Which place is cheaper, Edinburgh or Belgrade?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBelgrade $44Edinburgh $177
The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $44, while the average daily cost in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelgrade $30Edinburgh $92
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelgrade $60Edinburgh $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.
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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
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belgrade $5.55Edinburgh $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
- Sarajevo: One-Way Private Transfer to Belgrade: $246
- Sarajevo: Belgrade transfer: $321
- Private transfer tour from Belgrade to Sarajevo via Mokra Gora with sightseeing: $144
- Private transfer tour from Belgrade to Pristina with sightseeing: $123
- Private Transfer from Sremski Karlovci to Belgrade Airport (BEG): $126
- Private Transfer from Novi Sad to Belgrade Airport (BEG): $126
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Valjevo: $155
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Tuzla: $271
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Smederevo: $117
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Novi Sad: $126
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Šabac: $97
- Private Airport Transfer from Belgrade to Novi Sad: $94
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Edinburgh
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Edinburgh:
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Local Bus$4.48
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Edinburgh
Also for Edinburgh, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Edinburgh Airport: Bus Transfer: $5.62
- Private Transfer from South Queensferry Port to Edinburgh Airport: $28
- Private Transfer from South Queensferry Port to Edinburgh hotels: $28
- Private Transfer - Edinburgh Airport(EDI) to Newhaven Cruise Port: $28
- Private Transfer from Newhaven Port to Edinburgh Airport EDI: $28
- Private Transfer from Edinburgh Hotels to South Queensferry Port: $28
- Private Transfer from Edinburgh Hotels to Newhaven Cruise Port: $28
- Private Transfer from Newhaven Cruise Port to Glasgow Airport: $36
- Edinburgh Airport: Private Arrival or Departure Transfers: $37
- Private Airport transfer From or to Edinburgh airport (One way transfer): $39
- Private One-Way Transfer from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport: $41
- Private Transfer - South Queensferry Port to Glasgow Airport(GLA): $46
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
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Food Meals for one dayBelgrade $9.21Edinburgh $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
Typical Food Prices in Edinburgh
For Edinburgh, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$11
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Dinner at Filling Station$12
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Lunch for Two$19
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Sandwich$2.30
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Cheese & bread$9.01
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Thai Restaurant Dinner (for 2)$31
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2 Coffees and Scones$7.23
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Turkish Delight$1.74
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Soup at the Pub$7.35
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: $31
- Scottish Dinner and Folk Music Experience: $87
- Edinburgh Holiday Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $90
- 'Scotland meets Sardinia' - 8-course Dinner in Leith, Edinburgh: $110
- 3-Hour Guided Secret Food Tour: $116
- Edinburgh Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $120
- Edinburgh Food Tour with a Local Foodie Custom & Private: $167
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Belgrade $4.48Edinburgh $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: $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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Edinburgh
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Edinburgh's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Show Tickets$40
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Movie Tickets for Two$15
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Donation for Storytellers$7.47
Tours and Activities in Edinburgh
For Edinburgh, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Escape Game and Tour: $3.74
- Old Town's Highlights Walking Tour: $4.36
- Audio Tour Royal Mile: del Castillo hasta "The Tron Kirk": $5.34
- Edinbourgh, Royal mile: walking tour with audio guide: $5.35
- Edinburgh Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & City Tour: $5.56
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Audio Tour through History of Crime: $7.00
- Edinburgh Royal mile: Self-guided walking tour: $7.19
- Must-See In App Audio Tour: $7.61
- Edinburgh Royal Mile (New Self Guided Tour) : $7.99
- Harry Potter’s A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBelgrade $21Edinburgh $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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Edinburgh
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Edinburgh from other travelers:
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Beer & Wine$18
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Half Pint at Tollbooth Tavern$2.06
Sample the Local Flavors in Edinburgh
Also in Edinburgh, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl with Free Shots & Discounts: $11
- Edinburgh Bar Crawl: 5+ Venues, Free Shots, Free Club Entry: $19
- Pub Crawl in Edinburgh: $19
- Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour with "Real-Actors": $25
- East Lothian: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting: $26
- Guided Gin Tasting at 56 North Distillery: $28
- Pickering's Gin Jolly Distillery Tasting Tour: $31
- Lind & Lime Gin Distillery Tour & Tasting: $31
- Whisky Tasting and Tales at Summerhall Distillery: $31
- Pub Crawl 7 Bars with 6 Shots: $31
- The Original Edinburgh Pub Crawl: $32
- Visit a Working South Loch Gin Distillery: $32
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.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBelgrade 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.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBelgrade 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.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBelgrade 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.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBelgrade 14°C (56°F)Edinburgh 7°C (45°F)
Typical Weather for Edinburgh and Belgrade
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| 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) |
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