Cheap Holidays from Manchester to Croatia

For the best value from Manchester, the mainland resorts and island bases below offer a range of prices depending on season and location.

• Dubrovnik: Dubrovnik is the most recognised city on the southern coast and it is often a higher-priced choice in peak summer, but shoulder-season departures from Manchester can bring its rates down considerably. Staying within a short shuttle bus or taxi ride of the old town keeps transfer costs low, and the old town itself costs nothing to wander. We think it earns its place on a cheap list when you travel outside the busiest weeks. It is exactly the brief our Dubrovnik holidays deals are built around.
• Split: Split is a lively working city with its palace complex at the core, and it is one of the better-value bases on the central coast. Its airport is linked to the city by shuttle bus and taxi, so the onward journey from arrival is simple and inexpensive. Split also gives easy ferry access to the islands, which means you can keep accommodation costs modest in the city and still reach other parts of the coast.
• Hvar: Hvar is an island known for sunshine and a historic harbour town, and it is generally more expensive than the mainland once you factor in the ferry crossing from the nearby coastal port. Booking a shoulder-season stay and a ferry in advance helps keep the total within a sensible range. For travellers who want island sunshine and are willing to plan around ferry timetables, it remains a rewarding choice. It is exactly the brief our Hvar holidays deals are built around.
• Zagreb: Zagreb is Croatia's capital and it offers city-centre accommodation at prices that often sit below the coastal resorts. A direct airport bus reaches the centre from the airport, which removes the need for a taxi and keeps the onward cost low. The trade-off is that you will not have a beach on your doorstep, so Zagreb suits city-break travellers rather than those seeking a classic sun-and-sea week.
• Istria (Rovinj and Porec): Istria in western Croatia has a run of coastal towns where accommodation tends to be priced sensibly outside the height of summer. The old town of Rovinj rises from the sea on a peninsula, which makes it an appealing base without premium resort pricing. The region is a short drive from the coast's other attractions, so a car or a planned transfer helps you make the most of the trip. It is exactly the brief our Croatia Family Holidays deals are built around.