Which place is cheaper, Saint Croix or Zagreb?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Zagreb or Saint Croix?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Zagreb and Saint Croix. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Zagreb or Saint Croix?
Zagreb
Zagreb, in central Croatia, is the country's capital. It has a wonderful old town that has cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and a great atmosphere. Many people travel to Croatia specifically for its beaches and coastal towns, but if you overlook this lovely capital city, you'll miss a large part of the culture and personality that is Croatia.
Saint Croix
Sometimes all you want out of a vacation is the warmth of the sun, the sound of the waves and the taste of a cold drink. No more. No less. That's exactly what you can expect in St. Croix.
The largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Croix is a place of our leisure and relaxation. It's a bit of an expensive lifestyle for its 50,000 residents and daily visitors, but when you're living on island time, money is never a worry. There are no worries on island time.
This once volcanic island is covered in incredible beaches, stunning mountains, palm tress in the wind and historic colonial towns. While they may be a bit old and rundown, the Danish architecture still stands as a unique part of this island's legacy. Don't expect much window-shopping, though. That was not a feature incorporated in this style of architecture. If you want to know if a store is open, just step on in, but remember, shop hours are also running on island time.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Dubrovnik, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Split.
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Zagreb Prices
Croatia PricesSaint Croix Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayZagreb $105Saint Croix $277
The average daily cost (per person) in Zagreb is $105, while the average daily cost in Saint Croix is $277. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Zagreb and Saint Croix in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZagreb $57Saint Croix $149
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZagreb $114Saint Croix $298
Compare Hotels in Zagreb and Saint Croix
Looking for a hotel in Zagreb or Saint Croix? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Zagreb Hotel Prices and Saint Croix Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zagreb $11Saint Croix $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagreb
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagreb:
- Bus transfer from/to Rijeka: $14
- From Plitvice Lakes Round-Trip Comfort Bus Transfer: $17
- Direct bus Transfer from/to Split: $26
- Premium Private Transfer to or from Zagreb Airport : $27
- Zagreb Airport One Way Private transfer To or From Airport: $29
- Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Zagreb - Arrival Private Transfer: $31
- Zagreb to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) - Departure Private Transfer: $31
- Transfer between Zagreb Airport and Zagreb Downtown Hotels: $36
- Luxury Private Transfer Zagreb Airport - Zagreb: $44
- CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer from Zagreb Airport ZAG / Zagreb City: $51
- Zagreb Airport: One-Way Private transfer To/From Airport: $57
- Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Zagreb - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint Croix
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint Croix:
- Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Round-Trip Transfer: $167
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Airport to St. Croix Cruise Port : $87
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St. Croix : $180
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Port to St. Croix Airport (STX): $87
- Private Transfer from St.Croix Cruise Port to St.Croix hotels: $175
- Private Transfer from St.Croix hotels to St. Croix Cruise Port : $175
- St. Croix to Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) - Departure Transfer: $84
- St. Croix to St. Croix Airport (STX) - Departure Private Transfer: $91
- St.Croix Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Arrival Private Transfer: $91
Is it cheaper to fly into Zagreb or Saint Croix?
Prices for flights to both Saint Croix and Zagreb change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayZagreb $34Saint Croix $97
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zagreb
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zagreb.
- Food Tour with Tastings: $104
- Taste Zagreb Food Tour: $106
- Bite Back in Time: Zagreb's Food Tour Spiced with History : $131
- Zagreb Food Tour: Bite into Traditional Dishes and Flavors: $140
- Croatian cuisine cooking class with Dolac market tour: $155
- Zagreb Walking Food Tour - Sightseeing - Dolac market visit: $161
- Authentic Market Tour and Cooking Class in the Heart of Zagreb: $184
- PRIVATE Half-Day Food Tour: The 10 Tastings of Zagreb With Locals: $201
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint Croix
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint Croix.
- A Evening Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
- A Morning Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
- C'sted Sip & Savor Mixology Class with VI Food Tours: $131
- Taste of Twin City Food Tour with VI Food Tours: $145
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Zagreb $14Saint Croix $58
Tours and Activities in Zagreb
Here are a few actual costs in Zagreb for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Searching for Love in Romantic Exploration Game and Tour: $5.95
- Nikola Tesla Technical Museum Ticket: $7.02
- Skip-the-Ticket-Line Museum of Broken Relationships: $8.19
- Monuments to Modernism: An Audio Tour of the Zagreb Trade Fair: $8.99
- Cravaticum - Museum of The Cravat Entry Ticket: $9.36
- Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket: $12
- Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket: $14
- VR 3D Immersive Film Experience - Voucher: $14
- City and WWII Tunnels Walking Tour: $18
- Zagreb Time Travel – Discover Zagreb with a fun interactive tablet city tour!: $18
- City & History Walking Tour & WW2 Tunnels: $18
- Jump into Walking Tour with local guide: $21
Tours and Activities in Saint Croix
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Saint Croix are as follows:
- Christiansted's Artisan Shopping Tour: $33
- St. Croix Ghost Tour of Historic Christiansted: $45
- Frederiksted Moke Tour: $75
- The Frederiksted St. Croix Sea Turtles Snorkeling Tour: $89
- Guided Kayak Tour of Salt River Bay Ecology and History: $115
- St Croix Island Tour: $118
- Parasail Experience in St Croix: $132
- Horseback Riding Experience: $160
- Private Sailing Tour of Pirate Waters and Shipwrecks: $175
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayZagreb $10Saint Croix $27
Sample the Local Flavors in Zagreb
Also in Zagreb, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl, 1-Hour of Unlimited Drinks, & Club Entry: $34
- Zagreb Pub Crawl 1Hour of Unlimited Drinks Club Entry: $35
- Zagreb:Private Bar Crawling and Alcohol Testing with a Guide: $35
- Taste Zagreb Heritage Wine Tasting with Traditional Lunch: $106
- Hrastje Plešivičko Wine Tasting Day Trip: $176
- From Samobor Highlights & Wine Tasting in Plešivica: $183
- Castle & Wine Tasting - Private Day Trip from Zagreb: $274
- Private Wine Tour from Two Local Wineries & Samobor : $285
- Fairytale Castle & Wine Tasting & Lunch: $286
Sample the Local Flavors in Saint Croix
Also in Saint Croix, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Farm to Bottle Tour at Prosperity Farm Distillery: $35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zagreb and Saint Croix, we can see that Saint Croix is more expensive. And not only is Zagreb much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Zagreb is in Europe and Saint Croix is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Zagreb would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zagreb and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Saint Croix would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint Croix than you might in Zagreb.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Zagreb Expensive? and Is Saint Croix Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Zagreb or Saint Croix?
Zagreb has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint Croix experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Zagreb or Saint Croix in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Zagreb and Saint Croix. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Zagreb this time of year. Saint Croix attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Zagreb is cooler than Saint Croix in the summer. The daily temperature in Zagreb averages around 22°C (72°F) in July, and Saint Croix fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
In July, Zagreb usually receives more rain than Saint Croix. Zagreb gets 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyZagreb 22°C (72°F)Saint Croix 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Saint Croix in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Zagreb as well as Saint Croix. Many travelers come to Zagreb for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint Croix throughout the year.
In the autumn, Zagreb is much colder than Saint Croix. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Zagreb in October average around 13°C (55°F), and Saint Croix averages at about 28°C (82°F).
It's quite rainy in Saint Croix. Zagreb usually gets less rain in October than Saint Croix. Zagreb gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberZagreb 13°C (55°F)Saint Croix 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Saint Croix in the Winter?
Both Saint Croix and Zagreb are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Zagreb in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Plenty of visitors come to Saint Croix because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Zagreb can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Zagreb is generally much colder than Saint Croix. Daily temperatures in Zagreb average around 1°C (35°F), and Saint Croix fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
In January, Zagreb usually receives more rain than Saint Croix. Zagreb gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryZagreb 1°C (35°F)Saint Croix 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Saint Croix in the Spring?
Both Saint Croix and Zagreb during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Zagreb for the activities around the city during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint Croix year-round.
Zagreb is much colder than Saint Croix in the spring. The daily temperature in Zagreb averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Saint Croix fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
Zagreb usually gets less rain in April than Saint Croix. Zagreb gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilZagreb 13°C (55°F)Saint Croix 27°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Saint Croix and Zagreb
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (35°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (71°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 126 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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