Which place is cheaper, Road Town or Dubrovnik?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Dubrovnik or Road Town?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Dubrovnik or Road Town? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Dubrovnik or Road Town?
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic", is a beautiful walled city in southern Croatia that sits on the edge of the Adriatic Sea. It's a small city, with only about 40,000 residents, but it's become one of the most significant tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The city was historically built on maritime trade, which is not surprising given its location near major Italian and Greek ports such as Venice, Bari, Corfu, and Trieste. It was a center of language and literature and was the home of many important poets, playwrights, painters, and scientists during the 15th and 16th centuries. Today its economy is dependent on tourism and it is one of the most popular destinations in the region. People visit the city for its impressive history, beautiful setting, great weather, and interesting architecture.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Split, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Croatia.
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Dubrovnik Prices
Croatia PricesRoad Town Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDubrovnik $183Road Town $355
The average daily cost (per person) in Dubrovnik is $183, while the average daily cost in Road Town is $355. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Dubrovnik and Road Town in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDubrovnik $75Road Town $206
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDubrovnik $150Road Town $412
Compare Hotels in Dubrovnik and Road Town
Looking for a hotel in Dubrovnik or Road Town? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Dubrovnik Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dubrovnik $25Road Town $33
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubrovnik:
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Bus Around Town$1.66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubrovnik
Also for Dubrovnik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Private Transfer Dubrovnik: $68
- Airport Transfer Dubrovnik Town to Herceg Novi / Portonovi: $268
- Airport Transfer Dubrovnik to Herceg Novi / Portonovi: $281
- Airport Transfer: Dubrovnik Airport DBV to Dubrovnik by MB Van: $69
- Arrival Private Transfer Dubrovnik Airport DBV to Dubrovnik City by Business Car: $46
- Budva to Dubrovnik one way transfer: $460
- Bus transfer between Dubrovnik and Herceg Novi: $37
- Cavtat, Mlini & Srebreno to Dubrovnik Old Town Speedboat Transfer: $23
- Departure Private Transfer: Dubrovnik City to Dubrovnik Airport by Business Car: $41
- Departure Private Transfers: Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik Airport DBV in Luxury Van: $57
- Departure Transfer: Dubrovnik to Airport DBV by Sedan Car: $57
- Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Dubrovnik Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $82
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Road Town
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Road Town:
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Taxi From Airport$30
Is it cheaper to fly into Dubrovnik or Road Town?
Prices for flights to both Road Town and Dubrovnik change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayDubrovnik $87Road Town $110
Typical Food Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubrovnik:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2)$34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Gastro Dinner and Cruise around Dubrovnik Old Town: $87
- Sunset Dubrovnik & Dinner At St Jacob Beach: $99
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $128
- Old Town Dubrovnik Food Tour of 10+ Authentic Croatian Tastings: $139
- Dinner in the Sky Dubrovnik - Dine 50m Above Ground: $145
- Croatian Traditional Cuisine: Peka Cooking Lesson: $157
- Dinner with Signature – A 5-Course Authentic Experience: $158
- Dubrovnik Sunset Cruise with dinner on board: $161
- Dubrovnik Old Town Food Tour: Small-Group Experience: $163
- Cooking Classes Traditional Meals of Konavle region: $202
- Blue Cave, Elaphiti Islands, Wine Tasting and Cooking Experience: $256
- Traditional Cooking Class in Dubrovnik Countryside: $281
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dubrovnik $17Road Town $91
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Boat to Lokrum Island (for 2)$15
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Dubrovnik City Wall Tour (for 2)$62
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Dubrovnik Cable Car (for 2)$52
Tours and Activities in Dubrovnik
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubrovnik.
- Self Guided Private Tour of Dubrovnik's Best Kept Secrets: $3.50
- Selfguide® Secrets Tour Dubrovnik with Game of Thrones Spots: $5.27
- Dubrovnik Medieval Adventure: Self-Guided City Quest: $5.83
- Self guided walking tour of Dubrovnik with audio guide: $5.83
- Dubrovnik Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.87
- Dubrovnik Audio guided walking tour 1h and 18 audio reviews: $6.90
- Dubrovnik Game Of Thrones self-guided tour with mobile app: $8.99
- Private Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Dubrovnik Old Town: $9.36
- Skip the Line: Love Stories Museum Admission Ticket: $11
- TOP Dubrovnik : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $12
- Beyond the Walls: A Historical Dubrovnik Audio Tour: $12
- Discover Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Road Town
Here are a few typical costs in Road Town for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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1 Hr Horseback Ride in Sage Mt. Nat'l Pk$100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDubrovnik $19Road Town $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Dubrovnik
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubrovnik:
- Dubrovnik Sunset Tour with Wine Tasting: $41
- Panoramic Dubrovnik Tour Golden Hour Sunset and Wine Tasting: $45
- Wine Tasting in Konavle, Near Dubrovnik & Cavtat – Join Us!: $52
- Brewery Tour with Food included: $64
- Columbo Pub Crawl Dubrovnik: $70
- Ston and Korcula Island Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $81
- Luxury Sunset Tour with Wine Tasting: $85
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting: $91
- Sunset wine tasting in vineyard: $93
- Konavle Valley Wine Tour from Dubrovnik -Train Ride &Wine Tasting: $94
- Half-Day Tour from Dubrovnik to Konavle with Wine Tasting: $105
- Full Day Korcula and Peljesac Wine Tasting Tour in Dubrovnik: $114
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dubrovnik and Road Town, we can see that Road Town is more expensive. And not only is Dubrovnik much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dubrovnik is in Europe and Road Town is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Dubrovnik would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Dubrovnik and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Road Town would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Road Town than you might in Dubrovnik.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Dubrovnik Expensive? and Is Road Town Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dubrovnik or Road Town?
Dubrovnik has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Road Town. When comparing the sizes of Dubrovnik and Road Town, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.