​April in Dubrovnik is pleasant with six hours of sunshine per day and daily temperatures reaching highs of 20°C.

Croatia is a Member State of the European Union. Generally, citizens of European countries, depending on whether their countries are Member States of the EU, do not need a visa to enter Croatia. The only exceptions to this rule are the Russian Federation, Belarus and the Republic of Turkey. Citizens of most non-European counties will need to obtain a visa pursuant to the agreements concluded between Croatia and their country.

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Information regarding the visa regime for visiting Croatia is available on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia ​ or by directly contacting Croatian consular offices around the world. Contact details for your consular office can be found here.

Whilst this information is correct at the time of publishing the information may change without prior notice. It remains your responsibility to check your visa requirements before travelling.
 

It is advisable to take out medical insurance, as no treatment will be administered without proof of cover.  Be careful if you hire cars or motorbikes and make sure the rental is covered by the appropriate motor insurance.

Shopping: Most shops open Monday - Saturday, 08:00 - 22:00, but many will be closed on Sundays. 
 

Bars, pubs and restaurants: Usually open from 12:00 - 00:00. Some will remain closed on Sundays
 

Banks/Currency: Banks are open Monday to Saturday, 08:00 - 16:00

Crime levels are low in Dubrovnik and no one should have any serious concerns about safety while visiting.

The currency in Croatia is the Euro.

​Taxis

There are numerous taxi ranks around the city, including the main traffic points such as Pile Gate (by the Old Town), the bus station, the port and the airport. Taxis are metered and the meter must be switched on before your journey commences, otherwise the fare does not have to be paid.

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A taxi to the Old Town from the Valamar Lacroma takes approximately 10 minutes and costs around €20.

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Uber and Bolt both operate in Dubrovnik.

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Trains

If you plan to arrive in Dubrovnik via train, you can find further information on timetables and purchase tickets here.

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Buses

The number 6 bus runs from outside the Valamar Lacroma every 10-15 minutes, down to the Old Town. The journey takes approximately 15 minutes. The bus route runs daily from 05:30 - 01:00. Tickets cost €2 and card payment is accepted.

In Croatia, motorists drive on the right. 

In Croatia, power plugs and sockets (outlets) of type C and type F are used (two round pins). The standard voltage is 230V at frequency of 50Hz. 

The standard time in Dubrovnik is Central European Time (CET).

Smoking is legally permitted, but banned in all enclosed public spaces.

Tipping in Dubrovnik is in line with the rest of Europe. Leaving a tip of around 10% on top of your bill is a sign of respect and gratitude, but is not mandatory. While most restaurants will accept card payments, tipping can only be done with cash. 

The tap water in Dubrovnik is safe to drink.