Short answer
The headline sights in Dubrovnik are expensive, but getting around is cheap and a lot of the city costs nothing. An adult ticket for the City Walls costs EUR 40 from March to November, a return ride on the cable car costs EUR 30, and the Lokrum boat with Reserve entry costs EUR 30. A city bus ride costs EUR 2.50 from the driver or EUR 1.73 if you buy a one-hour ticket in advance, and the public boat to the Elaphiti Islands costs EUR 3.40 one way outside the summer season. Entry to the Old Town, the Cathedral, the Church of St Blaise and every beach is free.
| What you pay for | Price (2026) |
|---|---|
| City Walls, adult | EUR 40 (March to November), EUR 20 (December) |
| Dubrovnik Pass | EUR 40 (1 day), EUR 50 (3 days), EUR 60 (7 days) |
| Cable car, adult | EUR 30 return, EUR 17 one way |
| Cable car, child (4 to 12) | EUR 8 return, EUR 5 one way |
| Lokrum boat and Reserve entry, adult | EUR 30 |
| Rector's Palace, adult | EUR 15 |
| Dubrovnik Museums combined ticket | EUR 20 |
| Franciscan Monastery museum, adult | EUR 8 |
| City bus, ticket from the driver | EUR 2.50 |
| City bus, 1-hour ticket bought in advance | EUR 1.73 |
| City bus, 24-hour ticket | EUR 5.31 |
| Airport shuttle bus | EUR 10 one way, EUR 15 return |
| Taxi, airport to Old Town | around EUR 40 to 60 per car |
| Public boat to Koločep, Lopud or Šipan | EUR 3.40 off-season, EUR 5.40 in season |
| Bus to Cavtat | EUR 4.00 |
| Old Town, Cathedral, Church of St Blaise, beaches | Free |
1. Sightseeing is the biggest cost
The City Walls are the most expensive single ticket in the city. An adult pays EUR 40 from 1 March to 30 November 2026, a child aged 7 to 18 pays EUR 15, and children aged 6 and under are free. In December the price drops to EUR 20 for adults and EUR 5 for children. The ticket also covers Fort Lovrijenac. Full details are in our answer on City Walls tickets and opening hours.
The Dubrovnik Pass is the easiest way to cut sightseeing costs. The 1-day pass costs EUR 40, exactly the same as a walls ticket from March to November, and it adds the Rector's Palace, the Maritime Museum, the other main museums and free city buses. If you plan to walk the walls, buying the pass instead of a walls ticket gives you the rest for nothing.
The cable car to Mount Srđ costs EUR 30 return and EUR 17 one way for adults, and EUR 8 return for children aged 4 to 12. Children under 4 ride free. You pay at the lower station by cash or card, or by card at the ticket machine.
The hike up Mount Srđ is free, so you can walk one way and pay EUR 17 for the cable car in the other direction.
The cable car is not on the list of sights included in the Dubrovnik Pass. For a typical first day, the City Walls, the Rector's Palace and a return cable car ride cost EUR 85 with separate tickets (40 + 15 + 30). With the 1-day Dubrovnik Pass, which covers the walls and the Rector's Palace, the same day costs EUR 70 (40 + 30), and the city buses are free.
2. Getting around is cheap
City buses run by Libertas connect every neighbourhood with the Old Town. A ticket bought from the driver costs EUR 2.50 for one ride. A one-hour ticket bought in advance costs EUR 1.73, a 24-hour ticket costs EUR 5.31 and a 72-hour ticket costs EUR 11.95. The Dubrovnik Tourist Board points out that tickets bought at kiosks are cheaper than tickets bought on the bus, and city buses are included in every version of the Dubrovnik Pass.
From the airport, the official Platanus shuttle costs EUR 10 one way and EUR 15 return, against around EUR 40 to 60 per car for a taxi. For two people the shuttle saves EUR 20 or more. See our answer on getting from Dubrovnik Airport to the Old Town.
If you will ride more than twice in a day, the 24-hour ticket at EUR 5.31 costs less than three single tickets from the driver.
3. Islands are cheaper by public boat
Jadrolinija's public boat from Gruž port to Koločep, Lopud and Šipan costs EUR 3.40 one way from 28 September to 31 December 2026 and EUR 5.40 one way in the summer season, which in 2026 ran from 29 May to 27 September. Details, timetables and how to book are in our answer on visiting the Elaphiti Islands from Dubrovnik.
Lokrum is the exception, because there is only one official boat and the EUR 30 adult ticket includes both the return trip and entry to the Reserve. See how to take the ferry to Lokrum.
4. When Dubrovnik is cheaper
- December: the City Walls cost EUR 20 for adults and EUR 5 for children, half the summer price or less.
- Outside the summer season: the public boat to the Elaphiti Islands costs EUR 3.40 instead of EUR 5.40.
- Early February: around the Feast of St Blaise, the City Walls, Fort Lovrijenac, the Walls of Ston and Sokol Fortress have opened free of charge. In 2026 they were free from 2 to 8 February.
Keep in mind that some things close in winter. The cable car is closed from December to March, and Lokrum closes for part of the winter.
5. Eating and drinking
Eating out is where the Old Town premium shows most. These are prices from the menus and official price lists the venues themselves publish:
| Venue | Area | Espresso | Draught beer, 0.5 l | Cheapest pizza | Mains or pasta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gradska kavana Arsenal | Old Town, next to the Rector's Palace | EUR 3.90 | EUR 8.40 | no pizza on the menu | mains EUR 22.80 to 39.50 |
| Pizzeria Oliva | Old Town, Lučarica | EUR 3.90 | EUR 7.80 | EUR 15.00 | pasta EUR 16.50 to 22.00 |
| Dubravka 1836 | Brsalje, outside Pile Gate | EUR 3.80 | EUR 8.10 | EUR 15.60 | mains EUR 23.90 to 37.20 |
| Panorama Restaurant & Bar | Mount Srđ, upper cable car station | EUR 4.90 | EUR 9.90 | no pizza on the menu | mains EUR 29.80 to 44.80 |
| Zamagna Pizza Bar | Lapad Bay | EUR 2.50 | EUR 8.20 | EUR 15.00 | pasta EUR 18.50 to 21.50 |
| Bon Appetit | Gruž | EUR 2.50 | EUR 7.00 | EUR 14.00 | mains EUR 16.00 to 24.00 |
Across these venues, an espresso averages EUR 3.87 in and around the Old Town and EUR 2.50 in Lapad and Gruž. The gap is smaller for beer, with a 0.5 l draught averaging EUR 8.10 in and around the Old Town and EUR 7.60 in Lapad and Gruž, and the cheapest pizza averages EUR 15.30 against EUR 14.50. Main courses show a bigger difference: they start at EUR 22.80 to 23.90 at the Old Town venues and at EUR 16.00 in Gruž. The most expensive drinks on the list are at the top of the cable car, where you also pay for the view.
Local tip: restaurants in the Old Town are mostly more expensive than in Lapad and Gruž, although there are exceptions both ways. Coffee is the easiest saving: an espresso outside the walls often costs around EUR 2.50.
6. What is free
Walking into the Old Town costs nothing, and so does entry to the Cathedral and the Church of St Blaise. No beach in Dubrovnik charges for entry; you only pay if you rent a sunbed. The water from the Large Onofrio's Fountain is drinkable, so you can refill your bottle there. The full list is in our answer on free things to do in Dubrovnik.
How to pay
Dubrovnik Museums ticket offices, including the Rector's Palace, accept cards only. The City Walls box office takes cards, and the official walls webshop accepts cards only. The cable car accepts both cash and cards.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dubrovnik expensive for tourists? The main sights are. The City Walls cost EUR 40, the cable car EUR 30 return and Lokrum EUR 30. Buses, island ferries and the Old Town itself are cheap or free.
How much does the Dubrovnik City Walls ticket cost? EUR 40 for adults from March to November 2026 and EUR 20 in December. Children aged 6 and under are free.
Is the Dubrovnik Pass worth it? If you plan to walk the walls, yes. The 1-day pass costs EUR 40, the same as a walls ticket, and adds the main museums and city buses.
How much is a bus ticket in Dubrovnik? EUR 2.50 from the driver, EUR 1.73 for a one-hour ticket bought in advance and EUR 5.31 for a 24-hour ticket.
How much is the Dubrovnik cable car? EUR 30 return and EUR 17 one way for adults, EUR 8 return for children aged 4 to 12. Children under 4 ride free.
Are the beaches in Dubrovnik free? Yes. No beach charges for entry; only sunbeds cost money.
When is Dubrovnik cheapest to visit? In December the City Walls cost half the summer price, and island ferry fares are lower outside the summer season.
How much is a coffee or a beer in Dubrovnik? On the menus we checked, an espresso costs EUR 3.80 to 3.90 in and around the Old Town and EUR 2.50 in Lapad and Gruž. A 0.5 l draught beer costs EUR 7.00 to 8.40 in most places, and up to EUR 9.90 at the top of the cable car.
How much is a pizza in Dubrovnik? On the menus we checked, the cheapest pizza costs EUR 14.00 to 15.60, both in the Old Town and in Lapad and Gruž.
Are restaurants in the Old Town more expensive? Mostly yes. Lapad, Gruž and the suburbs are usually cheaper, with exceptions both ways.
Do I need cash in Dubrovnik? Not for the main sights. Museums and the City Walls take cards, and Dubrovnik Museums ticket offices accept cards only.
Sources
Prices change from season to season, so confirm on the official sites before you travel.
- City Walls Dubrovnik, official webshop
- Dubrovnik Airport, Dubrovnik Pass prices and inclusions
- Dubrovnik Cable Car, prices and timetable
- Lokrum Reserve, price list 2026 (PDF)
- Dubrovnik Museums, entrance tickets
- Franciscan Monastery (Mala braća), museum prices
- Libertas Dubrovnik, price list
- Dubrovnik Tourist Board, getting around the city
- Platanus, Dubrovnik Airport Shuttle
- Dubrovnik Airport, Taxi and rent-a-car
- Jadrolinija, line 807 timetable and prices 2026 (PDF)
- Dubrovnik Tourist Board, beaches
- Gradska kavana Arsenal, menu (spring 2026, PDF)
- Panorama Restaurant & Bar, menu 2026 (PDF)
- Pizzeria Oliva, menu and drinks
- Dubravka 1836, menu summer 2026 (PDF)
- Zamagna Pizza Bar, official price list (CSV, 24 September 2026)
- Bon Appetit, official price list (CSV)
- Putoholičari (Net.hr), free entry 2 to 8 February 2026