A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Auckland vs. Podgorica for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Auckland 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 Auckland and Podgorica can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Auckland or Podgorica?

Auckland

Auckland is located on the North Island of New Zealand on an isthmus between the Northland Peninsula and the other parts of the North Island. Auckland is not only a city but also a region. In 2010 New Zealand combined what had previously been four separate cities into one region. These cities include the southern city of Manukau, the western city of Waitakere, the North Shore in the north, and Auckland City. The City of Auckland is the largest city in Polynesia and is very diverse with many expatriates from elsewhere in Polynesia. This diversity becomes most apparent in Auckland's many festivals and sporting events.

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 Wildlife Tours to New Zealand, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in New Zealand, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.


Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Auckland?

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 Auckland is $151, while the average daily cost in Podgorica is $141. 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 Auckland and Podgorica in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Auckland $83
    Podgorica $48
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Auckland $166
    Podgorica $96
Compare Hotels in Auckland and Podgorica

Looking for a hotel in Auckland 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.

Hotels in Auckland


Hotels in Podgorica


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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: Auckland Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Auckland $15
    Podgorica $21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Auckland

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Auckland:


  • Bus from Airport
    $9.05
  • Airport Shuttle
    $14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Auckland

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

  • Departure Transfer: Auckland Central City Centre to Auckland Airport: $24
  • Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Airport: $25
  • Auckland:City Hotel Transfers to/from Cruise Ship in Minivan: $25
  • [Stevong] 24 HRs Auckland Airport Transfer (Hotel <-> Airport): $35
  • Airport Private Transfer: $42
  • Private Transfer From Auckland Airport Oaks To Auckland City: $55
  • Auckland Airport Private Transfers in a Luxury Minibus: $55
  • Private Transfer From Auckland City To Auckland Airport Oaks: $55
  • Auckland Airport To Auckland City Premium Transfer: $57
  • Auckland:Private 1 way Airport transfer to/from CBD Minivan: $57
  • Auckland City To Auckland Airport Premium Transfer: $57
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service Auckland APT-HTL (AKL): $58

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:

  • Transfer from Podgorica to Sarajevo: $242
  • Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva (and viceversa): $103
  • Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Bar (and viceversa): $88
  • Transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Tivat : $115
  • Transfer Podgorica city center- Podgorica Airport: $32
  • Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Budva: $79
  • Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Bar: $73
  • Private transfer from Podgorica Airport or city to Tirana Airport: $263
  • Private transfer from Airport Podgorica and city to Kotor: $115
  • Private Transfer: TGD Airport to Podgorica in Business Car: $41
  • Private Transfer: Podgorica to Podgorica Airport TGD in Sedan Car: $35
  • Private Transfer from Podgorica hotels to Kotor Cruise Port: $169

Is it cheaper to fly into Auckland or Podgorica?

Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Auckland 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
    Auckland $44
    Podgorica $73
Typical Food Prices in Auckland

For Auckland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Breakfast
    $4.52

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Auckland

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

  • Harbour Sailing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner: $91
  • Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner: $93
  • Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour: $99
  • Private Street Food Tour of Auckland with a Local Guide: $153
  • Māori Evening Dinner and Private Show Experience: $507

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Auckland $26
    Podgorica $22
Typical Entertainment Prices in Auckland

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


  • Auckland Sky Tour (for 2)
    $31
  • Waiheke Island Tour (for 2)
    $114

Tours and Activities in Auckland

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

  • Maritime Museum Entry Ticket: $14
  • Explore Self Guided Audio Tour: $15
  • Vibrosaun Therapy Experience: $17
  • Auckland War Memorial Museum Entry Ticket: $18
  • Skip the Line: Auckland Museum General Admission Entry Ticket: $19
  • Auckland Takapuna: Escape Game Adventure: $23
  • The Hunt for the Missing Monarch - An Auckland Adventure: $23
  • Gallery Highlights Tour and General Admission: $30
  • Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket : $30
  • Scenic Harbour Sightseeing Cruise: $31
  • Auckland Harbour Cruise: $32
  • Return Ferry Ticket to Rangitoto Island: $33

Tours and Activities in Podgorica

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Podgorica are as follows:

  • Biogradska Gora National Park & optional Skadar Lake Boat Tour: $135
  • Skip the Line Tickets: National Park Biogradska Gora: $7.36
  • ALBANIA tour - Rozafa, Skadar lake, Niagara waterfalls, Shkodra: $74
  • ATV Tour Montenegro - Žabljak Crnojevića: $188
  • Bay of Kotor hiking experience - Montenegro Travel Club private tour: $179
  • Book Your Donkey Farm Tour: $55
  • Book Your Sunset in Budva Tour : $89
  • Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $35
  • Cheese farm tour in the katun: $269
  • Durmitor - Black Lake & Tara River Canyon - North Montenegro tour: $226
  • Durmitor National Park, Northern Fairy Tail -private tour from Podgorica: $193
  • Durmitor mountain - Glacial lakes - Montenegro hiking tours: $200

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Auckland $13
    Podgorica $21

Sample the Local Flavors in Auckland

Also in Auckland, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Waiheke Island: Scenic Wine Tour Tasting Wines on Waiheke: $105
  • Waiheke Island: The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour: $133
  • Waiheke Island: Scenic Wine Tour with Lunch: $142
  • Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch: $156
  • Kumeu Wine Tour: $160
  • From Small Group Kumeu Wine Tour with Lunch: $170
  • Small-Group Kumeu Wine Country Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch: $174
  • Piha Waitakere Rainforest Wine Tour from Auckland: $183
  • City Tour with Wine Tastings and Lunch: $187
  • Auckland City Scenic Tour with Wine Tasting + Lunch : $191
  • City Tour with Wine Tasting and Black Sand Beach: $198
  • Auckland Coastal Experience - Small Group City & Beach Tour Incl. Wine Tasting: $203

Sample the Local Flavors in Podgorica

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Podgorica:

  • Book Your Wine Tour: $75
  • Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $94
  • Podgorica Car Trip, Doclea city, Wine tasting, Niagara falls: $102
  • Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $124
  • National parks and wine tasting (NP Lovcen, NP Skadar lake, Cetinje, Njegusi): $177
  • Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls: $194
  • SOUL HEALING Wine Tour Montenegro - BEST PRIVATE TOUR : $205


When comparing the travel costs between Auckland and Podgorica, we can see that Auckland 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. Even though Auckland is in Pacific and Podgorica is in Europe, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.

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


Which is Bigger, Auckland or Podgorica?

Auckland has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Auckland 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 Auckland or Podgorica?

Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Auckland is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Podgorica has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].

Should I visit Auckland or Podgorica in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Auckland as well as Podgorica. The beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Auckland this time of year.

In January, Auckland is generally cooler than Podgoricain July. Daily temperatures in Auckland average around 20°C (68°F), 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 Auckland this time of the year. In the summer, Auckland often gets less sunshine than Podgoricain July. Auckland gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun.

Auckland usually gets more rain in January than Podgoricain July. Auckland gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures January and July
    Auckland 20°C (68°F) 
    Podgorica 26°C (80°F)

Should I visit Auckland or Podgorica in the Autumn?

Both Podgorica and Auckland are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Auckland for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene.

Auckland is around the same temperature as Podgorica in the autumn. The daily temperature in Auckland averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F)in October.

It's quite sunny in Podgorica. Auckland usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during autumn. Auckland gets 162 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. In April, Auckland usually receives less rain than Podgoricain October. Auckland gets 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures April and October
    Auckland 16°C (61°F) 
    Podgorica 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Auckland or Podgorica in the Winter?

Both Podgorica and Auckland during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Auckland in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

In the winter, Auckland is much warmer than Podgorica. Typically, the winter temperatures in Auckland in July average around 11°C (52°F), and Podgorica averages at about 6°C (42°F)in January.

In the winter, Auckland often gets more sunshine than Podgoricain January. Auckland gets 141 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 Auckland. Auckland usually gets less rain in July than Podgoricain January. Auckland gets 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures July and January
    Auckland 11°C (52°F) 
    Podgorica 6°C (42°F)

Should I visit Auckland or Podgorica in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Auckland and Podgorica. Most visitors come to Auckland for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months.

In October, Auckland is generally around the same temperature as Podgoricain April. Daily temperatures in Auckland average around 14°C (58°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).

Auckland usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica during spring. Auckland gets 192 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 October, Auckland usually receives less rain than Podgoricain April. Auckland gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures October and April
    Auckland 14°C (58°F) 
    Podgorica 14°C (58°F)

Typical Weather for Podgorica and Auckland

Auckland Podgorica
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 20°C (68°F) 67 mm (2.6 in) 6°C (42°F) 192 mm (7.6 in)
Feb 20°C (68°F) 65 mm (2.6 in) 8°C (46°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Mar 19°C (66°F) 82 mm (3.2 in) 11°C (51°F) 159 mm (6.3 in)
Apr 16°C (61°F) 95 mm (3.7 in) 14°C (58°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
May 14°C (57°F) 92 mm (3.6 in) 19°C (67°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Jun 12°C (53°F) 116 mm (4.6 in) 23°C (73°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Jul 11°C (52°F) 135 mm (5.3 in) 26°C (80°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Aug 11°C (53°F) 108 mm (4.3 in) 26°C (79°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Sep 13°C (55°F) 97 mm (3.8 in) 22°C (72°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Oct 14°C (58°F) 83 mm (3.3 in) 17°C (63°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)
Nov 16°C (61°F) 79 mm (3.1 in) 11°C (53°F) 239 mm (9.4 in)
Dec 18°C (65°F) 83 mm (3.3 in) 7°C (45°F) 217 mm (8.5 in)