You do not necessarily need to hire a car in this area unless you particularly want to, as the public buses are generally quite cheap and reliable. Split Airport is the nearest to Makarska, at around 70km. The travel time by car on the coastal road is approximately 1.5 hours. However, you can also travel by bus - when arriving at Split Airport, you take an airport transfer into the town for 30HRK per person. This will take you to the main bus station and journey time is approximately 20-30 minutes. The buses go quite frequently, at least every 30 minutes if not more during peak times. At the bus station, you can purchase a bus ticket to Makarska for around 55HRK each, and you will be charged around 3HRK for each suitcase you put in the bus baggage hold. The journey will take approximately 1.5 hours, and takes the scenic coastal route. Whether you take this journey during the day or at night, the views are simply stunning! The bus will take you into the main bus station at Makarska, and to get to the apartment, simply cross the road at the round-about by the station entrance, take the first road on the right and walk a few yards and you're there! It's less than a 5 minute walk from the bus station. You can also hire a taxi from Split Airport, however negotiate a price before you leave - for a mini bus this is likely to cost you around 150 Euros, and they sometimes ask for payment up front. Be warned though, costs are high as they charge you for the journey there are back as it's unlikely the driver will get a pick up to come the return route. You can also fly in to Dubrovnik airport and there is similar transfers and public buses, however prices will be slightly higher as the journey is approximately 2.5-3 hours. We can arrange a transfer for you - please ask for a quote on booking.