Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Arles?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Arles or Podgorica?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Arles and Podgorica can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Arles or Podgorica?
Arles
Arles is a city (and commune) in the south of France, in the Bouches-du-Rhone department. A large part of the Camargue is located on the territory of the commune, making it the largest commune in Metropolitan France in terms of territory. The city has a long history, and was considerably important in the Roman province of Gallia Narbonensis. The Roman and Romanesque Monuments of Arles were listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1981. The Dutch post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh lived in Arles from 1888 to 1889 and produced over 300 paintings and drawings during his time there. The Arles area is full of culture and rich in history. It has many treasures, points of interest, and colorful sunbaked houses and is a great introduction into the Camarguais culture.
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 Contiki Tours to France, The Best G Adventures Tours to France, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayArles €142Podgorica €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Arles is €142, 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 Arles and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personArles €71Podgorica €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomArles €142Podgorica €92
Compare Hotels in Arles and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Arles 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: Arles Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Arles €23Podgorica €20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Arles
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Arles:
- Arles to Marseille Airport (MRS) - Departure Private Transfer: $117
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $47
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $94
- Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $118
- From One-Way Private Transfer to/from Virpazar: $57
- Podgorica airport: Private Transfer to/from Budva: $75
- Private Transfer to Budva: $39
- Private transfer to Kotor: $53
- Private transfer to Tivat: $53
- Private Airport Transfer from Podgorica airport to Budva: $68
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $262
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Petrovac : $58
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $117
Is it cheaper to fly into Arles or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Arles 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 dayArles €52Podgorica €41
Typical Food Prices in Arles
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Arles:
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Cooked Clams€4.50
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Ice Cream€1.00
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Arles €31Podgorica €21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Arles
Here are a few typical costs in Arles for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Castle Entrance Fee€5.50
Tours and Activities in Arles
Here are a few actual costs in Arles for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Provence Region Roman Abbey of Montmajour Entrance Ticket: $7.64
- City tour 45mn of the city, its history, its monuments,: $70
- City tour 1 hour of the city, its history, its monuments,: $84
- From Avignon: Arles, Les Baux-de-Provence & Saint-Rémy Tour: $106
- Arles 2-Hour Private Walking Tour: $187
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour: $201
- Half Day Private Guided Tour of Arles: $202
- Private Guided Tour of Arles: $218
- Art and History Walking Tour: $299
- Arles Private guided walking tour from Marseille: $342
- Arles, Saint-Rémy & Les Baux De Provence: Guided Tour: $1,176
Tours and Activities in Podgorica
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Podgorica are as follows:
- Skip The Line: National Park Skadar Lake - Tickets: $8.17
- Skadar lake - Falcon kayak tour: $13
- Lake Skadar: Guided Sightseeing Boat Tour with Refreshments: $16
- Two Hours Sightseeing Lake Cruise at Montenegro National Park: $16
- Podgorica City Walking Tour: $22
- Lake Skadar: Guided Panoramic Boat Tour to Kom Monastery : $22
- Lake Skadar: Early-morning Birdwatching and Photography Tour: $27
- From Virpazar: Guided Lake Skadar cruise and Crnojevića River: $33
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Book Your Donkey Farm Tour: $57
- Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $65
- Cultural Bike Tour of Podgorica;Discovering the Ancient Treasures: $71
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayArles €24Podgorica €20
Sample the Local Flavors in Arles
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Arles:
- Lavender Field & Distillery Tour between Nimes & Arles: $6.20
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 Arles and Podgorica, we can see that Arles is more expensive. And not only is Podgorica much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Podgorica would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Podgorica 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 Arles would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Arles than you might in Podgorica.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Arles Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Arles or Podgorica?
Podgorica has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Arles. When comparing the sizes of Arles 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 Arles or Podgorica?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Arles or Podgorica in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Arles and Podgorica. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Arles this time of year.
In the summer, Arles is cooler than Podgorica. Typically, the summer temperatures in Arles in July average around 24°C (75°F), and Podgorica averages at about 26°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. In Arles, it's very sunny this time of the year. Arles usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica during summer. Arles gets 354 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Arles usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Arles gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyArles 24°C (75°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Arles or Podgorica in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Arles as well as Podgorica. Many travelers come to Arles for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Arles is generally around the same temperature as Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Arles average around 16°C (61°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In the autumn, Arles often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Arles gets 178 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Arles receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Arles usually gets less rain in October than Podgorica. Arles gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberArles 16°C (61°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Arles or Podgorica in the Winter?
Both Podgorica and Arles are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Arles in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Arles is a little warmer than Podgorica in the winter. The daily temperature in Arles averages around 7°C (44°F) in January, and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
Arles usually receives more sunshine than Podgorica during winter. Arles gets 146 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In January, Arles usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Arles gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryArles 7°C (44°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Arles or Podgorica in the Spring?
Both Podgorica and Arles during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Arles for the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Arles is around the same temperature as Podgorica. Typically, the spring temperatures in Arles in April average around 13°C (56°F), and Podgorica averages at about 14°C (58°F).
It's quite sunny in Arles. In the spring, Arles often gets more sunshine than Podgorica. Arles gets 218 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun.
Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Arles usually gets less rain in April than Podgorica. Arles gets 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilArles 13°C (56°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Arles
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 7°C (44°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (50°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 60 mm (2.3 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (69°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (51°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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