A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers A Coruna vs. Kotor for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit A Coruna or Kotor?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for A Coruna and Kotor. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: A Coruna or Kotor?

A Coruna

A Coruna is a busy port city located on a promontory of Spain's Galicia region. It is the capital city of a province of the same name, exhibiting a mix of the old and new from an ancient Roman lighthouse to modern apartments known for their glass balconies. Some of the highlights include the variety of architecture both age-old and modern, the old town, several museums, the harbor, and beaches.

Kotor

A coastal town of Montenegro, Kotor is also a beautifully-preserved fortified, medieval town, featuring a labyrinth of cobbled streets, lively piazzas, historic churches, and a spread of bars and restaurants throughout its historic Old Town.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain, The Best Luxury Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro.


Which place is cheaper, Kotor or A Coruna?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in A Coruna is €109, while the average daily cost in Kotor is €131. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for A Coruna and Kotor in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    A Coruna 51
    Kotor 49
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    A Coruna 102
    Kotor 98
Compare Hotels in A Coruna and Kotor

Looking for a hotel in A Coruna or Kotor? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in A Coruna


Hotels in Kotor


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: A Coruna Hotel Prices and Kotor Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    A Coruna 13
    Kotor 9.26

Hired Cars and Shuttles in A Coruna

Also for A Coruna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago Airport (SCQ): $73
  • Transfer from Coruna Airport to Ferrol: $133

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kotor

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kotor:

  • Transfer from Tivat airport to Dubrovnik city: $98
  • Transfer from Tivat Airport to Budva: $88
  • Transfer Tivat Airport to Kotor old town : $56
  • Transfer Tivat Airport - Kotor Old Town (and viceversa): $54
  • Tivat to Kotor one way transfer: $103
  • Tivat Airport (TIV): Private Transfer to Kotor Cruise Port: $91
  • Private transfer from Nikki or Obala Djurasevica to Tivat airport: $50
  • Private transfer from Kotor to Dubrovnik: $244
  • Private transfer from Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik airport: $121
  • Private Transfer from Tivat to Podgorica airport or Podgorica: $156
  • Private Transfer from Tivat to Dubrovnik: $244
  • Private Transfer from Tivat or Porto Montenegro to Tivat airport: $33

Is it cheaper to fly into A Coruna or Kotor?

Prices for flights to both Kotor and A Coruna change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    A Coruna 49
    Kotor 74

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in A Coruna

For A Coruna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • The Great Dinner in A Coruña - Escape urban room: $65
  • 3 Hour Tapas Tasting and Cooking Class in A Coruna: $105
  • Food Market Shopping and Cooking Workshop in A Coruña: $106

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kotor

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kotor.

  • 3 Hour Kotor Food Tour - Rick Steves' Recommended: $155
  • Kotor private cooking class with lunch and Old town guided tour: $229
  • Kotor and Perast Private Tour with Cooking Class and Boat Ride: $267
  • Cooking class in a local home & old town walking tour: $311
  • Culinary Chronicles and Cooking Class: $352

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    A Coruna 9.72
    Kotor 8.32
Typical Entertainment Prices in A Coruna

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for A Coruna's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Tower of Hercules
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Tours and Activities in A Coruna

For A Coruna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Group walking tour in Lugo: $1.11
  • A Coruña Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $9.40
  • Guided Tour Lugo: $28
  • Walking tour of the emblematic places of Coruña: $28
  • Segway Tour Tower of Hercules: $32
  • Private Walking Tour around Coruña with Beer or Wine: $61
  • E-bike Tour La Coruña: $66
  • Full-Day Excursion to Santiago from A Coruña for Cruisers Only: $77
  • A Coruña Private Walking Tour : $83
  • 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Lugo: $83
  • Private Photography Adventure in A Coruña: $100
  • Private La Coruña Walking Tour: $160

Tours and Activities in Kotor

Here are a few actual costs in Kotor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Private Tour in Cetinje and Lovcen National Park: $222
  • "Adriatic Adventure: Blue Cave & Islands Speedboat Tour": $47
  • 3 Hours Blue Cave Tour in Montenegro: $44
  • 3 Hours Speed Boat tour to the Blue Cave: $44
  • 3-Hour Blue Cave and Our Lady of the Rocks Private Speedboat Tour: $300
  • All inclusive - Lovcen tour: $133
  • Ancient Budva & Unique St.Stephen Private Tour: $94
  • Ancient to Modern Day Montenegro - Private Tour: $221
  • Authentic Kotor Old Town Walking Tour: $32
  • Azure Paradise: Blue Cave and Kotor Bay Boat Tour: $41
  • Azure Paradise: Private Blue Cave and Kotor Bay Boat Tour: $278
  • Bay of 2-Hour Stand Up Paddle Board Tour: $54

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    A Coruna 13
    Kotor 8.51

Sample the Local Flavors in Kotor

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kotor:

  • Private Olive Oil and Wine Tasting in Kurilo, Montenegro: $55
  • Kotor : Old Town Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $109
  • Private tour: Homemade food and wine tasting at my family home: $155
  • Montenegro wine tasting (Private tour): $270
  • Wine tasting and magical tour from Kotor, Budva, Tivat (Lovcen,Skadar lake): $278
  • Skadar Lake National Park with Wine Tasting: $435


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between A Coruna and Kotor, we can see that Kotor is more expensive. And not only is A Coruna much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to A Coruna would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in A Coruna and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Kotor would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kotor than you might in A Coruna.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is A Coruna Expensive? and Is Kotor Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, A Coruna or Kotor?

A Coruna has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Kotor. When comparing the sizes of A Coruna and Kotor, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.


When is the best time to visit A Coruna or Kotor?

Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit A Coruna or Kotor in the Summer?

Both Kotor and A Coruna during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Kotor in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.

A Coruna is cooler than Kotor in the summer. The daily temperature in A Coruna averages around 19°C (66°F) in July, and Kotor fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).

In Kotor, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in A Coruna. In the summer, A Coruna often gets less sunshine than Kotor. A Coruna gets 248 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kotor receives 341 hours of full sun.

A Coruna usually gets less rain in July than Kotor. A Coruna gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 47 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    A Coruna 19°C (66°F) 
    Kotor 26°C (80°F)

Should I visit A Coruna or Kotor in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both A Coruna and Kotor. Also, most visitors come to Kotor for the hiking trails, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.

In the autumn, A Coruna is around the same temperature as Kotor. Typically, the autumn temperatures in A Coruna in October average around 16°C (61°F), and Kotor averages at about 17°C (63°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kotor this time of the year. A Coruna usually receives less sunshine than Kotor during autumn. A Coruna gets 155 hours of sunny skies, while Kotor receives 203 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Kotor receives a lot of rain in the autumn. A Coruna gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, A Coruna usually receives less rain than Kotor. A Coruna gets 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    A Coruna 16°C (61°F) 
    Kotor 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit A Coruna or Kotor in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to A Coruna as well as Kotor. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Kotor because of the cuisine.

In January, A Coruna is generally much warmer than Kotor. Daily temperatures in A Coruna average around 11°C (51°F), and Kotor fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).

In the winter, A Coruna often gets less sunshine than Kotor. A Coruna gets 103 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kotor receives 121 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Kotor. A Coruna receives a lot of rain in the winter. A Coruna usually gets less rain in January than Kotor. A Coruna gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 186 mm (7.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    A Coruna 11°C (51°F) 
    Kotor 6°C (42°F)

Should I visit A Coruna or Kotor in the Spring?

Both Kotor and A Coruna are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty are the main draw to Kotor this time of year.

A Coruna is cooler than Kotor in the spring. The daily temperature in A Coruna averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Kotor fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).

A Coruna usually receives less sunshine than Kotor during spring. A Coruna gets 167 hours of sunny skies, while Kotor receives 194 hours of full sun in the spring.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Kotor. In April, A Coruna usually receives less rain than Kotor. A Coruna gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    A Coruna 13°C (55°F) 
    Kotor 14°C (58°F)

Typical Weather for Kotor and A Coruna

A Coruna Kotor
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 11°C (51°F) 131 mm (5.2 in) 6°C (42°F) 186 mm (7.3 in)
Feb 11°C (52°F) 104 mm (4.1 in) 8°C (46°F) 172 mm (6.8 in)
Mar 12°C (53°F) 86 mm (3.4 in) 11°C (51°F) 173 mm (6.8 in)
Apr 13°C (55°F) 83 mm (3.3 in) 14°C (58°F) 154 mm (6.1 in)
May 15°C (58°F) 78 mm (3.1 in) 19°C (67°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Jun 17°C (62°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 23°C (73°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Jul 19°C (66°F) 25 mm (1 in) 26°C (80°F) 47 mm (1.8 in)
Aug 19°C (67°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 26°C (79°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Sep 19°C (65°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 22°C (72°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Oct 16°C (61°F) 104 mm (4.1 in) 17°C (63°F) 174 mm (6.9 in)
Nov 13°C (55°F) 116 mm (4.6 in) 11°C (53°F) 224 mm (8.8 in)
Dec 11°C (52°F) 128 mm (5 in) 7°C (45°F) 215 mm (8.5 in)