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

Should you visit Belgrade or Edinburgh?

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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh?

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.

Edinburgh

Edinburgh is the moderately sized capital of Scotland. It is a medieval city that has managed to perfect the combination of Georgian architecture and medieval relics with a cosmopolitan population and avant-garde atmosphere. The city's population is quite young, in large part because of the University of Edinburgh. This youthful vibe gives this city a lot of vitality. There's a thriving nightlife, many restaurants, theatres, galleries and museums.

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 Edinburgh, and The Best 10-Day Tours from London.


Which place is cheaper, Edinburgh or Belgrade?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Belgrade Prices
    Serbia Prices
    Edinburgh Prices
    UK Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Belgrade $50
    Edinburgh $212

The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $50, while the average daily cost in Edinburgh is $212. 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 Edinburgh in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Belgrade $29
    Edinburgh $92
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Belgrade $58
    Edinburgh $184
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Edinburgh

Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Edinburgh? 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 Edinburgh


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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 Edinburgh Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Belgrade $5.39
    Edinburgh $21

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:

  • VAN Private transfer from Belgrade Airport: $82
  • Serbia:Private Transfer from Belgrade to Kopaonik: $266
  • Serbia: Shared Transfer from Belgrade to Kopaonik(Chinese): $204
  • Serbia: Belgrade Airport One-way Transfers: $43
  • Private transfer from Belgrade or Belgrade Airport to Novi Sad: $163
  • Private transfer from Belgrade Airport: $53
  • Private Transfer: Belgrade to Novi Sad and back: $147
  • Private Transfer from Smederevo to Belgrade Airport (BEG): $188
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Vršac: $227
  • Private Transfer Belgrade to Sarajevo: $292
  • Private Limo Transfer from Beograd Airport to Belgrade downtown : $37
  • Full-Day Private Tour in Western Serbia with Private Transfer to Sarajevo: $293

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Edinburgh

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Edinburgh:


  • Local Bus
    $4.46

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Edinburgh

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

  • Edinburgh Airport: Bus Transfer: $6.83
  • Edinburgh Airport: Private Arrival or Departure Transfers: $37
  • Private luxury transfer from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh: $50
  • Royal Highland Braemar Gathering, transfer from Edinburgh: $56
  • Private Transfer Edinburgh Airport EDI to Edinburgh: $64
  • Arrivals Airport Transfer to City Accommodations: $75
  • Edinburgh Airport Transfer to or from City centre: $81
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Edinburgh Accommodation - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $88
  • Edinburgh Private Transfer from Edinburgh city centre to Edinburgh Airport: $92
  • Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh City one way Private Transfer: $95
  • Edinburgh airport transfers: $98
  • Edinburgh Airport Transfer to or Anywhere in Uk: $101

Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Edinburgh?

Prices for flights to both Edinburgh 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 $15
    Edinburgh $84

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: $63
  • E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $72
  • Private Serbian Food Cooking Experience in Belgrade with Meal: $74
  • Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $121

Typical Food Prices in Edinburgh

For Edinburgh, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Breakfast
    $11
  • Dinner at Filling Station
    $12
  • Lunch for Two
    $19
  • Sandwich
    $2.29
  • Cheese & bread
    $8.96
  • Thai Restaurant Dinner (for 2)
    $31
  • 2 Coffees and Scones
    $7.19
  • Turkish Delight
    $1.74
  • Soup at the Pub
    $7.31

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Edinburgh

For Edinburgh, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $33
  • Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $34
  • Edinburgh Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour: $44
  • Plant-based Food Tours of the Old Town: $73
  • Scottish Dinner and Folk Music Experience: $98
  • Private 3-Hour Scottish Dinner and Folk Music Experience: $100
  • Private Scottish Cooking Class with City Views: $106
  • Food Tour with drinks: $106
  • Taste & Tour: Edinburgh Food Tour with Drinks: $107
  • 3-Hour Guided Secret Food Tour: $115
  • A Taste Of Edinburgh Food Tour. Includes All Food & Drinks: $118
  • Edinburgh Traditional Food Tour: $120

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Belgrade $4.35
    Edinburgh $25

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: $192
  • 1h Private photo sessions tour in Belgrade: $124
  • 2000 years of walking tour across the Old City: $30
  • 3-Hour Belgrade Zemun Neighborhood Tour: $79
  • 4h Private photo sessions tour in Belgrade: $149
  • Avala Mountain Private Tour: $79
  • Avala Mountain Tour: $89
  • BELGRADE BUS AND WALKING TOUR, Experience daily life: $72
  • Belgrade : Must-See Attractions Private Walking Tour: $30
  • Belgrade : Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $28
  • Belgrade Amazon Kayak Adventure: $252
  • Belgrade Big Tour: Top Attractions and Belgrade Neighborhoods: $58

Typical Entertainment Prices in Edinburgh

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Edinburgh's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Show Tickets
    $40
  • Movie Tickets for Two
    $15
  • Donation for Storytellers
    $7.44

Tours and Activities in Edinburgh

For Edinburgh, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • City Highlights Walking Tour: $4.96
  • Edinburgh Harry Potter Self Guided Audio Tour: $7.02
  • Edinburgh Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Tour: $7.36
  • The Headless Horseman in Self-guided walking tour game: $7.40
  • Edinburgh in 1 Day: Walking Tour with Digital Guide: $7.75
  • Edinburgh in 1 Day - Walking Tour - Audioguide in 7 languages: $7.90
  • A History of Witchcraft in A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
  • Mary Queen of Scots: Edinburgh Old Town Self-Guided Walking Tour: $7.99
  • Edinburgh Exploration Private Game and City Tour on your Phone: $8.41
  • Harry Potter’s A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
  • Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour with an App: $9.99
  • Old Town Walking Tour with an APP: $9.99

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Belgrade $20
    Edinburgh $19

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: $21
  • Belgrade Chuggalong - A unique Pub Crawl experience!: $22
  • RE:PLAY Pub Crawl Belgrade: $43
  • RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $51
  • Urban Rakija Distillery Tour in Belgrade: $53
  • Private Wine Tasting by Party in Belgrade: $68
  • 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $77
  • Belgrade Beer tour with beer tasting and local craft brewery: $102
  • Private Novi Sad, Titanic wine tasting and Farmer's House: $104
  • Northern Serbia: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting in a cellar : $179

Typical Alcohol Prices in Edinburgh

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Edinburgh from other travelers:


  • Beer & Wine
    $18
  • Half Pint at Tollbooth Tavern
    $2.04

Sample the Local Flavors in Edinburgh

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

  • 7 Bar Pub Crawl with 7 Shots & Discounts: $11
  • Edinburgh Bar Crawl: 5+ Venues, Free Shots, Free Club Entry: $19
  • Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour with "Real-Actors": $25
  • Pub Crawl 7 Bars with 6 Shots: $25
  • Port of Leith Distillery Tour & Tasting: $25
  • The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour: $25
  • The Original Edinburgh Pub Crawl: $25
  • Guided Gin Tasting at 56 North Distillery: $26
  • Tranent: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting: $26
  • Haggis paired with whisky & gins in 56 North distillery!: $28
  • Pickering's Distillery Tasting Tour (Gin Jolly): $31
  • Whisky Tasting Experience at Summerhall Distillery: $31


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


Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Edinburgh?

Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Edinburgh. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade and Edinburgh, 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 Edinburgh?

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 Edinburgh in the Summer?

Both Edinburgh and Belgrade during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Edinburgh this time of year.

In July, Belgrade is generally much warmer than Edinburgh. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 23°C (73°F), and Edinburgh fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).

It's quite sunny in Belgrade. In the summer, Belgrade often gets more sunshine than Edinburgh. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Edinburgh receives 163 hours of full sun.

Belgrade usually gets more rain in July than Edinburgh. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Edinburgh receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Belgrade 23°C (73°F) 
    Edinburgh 14°C (58°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Edinburgh in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Edinburgh. Also, many travelers come to Edinburgh for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

Belgrade is a little warmer than Edinburgh in the autumn. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Edinburgh fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).

Belgrade usually receives more sunshine than Edinburgh during autumn. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies, while Edinburgh receives 90 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Edinburgh. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Edinburgh receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Belgrade 14°C (57°F) 
    Edinburgh 10°C (49°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Edinburgh in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Edinburgh. Also, many visitors come to Edinburgh in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.

Edinburgh can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Belgrade. In the winter, Belgrade is much colder than Edinburgh. Typically, the winter temperatures in Belgrade in January average around 2°C (35°F), and Edinburgh averages at about 3°C (38°F).

In the winter, Belgrade often gets more sunshine than Edinburgh. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Edinburgh receives 48 hours of full sun.

Belgrade usually gets less rain in January than Edinburgh. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Edinburgh receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Belgrade 2°C (35°F) 
    Edinburgh 3°C (38°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Edinburgh in the Spring?

Both Edinburgh and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Edinburgh for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.

In April, Belgrade is generally much warmer than Edinburgh. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 14°C (56°F), and Edinburgh fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).

Belgrade usually receives more sunshine than Edinburgh during spring. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Edinburgh receives 132 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Edinburgh. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Edinburgh receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Belgrade 14°C (56°F) 
    Edinburgh 7°C (45°F)

Typical Weather for Edinburgh and Belgrade

Belgrade Edinburgh
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C (35°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 3°C (38°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Feb 4°C (39°F) 44 mm (1.7 in) 3°C (38°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Mar 9°C (47°F) 50 mm (2 in) 5°C (41°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Apr 14°C (56°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 7°C (45°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
May 18°C (65°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 10°C (49°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Jun 21°C (70°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 13°C (55°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 66 mm (2.6 in) 14°C (58°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Aug 23°C (73°F) 52 mm (2 in) 14°C (58°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Sep 19°C (67°F) 51 mm (2 in) 12°C (54°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Oct 14°C (57°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 10°C (49°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Nov 8°C (47°F) 54 mm (2.1 in) 5°C (42°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Dec 3°C (38°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 4°C (39°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)