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

Should you visit Belgrade or Cannes?

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 Cannes 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 Cannes?

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.

Cannes

While Cannes was once little more than a small fishing village, today it is a popular, glamorous seaside town frequented by celebrities. It's the place to see and be seen, particularly during the Cannes Film Festival in the month of May. During this time the city comes alive with celebrities from all over the world. While Cannes has its share of exclusive clubs, bars and restaurants, there are alternatives for budget travelers, so don't shy away. There's a beautiful area, Le Suquet, which is nice to visit with its cobblestone streets and stunning views. It's also fun to pass some time people watching by the marina. You never know who you'll spot. At night, the city comes to life with casinos and luxurious restaurants and clubs that give the area a vibe of exclusivity.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, The Best Bicycle Tours in France, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in France.


Which place is cheaper, Cannes 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 Cannes is $147. 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 Cannes in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Belgrade $30
    Cannes $80
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Belgrade $60
    Cannes $160
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Cannes

Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Cannes? 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 Cannes


Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.


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 Cannes Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Belgrade $5.55
    Cannes $17

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:

  • Bus Transfer Between Airport and Slavija Square: $3.65
  • Belgrade to Belgrade N. Tesla Airport (BEG) - Departure Transfer: $35
  • Airport Transfer in Belgrade, Serbia: $39
  • Belgrade airport transfer: $46
  • Champs Limo Belgrade Serbia Private Transfers: $48
  • Belgrade Airport transfer - Business Class: $51
  • Nikola Tesla Airport Private Transfer: $52
  • Belgrade N. Tesla Airport (BEG) to Belgrade - Round-Trip Transfer: $70
  • Nikola Tesla BEG airport-private airport transfer: $75
  • Private Airport Transfer: $84
  • Belgrade and Avala Mountain Full Day Layover Tour with Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $88
  • Private Airport Transfer from Belgrade to Novi Sad: $94

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cannes

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cannes:

  • Copenhagen: One Way Transfer to & from International Airport: $71
  • Round-Trip Boat Transfer to Saint Tropez: $78
  • Private Transfer from Cannes Port to Nice Cote Airport (NCE): $82
  • Cannes Hotels to Nice Intl Airport NCE Departure Private Transfer: $87
  • Private Transfer from Cannes Cruise Port to Monaco City Hotels: $91
  • Mandelieu to St Tropez Round Trip Ferry Transfer: $95
  • Private Direct Transfer From Cannes to Nice: $101
  • Departure Transfer: Cannes to Nice Airport NCE in Business Car: $103
  • Private Transfer: Cannes to Nice Airport NCE in Luxury Van: $116
  • Private One-way Transfer From Cannes to Nice, 2h Stop in Antibes: $124
  • Transfer Nice Airport French Riviera: $125
  • From 1-Way Private Transfer to Nice Airport: $128

Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Cannes?

Prices for flights to both Cannes 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
    Cannes $49

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
    Cannes $32

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 Cannes

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

  • Cannes Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $9.84
  • Explore Guided walking Tour with a local guide: $37
  • Cannes Discovery: walking Tour Led by a Local Expert: $38
  • Scenic Coves RIB Boat Tour: $48
  • Boat and Snorkeling Tour: $48
  • Cannes Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $52
  • Guided Tour in Cannes by a Screenwriter: History, Glamour & Cinema: $55
  • 1 or 2-Hour Gyropod Tour: $58
  • Exclusive 2 hours City Tour in Cannes in a Vintage Bus: $64
  • City Tour in Cannes aboard our Classic French Bus!: $65
  • Half Day Tour in Cannes, Antibes and St Paul de Vence: $65
  • Cannes 2.5-Hour E-bike Tour: $74

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Belgrade $21
    Cannes $19

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 Cannes

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

  • St Paul de Vence, Antibes & Wine Tasting from Cannes: $130
  • Grasse, Valbonne & Gourdon: Day Tour with Wine Tasting: $139
  • French Riviera: Provencal Wine Tours: $759
  • Wine Tasting, Cannes, Coco Chanel, Perfume Factory & Grasse: $1,273


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


Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Cannes?

Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Cannes. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade and Cannes, 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 Cannes?

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 Cannes in the Summer?

Both Cannes and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Cannes for the beaches, snorkeling, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.

Belgrade is around the same temperature as Cannes in the summer. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Cannes fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

In July, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Cannes. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Cannes receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Belgrade 23°C (73°F) 
    Cannes 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Cannes in the Autumn?

Both Cannes and Belgrade during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Cannes because of the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In the autumn, Belgrade is cooler than Cannes. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Belgrade in October average around 14°C (57°F), and Cannes averages at about 17°C (63°F).

Cannes gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Belgrade usually gets less rain in October than Cannes. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Cannes receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Belgrade 14°C (57°F) 
    Cannes 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Cannes in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Cannes. Also, the shopping scene and the cuisine are the main draw to Cannes this time of year.

The weather in Belgrade can be very cold. In January, Belgrade is generally much colder than Cannes. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 2°C (35°F), and Cannes fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).

In January, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Cannes. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Cannes receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Belgrade 2°C (35°F) 
    Cannes 9°C (48°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Cannes in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Cannes. Also, many travelers come to Cannes for the beaches and the natural beauty.

Belgrade is around the same temperature as Cannes in the spring. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (56°F) in April, and Cannes fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).

Belgrade usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Cannes. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Cannes receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Belgrade 14°C (56°F) 
    Cannes 13°C (56°F)

Typical Weather for Cannes and Belgrade

Belgrade Cannes
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C (35°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 9°C (48°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Feb 4°C (39°F) 44 mm (1.7 in) 9°C (49°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Mar 9°C (47°F) 50 mm (2 in) 11°C (51°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Apr 14°C (56°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 13°C (56°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
May 18°C (65°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 16°C (62°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Jun 21°C (70°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 20°C (68°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 66 mm (2.6 in) 23°C (73°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Aug 23°C (73°F) 52 mm (2 in) 23°C (73°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Sep 19°C (67°F) 51 mm (2 in) 21°C (69°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Oct 14°C (57°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 17°C (63°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Nov 8°C (47°F) 54 mm (2.1 in) 12°C (54°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Dec 3°C (38°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 10°C (49°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)