What Dubrovnik actually costs.
52 real prices across transfers, taxis, buses, tickets, restaurants, parking, beaches, ferries and day trips — re-checked on the ground every month by Ante, a Dubrovnik-based host and driver. No affiliate mark-ups, no copied guidebook numbers.
Short answer
In August 2026 a Dubrovnik airport transfer is €45 fixed (taxi €40–55, shuttle bus €10), City Walls entry is €40, the Mount Srđ cable car is €30 return, a city bus ride is €1.73 in advance or €2.50 from the driver, a konoba main is €18–25 and Old Town parking is €5–8 per hour. Budget roughly €60–80 per person per day cheaply, €120–180 comfortably.
Airport transfers
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) is 20 km from the Old Town — roughly 25–40 minutes depending on season and traffic.
| What | Price (€) | Local note |
|---|---|---|
| Private transfer, airport → Old Town / Ploče / Pileper car (1–3 passengers), fixed price | €45 Unchanged since last month | Meet & greet, flight tracking and luggage help included. No surge, no night surcharge. |
| Private transfer, airport → Lapad / Babin Kuk / Gruž portper car (1–3 passengers), fixed price | €50 Unchanged since last month | Same fixed price whether your flight lands at 06:00 or midnight. |
| Private van transfer (4–8 passengers)per van, fixed price | €65–80 Unchanged since last month | Cheaper than two taxis once you have four people plus luggage. |
| Airport shuttle bus (Platanus)per person, one way | €10 Unchanged since last month | Official 2026 fare — 15 EUR return, valid 15 days. Runs to Pile Gate and Gruž port, timed to flights. Cheapest option solo; slow with heavy luggage. |
| Airport taxi (metered / rank)per car, one way | €40–55 Up since last month | Agree the fare before you get in. Late-night arrivals often pay the top of the range. |
Taxis, Uber & Bolt
Uber and Bolt both operate in Dubrovnik and are usually cheaper than a street taxi, except on peak cruise mornings.
| What | Price (€) | Local note |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi start fare (flag drop)per ride, before distance | €5–8 Unchanged since last month | Ranks at Pile, Ploče and Gruž. Ask for the meter or a fixed price up front. |
| Taxi per kilometreper km | €1.20–1.80 Unchanged since last month | Rates vary by company; there is no single city tariff. |
| Uber / Bolt, Old Town → Lapadper ride | €9–15 Up since last month | Prices surge during cruise-ship peaks (10:00–13:00) and after midnight. |
| Uber / Bolt, Old Town → Gruž cruise portper ride | €10–16 Up since last month | On 4–6 ship days, walking to the main road can be faster than waiting for a car. |
| Uber / Bolt, airport → Old Townper ride | €35–60 Up since last month | Cheap off-peak, expensive when several flights land together. A fixed-price transfer removes the guesswork. |
Public buses
Libertas runs the city network. Buying from the driver always costs more than buying ahead.
| What | Price (€) | Local note |
|---|---|---|
| City bus ticket, bought in advance (1 hour)per hour ticket | €1.73 Unchanged since last month | Official Libertas rate. Buy at any Tisak kiosk or newsagent before boarding. |
| City bus ticket, bought from the driverper ride | €2.50 Unchanged since last month | Official Libertas onboard rate. Exact change helps; cards are not reliably accepted onboard. |
| Day ticket (24 h city network)per person | €5.31 Unchanged since last month | Official Libertas rate. Worth it from three rides a day, e.g. Lapad ↔ Old Town ↔ beaches. A three-day ticket is 11.95 EUR. |
| Bus to Cavtat (line 10)per person, one way | €4 Unchanged since last month | Scenic, about 45 minutes. The Cavtat boat is nicer and costs more. |
| Coach, Dubrovnik → Splitper person, one way | €20–30 Unchanged since last month | 4.5 hours, includes two Bosnian border crossings. Book ahead in August. |
City Walls, cable car & attractions
The single biggest ticket in Dubrovnik is the City Walls. If you plan on anything else, price the Dubrovnik Pass first.
| What | Price (€) | Local note |
|---|---|---|
| City Walls — adultper person | €40 Unchanged since last month | Included in the Dubrovnik Pass. Walk at opening or in the last two hours; midday in July is punishing. |
| City Walls — child / studentper person | €15 Unchanged since last month | Bring ID for the student rate. Under-6s go free. |
| Dubrovnik Pass — 1 dayper person | €40 Unchanged since last month | Includes the Walls plus several museums, so it pays for itself immediately if you visit one museum. |
| Dubrovnik Pass — 3 dayper person | €50 Unchanged since last month | The best-value pass for anyone staying more than two nights. |
| Dubrovnik Pass — 7 dayper person | €60 Unchanged since last month | Official 2026 rate. Only worth it on a long, museum-heavy stay. |
| Cable car to Mount Srđ — returnper person | €30 Up since last month | Official 2026 rate. One way is 17 EUR; children 4–12 pay 8 EUR return. Driving or walking up costs nothing and the view is identical. |
| Museums & Rector's Palaceper person, per museum | €10–18 Unchanged since last month | Most are covered by the Dubrovnik Pass. |
| Game of Thrones / Old Town walking tourper person, ~2 hours | €30–45 Unchanged since last month | Group tours. Private guides start around 150 EUR for the group. |
Restaurants, cafés & drinks
Inside the walls you pay a location premium. Ten minutes away in Gruž, Lapad or Ploče the same meal is often 30–40% cheaper and frequently better.
| What | Price (€) | Local note |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso / macchiatoper cup | €2–3.50 Unchanged since last month | Stradun terraces sit at the top of the range; a back-street café is half of it. |
| Beer (0.5 l, bar)per glass | €4–6 Up since last month | Sea-view and Buža bars charge 7–9 EUR. |
| Konoba main courseper dish | €18–25 Up since last month | Grilled fish is usually priced per kilo — ask for the weight and the total before you agree. |
| Sea-view / fine dining dinnerper person, with wine | €45–90 Up since last month | Book several days ahead in July and August. |
| Bakery breakfast (burek, pastry, coffee)per person | €5–8 Unchanged since last month | The cheapest honest breakfast in the city. |
| Pizza / pasta, casualper dish | €12–18 Unchanged since last month | Reliable family option; portions are generous. |
| Bottle of water / supermarket lunchper item / per person | €1.50 / 6–9 Unchanged since last month | Tap water is excellent — bring a refillable bottle and skip the plastic. |
Parking
You cannot drive into the Old Town. Everything below is walking or shuttle distance from a gate, and the ZOPR traffic zone limits access in peak hours.
| What | Price (€) | Local note |
|---|---|---|
| Ilijina Glavica garage (nearest to Pile)per hour | €5–8 Up since last month | Daily caps apply. Fills by mid-morning in summer. |
| Street parking, Zone 1 (Old Town fringe)per hour | €4–6 Unchanged since last month | Pay at the machine or by SMS. Enforcement is genuinely strict. |
| Street parking, Zone 2–3 (Lapad, Gruž)per hour | €1.50–3 Unchanged since last month | Park here and take the bus in — the cheapest realistic option with a rental car. |
| Hotel / apartment parkingper day | €15–30 Up since last month | Ask before booking — many Old Town apartments have no parking at all. |
| Airport parkingper day | €8–15 Unchanged since last month | Only relevant if you are leaving a car while island-hopping. |
Beaches & beach clubs
Every beach in Croatia is public. You only pay for sunbeds, shade and service.
| What | Price (€) | Local note |
|---|---|---|
| Public beach (Banje, Šulić, Lapad, Sveti Jakov)entry | €0 Unchanged since last month | Free. Bring a towel and water shoes — most beaches are pebble. |
| Two sunbeds + parasolper day | €25–60 Up since last month | Banje Beach is the most expensive; Lapad and Copacabana are far gentler. |
| Beach club day bed / cabanaper day | €80–200 Up since last month | Usually includes a minimum food and drink spend. Reserve ahead in August. |
| Kayak or SUP rentalper person, per session | €20–35 Unchanged since last month | Sunset sea-kayak tours around Lokrum sit at the top of the range. |
| Sunbed at Copacabana (Babin Kuk)per pair, per day | €20–30 Unchanged since last month | Best family beach — shallow entry, showers, food, and a slide in season. |
Ferries & boats
Local Jadrolinija lines are cheap; private and speedboat tours are where the money goes.
| What | Price (€) | Local note |
|---|---|---|
| Lokrum Island ferryper person, return | €30 Unchanged since last month | Includes the island entrance fee. Seasonal — roughly April to November. |
| Jadrolinija ferry to the Elaphiti Islandsper person, one way | €6–9 Unchanged since last month | From Gruž to Koločep, Lopud or Šipan. The local, non-touristy way to island-hop. |
| Elaphiti islands day tour (3 islands, lunch)per person | €60–95 Up since last month | Check whether lunch and drinks are actually included before booking. |
| Blue Cave speedboat tourper person | €70–110 Up since last month | Weather-dependent. Morning departures have the calmest sea and best light. |
| Catamaran to Korčula or Hvarper person, one way | €25–40 Unchanged since last month | Book online in advance — summer sailings sell out days ahead. |
| Private boat charter (skipper included)per day, per boat | €450–900 Unchanged since last month | Fuel is often extra. Worth it split between six people. |
Popular attractions & day trips
Border crossings are the wildcard — Kotor and Mostar can add an hour each way in July and August.
| What | Price (€) | Local note |
|---|---|---|
| Private day trip to Kotor (Montenegro)per car, up to 3 guests | €350–450 Unchanged since last month | Passports required. Allow 9–10 hours door to door with border waits. |
| Private day trip to Mostar & Kraviceper car, up to 3 guests | €380–480 Unchanged since last month | About 3 hours each way. Kravice waterfalls add roughly 10 EUR entry per person. |
| Pelješac wine tour (Ston, Dingač)per car, up to 3 guests | €300–400 Unchanged since last month | Tastings are usually 15–25 EUR per person on top, paid at the winery. |
| Group day tour (Kotor or Mostar, coach)per person | €60–95 Unchanged since last month | Cheaper solo, but you keep the coach's timetable, not your own. |
| Ston walls & oyster tastingwalls entry / tasting per person | €10 / 15–25 Unchanged since last month | The oysters at Mali Ston are worth the drive on their own. |
| Cavtat boat from the Old Town harbourper person, return | €20–25 Unchanged since last month | Prettier than the bus and only slightly slower. |
Price questions we get asked most
How much does a taxi from Dubrovnik Airport to the Old Town cost?
A metered airport taxi to the Old Town costs roughly 40–55 EUR one way in 2026, with late-night arrivals at the top of that range. A pre-booked private transfer with Navigate Dubrovnik is a fixed 45 EUR per car, and the Platanus airport shuttle bus is 10 EUR per person one way or 15 EUR return.
How much are Dubrovnik City Walls tickets in 2026?
The Dubrovnik City Walls ticket is 40 EUR for adults and about 15 EUR for children and students in 2026. It is included in the Dubrovnik Pass, which costs 40 EUR for one day, 50 EUR for three days and 60 EUR for seven days.
How much does the Dubrovnik cable car cost?
The official 2026 Dubrovnik cable car price is 30 EUR for an adult return and 17 EUR one way. Children aged 4–12 pay 8 EUR return or 5 EUR one way, and under-4s travel free. Driving or walking up to the same viewpoint is free apart from parking.
How much money do I need per day in Dubrovnik?
A budget day is about 60–80 EUR per person, a comfortable day with restaurant meals and one attraction is 120–180 EUR, and a premium day with private transfers and fine dining starts around 250 EUR.
How often is the Dubrovnik Price Index updated?
It is reviewed and re-checked locally every month by Ante, a Dubrovnik-based host and driver. The visible last-updated date at the top of the page always shows the most recent review.
Are these prices guaranteed?
No. They are honest ranges for what visitors actually pay, checked locally each month. Supplier prices, season and demand move them a little. Navigate Dubrovnik transfer prices are fixed and quoted before you book.
How this index is compiled
Every figure is either a price Ante pays himself as a working Dubrovnik driver, a price confirmed directly with the operator, or a range reported consistently by guests during the current season. Ranges are used where prices genuinely vary by season, supplier or time of day — a single number would be a false promise. Nothing on this page is sponsored, and no price is inflated by a booking commission.
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