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Plitvice Lakes can be affordable as a day trip, but tickets, transport and overnight stays can raise the real cost quickly.
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Realistic daily budget:
€80 – €180
- Budget traveller€60–€90/day
- Mid-range traveller€100–€150/day
- Comfort traveller€180+/day
Plitvice Lakes cost breakdown
Biggest hidden costs
- National park ticket€10–€40
- Casual meal€10–€20
- Coffee / snack€2–€8
- Parking€1–€3/hour
- Bus from Zagreb / Zadar€15–€35
- Organized day tour€50–€120+
- Budget room nearby€50–€90/night
- Mid-range hotel nearby€90–€170/night
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