Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or A Coruna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit A Coruna or Podgorica?
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 Podgorica. 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 Podgorica?
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.
Podgorica
Podgorica is Montenegro's capital city, and also its largest. Dating back to the Ottoman Empire, World War II destroyed much of this history, but there are a few Turkish remnants worth visiting. Podgorica's central location often makes the city a good starting point for day trips to coastal cities or mountain resorts.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona, The Best 2-Week Tours from Madrid, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayA Coruna €89Podgorica €105
The average daily cost (per person) in A Coruna is €89, while the average daily cost in Podgorica is €105. 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 Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personA Coruna €51Podgorica €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomA Coruna €102Podgorica €92
Compare Hotels in A Coruna and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in A Coruna or Podgorica? 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 Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.A Coruna €13Podgorica €20
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 Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- VAN Private transfers from Airport Podgorica and city to Budva: $120
- Transfer from Podgorica to Sarajevo: $251
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $87
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Bar (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Tivat : $108
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Budva: $75
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Bar: $75
- Private transfer from Podgorica to Ostrog monastery (minivan): $117
- Private transfer from Podgorica airport to Podgorica city: $26
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Ulcinj : $107
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $117
Is it cheaper to fly into A Coruna or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica 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 €28Podgorica €41
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.A Coruna €9.72Podgorica €21
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 Podgorica
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Podgorica are as follows:
- ATV Private Tour Montenegro – Žabljak Crnojevića: $333
- ATV Tour Montenegro - Žabljak Crnojevića: $195
- Bar and Ulcinj Private Tour - Oriental Montenegro Experience: $240
- Bay of Kotor hiking experience - Montenegro Travel Club private tour: $185
- Biogradska Gora - Biograd Lake & Moraca canyon - Skadar Lake tour: $156
- Book Your Donkey Farm Tour: $57
- Book Your Montenegro Tour: $99
- Book Your Sunset in Budva Tour : $93
- Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $65
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Cheese farm tour in the katun: $279
- Cultural Bike Tour of Podgorica;Discovering the Ancient Treasures: $71
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayA Coruna €13Podgorica €20
Sample the Local Flavors in Podgorica
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Podgorica:
- Private Wine Tasting Activity at Lipovac Winery: $27
- Book Your Wine Tour: $77
- Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $93
- Podgorica Car Trip, Doclea city, Wine tasting, Niagara falls: $106
- Wine tasting in the family winery, feel the spirit: $120
- Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $128
- Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls: $196
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between A Coruna and Podgorica, we can see that Podgorica 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 Podgorica would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Podgorica 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 Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, A Coruna or Podgorica?
A Coruna has a larger population, and is about 78% larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of A Coruna and Podgorica, 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 Podgorica?
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 Podgorica in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to A Coruna as well as Podgorica.
A Coruna is cooler than Podgorica in the summer. The daily temperature in A Coruna averages around 19°C (66°F) in July, and Podgorica fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in A Coruna this time of the year. In the summer, A Coruna often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. A Coruna gets 248 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun.
A Coruna usually gets less rain in July than Podgorica. A Coruna gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyA Coruna 19°C (66°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit A Coruna or Podgorica in the Autumn?
Both Podgorica and A Coruna are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In the autumn, A Coruna is around the same temperature as Podgorica. Typically, the autumn temperatures in A Coruna in October average around 16°C (61°F), and Podgorica averages at about 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Podgorica. A Coruna usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during autumn. A Coruna gets 155 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. It's quite rainy in A Coruna. In October, A Coruna usually receives less rain than Podgorica. A Coruna gets 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberA Coruna 16°C (61°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit A Coruna or Podgorica in the Winter?
Both Podgorica and A Coruna during the winter are popular places to visit.
In January, A Coruna is generally much warmer than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in A Coruna average around 11°C (51°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, A Coruna often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. A Coruna gets 103 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun.
Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in A Coruna. A Coruna usually gets less rain in January than Podgorica. A Coruna gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryA Coruna 11°C (51°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit A Coruna or Podgorica in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both A Coruna and Podgorica.
A Coruna is cooler than Podgorica in the spring. The daily temperature in A Coruna averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
A Coruna usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during spring. A Coruna gets 167 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun in the spring.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, A Coruna usually receives less rain than Podgorica. A Coruna gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilA Coruna 13°C (55°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and A Coruna
| A Coruna | Podgorica | |||
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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) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 15°C (58°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (65°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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