The average price of a 7-day trip to Novalja is $1,842 for a solo traveler, $3,308 for a couple, and $6,202 for a family of 4. Novalja hotels range from $56 to $257 per night with an average of $97, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Zadar Airport (ZAD) are between $1,118 and $1,507 per person for economy flights and $3,508 to $4,729 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $102 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 Novalja, HR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ZAD and stay in a Novalja hotel:
- January 8th to March 18th (except the week of March 5th)
- April 9th to May 13th
- September 17th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Novalja is usually mid October.
Average Novalja Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Novalja for a week is $1,278-$2,640($183-$377 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $102 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $620 to $1,356 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $95 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Novalja for a week is $3,174-$5,012($453-$716 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $204 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,240 to $2,712 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $95 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Novalja for a week is $4,296-$9,372($614-$1,339 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $408 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,480 to $5,424 for economy
Lodging: $126 to $182 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $116 to $133 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Novalja
How cheap can you make a vacation to Novalja? The cheapest trip to Novalja is about $149 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 $60 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 $46.
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 Novalja for a week is $1,043-$2,137($149-$305 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $620 to $1,356 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Novalja for a week is $1,810-$3,794($259-$542 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,240 to $2,712 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Novalja for a week is $3,572-$7,300($510-$1,043 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,480 to $5,424 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $112 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $84 to $112 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Novalja cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Novalja Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Novalja.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Novalja for a week is $2,861-$9,897($409-$1,414 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $214 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,445 to $3,119 for first class
Lodging: $152 to $257 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Novalja for a week is $4,810-$14,514($687-$2,073 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $428 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,890 to $6,238 for first class
Lodging: $152 to $257 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $880 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Novalja for a week is $9,620-$25,860($1,374-$3,694 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $856 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,780 to $12,476 for first class
Lodging: $304 to $514 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $560 to $1,232 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Novalja Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Novalja is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Novalja 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.
Novalja 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 Novalja 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 Novalja.
Flight Costs to Novalja
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,507 average in early August to a low of $1,118 in mid October. Median flight price is $1,342. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Novalja our data includes 111 originating airports, and 85 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Novalja from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $3,762 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Pula (PUY) in Pula (Croatia) at an average of just $121.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Sunday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Novalja, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $390, so you can easily save about 35% 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 Novalja can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $641 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.