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.
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.
When flying to Hvar, you’ll arrive at Bol (BWK), which is located 23 km from the city centre.
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 $63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salzburg, expect to pay about $58 for a 23h 44m trip.
Another option to get to Hvar is to pick up a car hire from Split, which is about 37 km from Hvar. You’ll find branches of Avia Rent A Car and Garage No 1, among others, in Split.
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 $35. From Trsteno, the ticket costs about $65 for a journey of 338 km.
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 $167 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,300 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $2.85 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 $34.14 and $45.52. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hvar, while also 91% cheaper than other types, on average.