A Summer Holiday Guide to Ohrid: Prices for Food, Accommodation and Entertainment
Ohrid is a city on a lake in southwestern Macedonia, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is quite popular among tourists with its magnificent scenery, history and culture. If you are planning a summer vacation in Ohrid, you may want to get information about current prices for food, accommodation and entertainment.
Food and Drinks:
There are options suitable for every budget in Ohrid. If you want to try local delicacies, you can taste traditional Macedonian dishes such as “Tavče gravče” (baked beans), “Pastrmajlija” (pastry with meat) and “Pleskavica” (meatball) at affordable prices in taverns and restaurants. You can choose one of the lakeside restaurants for a more luxurious dinner.
Average prices:
- Fast food: 50-100 MKD (approximately 3-6 Euros)
- Local restaurant: 150-300 MKD (approximately 9-18 Euros)
- Luxury restaurant: 500 MKD and above (approximately 30 Euros and above)
Accommodation:
You can find all kinds of accommodation options in Ohrid. You can choose the one that suits your budget and taste among hotels, guesthouses, apartments and rental houses.
Average prices:
- Guesthouse: 500-1000 MKD (approximately 30-60 Euros)
- Hotel: 1000-2000 MKD (approximately 60-120 Euros)
- Apartment: 1500-3000 MKD (approximately 90-180 Euros)
- Rental house: 2000 MKD and above (approximately 120 Euros and above)
Entertainment:
You can do many activities in Ohrid such as swimming in the lake, sunbathing, taking a boat tour, visiting historical and touristic places. You can also enjoy the vibrant nightlife of the city.
Average prices:
- Sunbed and parasol by the lake: 300 MKD (approximately 18 Euros)
- Boat tour: 500-1000 MKD (approximately 30-60 Euros)
- Museum entrance fee: 100-200 MKD (approximately 6-12 Euros)
- Drink prices in bars and clubs: 100-200 MKD (approximately 6-12 Euros)
Prices may vary depending on the season and location.
If you are planning a summer vacation in Ohrid, you can create your budget by looking at these prices.
Additional Information:
- Macedonian Denar (MKD) is the currency used in Ohrid.
- Euro and Turkish Lira are also accepted in many places.
- ATMs and currency exchange offices are quite common in Ohrid.
- The weather can be quite hot in the summer months. It is recommended to take precautions such as sunscreen, hat and sunglasses.
- You can find some people who speak Turkish in Ohrid.
I hope you have a pleasant summer vacation in Ohrid!