Hvar travel guide
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You're Going to Love Hvar
With a population of 3 690, Hvar is a must-see destination in Splitsko-Dalmatinska, Croatia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Hvar deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Hvar
Tours
Nature & Outdoor Activities
When to visit Hvar
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hvar in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Hvar, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.
How to Get to Hvar
Plane
When flying to Hvar, you’ll arrive at Bol (BWK), which is located 23 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Hvar from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 10h 45m.
Train
ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Hvar, followed by Train. The train journey from Hvar to Vienna takes 14h 15m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Linz, expect to pay about $31 for a 15h 56m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Hvar is to pick up a car rental from Zagreb, which is about 296 km from Hvar. You’ll find branches of Sixt and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Zagreb.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hvar, including FlixBus, Bus and Nomago. From Zadar, the bus ride to Hvar takes 298 km and will cost you around $48. From Trsteno, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 338 km.
Airlines serving Hvar
Where to stay in Hvar
Average rates range from around $100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $778 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hvar
Most booked hotels in Hvar
Renting a car in Hvar
Renting a car in Hvar costs $27 per day, on average, or $55 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Hvar.
Expect to pay $6.36 per gallon in Hvar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $76.31 and $101.75. The most frequently booked car type in Hvar is Compact (Volkswagen Taigo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.