Croatia

Travel tips for Croatia: safety advisories, currency and cash vs. card, tap water, plugs, local phrases, food, and advice from travelers.

Cash and cards

Cards widely accepted. Recent 2025-2026 Reddit reports note that while cards work well for hotels and larger restaurants, travelers should carry Euros because many smaller cafes, beach vendors, and rural businesses still operate cash-only or enforce minimum card spends.

Try the food

  • Peka: Meat and vegetables are slow-cooked to tender perfection under a cast-iron dome buried in glowing embers.
  • Black Risotto (Crni rižot): A rich, savory seafood rice dish colored and flavored intensely with cuttlefish ink.
  • Štrukli: Warm, comforting pastry dough baked or boiled with a rich filling of cottage cheese and sour cream.

Say it in Croatian

  • Hello: Dobar dan
  • Thank you: Hvala
  • Please: Molim
  • Excuse me: Oprostite
  • How much is this?: Koliko ovo košta?
  • The bill, please: Račun, molim
  • Yes / No: Da / Ne
  • Goodbye: Doviđenja

Essentials

Voltage
230V, 50Hz
Driving
Right side
SIM tip
Pick up a prepaid tourist SIM card from Hrvatski Telekom or A1 at any Tisak newspaper kiosk, or download an eSIM before you arrive for instant connectivity.

Etiquette

It is customary to leave a 10% tip in restaurants for good service, preferably in cash even if you are paying the main bill with a card.

Airports in Croatia