Kuna (1 Kuna = 100 Lipa). There are 1, 2, 5, 10, 50, Lipa coins, 1, 2, 5 and 25 Kuna coins and 5, 10, 20, 50 100, 200, 500 and 1,000 Kuna banknotes.

Most major credit cards such as AMEX, Diners Club, Euro card/Master Card, Visa, JCB as also Eurocheques and Traveler’s Cheques are accepted in hotels, larger shops and many restaurants, although MasterCard and AMEX seem to be more widely accepted than VISA.

Shops and most grocery stores are open non-stop from 08.00 - 20.00 hours

Public services and offices works from 08.00 – 16.00 hours from Monday to Friday. Post offices are open from 07.00 to 19.00 hours. Saturday and Sundays

Direct dial code: 00385 followed by the local city code (omitting zero) and subscriber’s number.

Public phones booths are located throughout the cities and also in the post offices. All public phones accept phones cards only, which can be purchased from post offices and newspapers kiosks.

If you are taking your mobile telephone check your service provider for network coverage and don’t forget to take charger with continental adapter.

January 01st - New Year’s Eve

Easter and Easter Monday
May 01st - International Labor Day
Corpus Christi

June 22nd - Anti-Fascist Resistance Day
June 25th - Creational National Day
August 05th - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day

August 15th – Assumption Day
October 08th - Independence Day
November 01st - All Saint's Day
December 25th and 26th - Christmas Holidays

To enter Croatia drivers must be in possession of valid driving licence, vehicle registration document and green card (evidence of insurance). Apart from several stretches of motorways connecting major inland cities, roads are single carriageway and in satisfactory condition. During the summer peak months the roads are clogged with holiday traffic- especially the Adriatic coastal road (Jadranska Magistrala). This and many other busy roads become slippery when wet, during and after rainfall. Let’s mention that Croatians drive on the right side of the road and that there are lot’s of bar and restaurants along the roads throughout the country.  

The permitted speed within residential areas is 50 kph , other roads 80 kph and on motorways 130 kph. Petrol stations are opened from 07.00 - 22.00 hours in summer. Petrol stations in major cities and along major international roads are open 24 hours. Available petrol includes non-leaded Eurosuper 95, Super 98, Normal and Euro Diesel fuel.

Permitted quantity of alcohol in blood: 0.0 per ml. Use of safety belts is obligatory for the driver and co-driver, as well as the back seats if the belts are fitted.

Road assistance: Automobile breakdown service telephone: 987.

24-hour information is provided by the Croatian Automobile Club (HAK) - number is 01 4640 800  web: http://www.hak.hr/

Foreign visitors do not normally require visas to enter Croatia - to check if you require a visa, visit the Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' webpage. If you do need one, please contact the Croatian Embassy in your country for more information on how to obtain a visa.

Registration and the payment of the tourist tax for domestic and foreign guests is mandatory according to the Tourist Tax Act and the Movement and Stay of Foreign Persons Act. Registration for tourist tax is usually done by the hotel or the owner of private accommodation where zou are staying, if this is not the case you are required to report yourself for the tourist tax at the nearest police station within 24 hours of arrival.

The daily tourist tax depends on the destination and the period of year and is calculated per person and per overnight. All towns and cities in the Republic of Croatia are grouped into four price categories: A, B, C and D.

In cities and towns belonging to the A category the daily tourist tax is 7.00 kuna in high season, 5.50 kuna in early-season and late-season and 4.50 kuna in low season. In all cities and towns from the B category the daily tourist tax is 6.00 kuna in high season, 4.50 kuna in early-season and late-season and 3.50 kuna in low season. Cities and towns in C category have a daily tourist tax of 5.00 kuna in high season, 3.50 kuna in early-season and late-season and 2.50 kuna in low season. Cities and towns in D category have a daily tourist tax of 4.00 kuna in high season, 2.50 kuna in early-season and late-season and 2.00 kuna in low season. The duration of high season, early-season and late-season varies from county to county.

Number for tourist information for all Croatia

Croatian Angels

tel: 062 999 999

For calls from abroad dial: +385 62 999 999

Service is available in Croatian, English, German and Italian from March 25 to October 15.