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. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hvar has to offer.
When to visit Hvar
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hvar in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Hvar, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Hvar
Plane
When flying to Hvar, you’ll arrive at Bol (BWK), which is located 23 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hvar from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 20h 25m.
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 AED 140 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salzburg, expect to pay about AED 129 for a 23h 44m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Hvar is to pick up a car hire from Zagreb, which is about 296 km from Hvar. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Avia Rent A Car, among others, in Zagreb.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hvar, including FlixBus, Arriva and Nomago. From Zadar, the bus ride to Hvar takes 249 km and will cost you around AED 77. From Trsteno, the ticket costs about AED 143 for a journey of 338 km.
Airlines serving Hvar
Where to stay in Hvar
From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Moeesy, Blue & Green Oasis to great affordable options like the Violeta Hvar, Hvar offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 370 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 2,869 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hvar
Hiring a car in Hvar
Expect to pay AED 6.28 per litre in Hvar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 75.36 and AED 100.48. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hvar, while also 91% cheaper than other types, on average.