Which place is cheaper, Faro or Belgrade?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Belgrade or Faro?
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 Faro 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 Faro?
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.
Faro
Faro (or sometimes Faros) is the capital city of the scenic Algarve Region of Portugal, located at the edge of the Ria Formosa National Park. This is a fantastic place to experience the beauty, culture, and traditions of Portugal in laid back atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle of the larger cities. Faro offers everything from ancient architecture to beautiful beaches all while being surrounded by the natural beauty of the Algarve Region.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, The Best 2-Week Tours in Portugal, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBelgrade $44Faro $143
The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $44, while the average daily cost in Faro is $143. 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 Faro in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelgrade $30Faro $80
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelgrade $60Faro $160
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Faro
Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Faro? 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 Faro Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belgrade $5.55Faro $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
- Sarajevo: Belgrade transfer: $321
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Tuzla: $271
- Belgrade to Zlatibor private transfer by car: $251
- Sarajevo: One-Way Private Transfer to Belgrade: $246
- Belgrade Panorama - Private Arrival Transfer and City Tour Combined: $239
- Belgrade Layover tour with E Scooter and airport transfers: $214
- Private City Tour with Transfer Options.: $214
- From Belgrade to Timisoara Private Transfer Tour: $192
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Valjevo: $155
- Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG): Transfer to Belgrade: $144
- Private transfer tour from Belgrade to Sarajevo via Mokra Gora with sightseeing: $144
- Private Transfer from Nikola Tesla Airport: $138
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Faro
Also for Faro, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lisbon Oriente Station: Transfer to/from Faro City Center: $4.23
- Faro Airport: Private Transfer to Quarteira & Vilamoura: $19
- Faro Airport: Private transfer to Vilamoura & Quarteira: $19
- Private Transfer from Faro Airport to Albufeira: $26
- Private Transfer: Faro to Faro International Airport (FAO): $28
- Private Arrival Transfer: Faro Airport to Algarve Hotels: $29
- Transfer from Faro airport to Almancil: $30
- Private Car or Van Transfer Faro Airport FAO to Albufeira Area: $36
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Faro HTL-APT (FAO): $36
- Private Transfer from Faro (FAO) Airport to Olhao: $37
- Private Transfer from Loulé to Faro (FAO) Airport: $37
- Private Transfer from Faro (FAO) Airport to Vilamoura: $38
Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Faro?
Prices for flights to both Faro 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 $9.21Faro $39
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 Faro
For Faro, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The Most Delicious Private Food Tour of 6 or 10 Tastings: $83
- 3 Hours Classic Food Tour in Faro: $97
- Authentic Portuguese Cooking Experience in Algarve: $162
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Belgrade $4.48Faro $10
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
Tours and Activities in Faro
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Faro.
- Camera Obscura - Tavira Eye - Admission Ticket: $5.45
- Faro Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.65
- Lagos Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.65
- Tavira Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $7.84
- Faro Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.84
- Algarve Life Sciences Center Museum Family Ticket: $13
- Cork Factory Tour & Cork Shop: $18
- Ria Formosa Sunset Boat Tour: $21
- Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro: $22
- 1 or 2 Hour Speed Boat Tour - Ria Formosa: $26
- 2 Hours Boat Tour in Ria Formosa: $27
- Tavira Route Boat Tour: $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBelgrade $21Faro $3.35
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 Faro
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Faro:
- Wine tastings, with Tour option - Authentic Algarve Flavours by Quinta da Tôr: $19
- Visit to a Family Brewery in Loulé with Tasting: $27
- Algarve Traditional Food and Wine Tasting: $48
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belgrade and Faro, we can see that Faro 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 Faro would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Faro 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 Faro Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Faro?
Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Faro. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade and Faro, 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 Faro?
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 Faro in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Faro. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Faro because of the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Belgrade is cooler than Faro. Typically, the summer temperatures in Belgrade in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Faro averages at about 25°C (78°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Faro. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Belgrade this time of the year. In the summer, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Faro. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Faro receives 374 hours of full sun.
Belgrade usually gets more rain in July than Faro. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Faro receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBelgrade 23°C (73°F)Faro 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Faro in the Autumn?
Both Faro and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the shopping scene are the main draw to Faro this time of year.
In October, Belgrade is generally cooler than Faro. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 14°C (57°F), and Faro fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Faro. Belgrade usually receives less sunshine than Faro during autumn. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies, while Faro receives 222 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Faro. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Faro 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)Faro 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Faro in the Winter?
Both Faro and Belgrade during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Faro for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Belgrade in the winter. Belgrade is much colder than Faro in the winter. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 2°C (35°F) in January, and Faro fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
In the winter, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Faro. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Faro receives 161 hours of full sun.
Belgrade usually gets less rain in January than Faro. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Faro receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBelgrade 2°C (35°F)Faro 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Faro in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Faro. Furthermore, many visitors come to Faro in the spring for the beaches.
In the spring, Belgrade is cooler than Faro. Typically, the spring temperatures in Belgrade in April average around 14°C (56°F), and Faro averages at about 17°C (62°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Faro this time of the year. Belgrade usually receives less sunshine than Faro during spring. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Faro receives 248 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Faro. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Faro receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBelgrade 14°C (56°F)Faro 17°C (62°F)
Typical Weather for Faro and Belgrade
| Belgrade | Faro | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (35°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
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