Croatia
City transport, island ferries and road tools that prevent costly mistakes
Croatia uses the euro, and most short-stay visitors do not need a local payment app.
The essentials
What to know before you go to Croatia
Bring Visa or Mastercard, a backup card and some euro cash for small businesses, markets, beach facilities and occasional cash-only venues. Uber and Bolt are the useful ride apps, but live availability varies by city, season and time. Use the pickup pin, compare both quotes and leave extra time for airports because a scheduled request does not guarantee that a driver will accept it. Bolt Food stopped taking Croatian orders on October 6, 2025, so Wolt and Glovo are the current delivery choices.
Local public transport is city-specific: Moj ZET sells Zagreb tickets, Promet Split covers Split and RCC Mobility sells Rijeka-area tickets. Intercity and island travel is fragmented across operators. Jadrolinija is essential for many ferries, but it does not include TP Line or Krilo sailings. A ticket for a non-reservation car ferry does not guarantee space on the selected departure, so read the ticket and arrive early in summer.
Drivers should use HAK for live road, border and ferry-terminal conditions and Bmove where supported parking is needed. The emergency number is 112, and national SRUUK warnings arrive automatically without an app. Croatia was declared free of landmines early in 2026, making older blanket mine warnings obsolete, although hikers should still use marked routes and current local advice.
Ride Hailing
UberEssential
Broadest listed visitor-facing ride app, using licensed Croatian taxi partners in cities and coastal destinations.
BoltEssential
Strong ride and fare comparison in nine officially listed Croatian cities, including the main Adriatic destinations.
Wizi
Licensed local taxi option across Zagreb, several coastal cities and all of Krk island, with service varying by region.
Food Delivery
Messaging
WhatsAppEssential
Best communication app for Croatian accommodations, transfers, boat tours, guides and direct business confirmations.
Navigation
Google MapsEssential
Best general map for Croatian addresses, walking, driving and business discovery, with downloadable offline areas.
Croatia Traffic Info - HAKEssential
Official driver tool for live road, border and ferry-terminal conditions, cameras, fuel, tolls and roadside assistance.
Bmove
Visitor-friendly card payment for supported street and garage parking across more than 90 Croatian cities.
Transit
Moj ZETEssential
Official Zagreb tram and bus app for routes, live information and digital single or time-based tickets.
Promet Split
Official Split-area bus app for ticket purchase, route planning, timetables and mapped vehicle positions.
RCC Mobility
Official digital-ticket app for Autotrolej buses across Rijeka and surrounding fare zones, launched in 2026.
Language
Google Translate
Useful Croatian offline and camera-translation backup for signs, menus and short written travel exchanges.
Intercity Transport
JadrolinijaEssential
Essential official app for Croatia's largest ferry network, with current schedules, mobile tickets and service notices.
TP Line
Separate official ticket app for TP Line passenger catamarans linking Adriatic cities and island destinations.
FlixBus
Major coach option for Croatian cities and international routes, with mobile booking, tickets and journey updates.
Arriva Croatia
Direct booking app for a major Croatian bus operator, with QR tickets, stop finder and booking management.
HŽPP
Official Croatian rail app for domestic journey planning, ticket purchase and current train or replacement-bus information.
Utilities
Nautical Info Service Croatia
Official bilingual marine-safety tool for boaters, sailors and divers, with forecasts, rules, ports and emergency contacts.
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Internet in Croatia
Mobile internet eSIM Best option when traveling
Guac
RecommendedReliable mobile internet at better prices than most travel eSIMs, with polished iOS and Android apps and support for making and receiving phone calls.
Airalo
One of the biggest travel eSIM brands, with a very large destination catalog.
Holafly
Known for unlimited-data plans in many destinations, at a higher price per gigabyte.
Buying a local SIM card No ID registration needed
- Formal registration is not normally required, but the retailer may still ask for your passport.
- Airport counters and city carrier stores are the easiest places to buy; confirm activation before leaving.
- Local eSIM is available and follows the same identity rules as a physical SIM.
Do not assume the prepaid allowance works across nearby countries; check the exact roaming terms.
Local carriers
Hrvatski Telekom
Best choice for broad coverage, including rural areas.
A1 Croatia
A solid alternative; compare current prepaid offers before buying.
Telemach
Good-value option when price matters most.
bonbon
Good-value option when price matters most.
Tomato
Good-value option when price matters most.
Frequently asked questions
What are the must-have apps for traveling in Croatia?
The essential apps for Croatia are Uber, Bolt, Wolt, WhatsApp, Google Maps.
How many travel apps does Croatia have?
We've curated 19 apps across 9 categories for traveling in Croatia, including 8 essential apps.
What is the best ride hailing app in Croatia?
Uber. Broadest listed visitor-facing ride app, using licensed Croatian taxi partners in cities and coastal destinations.
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