Checklist of Essential Items for Your Trip and Stay in Croatia

Hi, today I would like to share some tips on how to prepare for a holiday in Croatia. Croatia is a beautiful country that offers many attractions for tourists, such as picturesque coastline, historic cities, rich culture, and delicious cuisine. If you plan to spend your vacation there, it is worth planning a few things in advance to avoid unnecessary stress and surprises.

• Identification document with a photo for everyone (ID card or passport)
• EHIC insurance and/or additional insurance
• Car registration certificate for the car you are driving
• Car insurance, preferably third-party liability + comprehensive insurance with towing package just in case
• Vignettes for the countries you are passing through:

Below is a collection of official websites of countries where you need to have a paid vignette for highways (yes, it is possible to travel on free roads, but it takes many hours—in our opinion, it’s not worth it!). By clicking on the country name, the vignette shop for that country will open. Slovakia Czech Republic Austria Note! If you need a vignette for Austrian roads, either you need to buy it 18 days in advance, or you must indicate at the time of purchase that you are buying as a business entity, which will result in waiving the right to withdraw from the contract and thus the refund of the purchase! Hungary Slovenia Croatia: vignettes are not required here, and mandatory tolls are paid at toll points (highway toll gates! Payment by cash, card, contactless, phone)

• Warning triangle
• Reflective vests
• Car first aid kit
• Foreign currency account, Revolut type card, cash—since January 1, 2023, EURO is the official currency in Croatia!

Now for things you can bring with you or buy on-site, according to your preference. They are not essential, but they will make your holiday more enjoyable 🙂

• Basic medicines such as painkillers/anti-inflammatories, eye drops, ear drops, bandage, elastic bandage, gauze, something like Octenisept, plasters, electrolytes, probiotics for vomiting and diarrhea, calcium, of course, any regular medications and/or cross-border prescription, ointment for insect bites
• Foam, cream, or other sunburn remedy
• Insect repellent
• Sunscreen with at least 30 FPS, but we recommend 50+ in peak season!
• Headgear
• Sunglasses
• Beach mat, beach blanket, folding beach chair—according to preference or simply a beach towel
• Beach towels. Facilities usually provide towels, but for domestic use, remember to ask and if necessary, bring your beach towels or buy them on-site
• Swimsuit, UV clothing (especially for children!), swim trunks
• Snorkeling mask
• Water ring for children, water wings or vests, foam noodles, and other water gadgets (everything is available on-site)
• Water shoes
• Umbrella with a base for filling with water or sticking into stones/gravel or beach tent
• Beach cooler bag
• Beach trolley

Enjoy your stay in Croatia. Discover its charms and learn about its history and culture. Visit cities such as Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik, or Zadar. Admire the beauty of national parks like Plitvice Lakes or Krka. Relax on the beach or swim in the crystal clear sea. Try local culinary specialties like ćevapčići, burek, or rakija. And most importantly, have fun! I hope my tips help you prepare for your vacation in Croatia. Do you have your must-haves that were not mentioned here? 🙂