Fair prices in Хорватия — what things really cost

Ticket prices are highest in peak summer season and drop sharply in winter months. Buying online in advance can save time queuing but rarely changes the price itself.

Metered taxis or rideshare apps from the bus station or nearby areas are usually cheaper than taxis waiting directly at the cruise port. Agree the fare or confirm the meter is running before you set off.

Restaurants with sea views inside the Old Town charge a premium; walking a few streets back off Stradun or eating outside the walls brings noticeably lower prices for similar food.

Fish and shellfish are often priced per kilogram rather than per plate, which can lead to a much larger bill than expected. Always ask for the exact weight and total price before it is cooked.

Buying a round-trip ticket in advance online is usually a little cheaper than paying at the base station, and it guarantees a return time slot in busy periods.

Bars right on Stradun, the main Old Town street, charge more than those a block or two away. Prices are usually posted, so check before ordering if none is visible.

Public ferries are far cheaper than private speedboat transfers for the same short island hop. Buy tickets at the harbour kiosk rather than through a resale stand nearby. Lokrum has its own combined ferry-and-entry ticket rather than a standard fare.

This is a combined ticket covering both the short ferry crossing and entry to the Lokrum nature reserve, priced separately from the cheaper public inter-island ferries. Buy it at the official harbour kiosk rather than from a street reseller.