Once heralded as an up-and-coming Eastern European destination, Croatia is now one of the most popular holiday spots for British tourists. And with the likes of the UNESCO World Heritage medieval city of Dubrovnik and the epic Plitvice Lakes National Park, it’s easy to see why.
If you’re travelling to Croatia soon, you’ll want to be up to date on all things currency.
Here we’ll look at Croatian currency and provide some helpful information on the best ways to pay and how much you can expect things to cost during your trip.
In Croatia, they use the euro and have done since January 2023. Currently, 100 cents make a euro and the following notes and coins are in use.
Croatia has been a member of the European Union (EU) since 2013, with one of the conditions of its membership being to adopt the euro as currency. This happened in 2023, with the currency first being used on 1st January 2023. The previous currency – the Croatian Kuna – was still used alongside the euro until 31st December 2023. Today, you can only use euros when on holiday in Croatia[1].
The cost of living in the UK is around 50% higher than it is in Croatia[2]. This means that things will likely be cheaper when you’re on holiday here compared to back home.
This depends on where you’re eating and what you’re having. You can enjoy a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant for around €60. But if you’re happy to head to a cheaper local restaurant this drops to around €11.
You’ll also pick up classic Croatian street food snacks like corn on the cob, burek and fritule, for just a few euros.
If you’re enjoying a couple of beers in beautiful surroundings on Croatian islands, expect to pay around €3 for a 0.5-litre draught domestic beer – this will usually be Ožujsko or Karlovačko. For a European imported beer, expect to pay €3.50 for a 33ml bottle.
Your morning coffee may set you back around €2, whilst a Coke is €2.60, and a bottle of water is just under €2.
You might be surprised at some of the costs for attractions in Croatia. Whilst you’ll be able to walk around the famous city of Dubrovnik and take in its architecture for free, a city tour can cost up to €35[3]. Entrance to museums in Dubrovnik usually sets you back around €10[4].
Tours around Croatia’s islands can be pricey, with costs for a private boat ride to the Blue Cave and Hvar in the region of €150[5]. However, you may be able to find shared tours that will do it cheaper.
Local transport is fairly cheap in Croatia with one-way tickets around €1.30. If you’re taking a taxi, expect to spend around €3 as a starting fare and €1 for every kilometre after this.
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Currently you’ll get around 1.17 Euros in exchange for a pound.
*Rates taken from Asda foreign exchange calculator. At time of publishing – March 2025.
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Both cash and cards are accepted in Croatia, with most bars, restaurants and shops taking contactless payments. Just remember that if you do pay with your credit or debit card, you’ll may have to pay a foreign transaction fee.
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Yes, the euro is the official currency in Croatia and has been since January 2023. It is the only currency you can use in Croatia.
Today, they only use euros in Croatia. Kuna was the former currency. Once the euro was first introduced, there was a 12-month grace period until the end of December 2023 when both currencies were accepted in shops, restaurants, bars and hotels. Today, you can only use euros.
No Croatian Kuna isn’t used in Croatia anymore. The euro came in at the start of 2023 and by the end of the year, the kuna was completely phased out.
Yes, tipping is fairly standard practice in Croatia and is expected in the same way as in most European countries. If you’re tipping at a restaurant, it’s standard practice to leave at least 10%[6].
[2] [3] numbeo.com
[4] cruisecroatia.com
[5] dumus.hr
[6] unforgettablecroatia.com
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