Croatia

DubrovnikTravel Tips

Everything you need to know before you go.

Vibe
🏰City Walls
🌊Adriatic Sea
β›΅Island Ferries
🍷Dalmatian Wine
🎬Film Sets
πŸͺ¨Limestone Rooftops

Peak Season

JUNE - SEPTEMBER

Best Experience
Feels LikeSummer
Temperature24 β€” 33Β°C

Local patterns vary by region.

Shoulder Season

APRIL - MAY

Budget Friendly
Feels LikeSpring
Temperature14 β€” 22Β°C

Local patterns vary by region.

Shoulder Season

OCTOBER - NOVEMBER

Budget Friendly
Feels LikeAutumn
Temperature12 β€” 20Β°C

Local patterns vary by region.

Off Season

DECEMBER - MARCH

Avoid
Feels LikeWinter
Temperature5 β€” 13Β°C

Local patterns vary by region.

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Chat

WhatsApp

App
The primary messaging app used by locals and businesses.

Viber

App
Also very popular among locals for communication and business contacts.
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Money

Revolut

App
Excellent for avoiding foreign transaction fees, widely accepted.

Aircash

App
Local mobile wallet used for various payments, tolls, and sending money.
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Utility

Google Maps

App
Reliable for navigation and finding local businesses and transport routes.

Google Translate

App
Useful for translating menus and signs, especially outside main tourist hubs.
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Delivery

Wolt

App
Top choice for food and grocery delivery in most Croatian cities.

Glovo

App
Another major delivery service for food, groceries, and essentials.
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Transport

Uber

App
Widely used in major cities like Zagreb, Split, and Dubrovnik for reliable rides.

Bolt

App
Popular ride-hailing alternative to Uber in larger Croatian cities.

Jadrolinija

App
Official app for the state ferry company, essential for island hopping.
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Travel Cards

ZET Card

Card
Stored-value card for public transport (trams and buses) in Zagreb.
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THE DAILY TARGET

3 Premium Meals + Coffee$45.00
Daily Transport & Buffer$25.00
Activities & Entry Fees$20.00
Daily Spend Target$90.00
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TIPPING GUIDE

Restaurants

Leave 10% for good service, check if service charge is included
5 β€” 10 %

Cafes & Bars

Round up the bill or leave loose change
0 β€” 5 %

Taxis

Round up to the nearest Euro
0 β€” 5 %

"When in doubt, rounding up to the nearest bill is always a safe strategy."

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LOCAL TRANSPORT

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Libertas City Bus

Single Trip
$1.5 β€” 2.5
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Water Taxi

Single Trip
$4 β€” 12
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Taxi / Rideshare

Single Trip
$8 β€” 22

"Public transit (BTS/MRT) is the fastest way to bypass gridlock."

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Talk Basics

EnglishPronunciation
Hello
DOH-bahr dahnDobar dan
Sorry
oh-PROH-stee-tehOprostite
Thank you
HVAH-lahHvala
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Pay & Buy

EnglishPronunciation
Discount?
POH-poostPopust?
How much?
KOH-lee-koh KOH-shtahKoliko koΕ‘ta?
Bill, please
RAH-choon, MOH-leemRačun, molim
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Eat & Drink

EnglishPronunciation
Vegan
veh-GAHN-skohVegansko
Not spicy
Neh LYOO-tohNe ljuto
Vegetarian
veh-geh-tah-ree-YAHN-skohVegetarijansko
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Help & Safety

EnglishPronunciation
Help!
OO-poh-mohtchUpomoć!
Hospital
BOHL-nee-tsahBolnica
Pharmacy
LYEH-kahr-nahLjekarna
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Polite Refusal

EnglishPronunciation
I have a ride
EE-mahm PREE-yeh-vohzImam prijevoz
No, thanks
Neh, HVAH-lahNe, hvala
Stop here
STAH-nee-teh OHV-dyehStanite ovdje
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Utility

EnglishPronunciation
Water
VOH-dahVoda
Toilet
Veh-TsehWC
Where is...?
G-dyeh yehGdje je...?
Emergency Contacts
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Police / Tourist192
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Medical / Ambulance194