Is Dubrovnik expensive? What things really cost in 2026
Short answer
Yes, Dubrovnik is the most expensive city in Croatia and in summer rivals Western European hot spots. A budget day is about €100 per person, mid-range about €210, and the money goes on Old Town accommodation, the city walls ticket, boats and seafront restaurants.
Daily budget: backpacker, mid-range, luxury
| Budget | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed (per person, sharing) | €45 | €100 | €230 |
| Food & drink | €25 | €50 | €100 |
| Sights & tickets | €25 | €50 | €80 |
| Local transport | €4 | €10 | €40 |
| Per person, per day | €99 | €210 | €450 |
Approximate 2026 prices, two people sharing a room. From our Dubrovnik day-cost table.
What things cost
| Item | Typical price* |
|---|---|
| Coffee on the Stradun | about €3–4 |
| City bus ride (Libertas) | about €2 |
| Airport shuttle bus | around €10 |
| City walls ticket (incl. Fort Lovrijenac) | about €35–40 |
| Mount Srđ cable car return | about €25–27 |
| Lokrum ferry with island entry | about €25–30 |
| Mali Ston oysters | about €2–3 each |
| Double in Ploče or the Old Town | about €150–280 |
* Approximate prices, October 2026. They change with season and exchange rates.
Where the money goes
The biggest cost is accommodation: Old Town and Ploče rooms are expensive in summer, and luxury cliff hotels cost €300–700. The city walls ticket is one of the priciest single sights in Europe. Boats to Lokrum, the cable car and Elaphiti trips all add up, and restaurants inside the walls charge a premium. Transport is cheap if you use Libertas buses, while parking near the Old Town is very expensive.
When it is cheaper
April, May and October are cheaper than July–August, and from November to March prices drop sharply, though many restaurants close.
How to spend less
- Stay in Lapad or Gruž and take the bus to Pile Gate.
- Walk the walls first thing at opening or late in the day for cooler air, and plan one visit only.
- Eat outside the walls in Lapad or Gruž, where prices are lower.
- Use the airport shuttle bus instead of a taxi.
- Swim at Banje or the Lapad beaches rather than paying for beach clubs.
- Climb Mount Srđ on foot (about an hour) and save the cable car fare, avoiding midday heat.
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Common questions
Is Dubrovnik expensive?
Yes, it is the most expensive city in Croatia, especially for accommodation and the city walls.
How much are the city walls?
About €35–40, including Fort Lovrijenac outside the walls.
How much does a day in Dubrovnik cost?
About €100 per person on a budget, €210 mid-range and €450 in comfort.