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

Rijeka travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rijeka

With a population of 141,172, Rijeka is the largest city in Primorsko-Goranska, Croatia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rijeka has to offer.

Where to Eat in Rijeka

If you’re looking for affordable options, Batak Rijeka (12 Riva) and The Kitchen (Hilton Rijeka) are great picks.

When to visit Rijeka

Rijeka in November
Estimated hotel price
£96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rijeka in November
Estimated hotel price
£96
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rijeka in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 220 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Rijeka, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.

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How to Get to Rijeka

Plane

When flying to Rijeka, you’ll arrive at Rijeka (RJK), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Rijeka from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Rijeka is to pick up a car hire from Split, which is about 257 km from Rijeka. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Budget, among others, in Split.

Plane

When flying to Rijeka, you’ll arrive at Rijeka (RJK), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Rijeka from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Rijeka is to pick up a car hire from Split, which is about 257 km from Rijeka. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Budget, among others, in Split.

Airports near Rijeka

ZAGZagreb Franjo Tuđman
PUYPula
ZADZadar

Airlines serving Rijeka

Lufthansa
Good (8,131 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,537 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,107 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,442 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,998 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,978 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,612 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,874 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,328 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,334 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,571 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,435 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rijeka

Average rates range from around £68 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £84 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rijeka

Most booked hotels in Rijeka

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Hotel Villa Eugenia
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Hotel Ambasador - Liburnia
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£193+
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Hotel Palace Bellevue - Liburnia
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£139+
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Grand Hotel Adriatic
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£116+
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Hotel Excelsior - Liburnia
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£135+
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Grand Hotel Bonavia
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£130+
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Hiring a car in Rijeka

Hiring a car in Rijeka costs £24 per day, on average, or £72 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 41% cheaper than airport locations in Rijeka.

Expect to pay £1.23 per litre in Rijeka (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £14.67 and £19.56. Compact (Mitsubishi ASX or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rijeka, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Rijeka costs £24 per day, on average, or £72 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 41% cheaper than airport locations in Rijeka.

Expect to pay £1.23 per litre in Rijeka (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £14.67 and £19.56. Compact (Mitsubishi ASX or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rijeka, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

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