The tourist season in Croatia is gradually gaining momentum. Both domestic and international guests are noticing rising prices. We investigated whether Croatia is too expensive and what the costs of accommodation, food, and services are like in Kvarner.
The romantic Crikvenica Riviera attracts an increasing number of tourists each year. However, tourism professionals note that last June was better!
“In Crikvenica, it tends to pick up all of a sudden. We have about 45 days of peak season, and somehow everyone fits into those 45 days. We also hope that the pre-season and post-season will be better, so we expect that September, the off-season, will be better,” said Ivan Sincic, a boat rental operator.
Maybe, because then the prices, at least for accommodation, will be lower. In this coastal town, you will now have to pay upwards of 400 euros for a week in a small apartment for two people. If you opt for a hotel, prices exceed two thousand euros.
Ice cream scoop around two euros
On average, you will pay around two euros for an ice cream scoop. This is the price that was seen in Crikvenica’s ice cream parlors. Restaurant owners were reluctant to comment, but Ivan mentioned that everyone had to adjust their prices.
In summer, ice cream is a popular metric for rough price estimates in Croatian tourist destinations. This beloved seasonal treat will cost you around two and a half euros in Opatija.
“In Zagreb, it’s two, so why shouldn’t it be two and a half in Opatija? After all, this is a tourist destination. Now, whether it’s a lot or not depends on the budget of the person,” said one local resident.
“The prices are similar to those in Italy and Greece. It’s all pretty comparable,” added Hugh from Australia.
Foreigners are not particularly fazed by the price of ice cream scoops, but the question remains: if prices continue to rise, how many Croatians will be able to afford a few days on the Adriatic coast?, N1 writes.
E.Dz.
