Basics
Sockets & plugs
Croatia uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.
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Money
Currency
Croatia uses the euro (symbol: €), code EUR.
Banknotes come in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 euros. Euro is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 2 and 1 euros and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.
Credit & debit cards
Credit cards are widely accepted within Croatia (at hotels, shops, and restaurants, travel agencies, car-rental agencies etc.). Maestro, MasterCard and Visa are the most widely accepted. American Express is less common. Diners Club is pretty rare. Discover, JCB, RuPay and UnionPay are unknown.
Tipping
Tipping is usually not expected in Croatia. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small ‘extra’ tip.
ATMs
Automatic teller machines (local name: Bankomat) are very common in Croatia. You can find them in both large & small cities, tourist areas etc.
You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Communications
Internet
Internet speed in Croatia is on average 6.4 Mbps.
WiFi coverage in Croatia is very high. Most hotels, hostels, cafes, restaurants and bars have it.
Mobile phone
You can buy a SIM card for about €4.31, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: A1, T-Hrvatski Telekom or Tele2.
Croatia uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800.
If you don't want to buy SIM card in Croatia upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Dial code
To call Croatia, dial +, then 385 (the country code for Croatia), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number.
For local calls within Croatia, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 1 .
Health & safety
LGBTIQ+
Homosexuality is legal and tolerated, but not widely accepted in Croatia. Public displays of affection between same-sex couples may be met with hostility in rural areas.
Although same-sex marriage is not allowed, couples can enter into a civil union relationship which is legally recognized arrangement.
Gay venues are virtually nonexistent outside the larger cities.
Vaccinations
No vaccinations are required to enter this country. The vaccinations listed for this country are recommended for the traveler’s protection.
These apply only to select travelers or persons on work assignments.