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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 35m.
Train
ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Hvar, followed by Train.
Car
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 CarWiz, among others, in Split.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hvar, including FlixBus, Bus and Arriva. From Zadar, the bus ride to Hvar takes 249 km and will cost you around £13. From Dubrovnik, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 370 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 Pharos Hvar Bayhill Hotel, Hvar offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £516 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
Hiring a car in Hvar costs £18 per day, on average, or £70 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Hvar.
Expect to pay £1.38 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 £16.53 and £22.04. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hvar, while also 87% cheaper than other types, on average.