How much does a trip to Zagreb, Croatia cost?

• Fair taxi price (official, daytime): €20 - €30. Use the official taxi rank outside the arrivals terminal and confirm the meter or fixed city rate before starting. Refuse drivers who approach inside the terminal or quote flat rates well above 30 EUR.
• Best alternative: Airport shuttle bus to the main bus station and city centre (€5)
• Buy tickets at kiosks or via the official app before boarding, and validate them in the yellow validator machines inside the tram or bus immediately. Tapping a contactless bank card on the validator also works on trams. Fine without a valid ticket: €75.
• Round up the bill in restaurants, or leave 5 to 10 percent for good service, since service is generally not included. Taxi drivers are typically given a small round-up.
• Most restaurants do not add a cover charge, but some near the main square may add a service charge or a bread basket fee. Always check the menu, which must list prices, and ask if unsure.
• Always choose to be charged in euros and decline dynamic currency conversion at ATMs and card terminals. Prefer bank-attached ATMs over standalone machines, which tend to charge higher fees. Use the official Zagreb card or a no-foreign-fee card where possible.

Stay is a double room shared by two (one room per two travelers). Food assumes two cheap meals, a modest dinner and a coffee on a budget, a cheap lunch, a restaurant dinner, coffee and a drink mid-range and restaurant meals, coffees and drinks in comfort. Transport is a daily public transport allowance, plus taxis in the higher tiers. Sights is an average daily allowance for entry tickets and activities. Everything is per day of the trip; a 3-night trip counts 3 days.

Not included: flights, travel insurance, city tax (usually a few euros per person per night, paid at the hotel), shopping and nightlife.

Estimates from average local prices and live hotel rates; exchange rates as of 2026-10-06. Your trip can cost more or less.