CROATIA
I have yet to complete my Croatian Travel Guides, but please reach out to me directly if you have any questions or need tips!
Updated COVID-19 Travel Information:
Currency:
The official currency of Croatia is the Euro (EUR) (€)
$1 USD = €0.95
Pricing for Leisure Travelers:
Average Hotel Expenses = €109-€122/Night ($130-$145 USD/Night)
Average Food/Drink Expenses = €29-€42/Day ($35-$50 USD/Day)
Pricing for Backpackers:
Average Hostel Expenses = €17-€25/Night ($20-$30 USD/Night)
Average Food/Drink Expenses = €17-€25/Day ($20-$30 USD/Day)
Communication:
The official language of Croatia is, of course, Croatian. Everyone in tourism will have a good handle on English and most will know some French and Italian as well.
Transportation:
Airplane: Air travel is not very common within Croatia though there are direct connections from the US to Dubrovnik!
Ferry: The best and most efficient way to travel between islands is via ferry. Croatia Ferries has a strong grip on the market; I used them exclusively to travel between the below Croatian islands and they’re absolutely fantastic!
Bus: Most of the smaller cities in Croatia won’t be accessible by plane, so traveling by bus will be your best bet. My go-to website for this is Bookaway.
Taxi/Uber: Uber is a reliable way to get around in Croatia. If you opt for a taxi, best practice is to ensure cabbies run their meter (if they have one). If not, be sure to agree on a price beforehand - and don’t be afraid to barter!
Miscellaneous:
Croatia is busy, busy, busy over the summer (June-August). If you’re hoping to avoid the massive crowds, I recommend visiting in May or September. You’ll get the best of both worlds - incredible weather and small crowds! In places like Dubrovnik and Hvar though, even visits in May and September will be greeted with many travelers - just not as many as the other months!
Get adventurous and explore some of the less popular islands - especially if you’re hoping for some peace and quiet. I found Korcula & Mljet to be absolutely stunning and much more local than the other Croatian islands!
