Omis

Omis travel guide

Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.

Omis is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Omis 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 Omis, 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 Omis, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.

Accommodation in Omis starts at around €117 per night, with a typical rate near €237 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.

Well-reviewed hotels: Villa Mandalinic, 3-star, guest rating 9.8 from 48 reviews, from €138 per night; Hotel Plaža Duće, 4-star, guest rating 9.8 from 848 reviews, from €319 per night; Hotel Saint Hildegard, 4-star, guest rating 9.6 from 1568 reviews, from €324 per night; Hotel Medistone, 4-star, guest rating 9.6 from 702 reviews, from €433 per night; Rivus Apartments, guest rating 9.4 from 504 reviews, from €216 per night.

Day trips & routes: Podstrana — about 18 km, 28m drive; Split — about 26 km, 41m drive; Kastel Sucurac — about 30 km, 37m drive; Kastel Luksic — about 35 km, 42m drive; Kastel Novi — about 38 km, 46m drive; Makarska — about 37 km, 40m drive. Fastest option is Podstrana: 28m by car.

Omis: what to know

Things to see: "Taxi Supetar, Brač", rated 5 from 92 reviews, from €15; "Private Blue Cave Tour from Split, Brač, Trogir and Hvar", rated 5 from 47 reviews, from €1500; "Dalmatian route - Panoramic flight over Brač, Hvar, Šolta & Split from Brač", rated 5 from 3 reviews, from €440; "Explore islands Brac, Šolta and Blue Lagoon with Cayman Deluxe", rated 5 from 2 reviews, from €330; "From farm to table : Cooking class on island Brac", rated 5 from 2 reviews, from €220.

Omis 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 Omis is around €237, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.

To rent a car in Omis 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.

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What to see in Omis in 7 days

A ready week, day by day: highly rated places, lunches, tours and trips out of town. Ratings and opening hours come from Tripadvisor, distances are real driving distances.

day1

Getting to know Omis

An unhurried first day: the centre on foot, one landmark and a quiet dinner near where you're staying. Don't plan anything far — after travelling, getting your bearings matters more.

  • All day

    A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.

Hotel check-in is usually from 2pm — if you arrive earlier, most places will store your luggage.

day2

The main sights

The fullest day: two or three key places back to back. Start early — queues build by midday at the popular ones, and the light is better for photographs after lunch.

  • All day

    A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.

Up to 34 °C in the days ahead — do the walking in the morning and spend midday indoors.

day3

Museums, history and local food

A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.

Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.

day4

A day out of town

Get beyond the city: the nearby towns and countryside are usually what stays with you. A rental car is the practical way — public transport on these routes is slow and infrequent.

  • All day

    Podstrana

    Podstrana is 18 km from Omis, about 28m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.

Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.

Rent a car in Omis
day5

Walking and what you missed

A free day. Go back to wherever you wanted to linger, and add one or two places from the list you haven't reached.

Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.

day6

A tour, or a second trip out

A good day for a guided tour: a guide tells you what the signs don't, and takes the driving off your hands.

  • All day

    Split

    Split is 26 km from Omis, about 41m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.

Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.

Rent a car in Omis

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Where you can drive from Omis.

What to see and where to eat

What to see and where to eat in Omis

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Top attractions

Restaurants and cafés

What travellers say about places in Omis

Source — Tripadvisor

5 Restaurant BastionCouples

Worth to visit!

Amazing management skills, friendly staff, nobody left outside, best grilled lamb in town etc., etc. Restaurant Bastion was our dinner destination in several evenings! Thank you!
forcomeryo2026-08-07on Tripadvisor
5 CORO Food BarFriends getaway

The Best Restaurant in Omiš

We had an amazing experience at Čoro Restaurant! The location by the Cetina River is absolutely stunning, creating a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. The food was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented, with every dish full of authentic flavors. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive, making…
lauracaljkusic2026-08-06on Tripadvisor

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