Budget — Hvar

Hvar is, with Dubrovnik, Croatia's most expensive destination. The baseline budget of €130/day/person covers a comfortable stay in an apartman/3* hotel in Stari Grad or Jelsa with konoba meals and one day trip. In Hvar Town, add 40-50%.

Accommodation varies massively by location. Hostel (Hostel Marinero, White Rabbit Hostel in Hvar Town): €35-60/night in a dorm. Apartman with locals: €80-130/night in Stari Grad or Jelsa, €120-200 in Hvar Town. 3-4* hotel in Stari Grad or Jelsa (Hotel Bonj Les Bains, Hotel Hvar): €150-250/night. 4-5* hotel in Hvar Town (Hotel Adriana, Hotel Park Hvar, Beach Bay Hvar): €350-700/night. Maslina Resort (5* in Stari Grad, opened 2020): €500-1,200/night. Prices double in July-August vs May-June/September.

Dining hits stratospheric levels in Hvar Town. Local konoba in Stari Grad or Jelsa: €30-45 per person for a good meal with local wine. Hvar Town restaurant: €50-80 per person on average, up to €150 at smart addresses (Giaxa, Antika, Dalmatino). Beach club (Hula Hula, Carpe Diem, Falko Bar): €15-25 per cocktail, €40-80 per person for lunch. Specialities: whole grilled fish (sea bass, sea bream), peka (octopus or lamb under the bell, order 24h ahead, €25-40 per person), gregada (Dalmatian fish stew), pršut (cured ham), homemade pasta.

Entry fees are moderate. Španjola Fortress: €10. Venetian Arsenal + Loggia: €5. Hektorović Palace (Stari Grad): €5. Dominican Monastery: €3. Tasting cellars: €60-100 per person for visit + guided tasting + snack.

Island transport is organised. Local buses: Hvar Town - Stari Grad - Jelsa every 1-2 hours, €3-5 per trip. Taxi: €30-60 between the main towns. Car/scooter hire: €50-90/day. Water taxis to the Pakleni: €5-15 per person one way. Catamaran ferry Split-Hvar Town: €28-35 per person. Car ferry Split-Stari Grad: €7 passenger + €50-70 car.