A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Belgrade vs. Albufeira for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Belgrade or Albufeira?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Belgrade and Albufeira can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Belgrade or Albufeira?

Belgrade

Belgrade is the capital city of the Republic of Serbia. Dating back to the 4th Century BC, is has seen many changes from Celtic tribes at its earliest beginnings to Roman rule, the Ottoman Empire, and Serbian independence. Relics of its past can be seen today in Belgrade's architecture and museums, while there are also a host of contemporary activities like nightlife, clubs, cafes, and concerts.

Albufeira

Located in the Algarve region in the south of Portugal, Albufeira was once a small fishing village which has since evolved into a popular destination for tourists attracted by the area's beaches, pleasant climate, and fresh seafood.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, The Best 10-Day Tours in Portugal, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal.


Which place is cheaper, Albufeira or Belgrade?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $44, while the average daily cost in Albufeira is $158. 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 Belgrade and Albufeira in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Belgrade $30
    Albufeira $79
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Belgrade $60
    Albufeira $158
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Albufeira

Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Albufeira? 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 Belgrade


Hotels in Albufeira


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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: Belgrade Hotel Prices and Albufeira Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Belgrade $5.55
    Albufeira $37

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:

  • Airport Transfer in Belgrade, Serbia: $39
  • BELGRADE TRANSIT TOUR - private layover tour with return airport transfer: $130
  • Belgrade Airport transfer - Business Class: $51
  • Belgrade Layover tour with E Scooter and airport transfers: $214
  • Belgrade N. Tesla Airport (BEG) to Belgrade - Round-Trip Transfer: $70
  • Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG): Transfer to Belgrade: $144
  • Belgrade Panorama - Private Arrival Transfer and City Tour Combined: $239
  • Belgrade airport transfer: $46
  • Belgrade and Avala Mountain Full Day Layover Tour with Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $88
  • Belgrade to Belgrade N. Tesla Airport (BEG) - Departure Transfer: $35
  • Belgrade to Zlatibor private transfer by car: $251
  • Bus Transfer Between Airport and Slavija Square: $3.65

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Albufeira

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Albufeira:

  • Faro Airport Private Transfer - Albufeira (Departure): $27
  • Transfer Alcantarilha - Balaia Golf (Albufeira): $34
  • Transfer Galé - Balaia Golf (Albufeira): $34
  • Private Transfer from Résidence Pierre Vilamoura to Faro (FAO) Airport: $38
  • Transfer Silves - Balaia Golf (Albufeira): $41
  • Stork Transfers - Private Transfer From Albufeira to Faro Airport (up to 4 pax): $45
  • Transfer Tavira - Benamor Golf (Conceição): $47
  • Private Transfer from Villa Guerreiro (Albufeira) to Faro (FAO) Airport: $48
  • Private Transfer from Apartamentos Pescadores (Albufeira) to Faro (FAO) Airport: $48
  • Albufeira - Faro Airport Transfers 4pax: $49
  • Transfer Silves - Alamos Golf (Portimão): $55
  • Private Transfer from Ferreiras to Faro (FAO) Airport: $59

Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Albufeira?

Prices for flights to both Albufeira and Belgrade 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
    Belgrade $9.21
    Albufeira $51

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belgrade.

  • E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $65
  • Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $71
  • E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $75
  • The 10 Tastings of Belgrade Private Food Tour : $135

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Albufeira

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Albufeira.

  • A Portuguese Dinner and Cocktail Experience with pick up: $49
  • Portuguese Dinner and Cocktail Experience with Pick up: $52
  • Dinner at the Vineyards in Lagoa: $60
  • Algarve Bike and Food Tour with Sea Food and Wine Tasting: $61
  • Sunset Safari with Traditional Dinner : $65
  • 6-Hour Sunset Dinner Catamaran Cruise from Albufeira: $74
  • Half-Day-Orange Picking &Jam Cooking/Lunch with the Orange Farmer: $109

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Belgrade $4.48
    Albufeira $41

Tours and Activities in Belgrade

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

  • Skip the Line: Family Centar Sremska Mitrovica -Playroom for kids: $1.09
  • Capture Belgrade:Audio Walking Tour in the Heart of the City: $3.19
  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
  • Jack The Ripper Skip-the-Line Ticket in Belgrade: $3.27
  • Belgrade City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.42
  • Self-Guided City Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.42
  • Sightseeing by open top bus: $14
  • Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $14
  • Yugoslavia Communist tour: $16
  • Saint Sava Temple guided tour: $16
  • Underground Tour with Glass of Wine: $16
  • Fortress Underground Tour w/Wine Along the River: $16

Tours and Activities in Albufeira

Here are a few actual costs in Albufeira for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • From Portugal eSIM Tourist Data Plan: $4.81
  • Albufeira 1 hour Off-Road Tour Quad Adventure Tour: $19
  • Old Town History Walking Tour with Drink: $20
  • Quarteira Town & Gypsy Market Tour with Beach Bliss: $21
  • Authentic Algarve: Loulé Town Tour and Markets: $21
  • Albufeira Old Town: In-App Adventure Hunt: $21
  • Albufeira The Strip: In-App Adventure Hunt: $21
  • Private Tuk-Tuk Tour of Albufeira: $22
  • 70 Minutes Guided Secrets of Albufeira Walking Tour: $22
  • Algarve Wines Tasting Shared Experience at Mercado Municipal de Silves: $27
  • Tour to Benagil Caves and Coastline in Albufeira: $29
  • Private Guided Tuk Tuk Tour with pick-up and drop-off in Albufeira : $30

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Belgrade $21
    Albufeira $28

Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:

  • Wines & Horses Wine Tasting surrounded by Horses: $48
  • Belgrade Reserved Pub Crawl: $49
  • Play Pub Crawl Belgrade: $49
  • RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $52
  • E-Scooter CRAFT BEER and BREWERY Tour: $53
  • Natural wine tasting with great views: $55
  • Tour of the MONASTERIES at Fruška Gora NP and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $55
  • Belgrade Bar Crawl: $55
  • Pearl of North Serbia, trip to Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $60
  • Private Wine Tasting by Party in Belgrade: $71
  • Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci private tour with wine tasting: $75
  • 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $80

Sample the Local Flavors in Albufeira

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

  • Exclusive Wine Tasting Experience in Porches (Algarve): $49
  • Sunset Wine Tasting With BBQ in Porches: $49
  • Wine Tasting Tour in Algarve Winery : $58
  • Half Day Safari Tour with Wine Tasting: $58
  • Winery Tour with Wine Tasting and Tapas: $63
  • Small-Group Wine Tour & Silves Exploration (from Albufeira): $68
  • Wine Tour and Tasting - Semi-Private from Albufeira: $71
  • Albufeira Coast Tour w/ Wine tasting & Chicken lunch: $74
  • From Private Lagos Tour Whith Wine Tasting: $92
  • Lagos and Ponta Da Piedade Private Tour & Algarvian Wine Tasting: $107


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belgrade and Albufeira, we can see that Albufeira is more expensive. And not only is Belgrade much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Belgrade would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Belgrade 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 Albufeira would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Albufeira than you might in Belgrade.

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


Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Albufeira?

Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Albufeira. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade and Albufeira, 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 Belgrade or Albufeira?

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 Belgrade or Albufeira in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Albufeira. Furthermore, many visitors come to Albufeira in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Belgrade is generally cooler than Albufeira. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 23°C (73°F), and Albufeira fluctuates around 25°C (78°F).

In July, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Albufeira. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Albufeira receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Belgrade 23°C (73°F) 
    Albufeira 25°C (78°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Albufeira in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Albufeira. Additionally, most visitors come to Albufeira for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.

Belgrade is cooler than Albufeira in the autumn. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Albufeira fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).

Belgrade usually gets less rain in October than Albufeira. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Albufeira receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Belgrade 14°C (57°F) 
    Albufeira 19°C (67°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Albufeira in the Winter?

Both Albufeira and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Albufeira because of the shopping scene and the cuisine.

Belgrade can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Belgrade is much colder than Albufeira. Typically, the winter temperatures in Belgrade in January average around 2°C (35°F), and Albufeira averages at about 11°C (52°F).

In January, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Albufeira. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Albufeira receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Belgrade 2°C (35°F) 
    Albufeira 11°C (52°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Albufeira in the Spring?

Both Albufeira and Belgrade during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty are the main draw to Albufeira this time of year.

In April, Belgrade is generally cooler than Albufeira. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 14°C (56°F), and Albufeira fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).

Belgrade usually gets more rain in April than Albufeira. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Albufeira receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Belgrade 14°C (56°F) 
    Albufeira 15°C (60°F)

Typical Weather for Albufeira and Belgrade

Belgrade Albufeira
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C (35°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 11°C (52°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Feb 4°C (39°F) 44 mm (1.7 in) 12°C (54°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Mar 9°C (47°F) 50 mm (2 in) 14°C (56°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Apr 14°C (56°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 15°C (60°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
May 18°C (65°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 19°C (65°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Jun 21°C (70°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 23°C (73°F) 8 mm (0.3 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 66 mm (2.6 in) 25°C (78°F) 1 mm (0 in)
Aug 23°C (73°F) 52 mm (2 in) 26°C (78°F) 4 mm (0.2 in)
Sep 19°C (67°F) 51 mm (2 in) 24°C (75°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Oct 14°C (57°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 19°C (67°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Nov 8°C (47°F) 54 mm (2.1 in) 15°C (58°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Dec 3°C (38°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 12°C (53°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)