Is Split expensive in summer?

Staying in Split, especially during the summer months, can be expensive. A lot of travelers visit the city in the high season, and the cheaper hotels are often all booked up. But you shouldn't feel forced to pay extra for a room in a fancy hotel. Staying outside the city can save a lot on accommodations costs.



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Staying in Split, especially during the summer months, can be expensive. A lot of travelers visit the city in the high season, and the cheaper hotels are often all booked up. But you shouldn't feel forced to pay extra for a room in a fancy hotel. Staying outside the city can save a lot on accommodations costs.

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Split Food and drink prices The local lager is quite cheap at most bars and restaurants, unlike in Dubrovnik. The local beer in supermarkets is cheaper than in bars, but not by that much. Wine in supermarkets is plentiful, though not as cheap as across the sea in Italy.

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Despite being such a coveted place to visit, Croatia still offers an outstanding value. In fact, travel cost indexes have ranked it cheaper than 29 other European countries. It's much less expensive than the Scandinavian nations, France, the U.K., Spain, Italy, and even Greece.

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Costs of Food and Drink in Croatia Croatian food is both delicious and, in most places, excellent value. In the very best restaurants of major tourist destinations Dubrovnik, Split, and Hvar, a two-course dinner excluding drinks and tips will be around US$80.

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With your salary, you'll probably spend €300-€400 on food. Count €150 Eur/month on other necessary stuff. The cost of living in Croatia, for a single person, will be between €1,000 - €1,500 per month. For a couple, the amount would be lower, at around €1,800 per month.

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Overall, the price of beer in Croatia is still relatively inexpensive, but craft beer costs quite a bit more in Croatia than mass-produced beers. Prices for a half-liter of craft beer at a bar in Split costs between 4 to $6 USD.

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Croatia is more expensive than some of its neighboring Balkan countries, however compared to much of Western Europe it is seen as an affordable tourist destination. Like a lot of Mediterranean countries, Croatia can be more expensive in tourist hotspots and along the coast in areas such as Split and Dubrovnik.

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8 Things You Should Avoid in Split
  • Scams. Let's be real – scams are happening everywhere. ...
  • Overpriced Restaurants. So many amazing restaurants in Split serve delicious traditional Croatian cuisine. ...
  • Pickpockets. ...
  • Crowded Areas. ...
  • Crowded Beaches. ...
  • Split's Football Frenzy. ...
  • Driving & Parking. ...
  • Brda (City's neighbourhood)


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Split is more relaxed and fun, centrally located, offering more day trip options, better nightlife, and slightly cheaper prices than Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik is one of the most beautiful walled cities in the world, very elegant, with better beaches and hotels than Split. Both towns are must-visit places in Croatia.

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Croatia's economy continues to grapple with an ongoing energy crisis and inflation, reaching a peak of 13.5% in November 2022, inevitably leading to a general rise in prices. The additional currency transition to the Euro on January 1, 2023, happened at an unfavourable time.

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Split old town is small and easy to walk, but due to a maze of tiny little streets, and passages, it's not always easy to find your way around.

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If you only want to explore the historic core, then one day in Split will be enough for you. However, if you have more time at your disposal the 3, 5 and 7-day itineraries are perfect for you. You'll notice that the longer the itinerary, the more of the surroundings you'll be able to explore.

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Croatia might have plenty of mosquitoes, especially during the summer months, but popular tourist cities regularly repel mosquitoes each season to decrease their population. Even a mosquito bite isn't that bad unless you are a mosquito magnet or have allergic reactions.

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Split's nightlife allows you to see this Croatian city in a different light. While it's known for its rich culture and history, it's clear that there's plenty to see and do for nightlife aficionados.

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At the height of the tourist season, Split, Croatia, is jammed with daytime cruise ship visitors. But year-round it teems with Croatian locals living life to the fullest.

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Starting January 1, 2023, Croatia stopped using Croatian Kuna and adopted the use of the euro. Prices in Croatia are displayed in euros and Kuna, which started in the summer of 2022, but you must pay for things in only euros from Jan 14.

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Greece's capital, Athens, is a great place to spend time, particularly if you're a history buff. The Greek Isles are world famous, but so is Dubrovnik, the coastal town and top tourist destination in Croatia. In general, Greece is more expensive than Croatia.

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