Should I Visit Beirut or Podgorica for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive?

Should you visit Beirut 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 Beirut 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: Beirut or Podgorica?

Beirut

Some travelers are seeking the hustle, bustle and posh atmosphere that only comes from a big city. Those travelers should have Beirut, Lebanon at the top of their list. The capital city is jam packed with 2.1 million people that are constantly on the go. As the commercial and financial hub of Lebanon, this city is fast-paced, fashion conscious and always ready for a night on the town.

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.

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For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.

Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Beirut?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

Beirut Prices
Lebanon Prices

Podgorica Prices
Montenegro Prices
Average Daily Cost Per person, per day

Beirut $2.76

Podgorica $139

The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.76, while the average daily cost in Podgorica is $139. 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 Beirut and Podgorica in more detail.

Accommodation

Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person

Beirut $1.25

Podgorica $48
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room

Beirut $2.50

Podgorica $96

Compare Hotels in Beirut and Podgorica

Looking for a hotel in Beirut 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: Beirut Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation

Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.

Beirut $0.44

Podgorica $21

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut

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

Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10
Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:

Transfer from Podgorica to Sarajevo: $240
Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva (and viceversa): $103
Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Bar (and viceversa): $87
Transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Tivat : $114
Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Budva: $79
Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Bar: $72
Private transfer from Podgorica to Ostrog monastery (minivan): $112
Private transfer from Airport Podgorica and city to Kotor: $114
Private Transfer: TGD Airport to Podgorica in Business Car: $41
Private Transfer: Podgorica to TGD Airport in Business Car: $41
Private Transfer: Podgorica to Podgorica Airport TGD in Van: $51
Private Transfer: Podgorica Airport TGD to Podgorica in Van: $51

Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Podgorica?

Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Beirut 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

Beirut $1.23

Podgorica $72

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beirut

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

Authentic Lebanese Virtual Cooking Class Live from Lebanon: $30
Traveling Spoon Lebanese Mezze Private Online Cooking Class : $40
Motorbike Tour in Beirut with Local Street Food Dinner: $50
Authentic Lebanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with Tania's Family in Beirut: $100
Private Lebanese Cooking Class in Beirut with Amal + Transfers: $142

Entertainment

Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.

Beirut $0.26

Podgorica $21

Tours and Activities in Beirut

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

Small Group Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harisa & Byblos with Hotel pickup: $10
Discovering Lebanon: Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos Tour: $15
City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $25
Beirut Walking Tour - Discover Beirut by foot: $25
City Sightseeing Beirut Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $25
Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $32
Private Tour - Explore Anjar Lebanon: $35
Beirut Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $35
Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $46
Full-Day Private Tour to Baalbek, Anjar And Ksara From Beirut: $50
Private Full-Day Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa and Saint Charbel from Beirut: $50
Full-Day Private Tour to Sidon, Tyre and Maghdouche: $50

Tours and Activities in Podgorica

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

Biogradska Gora National Park & Skadar Lake Boat Tour: $149
ALBANIA tour - Rozafa, Skadar lake, Niagara waterfalls, Shkodra: $73
Book Your Sunset in Budva Tour : $89
Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $34
Cheese farm tour in the katun: $267
Durmitor - Black Lake & Tara River Canyon - North Montenegro tour: $225
Durmitor National Park, Northern Fairy Tail -private tour from Podgorica: $192
Explore Skadar Lake in Private 2 hour Boat Cruise: $104
Family Adventures in A Journey of Discovery: $100
Fantastic ATV Quad Adventure in mountain ofKolašin : $84
From Kotor & Budva Old Towns Tour and Skadar Lake: $182
From Ostrog Monastery Tour with Pick Up: $69

Alcohol

Alcohol Drinks for one day

Beirut $0.23

Podgorica $21

Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut

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

Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour: $56
Full-Day Private Wine Tour in Bekaa Valley with Tasting : $60
Wine Tasting and Culture : $69
Private Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch from Beirut: $82
Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour to Chateau Musar and Ixsir Winery: $100
Private tour to Jeita Grotto with Wine Tasting in Faqra Ruins: $110
PRIVATE Wine Tour in Central Bekaa Valley: $113
Wine Tasting Tour: $160

Sample the Local Flavors in Podgorica

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Podgorica:

Book Your Wine Tour: $74
Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $93
Podgorica Car Trip, Doclea city, Wine tasting, Niagara falls: $102
Wine tasting in the family winery, feel the spirit: $120
Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $123
National parks and wine tasting (NP Lovcen, NP Skadar lake, Cetinje, Njegusi): $176
Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls: $193
SOUL HEALING Wine Tour Montenegro - BEST PRIVATE TOUR : $204

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Podgorica, we can see that Podgorica is more expensive. And not only is Beirut much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Beirut is in Middle East and Podgorica is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Beirut would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Beirut 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 Beirut.

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

Which is Bigger, Beirut or Podgorica?

Beirut has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Beirut 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 Beirut or Podgorica?

Podgorica has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Beirut experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Beirut or Podgorica in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Podgorica. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In July, Beirut is generally around the same temperature as Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 27°C (81°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 Beirut this time of the year. In the summer, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Podgorica. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun.

Beirut usually gets less rain in July than Podgorica. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.

Summer Average Temperatures July

Beirut 27°C (81°F)

Podgorica 26°C (80°F)

Should I visit Beirut or Podgorica in the Autumn?

Both Podgorica and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year.

Beirut is a little warmer than Podgorica in the autumn. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).

It's quite sunny in Podgorica. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Beirut. Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Podgorica during autumn. Beirut gets 254 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 October, Beirut usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Autumn Average Temperatures October

Beirut 25°C (77°F)

Podgorica 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Beirut or Podgorica in the Winter?

Both Podgorica and Beirut during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Beirut because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In the winter, Beirut is much warmer than Podgorica. Typically, the winter temperatures in Beirut in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Podgorica averages at about 6°C (42°F).

In the winter, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Podgorica. Beirut gets 149 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 Beirut. Beirut usually gets less rain in January than Podgorica. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain this time of the year.

Winter Average Temperatures January

Beirut 13°C (55°F)

Podgorica 6°C (42°F)

Should I visit Beirut or Podgorica in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Podgorica. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round.

In April, Beirut is generally a little warmer than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 17°C (63°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).

In Beirut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Podgorica during spring. Beirut gets 225 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, Beirut usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Spring Average Temperatures April

Beirut 17°C (63°F)

Podgorica 14°C (58°F)

Typical Weather for Podgorica and Beirut

	Beirut		Podgorica
	Temp (°C)	Rain (mm)	Temp (°C)	Rain (mm)
Jan	13°C (55°F)	130 mm (5.1 in)	6°C (42°F)	192 mm (7.6 in)
Feb	13°C (55°F)	110 mm (4.3 in)	8°C (46°F)	167 mm (6.6 in)
Mar	15°C (59°F)	60 mm (2.4 in)	11°C (51°F)	159 mm (6.3 in)
Apr	17°C (63°F)	50 mm (2 in)	14°C (58°F)	144 mm (5.7 in)
May	22°C (72°F)	10 mm (0.4 in)	19°C (67°F)	89 mm (3.5 in)
Jun	25°C (77°F)	10 mm (0.4 in)	23°C (73°F)	63 mm (2.5 in)
Jul	27°C (81°F)	10 mm (0.4 in)	26°C (80°F)	40 mm (1.6 in)
Aug	28°C (82°F)	10 mm (0.4 in)	26°C (79°F)	66 mm (2.6 in)
Sep	27°C (81°F)	10 mm (0.4 in)	22°C (72°F)	121 mm (4.8 in)
Oct	25°C (77°F)	60 mm (2.4 in)	17°C (63°F)	166 mm (6.5 in)
Nov	19°C (66°F)	50 mm (2 in)	11°C (53°F)	239 mm (9.4 in)
Dec	15°C (59°F)	130 mm (5.1 in)	7°C (45°F)	217 mm (8.5 in)

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

Should you visit Beirut or Podgorica?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Where Should I go: Beirut or Podgorica?

Beirut

Podgorica

Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Beirut?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Beirut and Podgorica

Local Transportation

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica

Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Podgorica?

Food

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beirut

Entertainment

Tours and Activities in Beirut

Tours and Activities in Podgorica

Alcohol

Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut

Sample the Local Flavors in Podgorica

Which is Bigger, Beirut or Podgorica?

When is the best time to visit Beirut or Podgorica?

Should I visit Beirut or Podgorica in the Summer?

Should I visit Beirut or Podgorica in the Autumn?

Should I visit Beirut or Podgorica in the Winter?

Should I visit Beirut or Podgorica in the Spring?

Typical Weather for Podgorica and Beirut

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Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Where Should I go: Beirut or Podgorica?

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Podgorica

Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Beirut?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Beirut and Podgorica

Local Transportation

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Food

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beirut

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Alcohol

Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut

Sample the Local Flavors in Podgorica

Which is Bigger, Beirut or Podgorica?

When is the best time to visit Beirut or Podgorica?

Should I visit Beirut or Podgorica in the Summer?

Should I visit Beirut or Podgorica in the Autumn?

Should I visit Beirut or Podgorica in the Winter?

Should I visit Beirut or Podgorica in the Spring?

Typical Weather for Podgorica and Beirut

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