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Major city · Croatia

Split

Give Split 2–3 nights: one full day for Diocletian's Palace and Marjan, one for a ferry island or Trogir. Base inside or just outside the palace walls.

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Split is a Roman palace that became a city: people live, eat and drink inside Diocletian's walls, and the whole old town is compact enough to cross on foot in a few minutes. It is also the ferry hub for Brač, Hvar, Šolta and Vis, and the bus and rail gateway to the Dalmatian coast. Two or three nights covers the palace, Marjan hill and one island day; most travellers regret only one.

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11 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Weather
see forecast
Currency
EUR
Best months
May–Jun, Sep–Oct
avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, heat, peak ferry and room prices)
Airport
SPU
Nights
2–3
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
  • Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
  • Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
  • Croatia ↗Croatia is in the EU and the Schengen area; the EU Entry/Exit System applies to non-EU visitors. Check the official EU and Croatian sources for your passport.
  • Croatia ↗Book car ferries and popular catamarans ahead in summer; foot passengers still need to be early for the busiest routes.
  • Croatia ↗Split and Dubrovnik fine visitors for walking shirtless or in swimwear away from beaches; carry a cover-up.
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  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
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Emergency numbers for Split112 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Split, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee on the Riva€1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4)
  • Sit-down mealDinner main, old town€18–35 (≈ US$25–45)
  • Street or quick mealBurek or a bakery snack€2–4 (≈ US$3–5)
  • BeerDraught beer / glass of house wine€4–7 (≈ US$5–9)€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
  • Budget bedApartment (up to 4), a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
  • Mid-range bedDouble room, guesthouse or hotel, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
  • High-end bedDouble room, guesthouse or hotel, a night, per room€280 (≈ US$350)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €110 (≈ US$130) · High €220 (≈ US$300)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Diocletian's Palace (UNESCO)Riva promenadeSt. Duje's bell towerBačvice beach and piciginFerry hub for the Dalmatian islands
Airports
SPU Split Airport (Zračna luka Split) (25 km (16 mi) west of the city, 5 km (3.1 mi) east of Trogir; the airport shuttle runs at least hourly to the inter-city bus station, about 30 min, €8 one way (check))

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  5. May

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F) low), wettest Nov (11 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Split: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

10°C (50°F)

4°C (39°F)

10 rd

Feb

11°C (52°F)

5°C (41°F)

9 rd

Mar

14°C (57°F)

7°C (45°F)

9 rd

Apr

18°C (64°F)

10°C (50°F)

9 rd

May

23°C (73°F)

14°C (57°F)

8 rd

Jun

27°C (81°F)

18°C (64°F)

6 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

21°C (70°F)

4 rd

Aug

30°C (86°F)

21°C (70°F)

4 rd

Sep

26°C (79°F)

17°C (63°F)

7 rd

Oct

21°C (70°F)

13°C (55°F)

9 rd

Nov

16°C (61°F)

9°C (48°F)

11 rd

Dec

12°C (54°F)

6°C (43°F)

11 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The old town is car-free and best on foot; you can cross it in about 15 minutes. Local buses (Promet) run to Marjan, Bačvice, Žnjan and the airport; fares are zone-based, €2 within Split. Bus 37 links the airport, Trogir and the local bus station Sukoišan. Bolt and Uber both operate. Ferries and catamarans for the islands leave from the passenger port next to the bus and rail stations.

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Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Trogir

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Bus 37 from Sukoišan, or a bus from the inter-city station; about 30–50 min

Small walled town on the coast just west of Split; go early, it fills by midday.

Hvar

go

Door to door: About 1.5 h

Catamaran or ferry from the passenger port; about 1 h by catamaran

Doable as a long day; better as an overnight.

Brač and Bol

go

Door to door: 2–2.5 h

Ferry to Supetar, then bus or taxi to Bol and Zlatni Rat beach

Ferry about 50 min; check the return sailing before you leave.

Šolta

go

Door to door: About 1.5 h

Ferry from the passenger port to Rogač, about 1 h

Quiet island for a slow day; few buses, so plan the return.

Vis

overnight

Door to door: About 3 h

Catamaran from the passenger port, about 2 h 20 min

Too far for a relaxed return day; sleep one or two nights.

Omiš

go

Door to door: About 45 min

Bus 60 from Sukoišan, about 30 min

Canyon, fortress and river beach; pairs with a Cetina trip.

Makarska

go

Door to door: About 2 h

Inter-city bus south, about 1 h 30 min

Beach and Biokovo views; long for a day, fine as an overnight.

Drvenik

caution

Door to door: About 2 h

Ferry from Trogir, not Split; bus or car to Trogir first

Check which port sails: Drvenik Veli and Drvenik Mali ferries leave from Trogir.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Inside the palace (old town)

Everything on foot, but noise from bars and restaurants until late; rooms are small and stairs are common.

Varoš

Old fishing quarter just west of the palace; quieter lanes, 5–10 min walk to the Peristil.

Bačvice and the east side

Beach and city beach 10–15 min walk from the old town; better for swimming, less for nightlife.

Žnjan and the west

Apartment blocks and beaches 3–4 km (1.9–2.5 mi) out; use buses or Bolt/Uber, cheaper for longer stays.

Near the bus and ferry station

Practical for one night before an early ferry or bus; not the place to stay for atmosphere.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
€55–80 (≈ US$65–95) excl. bed
Mid
€90–140 (≈ US$110–170) excl. bed
High
€180 (≈ US$250)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Double room, guesthouse or hotel1 × 3 nights × €130€390
Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × €110€660
Airport shuttle, both ways2 × €16 · check€32
Local bus day, two or three rides2 × €6€12
eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10€20
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge€111
Trip total≈ €204 per person per day, bed included€1,225≈ US$1,500

2026 estimate in euro; flights and ferry tickets excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee on the Riva€1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4)
Burek or a bakery snack€2–4 (≈ US$3–5)
Lunch main, konoba off the Riva€12–20 (≈ US$14–25)
Dinner main, old town€18–35 (≈ US$25–45)
Draught beer / glass of house wine€4–7 (≈ US$5–9) / €4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
Ferry Split → Supetar (Brač), foot passengerabout €10–12 (≈ US$12–14) (check)
Catamaran Split → Hvarabout €10–20 (≈ US$12–25)
Taxi airport → Splitabout €46 (≈ US$55)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Split is a safe city for tourists; the real risks are pickpockets in the palace crowds, heat in July–August, and restaurants or taxis with no posted prices: ask the total first.
  • Walking the old town in a bikini or shirtless is banned; wardens can fine you on the spot (€150 (≈ US$180)).
  • Restaurant bills on the Riva and around the palace vary widely: check the menu and the price per kilo for fish before ordering.
  • July and August bring cruise-ship crowds, 35 °C (95 °F) days and the highest room prices; book ferries and beds ahead.
  • The old town is stone and stairs; wheeled luggage and strollers are awkward.
  • Winter is mild, but a snow day happens most years and can disrupt road traffic.

Emergency numbers

All emergencies (EU)
112
Police
192
Fire
193
Ambulance
194
Sea rescue
195

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Emergency

  • All emergencies (EU)112
  • Police192
  • Ambulance194
  • Sea rescue195

Embassy

Most countries have embassies in Zagreb and consulates in Split; check your own before you travel.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Airport shuttle → inter-city bus station: €8 (≈ US$10), about 30 min
  • Bus 37 airport → Split (Sukoišan): €3 (≈ US$4), about 50 min
  • Taxi airport → Split: about €46 (≈ US$55), 30 min
  • Local bus within Split: about €2 (≈ US$3)

Say or show

  • Dobar dan — Hello (DOH-bar dan)
  • Hvala — Thank you (HVAH-lah)
  • Koliko košta? — How much is it? (KOH-lee-koh KOSH-tah)
  • Račun, molim — The bill, please (RAH-choon MOH-leem)
  • Mogu li platiti karticom? — Can I pay by card? (MOH-goo lee PLAH-tee-tee KAR-tee-tsom)
  • Gdje je WC? — Where is the toilet? (gdyeh yeh vay-tsay)

112 works from any phone in Croatia, free, in English.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Split. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, heat, peak ferry and room prices) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 5 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 8 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for SPU: shuttle and Bus 37 timings, taxi fallback, late-arrival rung.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: palace and Peristil, Riva and Varoš, Marjan and Meštrović, Bačvice and the east beaches.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (palace substructures, cathedral and bell tower, Jupiter temple, Meštrović gallery, archaeological museum) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Ferry and catamaran departure fixtures for Brač, Hvar, Šolta and Vis so island days can go green.

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