Dubrovnik from the UK: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Dubrovnik, when to go, the visa for British travellers and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Plan my Dubrovnik tripDay to day in Dubrovnik, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | £26 | £32 |
| A balanced mix | £54 | £60 |
| Mostly restaurants | £84 | £90 |
- Local transport: about £6 a day. Taxi: £3 to start, then £1.04 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about £10 a day for food.
- Tourist tax: about £2 a person a night, paid at your stay.
- Tipping: about 10% where service is good.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: budgetyourtrip.com, livingcost.org, kayak.com; in GBP at today's rate.
When to go
11°F
11°M
13°A
16°M
20°J
24°J
28°A
28°S
24°O
20°N
16°D
12°
The most pleasant months are April to October. July is the driest month (35 mm of rain) and November the wettest (161 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
Best time to visit Croatia, place by placeCompare: Croatia or Greece · Croatia or Italy
Visa for British travellers
No visa needed for a holiday
Official source: gov.uk, checked 2026-10-01. Rules change: your plan checks your own passport when you build it.
Not to miss in Dubrovnik
- Franciscan Monastery and Old Pharmacyhistoric site · a couple of hours
Dubrovnik Cathedralchurch · a couple of hours
Rector's Palacepalace · a couple of hours
Dubrovnik City Walls walkhistoric site · a couple of hoursGo early morning or late afternoon to avoid the heat
- Fort Lovrijenaccastle · a couple of hours
Stradunstreet · a couple of hours- Mount Srđ cable carviewpoint · a couple of hours
Sunset is the time to go
Lokrum Islandisland · half a day
Banje Beachbeach · half a day- Elaphiti Islands boat tripexperience · a full day
From our research of travel guides; ticket prices from Tiqets when we found them. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licences.
Questions travellers ask
How much does a day in Dubrovnik cost?
Food and getting around come to about £32 a person a day eating street food, £60 with a balanced mix and £90 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Dubrovnik?
The most pleasant months are April to October. July is the driest month (35 mm of rain) and November the wettest (161 mm); daytime highs run from 11 to 28 °C over the year.
Do British travellers need a visa for Croatia?
No visa needed for a holiday. Checked on gov.uk on 2026-10-01; rules change, so check again before you book.
What should I not miss in Dubrovnik?
Franciscan Monastery and Old Pharmacy, Dubrovnik Cathedral, Rector's Palace, Dubrovnik City Walls walk, Fort Lovrijenac.
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