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 4 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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 2h 50m.
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 €50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Prague, expect to pay about €77 for a 17h 15m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Hvar is to pick up a car hire from Dubrovnik, which is about 148 km from Hvar. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Dubrovnik.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hvar, including FlixBus, Arriva and Bus. From Zadar, the bus ride to Hvar takes 241 km and will cost you around €43. From Trsteno, the ticket costs about €17 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 €101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €670 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hvar
Most booked hotels in Hvar
Hiring a car in Hvar
Expect to pay €1.59 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 €19.07 and €25.42. The most frequently booked car type in Hvar is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.