Mid-Range Travel Guide: Zadar

Accommodation

$50-120 per night

Private rooms in mid-range hotels, boutique guesthouses, apartments with private bathrooms

Food & Dining

$35-70 per day

Mix of local restaurants, tourist-area dining, occasional fine dining, hotel breakfasts

Transportation

$15-40 per day

Combination of buses, taxis, car rentals for day trips, occasional private transfers

Activities

$40-90 per day

Guided tours, boat trips to islands, museum entries, cultural experiences, wine tastings

Shop at local markets and grocery stores instead of tourist restaurants - typically 60-70% cheaper for meals

Use city buses instead of taxis for transportation - usually 80-90% savings on getting around

Visit free attractions like Sea Organ, Greeting to the Sun, and Roman Forum instead of paid tours

Book accommodation outside the Old Town center - generally 30-50% cheaper with short bus rides to attractions

Buy groceries and prepare some meals if staying in apartments - can reduce food costs by 50-70%

Take advantage of free walking tours and pay-what-you-wish options rather than expensive private guides

Travel during shoulder seasons (May-June, September-October) for 20-40% lower accommodation rates

Eating exclusively in Old Town tourist restaurants - typically 100-150% markup compared to local areas

Taking taxis everywhere instead of using efficient public buses - can triple transportation costs

Booking last-minute accommodation during peak season - often 200-300% higher than advance bookings

Only doing expensive boat tours without exploring free coastal walks and public beaches first