Not many years ago, Croatia was like the newly discovered alternative to Italy that was less crowded and way cheaper, but things have changed and it’s not terribly cheap anymore. Zagreb is still definitely cheaper than Rome, but now they aren’t very far apart in many respects.
| Population | 800,000 |
| Area | 1,200,000 |
| Timezone | UTC+1 |
| Currency | Croatian kuna |
| Airports | Zagreb Airport (ZAG) |
Zagreb hotels have a pattern similar to many European resort areas where prices are at their highest during July and August, and the general high season lasts from April through October. Hostels in Zagreb don’t vary their prices much through the year, though you’ll have a much easier time finding a bed or a room during the low season from January through March.
| Rating | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
 | 23.16 - 29.47 |
| 42.11 - 54.74 |
| 44.21 - 115.79 |
| 48.42 - 111.58 |
| 109.47 - 157.89 |
Guesthouse Lessi Doubles from €28/night | |
Our pick: The best cheap and central 3-star hotel in Zagreb |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Hostel Bed | 6.32 - 15.79 |
Hostel Temza Beds from €7/night | |
Our pick: The best cheap and central hostel in Zagreb |
| Location | Description | Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mimara Museum | This large and popular museum is home to thousands of examples of classical art and much more. | adults children | 5.26 4.21 |
| Archaeological Museum | A rich collection of ancient treasures from Croatia and elsewhere. | adults children | 3.16 1.05 |
| Sightseeing bus tour | See all of Zagreb's main sights and attractions with an all-day hop-on, hop-off ticket. | adults ages 7-18 | 10.53 4.21 |
Food and drinks are also cheaper than they are in Italy and yet noticeably more expensive than they were only a few years ago. Unlike many other large European cities, at least it’s not impossible to find modestly priced simple meals. Drink prices aren’t too bad, and there are some happy hour deals around if you look.
| Food Type | Description | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Budget breakfast | Your hotel or hostel will probably include breakfast. If not there are plenty of cheap choices. | 3.16 - 5.26 |
| Budget lunch | Sandwiches and Mediterranean dishes are very reasonable at many places where locals go. Pizza-slice places are cheap and filling. | 4.21 - 7.37 |
| Budget dinner | Assuming you want to sit down for dinner you'll find prices to be reasonable everywhere as long as you don't eat in a hotel. | 6.32 - 9.47 |
| Beer (pint) | Local lagers are often on special at pubs around the city. | 2.11 - 3.16 |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Taxi from airport to city center | 21.05 - 28.42 |
| Airport express bus to city center | 4.21 |
| 3km taxi ride in Zagreb | 4.21 - 5.26 |
| Tram/train/bus ride in Zagreb | 1.05 - 2.11 |
| Month | High F | Low F | Precip (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38 | 25 | 1.9 |
| February | 43 | 28 | 1.7 |
| March | 52 | 34 | 2.0 |
| April | 62 | 41 | 2.4 |
| May | 70 | 49 | 3.1 |
| June | 76 | 55 | 3.9 |
| July | 80 | 58 | 3.2 |
| August | 79 | 57 | 3.6 |
| September | 72 | 51 | 3.3 |
| October | 61 | 42 | 2.8 |
| November | 49 | 35 | 3.3 |
| December | 40 | 29 | 2.5 |
Zagreb has fairly mild all year long, with warm summers that rarely become scorching, and temperatures cool off nicely at night. Winters do get cold and it does snow, but it rarely accumulates to the point that it could disturb your travel plans. Spring and fall are typically nice with moderate temperatures and rainfall.
| 21 Mar | 5:58am | 6:10pm |
| 21 Jun | 5:06am | 8:50pm |
| 21 Sep | 6:41am | 6:56pm |
| 21 Dec | 7:34am | 4:14pm |