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

Should you visit Belgrade or Bonn?

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 Bonn 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 Bonn?

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.

Bonn

Bonn was the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany (previously, West Germany) and it has a population of about 315,000 people. It sits on the Rhine River just twenty kilometers away from Cologne. Many people travel to Bonn for conferences and business, but Bonn also has a lot of cultural and historical sights to offer visitors. The city is also famous as the birth place of Ludwig van Beethoven. There's a strong student culture in the city as well, and it actually shares many characteristics with Italian cities because of its many cafes and restaurants which line the streets. Outdoor beer gardens are popular and Bonn is a particular good summer destination when the weather is pleasant and you can enjoy the outdoor setting. The city's location also makes it a great base for day trips to Cologne, Dusseldorf, and the Rhine and Eifel regions.

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


Which place is cheaper, Bonn 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 Bonn is $167. 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 Bonn in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Belgrade $30
    Bonn $92
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Belgrade $60
    Bonn $184
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Bonn

Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Bonn? 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 Bonn


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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 Bonn Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Belgrade $5.55
    Bonn $24

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:

  • Sarajevo: Belgrade transfer: $321
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Tuzla: $271
  • Belgrade to Zlatibor private transfer by car: $251
  • Sarajevo: One-Way Private Transfer to Belgrade: $246
  • Belgrade Panorama - Private Arrival Transfer and City Tour Combined: $239
  • Belgrade Layover tour with E Scooter and airport transfers: $214
  • Private City Tour with Transfer Options.: $214
  • From Belgrade to Timisoara Private Transfer Tour: $192
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Valjevo: $155
  • Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG): Transfer to Belgrade: $144
  • Private transfer tour from Belgrade to Sarajevo via Mokra Gora with sightseeing: $144
  • Private Transfer from Nikola Tesla Airport: $138

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bonn

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

  • Bonn hotels Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) - Departure Private Transfer: $54

Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Bonn?

Prices for flights to both Bonn 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
    Bonn $53

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

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Belgrade $4.48
    Bonn $37

Tours and Activities in Belgrade

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

  • Magic Christmas tour in Novi Sad: $199
  • The best of Novi Sad walking tour: $145
  • "Golden Standard" Private Half-Day Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade: $300
  • Ada Lake E Scooter tour: $43
  • Ada Lake Tour: $33
  • Avala & Kosmaj Tour: $134
  • BELGRADE BUS AND WALKING TOUR, Experience daily life: $115
  • Belgrade 20th century tour: $43
  • Belgrade : Must-See Attractions Private Walking Tour: $75
  • Belgrade : Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $50
  • Belgrade Big Tour: Top Attractions and Belgrade Neighborhoods: $60
  • Belgrade Bike Tour: $104

Tours and Activities in Bonn

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bonn.

  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
  • Free Walking Tour Bonn - City Center: $3.21
  • Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $4.28
  • City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
  • City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.42
  • Bonn Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.52
  • Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $8.02
  • Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour: $11
  • Bonn Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
  • Autumn tours with a live guide: $20
  • 1.5-Hour River Cruise on the Rhine: $20
  • 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket: $21

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Belgrade $21
    Bonn $25

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


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belgrade and Bonn, we can see that Bonn 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 Bonn would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bonn 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 Bonn Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Bonn?

Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Bonn. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade and Bonn, 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 Bonn?

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 Belgrade or Bonn in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Bonn. Additionally, many visitors come to Bonn in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.

In the summer, Belgrade is a little warmer than Bonn. Typically, the summer temperatures in Belgrade in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Bonn averages at about 19°C (66°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Belgrade this time of the year. In the summer, Belgrade often gets more sunshine than Bonn. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bonn receives 191 hours of full sun.

Belgrade usually gets less rain in July than Bonn. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Bonn receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Belgrade 23°C (73°F) 
    Bonn 19°C (66°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Bonn in the Autumn?

Both Bonn and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Bonn for the shopping scene during these months.

In October, Belgrade is generally a little warmer than Bonn. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 14°C (57°F), and Bonn fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).

Belgrade usually receives more sunshine than Bonn during autumn. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies, while Bonn receives 109 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Bonn. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Bonn receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Belgrade 14°C (57°F) 
    Bonn 12°C (53°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Bonn in the Winter?

Both Bonn and Belgrade during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Bonn because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

The weather in Bonn can be very cold. Belgrade can be very cold during winter. Belgrade is much colder than Bonn in the winter. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 2°C (35°F) in January, and Bonn fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).

In the winter, Belgrade often gets more sunshine than Bonn. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bonn receives 45 hours of full sun.

Belgrade usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Bonn. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Bonn receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Belgrade 2°C (35°F) 
    Bonn 3°C (37°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Bonn in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Bonn.

In the spring, Belgrade is a little warmer than Bonn. Typically, the spring temperatures in Belgrade in April average around 14°C (56°F), and Bonn averages at about 10°C (50°F).

Belgrade usually receives more sunshine than Bonn during spring. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Bonn receives 145 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Bonn. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Bonn receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Belgrade 14°C (56°F) 
    Bonn 10°C (50°F)

Typical Weather for Bonn and Belgrade

Belgrade Bonn
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C (35°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 3°C (37°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Feb 4°C (39°F) 44 mm (1.7 in) 4°C (39°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Mar 9°C (47°F) 50 mm (2 in) 7°C (44°F) 47 mm (1.8 in)
Apr 14°C (56°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 10°C (50°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
May 18°C (65°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 14°C (58°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Jun 21°C (70°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 17°C (63°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 66 mm (2.6 in) 19°C (66°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Aug 23°C (73°F) 52 mm (2 in) 19°C (66°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Sep 19°C (67°F) 51 mm (2 in) 16°C (61°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Oct 14°C (57°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 12°C (53°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Nov 8°C (47°F) 54 mm (2.1 in) 7°C (44°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Dec 3°C (38°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 4°C (39°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)