Makarska is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Makarska works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Makarska, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 6 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Makarska, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
| Hotels from | €209/night |
| Options nearby | 20 |
| Nearest city | Omis, 37 km |
| Activities from | €15 |
| Airport | No |
Where to stay
Accommodation in Makarska starts at around €209 per night, with a typical rate near €309 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels
- Boutique Hotel Mirjam, 4-star, guest rating 9.6 from 2087 reviews, from €320 per night
- Hotel Tamaris, 4-star, guest rating 9.5 from 1088 reviews, from €238 per night
- Hotel Antonio, 4-star, guest rating 9.4 from 1520 reviews, from €214 per night
- Villa Andrea, 4-star, guest rating 9.4 from 335 reviews, from €221 per night
- Bluesun Hotel Jadran, 5-star, guest rating 9.4 from 1543 reviews, from €420 per night
BRELA Bikini Dive *Try SCUBA DIVING*
from €134
Day trips & routes
- Omis — about 37 km, 44m drive
- Podstrana — about 55 km, 1h 12m drive
- Split — about 87 km, 1h 15m drive
- Kastel Sucurac — about 87 km, 1h 8m drive
- Kastel Luksic — about 92 km, 1h 13m drive
- Kastel Novi — about 95 km, 1h 17m drive
Fastest option is Omis: 44m by car.
Things to see
- "River Rafting from Split- Cliff Jumping- Cave Visit", rated 5 from 116 reviews, from €40
- "BRELA Bikini Dive *Try SCUBA DIVING*", rated 5 from 103 reviews, from €134
- "Taxi Supetar, Brač", rated 5 from 92 reviews, from €15
- "Hvar & Brač PRIVATE Speedboat: Cave, Blue Lagoon & Hidden Bays", rated 5 from 69 reviews, from €340
- "Private Blue Cave Tour from Split, Brač, Trogir and Hvar", rated 5 from 47 reviews, from €1500
Hvar & Brač PRIVATE Speedboat: Cave, Blue Lagoon & Hidden Bays
from €340
Getting there and around
Makarska has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 6 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Makarska is around €309, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
Car rental essentials
To rent a car in Makarska you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 6 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Croatia, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
Private 3-Island Boat Tour: Blue Lagoon, Brač & North Hvar Shore
from €380