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

Should you visit Belgrade or Bordeaux?

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 Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux?

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.

Bordeaux

Bordeaux is the place to go for fine wines. It's a very mellow, cultural city where you can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a quaint cafe or restaurant without being rushed. The city is the capital of Gironde, and the entire metropolitan area has over one million residents. The city also has a rather large and vibrant university and the population is known to be very tolerant and liberal. There is a very strong artistic vibe in the city and, due to it's history of English rule, there is an English flair to the area. The large student population means that there is no shortage of opportunities to see shows, hear music, or visit a museum.

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 from Paris, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris.


Which place is cheaper, Bordeaux or Belgrade?

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 Belgrade is $53, while the average daily cost in Bordeaux is $177. 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 Bordeaux in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Belgrade $31
    Bordeaux $72
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Belgrade $62
    Bordeaux $144
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Bordeaux

Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Bordeaux? 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 Bordeaux


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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 Bordeaux Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Belgrade $5.70
    Bordeaux $18

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:

  • Airport Transfer in Belgrade, Serbia: $40
  • Airport transfer between Belgrade Nikola Tesla and Novi Sad: $101
  • Belgrade N. Tesla Airport (BEG) to Belgrade - Round-Trip Transfer: $99
  • Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport(BEG) to Belgrade - Arrival Transfer: $50
  • Belgrade Private Airport Transfer: $49
  • Belgrade airport transfer (by car): $49
  • Airport Transfer to a city location: $45
  • Bus Transfer Between Airport and Slavija Square: $5.02
  • Nikola Tesla Airport Private Transfer: $67
  • Private Airport Transfer: $101
  • Champs Limo Belgrade Serbia Private Transfers: $48
  • From Belgrade to Timisoara Private Transfer Tour: $226

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bordeaux

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bordeaux:

  • Private Transfer Bordeaux City to Bordeaux Airport BOD by Sedan: $54
  • Private One way Transfer from Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport: $57
  • Arrival Private Transfer Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux by Van: $79
  • Bordeaux Mérignac Airport (BOD) Private Transfer to Bordeaux: $81
  • Bordeaux : Private transfer to/from Mérignac Airport: $100
  • Bordeaux Airport Transfers: Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport BOD in Business Car: $104
  • Departure Private Transfers : Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport BOD in Luxury Van: $109
  • Private Transfer Service: $114
  • Bordeaux to Airport Private Transfer in Business Sedan: $115
  • Transferts Airport, Hotel, Station and others places Arcachon, Saint-Emilion on request: $128
  • Airport to Bordeaux Private Transfer in Business Sedan: $145
  • Bordeaux Airport Transfers: Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport BOD in Luxury Car: $145

Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Bordeaux?

Prices for flights to both Bordeaux 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 $16
    Bordeaux $89

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: $69
  • E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $80
  • Private Serbian Food Cooking Experience in Belgrade with Meal: $81
  • Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $110
  • Folklore night in Belgrade with dinner: $178

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bordeaux

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

  • Bordeaux food tour: sweet specialities & highlights: $25
  • Chocolate & Pastries Food Tour | 6+ Tastings: $36
  • Bordeaux : Afternoon Food Tour with local delicacies: $63
  • Bordeaux - sweet food tour of the old city: $63
  • No Diet Club : Bordeaux Food Tour in Les Chartrons !: $71
  • 2-Hour River Dinner Cruise: $78
  • 4h Night Food Tour of Bordeaux: $103
  • Organic : Bordeaux Food Tour: $113
  • Bordeaux Evening Food Tour : Local Delicacies : $115
  • Bordeaux Food Tour – A Full French Meal by Do Eat Better: $122
  • 3.5-Hour Old Town and Market Food Tour: $125
  • Food Tour in the Historic District: $131

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Belgrade $4.60
    Bordeaux $25

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: $1.16
  • Jack The Ripper Skip-the-Line Ticket in Belgrade: $3.47
  • Red Star Football Club Museum Ticket: $7.96
  • Walking Tour in Belgrade: $13
  • Downtown Belgrade Walking Tour with Smartphone App: $15
  • Sightseeing by Open-top Bus: $15
  • Bus tickets from airport to city centre: $16
  • Yugoslavia Communist tour: $17
  • Underground Tour with Glass of Wine: $17
  • Underground Tour with Riverside Sparkling Wine: $25
  • Small Group Walking Tour Around Old City of Belgrade: $28
  • Red Star Football Club Stadium Tour Ticket: $28

Tours and Activities in Bordeaux

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

  • Secrets of Bordeaux Self Guided Tour: $1.14
  • The Top-Rated Bordeaux Walking Tour - Tips Based: $2.32
  • Bordeaux Guided Walking Tour in English: $3.47
  • Free Walking Bordeaux Tour Tip based English tour: $3.49
  • Bordeaux Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.65
  • The Best of Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
  • Bordeaux Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
  • Bordeaux Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.28
  • Bordeaux Old Town: Port of the Moon Exploration Game and Tour: $9.28
  • Bordeaux Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP: $9.99
  • Guided River Cruise: $16
  • Château Saint Ahon classic tour: $16

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Belgrade $21
    Bordeaux $29

Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade

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

  • Belgrade Chuggalong - Pub Crawl: $23
  • Belgrade Chuggalong - A unique Pub Crawl experience!: $24
  • RE:PLAY Pub Crawl Belgrade: $47
  • RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $56
  • The Original Belgrade Pub Crawl with Unlimited Beer: $64
  • 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $85
  • Belgrade Beer tour with beer tasting and local craft brewery: $113
  • Private Novi Sad, Titanic wine tasting and Farmer's House: $116
  • Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci private tour with wine tasting: $161
  • Northern Serbia: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting in a cellar : $208
  • Full-Day Tour along Danube with Three Stronghold Sightseeing and Wine Tasting: $226
  • From Subotica & Palić Lake Tour with Wine tasting: $230

Sample the Local Flavors in Bordeaux

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

  • Wine and Trade Museum Entry Ticket & Wine Tasting: $14
  • Bordeaux Wine and Trade Museum Admission Ticket with Wine Tasting: $14
  • Pub Crawl Drink, Laugh, Meet the World: $15
  • Distillery Tour in Bordeaux with Spirits Tasting: $17
  • Château Olivier: One Hour Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting: $22
  • Cité du Vin Direct Ticket and Wine Tasting: $25
  • Taillan-Médoc: Château Visit and Wine Tasting in Bordeaux: $28
  • Discover Bordeaux vineyard : special wine tasting with two cellar men brothers: $29
  • Wine Tour and Tasting: $31
  • Blind wine tasting - discover wine differently: $41
  • Chateau du Taillan and Park including Wine Tasting Tour: $46
  • Guided Bordeaux Wine Tasting Class with 6 Wines: $51


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


Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Bordeaux?

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

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 Bordeaux in the Summer?

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

In July, Belgrade is generally a little warmer than Bordeaux. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 23°C (73°F), and Bordeaux fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bordeaux this time of the year. In Belgrade, it's very sunny this time of the year. Belgrade usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Bordeaux during summer. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies, while Bordeaux receives 276 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Bordeaux. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Belgrade 23°C (73°F) 
    Bordeaux 21°C (69°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Bordeaux in the Autumn?

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

Belgrade is around the same temperature as Bordeaux in the autumn. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Bordeaux fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).

In the autumn, Belgrade often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Bordeaux. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bordeaux receives 165 hours of full sun.

Belgrade usually gets less rain in October than Bordeaux. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Belgrade 14°C (57°F) 
    Bordeaux 14°C (58°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Bordeaux in the Winter?

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

Belgrade can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Belgrade is much colder than Bordeaux. Typically, the winter temperatures in Belgrade in January average around 2°C (35°F), and Bordeaux averages at about 6°C (43°F).

Belgrade usually receives less sunshine than Bordeaux during winter. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies, while Bordeaux receives 86 hours of full sun in the winter.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Bordeaux. In January, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Bordeaux. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Belgrade 2°C (35°F) 
    Bordeaux 6°C (43°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Bordeaux in the Spring?

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

In April, Belgrade is generally a little warmer than Bordeaux. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 14°C (56°F), and Bordeaux fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).

In the spring, Belgrade often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Bordeaux. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bordeaux receives 190 hours of full sun.

Belgrade usually gets less rain in April than Bordeaux. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Bordeaux receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Belgrade 14°C (56°F) 
    Bordeaux 12°C (53°F)

Typical Weather for Bordeaux and Belgrade

Belgrade Bordeaux
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C (35°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 6°C (43°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Feb 4°C (39°F) 44 mm (1.7 in) 7°C (45°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Mar 9°C (47°F) 50 mm (2 in) 9°C (48°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Apr 14°C (56°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 12°C (53°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
May 18°C (65°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 15°C (59°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Jun 21°C (70°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 18°C (65°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 66 mm (2.6 in) 21°C (69°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Aug 23°C (73°F) 52 mm (2 in) 20°C (68°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Sep 19°C (67°F) 51 mm (2 in) 18°C (65°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Oct 14°C (57°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 14°C (58°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Nov 8°C (47°F) 54 mm (2.1 in) 9°C (49°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Dec 3°C (38°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 7°C (44°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)