The average price of a 7-day trip to Cres is $2,034 for a solo traveler, $3,653 for a couple, and $6,848 for a family of 4. Cres hotels range from $43 to $195 per night with an average of $70, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Rijeka Airport (RJK) are between $605 and $2,845 per person for economy flights and $1,898 to $8,928 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $28 to $71 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Cres, HR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to RJK and stay in a Cres hotel:
- April 16th to October 7th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Cres is usually late March.
Average Cres Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Cres for a week is $892-$3,427($127-$490 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $71 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $372 to $2,390 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $70 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $74 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Cres for a week is $1,926-$7,224($275-$1,032 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $142 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $744 to $4,780 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $70 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $74 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Cres for a week is $2,920-$12,388($417-$1,770 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $284 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,488 to $9,560 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $140 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $111 to $135 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Cres
How cheap can you make a vacation to Cres? The cheapest trip to Cres is about $91 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $26 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $37.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Cres for a week is $640-$2,890($91-$413 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $32 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $372 to $2,390 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $43 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $26 to $46 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Cres for a week is $1,124-$5,504($161-$786 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $744 to $4,780 for economy
Lodging: $37 to $43 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $26 to $46 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Cres for a week is $2,170-$10,972($310-$1,567 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $128 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,488 to $9,560 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $86 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $39 to $69 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Cres cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Cres Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Cres.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Cres for a week is $1,899-$11,481($271-$1,640 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $128 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,075 to $5,569 for first class
Lodging: $72 to $195 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Cres for a week is $3,366-$17,946($481-$2,564 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $256 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,150 to $11,138 for first class
Lodging: $72 to $195 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Cres for a week is $6,732-$33,888($962-$4,841 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $512 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,300 to $22,276 for first class
Lodging: $144 to $390 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,338 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Cres Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Cres is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Cres due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Cres Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Cres hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Cres.
Flight Costs to Cres
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,845 average in early April to a low of $605 in late March. Median flight price is $1,606. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Cres our data includes 53 originating airports, and 31 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Cres from an airport like Waisha (SWA) in Shantou (China) for an average $6,143 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Osijek (OSI) in Osijek (Croatia) at an average of just $138.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Saturday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Cres, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $2,241, so you can easily save about 371% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Cres can easily cost $240 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $16 per person. Private tours can cost $486 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.