Makarska travel guide

Makarska Tourism | Makarska Guide

You're Going to Love Makarska

With a population of 13,446, Makarska is a must-see destination in Splitsko-Dalmatinska, Croatia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Makarska has to offer.

When to visit Makarska

Makarska in February
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Makarska in February
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Makarska in July, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -2 °C, with an average temperature of 1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 150 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Makarska, with an average rainfall of 55 mm.

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How to Get to Makarska

Plane

Although Makarska doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bol (BWK), which is located 17 miles from Makarska. The shortest flight to Makarska from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 7h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Makarska is to pick up a car hire from Split, which is about 32 miles from Makarska. You’ll find branches of Avia Rent A Car and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Split.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Makarska, located 0.1 miles from the city centre of Makarska. Makarska Hotel Biokovka is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Makarska doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bol (BWK), which is located 17 miles from Makarska. The shortest flight to Makarska from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 7h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Makarska is to pick up a car hire from Split, which is about 32 miles from Makarska. You’ll find branches of Avia Rent A Car and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Split.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Makarska, located 0.1 miles from the city centre of Makarska. Makarska Hotel Biokovka is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Makarska

BWKBol

Airlines serving Makarska

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Makarska

Average rates range from around £55 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £68 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Makarska

Most booked hotels in Makarska

Bluesun Hotel Jadran
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£100+
Hotel Tamaris
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£73+
Heritage Hotel Porin Makarska
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£88+
Medora Auri Family Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£83+
Hotel Park
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£76+
Valamar Meteor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£99+

Hiring a car in Makarska

Hiring a car in Makarska costs £29 per day, on average, or £145 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Makarska (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.14 and £21.51. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Makarska, while also 9% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Makarska costs £29 per day, on average, or £145 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Makarska (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.14 and £21.51. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Makarska, while also 9% cheaper than other types, on average.