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. Hvar deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Hvar

Hvar in March
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hvar in March
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hvar in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Hvar, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.

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How to Get to Hvar

Plane

When flying to Hvar, you’ll arrive at Bol (BWK), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Hvar from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 55m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Hvar, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Hvar to Vienna takes 14h 15m and costs around $55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Prague, expect to pay about $96 for a 17h 15m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hvar is to pick up a car rental from Zagreb, which is about 184 miles from Hvar. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Avia Rent A Car, among others, in Zagreb.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hvar, including FlixBus, Bus and Arriva. From Zadar, the bus ride to Hvar takes 180 miles and will cost you around $18. From Trsteno, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 219 miles.

Plane

When flying to Hvar, you’ll arrive at Bol (BWK), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Hvar from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 55m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Hvar, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Hvar to Vienna takes 14h 15m and costs around $55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Prague, expect to pay about $96 for a 17h 15m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hvar is to pick up a car rental from Zagreb, which is about 184 miles from Hvar. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Avia Rent A Car, among others, in Zagreb.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hvar, including FlixBus, Bus and Arriva. From Zadar, the bus ride to Hvar takes 180 miles and will cost you around $18. From Trsteno, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 219 miles.

Airports near Hvar

BWKBol

Airlines serving Hvar

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,268 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,938 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,172 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,727 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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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 $118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $854 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hvar

Most booked hotels in Hvar

Hotel Fortuna
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 490 reviews)
$148+
Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 552 reviews)
$394+
Heritage Hotel Park Hvar
4 stars
Excellent (9, 413 reviews)
$314+
Hotel Podstine
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 646 reviews)
$142+
Pharos Hvar Bayhill Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1678 reviews)
$159+
White Rabbit Hostel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 710 reviews)
$25+

Renting a car in Hvar

Renting a car in Hvar costs $34 per day, on average, or $68 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Hvar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Hvar is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Dacia Duster or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hvar costs $34 per day, on average, or $68 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Hvar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Hvar is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Dacia Duster or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.