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Croatia Travel Guide

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dobar dan
(do-bar dan • Croatian)
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37°F
Sunday
47°F
Monday

Tourist season

Are December and January good months to visit Croatia?

12

December

Off
season

1

January

Off
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of United States visiting Croatia for tourism.

Visa not required

A visa is not required.

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 43 to 54 USD

Tourist's budget
from 109 to 142 USD

essentials things to know before visiting croatia

Did you know?

The population of Croatia is around 4.11 mil., which puts the country in 128. place in terms of population (out of 231 countries and dependent territories).

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
2. To change the cities for comparison, change Your Country in settings

The distance between Zagreb (HR) and Washington D.C. (US) is 4495 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Zagreb click here

Zagreb
Zagreb
Zadar
Osijek
Rijeka
Split
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
4495
mi

Time Timezone

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Safety

General travel safety level in Croatia on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

1

Level 1 • Exercise normal safety precautions.

Update: 13 Oct 2024

Upcoming holidays

25 December 2024• Christmas Day

26 December 2024• St Stephen's Day

Currency

Euro (EUR) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 EUR
Rate
Inversion
GBP
0.83246
1.20126
USD
1.05056
0.95187
Update: 14 Dec 2024

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Croatia

Map
Distance matrix
MilesZagrebSplitDubrovnikOsijekRijekaPulaZadarŠibenik
Zagreb-16124313281122122143
Split161-1031801601597432
Dubrovnik243103-204260262177135
Osijek132180204-206240196186
Rijeka81160260206-4392131
Pula12215926224043-85128
Zadar122741771969285-42
Šibenik1433213518613112842-

Best Ways to Experience Croatia

  • Cuisine
  • Art
  • Animals

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 43 to 54 USD

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 109 to 142 USD

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in Croatia via the Prices link

Currency

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Euro (EUR)

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Exchange rates provided by Open Exchange Rates. Last update: 13 December 2024
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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Croatia.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals
This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

United States
  • United States
  • More

visiting flagCroatia for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for United States citizens
Visa not required

A visa is not required.

  • Allowed stay: 90 days
  • 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area

Electricity

230V (50 Hz)

In Croatia the standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type C, F sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket CType C
socket FType F

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

128 / 231
Ranking
4 105 267
Croat 90.4%, Serb 4.4%

Area

128 / 230
Ranking
21.9 thous. mi²

Life expectancy

78 / 196
Ranking
77
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 73.8women 80.3

Median age

145 / 157
Ranking
43.9
Average age of population expressed in years.men 42women 45.9

Population growth

161 / 172
Ranking
-0.48%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

8 / 131
Ranking
99.3%
Ability to read, write and count.men 99.7%women 98.9%

GDP

50 / 194
Ranking
29 134 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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