Is Rijeka Expensive?

Is Rijeka expensive to visit?

Rijeka is a moderately priced destination with an average daily cost of $104. Compared to the rest of Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, it is a moderately priced place to visit. It's ranked in the top 50% of cities in Europe for its travel costs, comparable to places like Volos and Olomouc.

How expensive is Rijeka?

On average, visitors spend about $104 per day when visiting Rijeka (U.S. Dollars). Two travelers together would spend an average of $208 per day. Prices vary dramatically by travel style and length of trip, but if you stay at moderately priced hotels, eat at affordable restaurants, and use public transportation when possible, you can expect to stay close to this budget. See more travel costs for Rijeka here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Rijeka?

A weekend trip to Rijeka costs about $312 per person on average, based on the previous expenses of other travelers. This includes accommodation, sightseeting activities, transportation, food, and nightlife. For two people, a weekend trip costs $624.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Rijeka?

Based on the travel expenses of others, a one week trip to Rijeka costs around $728 on average, per person. This includes food, sightseeing, local transportation, accommodation, and nightlife. For two people, a one week trip costs $1,457.

Is it expensive to backpack in Rijeka?

Rijeka is a fairly popular backpacker destination with more than 6 hostels around town. Dorm beds in hostels cost around $54 per night on average. There's a wide range in prices though, with the cheapest beds costing about $19 and the most expensive dorm beds costing around $184. (See hostel prices in Rijeka here.)

Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Rijeka.

  • $23 for a dorm bed at Hostel Korzo
  • $28 for a dorm bed at HI Hostel Rijeka
  • $19 for a dorm bed at Hostel Češka Beseda

Are hotels expensive in Rijeka?

From our analysis of hotel prices in Rijeka, we can see that they are very affordable in comparison to the rest of the world. On average, a night in a hotel room costs approximately $67. The area hosts around 1 five-star hotels, averaging $650 per night. For those with an eye on both comfort and economy, three-star hotels present a reasonable choice at an average of $67 per night, while two-star hotels offer an even more economical option at $57 per night.


Hotels by star rating in Rijeka
Rating Number of Hotels Average Hotel Price
5 stars 1 $650
4 stars 20 $87
3 stars 63 $67
2 stars 6 $57
1 star 13 $41
No rating 2 $96

13 Ulica pod Voltun, Rijeka
Overall Rating 9.3
Setaliste Xiii Divizije 46, Rijeka
Overall Rating 8.7

How expensive are sightseeing activities in Rijeka?

Activities and things to do in Rijeka can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $10 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is less than the country's average of $14.

    • Drava Sup Exploring Adventure: $44
    • Rijeka: History of Military Forts Guided Tour: $64
    • Tour the underground with no experience required: $64
    • Istria Highlights Tour from Rijeka or Pula: $122
    • From Rijeka: Golden Island of Krk Tour: $93
    • Rijeka: Pula, Rovinj, and Panoramic Istrian Coast Tour: $121
    • Rijeka: Private Guided Walking Tour: $127
    • Private Walking Cultural Tour of Rijeka: $235

    Is food expensive in Rijeka?

    Food in Rijeka can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $37 on food per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $31. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

    Is transportation expensive in Rijeka?

    Exploring local transportation in Rijeka shows that the price can vary greatly by the type of transportation used. On average, previous travelers have spent $17 per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $13. If you want to save money, use public transit as it's much cheaper than taxis or private drivers.

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    We've been gathering travel costs from tens of thousands of actual travelers since 2010, and we use the data to calculate average daily travel costs for destinations around the world. We also systematically analyze the prices of hotels, hostels, and tours from travel providers such as Kayak, HostelWorld, TourRadar, Viator, and others. This combination of expenses from actual travelers, combined with pricing data from major travel companies, gives us a uniqe insight into the overall cost of travel for thousands of cities in countries around the world. You can see more here: How it Works.



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