The best part about traveling to Croatia is how budget-friendly it is.
Dubbed as Travel + Leisure's Reader's Choice Destination of the Year in 2016, Croatia is usually viewed as a beach break destination. But there is so much more.
Croatia has gorgeous beaches, historical points of interest, picturesque national parks, and delicious food.
Dalmatian Islands is one of the country's four historical regions known for its pristine beaches, limestone cliffs, crystal clear waters, and beautiful vineyards and olive groves.
Plitvice National Park is one of the best national parks in Europe. It is also a bucket-list destination for the nature lover or adventure seeker.
Many of Croatia's ancient sites have served as filming locations for the HBO show "Game of Thrones."
If you stick to cooking your own meals, frequently use super markets and farmer's markets, and take buses to get around the country.
The Museum of Broken Relationships is exactly what it sounds like. It started as a traveling exhibition focusing on the ruins of human relationships with the aim of helping those who experienced them receive some sort of closure.
The Mirogoj Cemetery is a resting place for the dearly departed that has been around since the late 19th century. Check out its vine covered architecture when you visit.
Make sure to visit the Corazon Mio bar and embrace your weird side over a couple of tasty cocktails. Aside from mixing strong margaritas, the decor mixes discarded high heel shoes nailed to the ceiling, decrepit barbie dolls arranged into murals, and a Rocky Horror aesthetic.
Dubrovnik is probably the most famous town. To save money, stay away from the Old Town in Dubrovnik and Split then head to the smaller cities. You don't have to spend a lot to enjoy this bautiful country.
A room in a budget to mid-range hotel will probably cost you an average of €45 - 60 per night. Another option is to get a private room through Airbnb, You can expect to pay roughly €30 - 40 per night. If you're on a tighter budget, a dorm bed at a Croatian hostel will cost about €12 - 20 depending on how many beds are in the room.
You can pre-book a taxi to the city for €20. Pre-booking airport taxis ensures that you get a good price you can check out online earlier and that get picked up/dropped off at the right time.
We recommend booking your ferry trips in advance.You can book your ferries online with two companies, Jardrolinija and Krilo. The average cost was £7 per person, per journey.
You can reserve your entire trip of island-hopping in Croatia using a combination of Agoda and Airbnb. The average price is £80 a night for two people.
Make sure to limit fish dinners as the prices of fish have plummeted because the Adriatic is getting fished-out. Home-cooked meals by private accomodation that offer half-board will offer excellent value for money.
Travel off-season. Prices fall off rapidly before and after the summer season.
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