Quick answer: Dubrovnik runs about EUR 110 per day mid-range - noticeably less if you eat local and walk. Cheapest window: May-June and September-October - warm sea, open terraces and far fewer cruise crowds than July-August.
What things actually cost
| espresso at a bar | 2 EUR |
| City Walls entry | 35 EUR |
| local beer (0.5l) in a bar | 4.50 EUR |
| city bus ticket | 1.73 EUR |
| Lokrum return ferry with island entry | 27 EUR |
| seafood main in a konoba | 18-25 EUR |
Eat well for little
- Black risotto (crni rizot)squid ink risotto found in most konobas, around 15-18 EUR
- Ston oystersfarmed 50 km up the coast and served raw with lemon, about 3-4 EUR per oyster
- Pekameat or octopus slow-cooked under an iron bell, order 2-3 hours ahead at a konoba, about 25-30 EUR per person
- Burek from a bakeryflaky cheese or meat pastry, a filling 4-5 EUR breakfast
- Gelato on Stradundecent quality despite the location, about 2.50 EUR per scoop
Money mistakes to avoid
- Walking the City Walls at midday in summerthere is almost no shade, go right at opening or in the last two hours before closing
- Not checking the cruise ship calendaron days with 3+ ships the Old Town is gridlocked by 10am, plan Lokrum or kayaking for those days
- Eating on Stradun itselfrestaurants on the main street charge double for average food, walk two alleys uphill instead
- Staying inside the walls with heavy luggagethere are hundreds of stairs and no vehicle access, pack light or stay in Ploce or Lapad
Transport without the tourist tax
The airport shuttle bus to the Old Town takes about 30 minutes and costs around 10-15 EUR, a taxi is about 35-40 EUR. The Old Town is entirely pedestrian, and local buses to Lapad or Gruz cost about 1.70-2 EUR per ride.
Planning the full trip? Start with the 3-day Dubrovnik itinerary.