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

Makarska travel guide

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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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Makarska has to offer.

When to visit Makarska

Makarska in March
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Makarska in March
Estimated hotel price
£64
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 27 km from Makarska. The shortest flight to Makarska from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 11h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Makarska is to pick up a car hire from Split, which is about 52 km from Makarska. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Split.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Makarska, located 0.1 km from the city centre of Makarska. Makarska Hotel Biokovka is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Makarska doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bol (BWK), which is located 27 km from Makarska. The shortest flight to Makarska from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 11h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Makarska is to pick up a car hire from Split, which is about 52 km from Makarska. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Split.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Makarska, located 0.1 km from the city centre of Makarska. Makarska Hotel Biokovka is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 km from the city centre.

Airports near Makarska

BWKBol
SPUSplit
DBVDubrovnik

Airlines serving Makarska

Lufthansa
Good (7,187 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,058 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,967 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,645 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,868 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,796 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,830 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,470 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (805 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,273 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,613 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,404 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,082 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (358 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,282 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,298 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,900 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,315 reviews)
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Where to stay in Makarska

Average rates range from around £87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £89 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Makarska

Most booked hotels in Makarska

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Hotel Tamaris
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£140+
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Hotel Osejava
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£196+
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Medora Auri Family Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£180+
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Bluesun Hotel Jadran
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£185+
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Heritage Hotel Porin Makarska
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£161+
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Valamar Meteor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£190+
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Hiring a car in Makarska

Hiring a car in Makarska costs £25 per day, on average, or £151 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

Expect to pay £1.26 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 £15.08 and £20.10. The most frequently booked car type in Makarska is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 12% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Makarska costs £25 per day, on average, or £151 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

Expect to pay £1.26 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 £15.08 and £20.10. The most frequently booked car type in Makarska is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 12% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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