Which place is cheaper, Inverness or Belgrade?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Belgrade or Inverness?
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 Inverness 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 Inverness?
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.
Inverness
Inverness is the northernmost city in Scotland, often referred to as the "gateway to the Highlands" as roads through Inverness lead to some of the most beautiful places in the Highlands. The city and surrounding area have a centuries old history, ranging from the battle of Culloden in the 1700's to Urquhart Castle that dates back to the 13th century. Inverness is the ideal place to explore Scotland's history and beauty, especially on a walk through the city or along the shore of the Firth. The warmest time of year is from June to September with temperatures usually in the 60's Fahrenheit and lighter rain. The rest of the year tends to be rainy and colder, with temperatures in the 40's Fahrenheit.
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 London, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Edinburgh.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBelgrade $44Inverness $209
The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $44, while the average daily cost in Inverness is $209. 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 Inverness in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelgrade $30Inverness $114
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelgrade $60Inverness $228
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Inverness
Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Inverness? 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 Inverness Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belgrade $5.55Inverness $41
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 Inverness
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Inverness:
- Inverness Airport (INV) to Lecht Ski Resort - Arrival Transfer: $33
- Inverness Airport (INV) to Glenshee Ski Resort - Arrival Transfer: $66
- Arrival Private Transfer from Inverness INV to Inverness City by luxury vehicle: $105
- Inverness Airport to Glenshee Ski Resort - Round-Trip Transfer: $131
- Transfers / Tour from , inverness, Edinburgh ,Glasgow ,Aberdeen : $184
- Inverness Private Transfer to Aviemore: $229
- Inverness to Fort William Direct transfer: $374
- Inverness to Isle of Skye Direct transfer: $623
- Inverness to Glasgow Direct transfer: $781
- Inverness to Edinburgh Direct transfer: $781
Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Inverness?
Prices for flights to both Inverness 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 $9.21Inverness $61
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
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Belgrade $4.48Inverness $55
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 Inverness
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Inverness are as follows:
- City Discovery App-Based Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $15
- Inverness City Daily Walking Tour (11:30am, 2pm & 5:30pm): $15
- Guided Walking Tour with a Local: $17
- SEA LIFE Loch Lomond General Admission Ticket: $20
- Northern Highlights Sightseeing Pass: $25
- Loch Ness 1-Hour Cruise with Urquhart Castle Views: $27
- Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal 2-Hour Cruise from Dochgarroch: $38
- Glenaladale Cruise - Great for wizard spotting!: $38
- Inverness Bike Tour a 2 hours guided bike tour around the Waterways of Inverness: $39
- Gaskan cruise - Golden Eagles!: $44
- Puffin Tour: $57
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBelgrade $21Inverness $28
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 Inverness
Also in Inverness, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- From Invergordon Port Dunrobin Castle, Clynelish Distillery Tour : $203
- Speyside Distillery Tour From Inverness: $1,124
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belgrade and Inverness, we can see that Inverness 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 Inverness would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Inverness 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 Inverness Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Inverness?
Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Inverness. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade and Inverness, 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 Inverness?
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 Inverness in the Summer?
Both Inverness and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Inverness for the small town charm and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Belgrade is generally much warmer than Inverness. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 23°C (73°F), and Inverness fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Belgrade. Belgrade usually receives more sunshine than Inverness during summer. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies, while Inverness receives 147 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Inverness. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Inverness receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBelgrade 23°C (73°F)Inverness 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Inverness in the Autumn?
Both Inverness and Belgrade during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Inverness because of the shopping scene and the small town atmosphere.
Belgrade is a little warmer than Inverness in the autumn. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Inverness fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
In the autumn, Belgrade often gets more sunshine than Inverness. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Inverness receives 84 hours of full sun.
Belgrade usually gets less rain in October than Inverness. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Inverness receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBelgrade 14°C (57°F)Inverness 9°C (49°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Inverness in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Inverness. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Inverness this time of year.
It's quite cold in Inverness in the winter. The weather in Belgrade can be very cold. In the winter, Belgrade is much colder than Inverness. Typically, the winter temperatures in Belgrade in January average around 2°C (35°F), and Inverness averages at about 3°C (38°F).
Belgrade usually receives more sunshine than Inverness during winter. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies, while Inverness receives 42 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Inverness. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Inverness receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBelgrade 2°C (35°F)Inverness 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Inverness in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Inverness. Also, many travelers come to Inverness for the small town charm.
In April, Belgrade is generally much warmer than Inverness. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 14°C (56°F), and Inverness fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
In the spring, Belgrade often gets more sunshine than Inverness. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Inverness receives 136 hours of full sun.
Belgrade usually gets more rain in April than Inverness. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Inverness receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBelgrade 14°C (56°F)Inverness 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Inverness 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) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.