Split Airport to City: Private Transfer for Groups up to 15

4.99

(136 reviews)

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect to feel so relieved just seeing my name on a board at Split Airport — but after a long flight, it’s honestly the best thing. Our driver, Marin, was waiting right by arrivals, smiling like he’d been doing this forever. He helped with our bags (one of mine nearly toppled over — classic) and led us out into that first hit of warm Croatian air. I caught the faintest smell of coffee from somewhere nearby. Maybe the airport café? Anyway, it felt good to be met by someone who actually seemed happy we’d arrived.

The van was spotless and cool inside — big enough that no one had to squish together, which my aunt appreciated more than she said out loud. Marin chatted with us as we drove through Kaštela and Solin, pointing out little things I would’ve missed: old stone houses, a bakery where he said they make “the best burek if you’re hungry later.” He even tried teaching us how to pronounce Kaštela properly. Li laughed when I tried to say it in Croatian — probably butchered it. The drive itself was maybe 30 minutes? Hard to keep track; I was too busy staring out at the sea flashing between buildings.

He answered every random question we threw at him (why are there so many olive trees? what’s that statue?), never sounding bored or rushed. It felt more like catching up with a friend than just a private transfer from Split Airport to our apartment in town. When we pulled up right outside our place — literally at the door — Marin made sure we had everything before heading off. There was this tiny moment of quiet after he left, just our group standing there with our bags and the city humming around us. I still think about that first welcome every time I remember Split.