Cheap 5-Day Croatia Road Trip from Split to Šibenik and surrounding area

Your exciting road trip through Croatia starts when you reach the incredible city of Split, where you'll stay for 3 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Split and begin your adventure in Croatia.

Split is a popular cheap holiday destination in Croatia with something to offer every traveler. When you're ready to explore the city, stop at some of the best places to visit in Split and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing West Bank will make your cheap holiday in Croatia truly special. This attraction is a fascinating must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,337 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best budget-friendly hotels or places to stay in the city.

When you're hungry and ready to take a break from your adventure, treat yourself to a delicious meal at one of the best restaurants in Split. An excellent example is the popular Villa Spiza. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,322 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Croatia is Šug Restaurant. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,279 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful Fig Split. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,263 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Perivoj restoran i kavana is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 2,279 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Split we recommend is The Daltonist Craft Bar, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,191 customers.

Tennis Bar is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,185 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Enjoy toasting the start of a terrific road trip vacation and cheap holiday experience in Croatia!

Day 2’s road trip itinerary introduces you to many popular attractions and activities in Split, proving that cheap holidays in Croatia can be extraordinary.

You'll begin sightseeing at the extraordinary Diocletian's Cellars. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 892 travelers.

Another of the best travel destinations you can explore in this fun and cheap holiday destination is the spectacular Diocletian's Palace. This popular place of interest is a stunning museum that boasts an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 75,911 visitors.

To make your trip to Split more memorable, spend time at the fascinating Golden Gate. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,783 traveler reviews, it’s not surprising that the fantastic Golden Gate is often mentioned in Croatia road trip itineraries.

The magnificent Old Town Hall is another stop you might want to add to your sightseeing plans. This top-tier point of interest and popular travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 570 reviews.

If you’re interested in seeing something else, make your way to the amazing Froggyland. More than 1,065 visitors have rated this museum and tourist destination an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Split does not have to stop there. You can add a budget-friendly activity on your itinerary and get to know more about Split on a personal level. Check out the fantastic selection of affordable tours and tickets offered on this leg of your journey across this top cheap holiday destination in Europe, Croatia.

After exploring some of the most remarkable sights in Croatia, you also have the chance to experience the country’s food culture. Eat at Downtown Grill Split steak & seafood, one of the best restaurants in Split. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,044 reviews.

You can also check out PORTOFINO Steak - Pasta - Seafood. Offering appetizing foods and refreshing beverages at reasonable prices, this restaurant is an excellent choice for budget travelers in the city. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 892 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your road trip activities is Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Split. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 5,069 customers, this restaurant is sure to provide you a memorable dining experience in Split.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Split for an after-dinner drink. Cap off your night in this cheap holiday destination at Art Gallery Cafe Music Bar Split and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 616 customers.

Makarun Split is another great place to hang out in and relax after a busy day in the city. This bar offers various drinks at affordable prices and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 532 customers.

If you want to have a drink or two with locals, you'll want to visit Bokeria Kitchen & Wine. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,989 customers, this bar is one of the best places to unwind and socialize in Split.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible road trip adventure in the magical Split!

On day 3 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Croatia, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Split and end your day in the city of Šibenik, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Split is the amazing Mestrovic Gallery. This travel destination is an art gallery that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,137 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Marjan. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,428 travelers, a visit to this well-known mountain and sightseeing spot in Split is likely to make your vacation in Croatia even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Split is the outstanding Kašjuni Beach. This beach has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,777 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Croatia, drop by the popular Church of Our Lady of Prizidnice. This attraction, an amazing church, has been rated 4.9 out of 5 stars by 946 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Kava Beach. This must-see tourist destination is a popular attraction rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,221 visitors from all over the globe.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Croatia. To have the best affordable travel experience in Croatia, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Croatia unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Croatia.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Šibenik. Šibenik is another cheap travel destination in Croatia where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Croatia can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Šibenik that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Šibenik is Konoba Vinko. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,094 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Šibenik, Kod Starog Bistro is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 810 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Atrium. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Šibenik enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 882 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Šibenik’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Croatia. For example, you can visit Azimut. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 993 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Vintage Bar. This popular bar in Šibenik has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 534 bar-goers.

You can also go to Fjaka Beach Bar as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Fjaka Beach Bar is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,140 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Croatia!

On day 4 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Croatia, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Šibenik and end your day in the city of Split, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Šibenik is the amazing St. Nicholas’ Fortress. This travel destination is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,853 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Šibenik Cathedral. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,405 travelers, a visit to this well-known cathedral and sightseeing spot in Šibenik is likely to make your vacation in Croatia even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Šibenik is the outstanding St. John's Fort. This top-tier point of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 694 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Croatia, drop by the popular Uvala Minerska bay. This attraction, an amazing park, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 531 travelers.

If you’re keen to explore more, you’ll enjoy the fantastic Falconry center. This best-rated sightseeing destination is a popular attraction rated 4.9 out of 5 stars by 1,196 visitors from all over the globe.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Croatia. To have the best affordable travel experience in Croatia, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Croatia unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Croatia.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Split. Split is another cheap travel destination in Croatia where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Croatia can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Split that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Split is Chops Grill - Steak & Seafood. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,663 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Split, Restaurant Bajamonti is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,569 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Dvor. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Split enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,763 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Split’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Croatia. For example, you can visit Fabrique Pub. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,169 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Zinfandel Food & Wine bar. This popular bar in Split has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 989 bar-goers.

You can also go to Marvlvs Library Jazz Bar as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Marvlvs Library Jazz Bar is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 787 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Croatia!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Croatia as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 5 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Split.

Depending on how much time you have before your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing to make the most of your cheap holiday experience in Croatia.

If you'd rather pass time visiting some attractions, this is your chance to go to places you may not have had the chance to explore yet.

One fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Split is the remarkable Split viewpoint (belvedere). This must-see tourist destination and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 532 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Split, consider a top-rated restaurant like Nevera Tavern. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,143 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Split and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with unforgettable memories from your terrific and affordable travel experiences in Croatia!