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

Should you visit Belgrade or London?

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 London 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 London?

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.

London

The capital of the United Kingdom is a thriving multicultural metropolis. Steeped in iconic landmarks, world-class museums and royal parks, London is energetic, majestic, ambitious and one of the world's greatest cities. London is a cultural and fashion capital, a great place to go out, an amazing place to eat and one of those cities that is constantly changing with new and exciting things sprouting up almost every day. History and tradition greet you at every turn in the UK's capital. London is also a city with an edgy underbelly, delighting in neon pink dive bars, cheeky graffiti and mind-blowing street food. When you need a break from the action, pop into a pub or relax in one of the city's many parks. Blow through the city on a double-decker bus, and take a pinch-me-I'm-in-London walk through the West End. As one of the most visited cities in the world, London is busy, vibrant and very tourist friendly. The only problem with London is that it's very expensive; it can eat away at your budget if you aren't careful. Luckily, there are also tons of free or cheap things to do in London that can fill your time.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Serbia, The Best Cultural Tours in Serbia, The Best Budget Tours to United Kingdom, and The Best Tours for Seniors to United Kingdom.


Which place is cheaper, London 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
    London Prices
    UK Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Belgrade $51
    London $280

The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $51, while the average daily cost in London is $280. 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 London in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Belgrade $30
    London $162
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Belgrade $60
    London $324
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and London

Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or London? 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 London


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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 London Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Belgrade $5.58
    London $34

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:

  • Sarajevo: Belgrade transfer: $322
  • Sarajevo: One-Way Private Transfer to Belgrade: $247
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Subotica: $245
  • Belgrade Layover tour with E Scooter and airport transfers: $214
  • From Belgrade to Timisoara Private Transfer Tour: $193
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Loznica: $177
  • Transfer service to Kopaonik from Belgrade Airport or hotel: $172
  • Private transfer from Belgrade or Belgrade Airport to Novi Sad: $171
  • Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG): Transfer to Belgrade: $145
  • Belgrade to Timisoara transfer and walking city tour: $144
  • Private Transfer from Nikola Tesla Airport: $138
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Vršac: $137

Typical Local Transportation Prices in London

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in London:


  • Taxi Ride
    $19
  • Heathrow Express
    $23
  • Luggage Storage
    $10
  • London Map
    $1.67
  • Oyster Card
    $46
  • Train to Gatwick Airport (2)
    $28
  • Oyster Card
    $35

Hired Cars and Shuttles in London

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

  • Heathrow Airport to/from Central London Bus Transfer: $8.40
  • Transfer Heathrow Airport to/from Renaissance Hotel: $8.79
  • Bus Transfer Between Heathrow Airport & Radisson RED: $8.79
  • Bus Transfer between Heathrow Airport & Premier Inn: $9.04
  • Stansted airport: Bus transfer from/to Cambridge: $12
  • Manchester Airport : Bus transferring to/from London: $14
  • Gatwick Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Bristol: $15
  • Bus Transfer between Heathrow & Luton Airports: $16
  • Heathrow Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Bristol City Center: $17
  • Heathrow Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Stansted Airport: $17
  • Luton Airport to/from Central London Bus Transfer: $18
  • National Express | Luton Airport to Central London Transfers: $18

Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or London?

Prices for flights to both London 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 $16
    London $77

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belgrade.

  • Serbian Evening-Entertainment Program and Traditional Dinner: $61
  • E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $66
  • E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $75
  • Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $76
  • Private Serbian Food Cooking Experience in Belgrade with Meal: $77
  • The 10 Tastings of Belgrade Private Food Tour : $139

Typical Food Prices in London

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to London:


  • Lunch at Starbucks
    $17
  • Tea
    $7.75
  • Afternoon Tea at Fortnum & Mason
    $50
  • Morning Tea
    $8.20
  • Pastry
    $6.46
  • Sushi Dinner for One
    $24

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in London

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

  • Borough Market Food Tour - Self Guided: $6.73
  • Borough Market Self-guided food tour: $7.11
  • Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $36
  • Underground - Spitalfields, East London Food Tour: $37
  • Picadilly Circus: Hard Rock Cafe Set Menu Lunch or Dinner: $37
  • Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $39
  • Traveling Spoon Nepalese Momos Private Online Cooking Class: $40
  • East London Guided Food Tour: $49
  • East End Food Tour: Choose Your Own Menu: $49
  • Pizza Making Cookery Class: $54
  • NO DIET CLUB - Bike and Food tour in London !: $68
  • No Diet Club - Best food Tour in East London: $68

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Belgrade $4.50
    London $42

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: $202
  • The best of Novi Sad walking tour: $147
  • 1h Private photo sessions tour in Belgrade: $161
  • 2 hours / Sightseeing Boat cruise Drinks Included: $87
  • 2000 years of highlights tour across the old city: $31
  • 4h Private photo sessions tour in Belgrade: $193
  • Ada Lake E Scooter tour: $43
  • Avala & Kosmaj Bike Tour: $98
  • Avala & Kosmaj Tour: $134
  • Avala Mountain Private Tour: $79
  • Avala Mountain Tour: $89
  • BELGRADE BUS AND WALKING TOUR, Experience daily life: $115

Typical Entertainment Prices in London

For London, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Two Tickets to a Concert
    $107
  • London Symphony Orchestra
    $44
  • London Pass
    $61
  • Comedy Show
    $10

Tours and Activities in London

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for London.

  • London's Hidden Gems Self Guided City Tour: $3.28
  • London Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $3.30
  • British Museum Audio Tour & Priority Entrance Ticket: $4.29
  • Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in London: $5.48
  • Camden Town's Quirky Characters: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.54
  • Covent Garden: A Self-Guided Photography Tour : $5.54
  • Photographing Dynamic Soho: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.55
  • Bustling Bloomsbury: A Self-Guided Street Photography Tour: $5.55
  • Southbank Photography Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.55
  • National Gallery tour with app (TIX not included): $5.92
  • There’s More to Moorgate: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
  • London National Gallery self-guided tour with mobile app: $6.08

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Belgrade $21
    London $20

Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:

  • Belgrade Chuggalong - A unique Pub Crawl experience!: $23
  • RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $53
  • Natural wine tasting with great views: $55
  • Urban Rakija Distillery Tour in Belgrade: $55
  • Private Wine Tasting by Party in Belgrade: $72
  • Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci private tour with wine tasting: $76
  • 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $80
  • Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci Wine Tour From Belgrade: $94
  • Belgrade Local Serbian Wine Tasting Tour: $98
  • Private Novi Sad, Titanic wine tasting and Farmer's House: $109
  • Northern Serbia: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting in a cellar : $188

Sample the Local Flavors in London

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in London:

  • Historic Pub Walking Tour of London: $17
  • Great British Pub Tour: $19
  • The Great British Pub Walking Tour: London: $20
  • Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery Tour and Cocktail: $26
  • Camden Pub Crawl & Bar Tour London: $32
  • Burlesque Cabaret Show in Covent Garden: $32
  • 2-Hour Historic Pub Tour: $32
  • Small Group Covent Garden Historic Pub Tour in London: $33
  • Central London Pub Crawl: $33
  • The Original Shoreditch Pub Crawl: $33
  • Historic London Pub Tour: $33
  • Fuller's Griffin Brewery Tour: $37


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


Which is Bigger, Belgrade or London?

London has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Belgrade. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade and London, 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 London?

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 London in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as London. Additionally, most visitors come to London for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.

Belgrade is a little warmer than London in the summer. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and London fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Belgrade this time of the year. In the summer, Belgrade often gets more sunshine than London. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while London receives 195 hours of full sun.

Belgrade usually gets more rain in July than London. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while London receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Belgrade 23°C (73°F) 
    London 18°C (64°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or London in the Autumn?

Both London and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to London because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In the autumn, Belgrade is a little warmer than London. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Belgrade in October average around 14°C (57°F), and London averages at about 12°C (53°F).

Belgrade usually receives more sunshine than London during autumn. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies, while London receives 107 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Belgrade usually receives less rain than London. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while London receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Belgrade 14°C (57°F) 
    London 12°C (53°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or London in the Winter?

Both London and Belgrade during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine are the main draw to London this time of year.

It's quite cold in London in the winter. The weather in Belgrade can be very cold. In January, Belgrade is generally much colder than London. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 2°C (35°F), and London fluctuates around 4°C (40°F).

In the winter, Belgrade often gets more sunshine than London. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while London receives 52 hours of full sun.

Belgrade usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as London. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while London receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Belgrade 2°C (35°F) 
    London 4°C (40°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or London in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and London. Also, many travelers come to London for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.

Belgrade is a little warmer than London in the spring. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (56°F) in April, and London fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).

Belgrade usually receives more sunshine than London during spring. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while London receives 147 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Belgrade usually receives more rain than London. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while London receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Belgrade 14°C (56°F) 
    London 9°C (48°F)

Typical Weather for London and Belgrade

Belgrade London
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C (35°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 4°C (40°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Feb 4°C (39°F) 44 mm (1.7 in) 5°C (40°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Mar 9°C (47°F) 50 mm (2 in) 7°C (44°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Apr 14°C (56°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 9°C (48°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
May 18°C (65°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 13°C (55°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Jun 21°C (70°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 16°C (61°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 66 mm (2.6 in) 18°C (64°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Aug 23°C (73°F) 52 mm (2 in) 18°C (64°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Sep 19°C (67°F) 51 mm (2 in) 15°C (59°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Oct 14°C (57°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 12°C (53°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Nov 8°C (47°F) 54 mm (2.1 in) 7°C (45°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Dec 3°C (38°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 5°C (42°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)