# Rijeka

- Kind: port
- Data version: 2026-10-14
- Reference month: 2026-10
- Checked: 2026-07-22
- Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/rijeka

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## Overview

Photo: Antonio199cro · [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rijeka_Riva_promenade_aerial.jpg)

Checked: none (unverified)

- Region: [View Mediterranean on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=mediterranean)
- Description: Unlike the highly touristic towns of the Dalmatian coast, Rijeka is a working city shaped by shipbuilding and logistics. Korzo is part of residents' daily routines, while the hilltop fortress overlooks the city and bay. During carnival, the entire city fills with costumes.
- Port name: Rijeka
- English name: Rijeka
- Country: Croatia
- Latitude / longitude: 45.33, 14.44

Located at the head of Kvarner Bay in northern Croatia, Rijeka is the country's largest cargo port and third-largest city. It combines imposing Austro-Hungarian architecture with the straightforward atmosphere of a port city.

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Port highlights

- Population: A mid-sized city of about 108,000 people
- Climate: Mediterranean climate, but with mountains nearby. Summers are dry and winters are mild. Annual rainfall is relatively high for a coastal area. In winter, a cold, strong wind called the Bora can blow down from the mountains.
- Language: Croatian (English and Italian are also spoken in tourist areas)
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Best time to visit: May to June and September. The Rijeka Carnival in February is also a highlight

### Local food

Scampi (Norway lobster) dishes, squid ink risotto, surlice (local pasta), white wine from Kvarner

### Sights

- Trsat Castle and the pilgrimage church
- Korzo Street and City Tower
- Cathedral of St. Vitus
- Pek i Energana (cultural venue in the former industrial district)
- Coastal promenade in nearby Opatija

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Monthly average high / low temperatures

| Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jan | 10 °C / 49 °F | 3 °C / 38 °F |
| Feb | 10 °C / 51 °F | 4 °C / 38 °F |
| Mar | 14 °C / 57 °F | 6 °C / 43 °F |
| Apr | 18 °C / 64 °F | 10 °C / 49 °F |
| May | 22 °C / 72 °F | 14 °C / 56 °F |
| Jun | 27 °C / 80 °F | 17 °C / 63 °F |
| Jul | 30 °C / 85 °F | 20 °C / 67 °F |
| Aug | 30 °C / 86 °F | 20 °C / 68 °F |
| Sep | 24 °C / 75 °F | 16 °C / 60 °F |
| Oct | 19 °C / 67 °F | 12 °C / 53 °F |
| Nov | 14 °C / 58 °F | 8 °C / 46 °F |
| Dec | 11 °C / 51 °F | 4 °C / 40 °F |

Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: RIJEKA · about 0.9 km from port · elevation difference about 115 m · Approximate (station elevation differs) · Last checked: 2026-10-03

Checked: 2026-10-03

## Local prices for travelers

- Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items): 136 (Tokyo = 100) (Estimated)
- Category: More expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, coffee is much cheaper; beer costs about the same; water, meals and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

| Item | Amount | Currency | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Water 500 ml | €0.82 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Coffee | €1.65 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Inexpensive meal | €8.00 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Local beer | €3.50 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Big Mac | €5.00 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |

- Survey month: 2026-10

Prices in Rijeka. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data) ([CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/))

Checked: none (unverified)

## Getting there from Japan

- Nearest airport: RJK
- Description: Unknown
- Airport to port (approx.): Unknown
- Ease of access: B — One connection (Estimated)

About 16 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Checked: 2026-07-22

English text in preparation.

## Itineraries calling here

### [14-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Venice](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/explora-ii-14n-athens-piraeus-to-venice)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: Oct 2026
- Departure months: 2026-10
- Ship: EXPLORA II
- Cruise line: Explora Journeys
- Duration: 14 nights
- Departure / arrival: Athens (Piraeus) → Venice
- Port: Athens (Piraeus) › Brindisi › Lefkada › +8 › Venice
- Cruise type: One way / 12
- Amount: From $11,196.00
- Fare level: Highest

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Links

### External sites and sources

- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rijeka_Riva_promenade_aerial.jpg)
- [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data)

### Related Cruise Pitta pages

- [View Mediterranean on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=mediterranean)
- [14-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Venice](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/explora-ii-14n-athens-piraeus-to-venice)

## Checked

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Sources

- Unverified (no source recorded for this information)