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Introduction to Split

Diocletian's Palace, Split Riva, and Forest Park Marjan have one thing in common - they're all three very good reasons to visit Split, Croatia. Split has plenty of experiences to offer curious travelers. This city in Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia is a travel destination everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime. Boasting a variety of natural beauty and architecture, a unique historical background, and a culture as rich as its population of over 178.1 thousand people, the city of Split is truly one of the main highlights of Croatia.

Easily accessible from Split airport, Split is the perfect base for a memorable and unique vacation in Croatia any time of the year.

You'll learn more fascinating facts about Split as you explore this spectacular city.

Traveling to Split is especially rewarding for anyone eager to connect with locals and learn more about their unique culture and traditions.

Get ready to explore and learn more about the city of Split below!

Top services in Split

Here on this page, you'll find all the top travel services in Split, Croatia. Check out the cheapest and most popular flights offered by 377 airlines that fly to Croatia. Browse the 678 top-rated tours available to you in Split. Compare the rates and services of the 6 types of places to stay in Split and the 13 car rental companies offering CDW insurance coverage. We make it easy for you to find and book the top services in Split.

Enjoy the convenience of planning and booking every detail of your trip to Split, including flights, accommodations, activities, and more, in one place. Book with Guide to Europe to get an expertly-curated and fully-customizable itinerary and experience the best of Split on your vacation in Croatia.

Get answers to questions about the routes and services offered in Split from our free 24/7 customer support. Continue reading to learn how you can enjoy a stress-free and memorable vacation in the city of Split!

Learn more about Croatia

There are many reasons to visit the city of Split, but a trip to Croatia needs no explanation.

Exploring Croatia, which spans 56,594 square kilometers, is an adventure of a lifetime. Croatia offers an abundance of truly magical places to discover, including cultural, historic, and scenic sites of significant value to both locals and travelers.

As the home country of many world-famous attractions like the spectacular Diocletian's Palace, Split Riva, and the Forest Park Marjan, you’re all set for a unique and memorable travel experience in Croatia.

Click or tap the link below to discover more about Croatia.

What to see in Split

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Split has something for everyone. Regardless of age and interest, travelers have the best time exploring every corner of the city.

Read on to discover the best places to visit and find out what to expect from the city of Split.

Top attractions in Split

Home to plenty of top attractions, Split is more than just a wonderful city in Croatia. Split is a travel hotspot and a great place to experience a mix of the traditional and modern culture of Croatia.

One fascinating sight in Split is the unforgettable Diocletian's Palace. Considered one of the most well-known attractions in the city, a visit to this spectacular travel destination is something you shouldn’t miss on your trip to Split.

Diocletian's Palace is open for visitors at any time of the day and is located at Dioklecijanova 1, 21000, Split, Croatia.

For more information about what you can expect during a vacation in Croatia, check out our list of top attractions in Split below. Discover the best places to visit in Split, including the fascinating Diocletian's Palace, Split Riva, Forest Park Marjan, Saint Domnius Cathedral, and Kasjuni Beach.

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Things to do in Split

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Enrich your travel experience in Split by joining tours and activities. Split offers an exciting selection of top-rated tours and it's easy for every traveler to find something to their liking. Take the opportunity to catch the top attractions on a tour, stay active with an adventurous excursion, or learn something new about the local history or culture of the city.

Discover the most popular experiences in Split below.

Most popular experiences in Split

Traveling is all about gaining new experiences. You can have that and more in the city of Split.

Split offers numerous tours and activities for travelers to choose from. Private Day Trips, Guided Day Trips, and Full-day Tours are only a few of the many experiences you can book for your holiday in Croatia.

Explore the most popular experiences you can join in Split by clicking on one of the top-rated tour categories below.

Top tours & tickets starting in Split

Travelers in Split can choose from 20 categories of top-rated tours and tickets. If you're curious about what the most frequently recommended experiences in the city are, Transfers and Transportation is the answer.

The most popular tour in Split is the fantastic Private Transfer from Split to Sibenik. By joining this highly recommended tour, travelers get to learn more about what makes Split one of the best travel destinations in Croatia.

Split also offers plenty of budget-friendly tours and activities that promise travelers a unique experience in the city. The affordable 360 Virtual Tour of Ancient Split is the cheapest tour in the city, and is a popular Historical Tour. This experience costs around 6 EUR and allows travelers a great time in Split. This Historical Tour is available in 12 languages: Arabic, Hindi, Russian, Portuguese, and Mandarin Chinese. Around 1 traveler have given this activity an average rating of 2 stars out of 5.

Secure an unforgettable experience for your upcoming trip to Split and book a top-rated tour in the city. Discover the best tours, activities, and tickets in Split below.

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Discover the best things to do in Split. Choose from 678 fantastic tours and activities available in the city.

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Vacation packages in Split

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The best and easiest way to visit Split is by booking a vacation package. A vacation package includes everything you need for a worry-free and perfectly planned holiday in Croatia.

Booking a vacation package to Split means spending less time planning and more time enjoying your vacation. A vacation package includes everything from flight tickets, accomodation, and a rental car, to 24/7 personal travel support and a carefully planned travel itinerary. You can also take your vacation in Split to the next level by adding tours, tickets, and activities to each day of your trip.

Apart from providing you with everything you need to travel comfortably, your vacation package to Split is also fully customizable. In other words, you can add or remove services at your own convenience, to create the perfect vacation for you and your travel companions.

On our website, you will find 175 unique vacation packages to Split, including flight tickets, hotel reservations, and recommendations for the best sightseeing spots, restaurants, bars, and activities.

Continue to the next section to learn more about what types of vacations you can book in the city of Split.

Popular types of vacations in Split

The most popular way to experience Split is by visiting the city as part of a road trip across multiple destinations in Croatia. However, it is also common for travelers to go to Split on both shorter and longer getaways, to get a break from everyday life, relax, and experience something new.

With Guide to Europe you can find road trips, city breaks, and weekend getaways in Croatia, ranging from budget to luxury. Whether you’re planning a multi-day road trip across Croatia, or you just want to enjoy a few days exploring Split, there is a vacation package for you.

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Top vacation packages in Split

Travelers have a great selection of vacation packages to choose from in Croatia. In fact, you can choose from as many as 175 different top-rated vacation packages to take you to Split, and even more if you expand your search to include a bigger area of Croatia.

To help narrow your choices down, here are some of the best vacation packages for exploring the city of Split.

For an epic vacation, discover Split and other top destinations in Croatia on a top-rated holiday like the 10-Day Croatia Beach Holiday in Grad Split. This vacation package provides travelers with tons of opportunities to experience not only the most popular attractions in Split, but also in other top places to visit in Croatia. If Golden Gate, Mestrovic Gallery, West Bank, Split City Museum, and Diocletian's Palace are on your bucket list, this is the perfect vacation package for you.

If you would like to go on a budget vacation in Split, book the popular Cheap 3-Day Croatia City Break in Split and spend as little as 132 EUR. This vacation will take you on a journey to experience some of the most incredible attractions and sights in Split, including the fantastic Diocletian's Palace, Golden Gate, Saint Domnius Cathedral, Park Šuma Marjan, and Split Riva.

Get more Split vacation ideas on this site and discover the greatest selection of vacation packages in Europe. Scroll down to find the best vacation packages in Croatia that match your needs and budget.

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Discover and compare 175 vacation packages that take you to the wonderful city of Split.

The best flights, hotels, and activities in Split get fully booked quickly. Use the search tool below to find the best vacation packages in Croatia. Your customized holiday package to Split is only a few clicks away!

How to get to Split

To get to the city of Split the fastest way possible, travelers from outside Croatia can travel by plane. International travelers can fly to Split by booking flights with any of the 43 airlines that offer direct flights to Split airport. Some airlines that operate flights to Split airport are United Airlines, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Delta Air Lines, and British Airways. Go to this page to compare all flights to Split.

To reach the city of Split, travelers can choose from various airport transfer options available at Split airport.

If you're looking for the best flight ticket deals to Split, knowing the cheapest travel time and which airlines offer the most affordable flights is helpful. Luckily, we have this information for you. Discover more about the cheapest and most popular flights to Split airport and Split below.

Find cheap flights to Split

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Over the years, more airlines have started offering flexible and direct flights to Split, making it one of the most accessible travel destinations in Croatia. However, it is usually cheaper to fly to Split, Croatia, in October.

The cheapest one-way flight to Split costs around 20 EUR and is offered by the airline Wizz Air. The flight leaves on April 5 at 2 and departs from Copernicus Wrocław airport in Wrocław, Poland.

The cheapest round-trip flights to Split cost approximately 63 EUR in total. The departure flight leaves on October 21 and the return flight is scheduled on October 23. The flight time is around 1 hour per way.

The return flight is operated by Dubrovnik.

Use the search tool below to find the cheapest flights to Croatia and the city of Split from your city of departure.

Where to stay in Split

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An essential factor to consider when traveling to a new place or country is accommodation. While visiting a city as fantastic as Split is always exciting, any avid traveler knows that accommodations often make or break the vacation experience.

The best place to stay in Split usually depends on travelers' needs and preferences. However, booking accommodation in downtown Split offers a ton of benefits.

Staying at the heart of the city allows you to easily walk to many of the top sights and dining areas in Split and cut down on your travel expenses. Centrally-located accommodations are also an excellent choice for travelers in Split planning to go on a quick tour or drive to the neighboring regions.

In Split, you'll find 6 different types of places to stay catering to every taste, budget, and reason for travel. For example, honeymooners or travelers on a romantic getaway in Croatia can experience the ultimate relaxation at one of the 5-star or 4-star hotels in Split. Travelers whose purpose is sightseeing can also find plenty of mid-range hotels to budget-friendly accommodations in the city, allowing access to many of the top attractions in Split.

Learn more about the most popular places to stay and the top-rated hotels in Split in the next sections.

Popular types of accommodation in Split

A trip to the fascinating Split, Croatia, means opportunities to relax at any of the 6 different types of places to stay in the city. Overall, travelers can choose from the following: 2368 vacation rental apartments, 1187 hotels, 87 cottages, 53 guesthouses, 14 bed & breakfasts and 8 hostels. While each type offers varying amenities and rates, there is no denying that Split provides a great selection of lodging options ready to cater to every kind of guest.

Among all these choices available in the city, Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Split is one of the top picks of travelers in Split.

The hotel is located at Put Trstenika 19 and boasts many great utilities, including Air conditioning, Airport shuttle, and Gym.

Budget accommodations are also incredibly popular among travelers in Split. Cheaper alternatives allow travelers to save on accommodation costs and have more to spend on other experiences.

In Split, travelers looking for an economical yet top-rated place to stay usually choose Adriatic Hostel. For approximately 18 EUR, guests can book a comfortable Unknown at this popular hotel.

Below is a list of all 6 different types of places to stay in Split. Select the type you prefer to compare options under each category and find the best accommodation.

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Use the Accommodation Search tool below to find available stays in the city of Split on specific dates. This handy feature also allows you to compare prices and amenities.

Enter the preferred check-in and check-out dates. Then, select the number of guests and rooms. Click the Search button to find all the available hotels and places to stay in the city of Split that match the information provided.

Car rental in Split

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Experience the freedom and convenience of a self-drive vacation by renting a car for your adventures in Split. Split has 13 car rental companies ready to provide you with the perfect vehicle for your travels.

Automatic cars for rent in Split start from 12.89 EUR per day or 90.22 EUR per week. The cheapest automatic rental car is a Hyundai I20.

If you prefer driving a manual car, you’ll find multiple options for rent in Split, starting from 7.96 EUR per day or 55.72 EUR per week. The cheapest manual rental car is a Fiat 500.

Learn more about the different types of cars you can rent in Split, Croatia, below.

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Get ready to hit the road and explore the beautiful city of Split. Find the best deals on a variety of popular car rentals in Split, Croatia, or any other destination in Europe by using the search tool below.

Enter your pick-up and drop-off location, driver's age, and dates. Click the green button to view your options.

Popular destinations to visit after Split

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The city of Split is just one of the many unique and scenic destinations you can visit in Croatia. So if you're itching for another cultural adventure, a relaxing road trip, an action-filled city break, or a memorable weekend getaway, know that Croatia has it all.

Croatia is calling, and the country is asking you to experience its culture and diversity to the fullest! Take the opportunity to visit other captivating places in Croatia that are as magical as the city of Split. The most popular travel destinations in Croatia are listed below. Click on the name of the place you want to explore next to learn more about it.

All the best destinations in Croatia

When unsure of where to go next, use the map below. This map shows the locations of all the best destinations in Croatia. Use the map to plan your trip and find the best routes.

Domestic flights from Split

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A taste of Croatia through a visit to Split can often reignite a traveler's passion for adventure. When this happens, the best way to satisfy this wanderlust is to book a domestic flight from Split to another remarkable destination in Croatia.

To begin your search for the best or cheapest flights from the city of Split to other spectacular locations in Croatia, jump to the last section of this travel guide.

Popular domestic flights from Split

Travelers in Croatia can catch flights to domestic airports in Zagreb, Zadar, Rijeka, Pula, and Dubrovnik. Domestic flights in Croatia are operated by 15 airlines: Lufthansa, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Norwegian International, and Trade Air. There are around 41 scheduled flight routes operating to Split on a weekly basis.

From Split, travelers can book scheduled flights to 7 domestic destinations. The most popular flights from Split depart to many top-rated destinations in Croatia and are offered by Lufthansa, Wizz Air, and Ryanair.

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Traveling to another city or region in Croatia? Use the flight search tool below to quickly find the cheapest one-way or round-trip flights from Split to different local destinations.

Enter all the necessary information and click or tap on the Search button to see a list of the available domestic flights in Croatia on the selected dates.

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