Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Aveiro?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Aveiro 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 Aveiro 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: Aveiro or Podgorica?
Aveiro
Aveiro has great canals that are lined by houses. Because of this ambiance, the town has earned its nickname the "Portuguese Venice." While it's similar, don't put too much into the name. The town is also known for it's colorful boats, referred to as moliceiros, that ride along the canals and under the bridges.
While the canals are lovely, most visitors actually come for the beaches. Aveiro's beaches are known for their clean and pristine sand. The shore is referred to as the Silver Coast, and has comfortably warm water, which is another major draw to the area.
Aveiro is comfortable year around because it's winters are mild and warm and its summer is somewhat cool. The winter months get the most rain and the summer is usually the driest. If you're there during the fall and winter, the winds will be strong making it the best time for surfing, sailing, and other water sports.
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 Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAveiro €80Podgorica €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Aveiro is €80, 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 Aveiro and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAveiro €46Podgorica €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAveiro €92Podgorica €92
Compare Hotels in Aveiro and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Aveiro 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: Aveiro Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aveiro €8.57Podgorica €20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aveiro
Also for Aveiro, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Aveiro Private Transfer:To/From the Oporto Airport: $128
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $262
- Transfer from Podgorica to Sarajevo: $251
- VAN Private transfers from Airport Podgorica and city to Budva: $120
- Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $118
- Private transfer from Podgorica to Ostrog monastery (minivan): $117
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $117
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Tivat : $108
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Ulcinj : $107
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $94
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Bar (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Aveiro or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Aveiro 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 dayAveiro €28Podgorica €41
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aveiro €8.57Podgorica €21
Tours and Activities in Aveiro
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Aveiro.
- From Porto: e-Bike Tour in Aveiro, Boat Trip and Costa Nova!: $84
- Aveiro Privat City Tour w/ Local Boat 1 H Cruise & Egg Sweet: $96
- Coimbra & Aveiro Amazing Cultural Full Day Tour from Porto: $102
- Aveiro Private Tour, Bairrada Wine Cellars & Roasted Piglet: $117
- Private Tour to Aveiro and Costa Nova unique striped houses: $117
- Aveiro Tour: $139
- From Lisbon: Aveiro, Moliceiro Boat and Coimbra Tour: $139
- Half Day Tour with Boat Ride: $150
- From Porto Private Tour Half Day in Aveiro and Costa Nova: $273
- Porto to Lisbon private Tour, choose 2 or 3 stops on the way: $312
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 dayAveiro €17Podgorica €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 Aveiro and Podgorica, we can see that Podgorica is more expensive. And not only is Aveiro much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Aveiro would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Aveiro 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 Aveiro.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aveiro Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aveiro or Podgorica?
Podgorica has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Aveiro. When comparing the sizes of Aveiro 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 Aveiro 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 Aveiro or Podgorica in the Summer?
Both Podgorica and Aveiro during the summer are popular places to visit.
In the summer, Aveiro is cooler than Podgorica. Typically, the summer temperatures in Aveiro in July average around 21°C (69°F), and Podgorica averages at about 26°C (80°F).
In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Aveiro. In the summer, Aveiro often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Aveiro gets 308 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun.
Aveiro usually gets less rain in July than Podgorica. Aveiro gets 16 mm (0.6 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 JulyAveiro 21°C (69°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Podgorica in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Aveiro and Podgorica.
In October, Aveiro is generally around the same temperature as Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Aveiro average around 17°C (62°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. Aveiro usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during autumn. Aveiro gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Aveiro gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Aveiro usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Aveiro gets 131 mm (5.2 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 OctoberAveiro 17°C (62°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Podgorica in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Aveiro as well as Podgorica.
Aveiro is much warmer than Podgorica in the winter. The daily temperature in Aveiro averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Aveiro often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica. Aveiro gets 124 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Aveiro receives a lot of rain in the winter. Aveiro usually gets less rain in January than Podgorica. Aveiro gets 171 mm (6.7 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 JanuaryAveiro 10°C (50°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Podgorica in the Spring?
Both Podgorica and Aveiro are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In the spring, Aveiro is around the same temperature as Podgorica. Typically, the spring temperatures in Aveiro in April average around 14°C (56°F), and Podgorica averages at about 14°C (58°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aveiro. Aveiro usually receives more sunshine than Podgorica during spring. Aveiro gets 217 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. It's quite rainy in Aveiro. In April, Aveiro usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Aveiro gets 112 mm (4.4 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 AprilAveiro 14°C (56°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Aveiro
| Aveiro | Podgorica | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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