Comparison · Hvar vs Mykonos · Croatia / Greece
Hvar vs Mykonos
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Choose Hvar for Hvar Town harbour, Pakleni Islands and lower day-to-day costs; choose Mykonos for Little Venice and Windmills of Kato Mili. Hvar is generally less expensive, and the two are about 986 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 986 km
- Less expensive
- Hvar
- Best time for Hvar
- May–June and September
- Best time for Mykonos
- June and September
Side by side
| Hvar | Mykonos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Croatia | Greece |
| Known for | Hvar Town harbour, Pakleni Islands and Lavender | Little Venice, Windmills of Kato Mili and Beach clubs |
| Best time to visit | May–June and September | June and September |
| Ideal stay | 4 days | 4 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $160–$300 | $250–$450 |
| Cost level | Expensive | Very expensive |
| Warmest month | July, 30°C (86°F) | July, 28°C (82°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 12°C (54°F) | January, 14°C (57°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 6 | 8 |
| Day trips in our guide | 4 | 5 |
| Beaches | Palmižana | Ornos |
| Airports | SPU | JMK |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Hvar for…
Hvar Town harbour, Pakleni Islands and lower day-to-day costs. Hvar is a long, narrow island off the Dalmatian coast, about an hour by catamaran from Split. Hvar Town, at its western end, has a Renaissance main square, a hilltop fortress and a harbour full of yachts, and it is known for its summer nightlife and the…
Choose Mykonos for…
Little Venice and Windmills of Kato Mili. Mykonos is a small, dry Cycladic island whose main town, Chora, is a maze of whitewashed lanes, blue-shuttered houses and chapels around an old harbour. Its row of windmills and the balconied seafront of Little Venice are among the most photographed sights…
Top sights compared
| # | Hvar | Mykonos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Stephen's Square and Hvar Cathedral | Little Venice |
| 2 | Fortica (Spanish Fortress) | Kato Mili windmills |
| 3 | Arsenal and Hvar Theatre | Panagia Paraportiani |
| 4 | Franciscan Monastery | Delos |
| 5 | Pakleni Islands | Archaeological Museum of Mykonos |
Food compared
| Hvar | Mykonos |
|---|---|
| Hvar gregada | Kopanisti |
| Peka | Louza |
| Hvar paprenjak | Mostra |
| Grilled fish with blitva | Mykonian onion pie |
Which is cheaper?
Hvar is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $160–$300 per person there, against $250–$450 in Mykonos (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Hvar on a budget.
Can you visit both?
They are about 986 km apart, so combining them means a flight. With 9 days or more it works; otherwise pick one.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Hvar or Mykonos cheaper?
Hvar is usually less expensive: about $160–$300 a day mid-range against $250–$450 (estimates).
+Is Hvar or Mykonos better for a first trip?
Pick Hvar for Hvar Town harbour, Pakleni Islands and lower day-to-day costs, or Mykonos for Little Venice and Windmills of Kato Mili.
+How far is Hvar from Mykonos?
About 986 km in a straight line.