Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Jelsa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Jelsa

With a population of 1,807, Jelsa is a must-see destination in Splitsko-Dalmatinska, Croatia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Jelsa to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Jelsa

Jelsa in March
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jelsa in March
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Jelsa

Plane

When flying to Jelsa, you’ll arrive at Bol (BWK), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Jelsa from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 8h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Jelsa is to pick up a car hire from Split, which is about 27 miles from Jelsa. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Garage No 1, among others, in Split.

Plane

When flying to Jelsa, you’ll arrive at Bol (BWK), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Jelsa from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 8h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Jelsa is to pick up a car hire from Split, which is about 27 miles from Jelsa. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Garage No 1, among others, in Split.

Airports near Jelsa

SPUSplit
DBVDubrovnik
ZADZadar

Airlines serving Jelsa

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,835 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Jelsa

Most booked hotels in Jelsa

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Hotel Lipa
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Bluesun Hotel Borak
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£115+
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Hotel Pastura
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£47+
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Bluesun Hotel Elaphusa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Bretanide Sport & Wellness Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Resort Fontana
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
£60+
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Hiring a car in Jelsa

Expect to pay £1.26 per litre in Jelsa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.04 and £20.05.

Expect to pay £1.26 per litre in Jelsa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.04 and £20.05.

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