Which place is cheaper, Kotor or A Coruna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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 from Barcelona, The Best 2-Week Tours from Madrid, The Best Luxury Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayA Coruna €89Kotor €100
The average daily cost (per person) in A Coruna is €89, while the average daily cost in Kotor is €100. 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
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personA Coruna €51Kotor €49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomA Coruna €102Kotor €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.
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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
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.A Coruna €13Kotor €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): $72
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago city hotels: $72
- Transfer from Coruna Airport to Ferrol: $131
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kotor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kotor:
- Transfer service: $131
- Transfer from Tivat airport to Dubrovnik city: $96
- Transfer from Tivat Airport to Budva: $65
- Transfer from Kotor to Podgorica: $58
- Transfer Tivat Airport to Kotor old town : $55
- Transfer Tivat Airport - Kotor Old Town (and viceversa): $53
- Transfer Portonovi / Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik Old Town: $251
- Tivat to Kotor one way transfer: $102
- Tivat hotels to Kotor Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $16
- Tivat Airport (TIV): Private Transfer to Kotor Cruise Port: $90
- Private transfer from Kotor to Dubrovnik: $240
- Private transfer from Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik airport: $119
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
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Food Meals for one dayA Coruna €28Kotor €43
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: $64
- Food Market visit and Cooking Workshop in A Coruña: $104
- 3 Hour Tapas Tasting and Cooking Class in A Coruna: $104
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kotor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kotor.
- Kotor City Tour and Cooking Class : $203
- Kotor private cooking class with lunch and Old town guided tour: $226
- Kotor and Perast Private Tour with Cooking Class and Boat Ride: $262
- Cooking class in a local home & old town walking tour: $306
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.A Coruna €9.72Kotor €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:
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Tower of Hercules€3.00
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: $1.09
- A Coruña Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.95
- Guided Tour Lugo: $27
- Segway Tour Tower of Hercules: $32
- Essential Walking Tour through the Emblematic Places of Coruña: $32
- A Coruña boat tour from the sea: $38
- Private Walking Tour around Coruña with Beer or Wine: $53
- E-bike Tour La Coruña: $64
- Full-Day Excursion to Santiago from A Coruña for Cruisers Only: $75
- A Coruña Private Walking Tour : $82
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Lugo: $82
- 2 Hour Private Old Town Walking Tour in La Coruña: $152
Tours and Activities in Kotor
Here are a few actual costs in Kotor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Blue Cave, Lady of Rocks and Mamula Speed Boat Tour : $44
- "Adriatic Adventure: Blue Cave & Islands Speedboat Tour": $46
- 1-Day Montenegro Hiking Tour to Durmitor National Park : $119
- 3 Hour Speed Boat Tour to Blue Cave with WiFi and Drinks: $55
- 3-Hour Blue Cave and Our Lady of the Rocks Private Speedboat Tour: $294
- Adventure park ’Lovcen’ and Njegos’s Mausoleum : $198
- All inclusive - Lovcen tour: $131
- Bay of 2-Hour Stand Up Paddle Board Tour: $53
- Bay of 2.5-Hour Kayak Tour: $53
- Bay of 2.5-Hour Kayak Tour : $55
- Bike & hike tour : $82
- Bike tour - Downhill from Njegos Mausoleum to Kotor bay: $134
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayA Coruna €13Kotor €8.51
Sample the Local Flavors in Kotor
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kotor:
- Private tour: Homemade food and wine tasting at my family home: $125
- Private National Park Lovcen with food and wine tasting: $136
- Wine tasting and magical tour from Kotor, Budva, Tivat (Lovcen,Skadar lake): $251
- National Parks Skadar Lake and Lovcen+Wine tasting (Private tour): $260
- Skadar Lake National Park with Wine Tasting: $428
When comparing the travel costs between A Coruna and Kotor, we can see that Kotor is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyA 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.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberA 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.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryA 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.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilA Coruna 13°C (55°F)Kotor 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Kotor and A Coruna
| A Coruna | Kotor | |||
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| 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) |
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