly special offers that can help you cut your Croatia travel costs.

Prices of some items in Croatian supermarkets*:

  • Barilla Spaghetti 500 g: 8.99 Kn (1.2€)
  • Rice Gallo arborio 500 g: 14.99 Kn (2€)
  • Fresh milk Dukat 3,2% mm 1 l: 5.99 Kn (0.8€)
  • Eggs (pack of 10): 10,99 Kn – 16.99 Kn (2.3€)
  • Jamnica mineral water / Jana still water 1,5 l: 4.99 Kn (0.7€)
  • 6-pack beer Karlovačko 0,5L: 44.95 Kn (6€)
  • Tuborg Green 0,5 l: 8.99 Kn per can (1.2€)
  • Heineken 0,33l: 7.99 Kn per can (1.1€)
  • Butter Dukat I class 250 g: 13.99 Kn (1.9€)

*these prices were taken in July 2014 in Konzum supermarket; they may slightly vary in other supermarkets, or by brand; the prices here are for the informational purpose only; stores change their prices regularly; check the real price when you arrive in the store

Green and fish markets are not always the cheapest option to shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, and seafood, but they are certainly the most interesting places to shop. Croatians love their local green markets, and every town has one. Prices are a bit higher than in the big supermarkets, but if you are able to tell locally grown from imported produce, then we suggest you to check the green markets. Don’t forget that some of the stands just resell products from the supermarkets for the higher price. But here you need to go with your gut feeling, and try not to pretend to buy locally grown tomatoes in December, or locally grown mandarins in April.

Bakeries are everywhere in Croatia. Majority of them, however, sell white flour, chewy bread and rolls. But if you look harder, and do your research you’ll come across few bakeries offering really great whole grain breads, rolls, and pastries. In Poreč we like Concettino and Mlinar bakeries, in Zagreb we love Stil bakery and homemade corn bread you can buy at green markets, etc. Bakeries also make all kinds of sweet and savory pastries and bread rolls. The most popular are phyllo dough pies (meat, spinach, potato, cheese), and buhtle (yeast dough pastry filled with cheese, marmalade, or chocolate spread).

Croatia Travel Costs: Activities

You’ll find lots of activities to choose from while on holidays in Croatia. However, activities don’t always come cheap. If you look into cutting your Croatia travel costs, then stick to cycling, swimming, sun bathing, and walking when it comes to activities. We’ve checked costs of popular activities in Croatia, and would like to share them with you to help you plan better your holidays in Croatia. 2014 prices are as following:

  • Jet Ski: 200 Kn – 250 Kn (27-34€) for 15 min
  • Paddle boat: 50 Kn – 70 Kn (6.7-9.5€) per hour
  • Banana boat ride: 50 Kn (6.7€) per person
  • Single Dive: 300 Kn – 450 Kn (40-60€)
  • River rafting: 210 Kn – 280 Kn (28- 37€) per person
  • Sea Kayaking: 250 Kn (34€) per person
  • Zip lining: 400 Kn (54€)
  • 10-minute panorama flight: 120 Kn (16€) per person or 600 Kn (80€) per flight
  • Entrance fee for Plitvice Lakes National Park in July and August: 180 Kn (24€)
  • Entrance fee for Krka Waterfalls National Park from June through September: 110 Kn (15€)
  • Entrance fee for Mljet National Park from mid-June to mid-September: 100 Kn (14€)

We hope that this post will help you plan better your holidays in Croatia. While we couldn’t list all the costs that might occur during your stay in Croatia, we believe these info helps you get a better idea what to expect in Croatia cost wise.

If you need any other info regarding Croatia travel costs, let us know in the comments below. We’ll happily answer all your questions. Or, just share your thoughts on Croatia travel costs: expensive, cheap, moderate? We are happy to hear from you!

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36 thoughts on “Is Croatia Expensive: Croatia Travel Costs Revealed”

  1. Hi Terry, definitely Kuna. Kuna, as Croatian currency, is used everywhere, while Euro in Croatia has limited use.

  2. Frank,
    Good day to you. You have a great website. Thanks for all of the in-depth and interesting information!

    We will be spending 4 nights in Rovenj. During this time, we will also make day trips to Porec and Pula.

    To get us started, we thought we would purchase approx. $200 USD in either Euros or Kunas before arriving in Croatia. This will save us some time of not having to purchase upon our arrival. Which currency is most widely used in these three areas where we will be travelling (Kuna or Euro)?
    Thank you, Terry

  3. Hello Frank.
    Thank yo for all your information. I am arranging a visit to Croatia from 04/07/19 – 18/07/19 for 6 people. 3 sisters and hubbys!
    The plan is:
    Arrive Split for 2 nights. 04/05
    Gulet cruise from Dugi Rat 06-13th. ( already booked)
    Pick up a vehicle from Split Town centre. Drive to Mostar for 1 night 13/07 ( up to 3 drivers)
    Leave Mostar for Dubrovnik 2 nights. 14/15th
    Dubrovnik to Bay of Kotor 2 nights 16th/17th
    Return flight from Dubrovnik 18/07 Drop car at Dubrovnik airport.
    I have checked distances and it seems doable!

    We are experienced travellers ( toured Spain, 3 weeks in Uganda, across Europe, Cyprus) and are used to ” doing it ourselves”. However i think age may be catching up with me and a bit of confidence has gone.

    Do you thin the above is doable!!! Thanks

  4. Slovenia is wonderful! Also, easy and safe to drive. Besides Bled, make sure to visit the capital, Ljubljana. You can also visit northern Adriatic islands, Krk, Cres, and Rab.

  5. Hi Darwin,
    shuttle buses are usually in line with flights. The company that operates the shuttle bus is Fils Pula.

  6. It all depends how many museums and attractions you plan or are interested to see. The more you do, the more worth Dubrovnik card is.

  7. Hi Frank

    My Girlfriend and I are going to Croatia next month we are staying In Opatija for 10 days.

    Do you have any tips on nice places to go and activities, apart from Rovinj, Plitvice and Krka?

    Also, we were thinking to drive to Lake Bled in Slovenia, do you any experience of driving through Slovenia?

    Thanks you

  8. Hi Frank,
    I’ll be visiting Croatia by early Oct and I’m planning on taking 3-4 days in Istria after Plitvice & Zadar. How is the public transport from Pula airport at around midnight? The flight sched I’ve seen of Croatian Airlines from Zadar to Pula arrives at 23:30HR. Unfortunately, I’ll be missing the Friday Jadrolininija ferry. The only other option I guess is taking the late afternoon bus thru Rijeka.
    Thanks

  9. Hello, we are off to Croatia to visit many relatives and will be in Zadar as our base. Would you know whether there are any excursions (day trips) from the Island of Vir to Dugi Otok (to get to Sakarun beach) please? We will be there August/September. Many thanks Frank

  10. Hello – which would be the best place to go for diving and snorkelling and not so touristy – is June or September better for visibility?
    Hope you can help.
    Thank you

  11. Hi,

    My sister and I are heading to Croatia next week and spending one day in Split before heading to Bol on the Island of Brac for three nights. We love the water and particularly stand up paddle boarding. Do you know where we can find out more about this in Split/on Brac?

    Thanks so much!
    Michelle & Nicky

  12. Hi Frank,
    We booked a last minute holiday to Novigrad arriving this Tuesday. Flying to Pula through Thompson airlines. We have rented an apartment with AirBnB for the week. However, we have hit a problem in hiring a car, without a credit card. Companies double the cost with debit cards and have high holding fees. It’s to late to apply for a credit card. Could you advise on car hire company and best way of getting around if we do not have a car please. Best wishes and thank you Debbie & Dudley

  13. Hello Frank – we ( two ladies late 60’s) are travelling to Porec for a wedding, then want to get to Split on 5 th July. Any good ideas?

  14. Hi!
    We are planning a September honeymoon in Croatia. We’ll visit Venice for two days either at the beginning or the end of the trip. In Croatia we know we want to visit Split, Dubrovnik, Plitvace (and/or Krka), and Korčula. We’re thinking about two weeks.
    Can you offer any guidance on which order would be best? How to get around? Where to stay?
    Thanks so much!
    Lasara and Adam

  15. Frank:

    Although I find your information helpful, don’t you think that a blog on savings on costs from 2014 is out of date and that a new evaluation of this topic is needed? January 31,2016

  16. We are travelling in Croatia for 2+ weeks Nov 12 till end of November. We will be travelling from Budapest. What is the best way to get there. Are the ferries running in November? Will a lot of the venues be closed in November? Is it possible to travel from Dubronvik to Rijek on ferries? Any information you could provide would be great.

  17. Hi Annette & Harvey,
    thanks for reading! Glad to hear you’ll explore Croatia for five weeks. That should give you plenty of time to get to know the country. Since you are travelling on bus, it can be a bit tricky, as small villages usually don’t have very good bus connections, particularly in Istria and the islands.

    You can check villages along Makarska Riviera; Split, although a big town, can be a good base to explore the rest of Dalmatia on bus and ferries (it’s a major transport hub in Dalmatia).

    My in-laws have a seafront villa with apartments to rent in a small village of Komarna (70 km north of Dubrovnik). It’s a great place to unwind, and feel the local vibe. Besides, the views from the balcony are top.

    We also like a lot Peljesac peninsula. It’s still not too crowded with tourists, has lovely beaches, and the best red wine in Croatia is produced here. Viganj is an interesting village, popular among wind surfers (laid back atmosphere is guaranteed).

    You can also considered staying at the less visited islands like Vis, Dugi Otok, or Silba.
    Besides AirBnB, check also Booking.com. I believe that in Croatia Booking has the largest choice of private accommodation (and they don’t charge a booking fee).

    Let us know if we can help with anything else.

  18. Hi Frank,

    My hubbie and I are arriving in Croatia on 1st September and travelling for 5 weeks.

    We would like to stop for at least a week in 3 places to soak up the local atmosphere.
    Can you recommend some small quiet local villages that are by the sea side that maybe have a couple of restaurants and a supermarket as we will be using the local buses to get around and doing a bit of self catering as well. We also use AirBNB a lot for booking self contained apartments and find this a good way to find what your after for your budget.

    Loved reading all the information and very timely for us. We are in Bulgaria currently and it sounds like Croatia will be a bit more expensive than here.

    Cheers
    Annette & Harvey
    Australia

  19. My wife and I are going to spend two weeks in Croatia starting August 8th. We are driving from Zagreb to Rovinj and then south to Dubrovnik. I didn’t see any restaurant recommendations for Rovinj in your Istria article. Do you have any? Or should we drive north for dinner?

  20. Frank,
    Thank you for this thoughtful and helpful post. We are coming in early September and staying for 2 weeks. We are thinking of renting a boat and a skipper in the Split vicinity. Would you happen to know how much that would cost for 3 days. If too expensive, do you have any other ideas as to how to cruise some of the islands with some privacy?

    Thank you for all your help.
    Ronit

  21. Regarding rental cars, what is the cost crossing the border into Slovenia? Is there a fee or any paperwork required? Same with driving through the short part of Bosnia heading South to Dubrovnik? Also, is there a toll sticker/pass available in Croatia as there is for slovenia?

  22. I think that Croatia is one of the cheap destinations in Europe, when you take all of its attractions and beauty that Croatia has to offer.

  23. Thanks for your comment, Monika! Glad to hear that Croatia wasn’t too expensive for you. Apartments usually aren’t that expensive. You’ll find majority of them renting for 70 euros a day. However, they can go as expensive as 180 euros a day. It takes some planning and searching to find a right match.

  24. What a fabulous post. You have done all the hard work for visitors to Croatia so they know exactly what to expect. We’re coming to visit you in August this year…not the ideal time as you mention but sometimes you’ve gotta visit when you can. I know it is going to be so much more expensive than our visit in June and July last year but the beaches will still be stunning and the food fresh and delicious! See you soon!

  25. Lovely post. I think Croatia is getting more and more expensive, so everybody hurry up and visit it RIGHT NOW! :)

  26. Croatia overall wasn’t very expensive for us but the renting apts – yes it was. Regards

  27. Wow Frank! What a fantastic breakdown of costs. I think anyone could (and should) budget a trip to Croatia now!

  28. Yes, we were aware Croatia isn’t cheap. We found restaurant prices to be about the same as in Canada. And we found the weather in September to be glorious – not too hot for sightseeing but still warm enough for swimming… Good money tips here!

  29. I took the bus from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes when I was in Croatia in May – really reasonable, and comfy too! Would definitely recommend it as a way to travel. :-)

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