Croatia recorded another strong month of tourism in September, welcoming 2.5 million visitors who achieved 13.8 million overnight stays, both up 5% compared with September 2024, according to the Croatian National Tourist Board (HTZ).

Overall, in the first nine months of 2025, the country registered 19.7 million arrivals (+2%) and nearly 104 million overnight stays (+1%). Foreign visitors made up the majority, with 17.1 million arrivals and 91.3 million overnight stays, while domestic tourism also grew by 8%, with 2.6 million Croatians generating 12.4 million overnight stays.

Foreign guests dominated September traffic, accounting for 92% of arrivals (2.3 million) and 91% of overnight stays (12.3 million). Germans led the way with 488,000 arrivals and 3.9 million overnight stays, followed by Austria, Slovenia, Poland, and the UK.

Family accommodation remained the most popular choice, representing 37% of all overnight stays, followed by hotels (29%) and campsites (25%), all showing growth compared to last year.

Among regions, the Adriatic coast accounted for 96% of overnight stays, with Istria leading at 28.5% (up 8.2%), followed by Split-Dalmatia County (20.2%) and Kvarner (16.3%). Continental destinations also grew, with Zagreb recording a 6.2% rise in overnight stays.