If you're up for an adventure, consider a budget-friendly approach to your Umag vacation. Load your backpack with canned food, pack a tent, and even though hitchhiking isn't encouraged in Croatia, you can still find your way to the resort from the airport. With this strategy, your Umag vacation could cost as little as the airfare itself, roughly around 2,000 HRK per person. Expect to spend about 50-100 HRK per day per person on food, including the opportunity to savor some local dishes, and set aside a bit for small souvenirs, perhaps up to 1,000 HRK.
If this approach doesn't suit you, budget approximately 15,000-20,000 HRK for a week's vacation for two in Umag. What does this amount cover? A room in a 3-star hotel or an apartment typically costs around 5,000-7,000 HRK.
If you can't rely on buses for transportation to and from the resort, you might need to use a taxi, which could run you about 2,000 HRK. You probably won't eat at the hotel for all three meals, so allocate around 200 HRK a day for café lunches.
Add drinks, which will likely amount to a similar daily cost. Keep in mind that as you approach July and August, vacation prices in Umag tend to rise.
For entertainment at the resort and excursions around Istria and neighboring countries, budget about 2,000-3,000 HRK. Souvenirs will cost you approximately 1,000-2,000 HRK. Popular vacation purchases in Umag include local olive oil (ensure you check the label to avoid Greek oil instead of Croatian), truffles, wine, plum products, travarica, pršut (smoked ham), Pag cheese, as well as handicrafts like traditional embroidery with gold and silver thread, and various types of jewelry.
