The average price of a 7-day trip to Croatia is $1,602 for a solo traveler, $2,737 for a couple, and $1,564 for a family of 4. Croatia hotels range from $44 to $199 per night with an average of $78, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $390 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Croatia (from all airports) are between $972 and $1,414 per person for economy flights and $3,052 to $4,440 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $35 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 Croatia
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Croatia and stay in a Croatia hotel:
- January 1st to April 1st
- May 7th to May 20th
- October 1st to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Croatia is usually late March.
Average Croatia Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Croatia for a week is $1,073-$2,278($153-$325 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $71 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $498 to $1,277 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $72 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $69 to $84 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Croatia for a week is $1,816-$4,044($259-$578 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $141 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $996 to $2,553 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $72 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $69 to $84 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Croatia for a week is $3,589-$7,938($513-$1,134 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $139 to $282 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,992 to $5,106 for economy
Lodging: $111 to $143 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $104 to $126 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Croatia
How cheap can you make a vacation to Croatia? The cheapest trip to Croatia is about $121 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 $16 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 $38.
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 Croatia for a week is $845-$1,924($121-$275 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $35 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $498 to $1,277 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $38 to $67 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Croatia for a week is $1,469-$3,438($210-$491 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $69 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $996 to $2,553 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $44 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $38 to $67 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Croatia for a week is $2,817-$6,678($402-$954 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $69 to $138 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,992 to $5,106 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $89 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $57 to $101 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Croatia cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Croatia Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Croatia.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Croatia for a week is $2,321-$8,801($332-$1,257 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $69 to $141 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,244 to $3,188 for first class
Lodging: $99 to $199 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $389 to $771 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Croatia for a week is $4,049-$12,976($578-$1,854 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $138 to $282 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,489 to $6,376 for first class
Lodging: $99 to $199 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $389 to $771 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Croatia for a week is $8,096-$23,642($1,157-$3,377 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $275 to $564 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,977 to $12,752 for first class
Lodging: $199 to $399 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $584 to $1,157 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Croatia Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Croatia is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Croatia 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.
Croatia 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 Croatia 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 Croatia.
Flight Costs to Croatia
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,414 average in mid December to a low of $972 in late March. Median flight price is $1,135. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Croatia our data includes thousands of originating airports, and hundreds of airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations.
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 Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Croatia, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $442, so you can easily save about 45% 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 Croatia can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $519 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.