Quick answer: Split runs about EUR 90 per day mid-range - noticeably less if you eat local and walk. Cheapest window: May-June and September-October - swimming weather without the July-August crowds and prices.
What things actually cost
| espresso at a bar | 1.80 EUR |
| bell tower and cathedral ticket | 12 EUR |
| local beer (0.5l) in a bar | 3.50 EUR |
| scoop of gelato | 2 EUR |
| catamaran to Hvar | 15-22 EUR one way |
| marenda lunch menu | 9 EUR |
Eat well for little
- Grilled fish with blitva (chard and potatoes)the standard Dalmatian dinner, about 18-25 EUR in a konoba
- Pasticada with gnocchibeef slow-braised in wine and prunes, Split's Sunday dish, around 15-18 EUR
- Soparnikthin chard-filled pie from the Poljica region sold by the slice, about 3-4 EUR
- Cevapi in flatbreadgrilled meat rolls from a fast-food grill, filling for 6-8 EUR
- Marenda (workers' lunch)fixed early-lunch menus in local konobas, a full plate for 8-10 EUR before 1pm
Money mistakes to avoid
- Treating Split as only a transit stop to the islandsthe palace, Marjan and Klis deserve two full days
- Buying long-distance ferry tickets on the dock in July-August - Jadrolinija and Krilo catamarans to Hvar sell out, book a day or two ahead
- Eating at restaurants with photo menus on the Rivawalk 5 minutes into Varos for better food at 30 percent less
- Renting a car for day trips you can do by busTrogir, Klis and Omis all have cheap frequent buses and parking in Split is a nightmare
Transport without the tourist tax
The airport bus to the main terminal by the port takes 30-40 minutes and costs about 8 EUR, a taxi or Uber is about 35-40 EUR. The center is fully walkable, and city buses (for Meje or Znjan) cost about 1.60-2 EUR per ride.
Planning the full trip? Start with the 3-day Split itinerary.