Which place is cheaper, Cork or Belgrade?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Belgrade or Cork?
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 Cork 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 Cork?
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.
Cork
Located on the banks of the River Lee, Cork has a small, but pleasant downtown that is easy to walk around. The city was built up on marshland, and many of the streets today, including St Patrick's Street, the South Mall and the Grand Parade, are actually built over what was once river channels. Today there are more than thirty bridges that cross over the channelized River Lee. As an orientation, it's nice to take a historic walking tour of the downtown area. Then you can explore the area in more detail by yourself. There are cathedrals, museums, and galleries around town so you can keep yourself quite entertained. If the weather is nice, head out to Lough park, which has a small freshwater limestone lake and some interesting water fowl to see. It's a great place to people watch and see daily life in the city of Cork.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Ireland, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Ireland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBelgrade $44Cork $108
The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $44, while the average daily cost in Cork is $108. 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 Cork in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelgrade $30Cork $64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelgrade $60Cork $128
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Cork
Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Cork? 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: Belgrade Hotel Prices and Cork Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belgrade $5.55Cork $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
Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Cork?
Prices for flights to both Cork 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
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Food Meals for one dayBelgrade $9.21Cork $32
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 Cork
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cork.
- Hysterical Histories, Comedic Dinner Theater Show: $53
- Hysterical Histories Cork Dinner Theatre Show: $57
- Historic Cork Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $65
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Belgrade $4.48Cork $9.95
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 Cork
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cork are as follows:
- Highlights of A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
- Cork Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Discover Cork's Legacy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens Admission Ticket: $13
- City Gaol Tour with Audio Guide: $14
- Cork City Gaol Admission Ticket: $14
- Cork Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Guided Historical Walking Tour: $20
- Cork Instagram Photography Walking Tour: $22
- Tour guidé de Cork City centre en français: $24
- Cork City Hop On/Off Open Top Bus Tour: $24
- Hop On/Hop Off Cork City Sightseeing Tour : $24
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBelgrade $21Cork $14
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 Cork
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cork:
- Clonakilty Distillery Tour & Classic Whiskey Tasting: $22
- Cork City: Rebel City Distillery Tour: $27
- Rebel City Distillery Tour: $27
- Midleton Distillery Tour with Whiskey Tasting: $32
- Midleton Distillery Experience & Whiskey Tasting -Home of Jameson: $33
- Whiskey Cocktail Making Class at Midleton Distillery: $64
- Cork Irish Whiskey Cocktail Making Class at Midleton Distillery : $65
- Midleton Distillery Behind the Scenes Tour & Tasting: $80
- Blarney Castle Cork City and Jameson Distillery Semi Private Tour: $196
- Private Cork City Tour, Kinsale and Jameson Distillery: $254
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belgrade and Cork, we can see that Cork 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 Cork would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cork 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 Cork Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Cork?
Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Cork. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade and Cork, 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 Cork?
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 Cork in the Summer?
Both Cork and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Cork this time of year.
In the summer, Belgrade is a little warmer than Cork. Typically, the summer temperatures in Belgrade in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Cork averages at about 16°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Belgrade. Belgrade usually receives more sunshine than Cork during summer. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies, while Cork receives 178 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Cork. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Cork receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBelgrade 23°C (73°F)Cork 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Cork in the Autumn?
Both Cork and Belgrade during the autumn are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Cork for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Belgrade is generally a little warmer than Cork. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 14°C (57°F), and Cork fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In the autumn, Belgrade often gets more sunshine than Cork. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cork receives 90 hours of full sun.
Belgrade usually gets less rain in October than Cork. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Cork receives 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBelgrade 14°C (57°F)Cork 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Cork in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Cork. Furthermore, many visitors come to Cork in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Belgrade. Belgrade is much colder than Cork in the winter. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 2°C (35°F) in January, and Cork fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
Belgrade usually receives more sunshine than Cork during winter. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies, while Cork receives 60 hours of full sun in the winter.
Cork receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Cork. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Cork receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBelgrade 2°C (35°F)Cork 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Cork in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Cork. Additionally, most visitors come to Cork for the activities around the city during these months.
In the spring, Belgrade is much warmer than Cork. Typically, the spring temperatures in Belgrade in April average around 14°C (56°F), and Cork averages at about 9°C (48°F).
In the spring, Belgrade often gets more sunshine than Cork. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cork receives 157 hours of full sun.
Belgrade usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Cork. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Cork receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBelgrade 14°C (56°F)Cork 9°C (48°F)
Typical Weather for Cork and Belgrade
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (35°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
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