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.

When to visit Hvar

Hvar in March
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hvar in March
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 13h 50m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Hvar, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Hvar to Vienna takes 14h 15m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salzburg, expect to pay about $33 for a 16h 35m 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, Nomago and Bus. From Zadar, the bus ride to Hvar takes 298 km and will cost you around $12. From Dubrovnik, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 370 km.

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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 13h 50m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Hvar, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Hvar to Vienna takes 14h 15m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salzburg, expect to pay about $33 for a 16h 35m 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, Nomago and Bus. From Zadar, the bus ride to Hvar takes 298 km and will cost you around $12. From Dubrovnik, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 370 km.

Airports near Hvar

BWKBol

Airlines serving Hvar

Lufthansa
Good (4,589 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (922 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,432 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,275 reviews)
Air France
Good (970 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,922 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,696 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,163 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,499 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hvar

Average rates range from around $111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $779 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hvar

Most booked hotels in Hvar

Hotel Fortuna
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 476 reviews)
$118+
Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 534 reviews)
$169+
Heritage Hotel Park Hvar
4 stars
Excellent (9, 403 reviews)
$170+
Podstine Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 625 reviews)
$132+
Pharos Hvar Bayhill Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1672 reviews)
$164+
White Rabbit Hostel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 675 reviews)
$22+

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 $6.51 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 $78.13 and $104.17. 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.

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 $6.51 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 $78.13 and $104.17. 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.