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Ciovo offers good value
Good-value rooms in Dubrovnik
Budget Split
With the tourist boom that Croatia has undergone the last few years,
there hasn't been much incentive to keep prices down especially for
hotels. Big destinations such Dubrovnik
and Hvar have seen
the steepest hikes but hotel prices have been creeping up everywhere.
Yet, Croatia still offers good value for money in comparison to other
Mediterranean beach destinations expecially if you avoid July
and August when prices are at their highest.
But remember that Croatia is much more than beaches
and islands! Wander inland a little
to less-travelled spots such as national
parks and nature
parks and you'll be surprised by how affordable prices are.
See more tips to travel Croatia on a budget.
Accommodation Prices
Except in Zagreb
and some five-star hotels, accommodation is priced according
to season. The most expensive season is a six week period
beginng around mid-July and ending at the end of August. June and
September are less, April, May and October are cheaper still and the
rest of the year is a real bargain. Zagreb and Dubrovnik are the most
expensive, followed by Istria, Kvarner and Dalmatia.
In high season,
expect to pay
- €300-400 for a double in a luxury five-star hotel,
- €150-350 in a four-star hotel,
- €55-140 for three star hotels
- €40-55 in the two-star places.
Remember prices are up to 40% lower
off-season! See more on getting good
deals on Croatian accommodation
Private
accommodation is a most affordable option with prices
running €15-25 per person. See more on private
accommodation in Croatia.
Youth Hostels cost
about €15 to €20 per person. It's a good deal if if you're
travelling alone since private accommodation is usually doubles only.
See more on hostels in Croatia.
| Jeanne's Budget Tip |
Cheapest deal? Book a private room or apartment for a 4-night
stay as prices are about 30% lower than if you stay one or
two nights.. See more budget tips. |
Meal Prices
Meals are reasonable and good-quality in Croatia. You
can get a pizza for 35 to 40HRKor a simple plate of pasta or risotto
for 40 to 50HRK.Simple meat dishes run 60-80HRK. Fish is much more
expensive and priced by the kilo. It can run from 350-450HRK per kilo.
An average portion is about 250g. Calamari is cheaper.
| Jeanne's Budget Tip |
For the most part, you dine a la carte in Croatia with few fixed-price
menus on offer. However no one will complain if you content yourself
with a very copious seafood spaghetti or risotto for 5OHRK
even though it's usually served as a starter. See more budget
tips. |
Transport Prices
Bus
Getting around Croatia by bus
is highly economical; the average inter-city bus fare is
20 to 30HRK per hour. See more on travelling
Croatia by bus.
Ferries
Local ferries are cheap
for passengers (20-30HRK is the average fare) but taking a car can
get pricey. For example, a passenger going from Split to Stari Grad
(Hvar) pays only €3.60 but the car is another €16.80.
Ferry prices are also higher in the
summer but bus prices stay the same. See more
on ferries in Croatia.
Trains
Trains in Croatia are slightly more
expensive than buses but still reasonable compared to other European
countries. Find out more on taking trains
in Croatia.
Cars
Your major expense is likely
to be renting a car in Croatia.
After that, there's the cost of fuel (currently about 8HRK
per litre for Eurosuper 95) and tolls which are not too expensive
(157HRK from Zagreb to Split). See more on driving
in Croatia.
| Jeanne's Budget Tip |
Consider getting around the coast by bus and
then renting a car to explore
whatever island you visit as public transport on Croatian
islands in inconvenient.See more budget
tips. |
Related Pages
Travel Croatia on a Budget: Top Ten Tips
Money in Croatia
Currency Exchange
Rate
Money Exchange
in Croatia
The Croatian Kuna
Travellers
Checks
ATMs (Cash Machines) in
Croatia
Credit Cards in
Croatia
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