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 5 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 17 miles from Makarska. The shortest flight to Makarska from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 8h 40m.

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 Sixt and Garage No 1, 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 8h 40m.

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 Sixt and Garage No 1, 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
SPUSplit
DBVDubrovnik

Airlines serving Makarska

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 Makarska

Average rates range from around £68 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £85 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 (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Hotel Osejava
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Medora Auri Family Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Bluesun Hotel Jadran
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Valamar Meteor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Heritage Hotel Porin Makarska
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Hiring a car in Makarska

Hiring a car in Makarska costs £27 per day, on average, or £135 if you want to hire it for 5 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 £15.04 and £20.05. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Makarska, while also 4% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Makarska costs £27 per day, on average, or £135 if you want to hire it for 5 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 £15.04 and £20.05. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Makarska, while also 4% cheaper than other types, on average.

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