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

Should you visit Belgrade or Montevideo?

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 Montevideo 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 Montevideo?

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.

Montevideo

As the morning sun tinges the calm waters of the Rio de la Plata with a golden hue, the Rambla and its city awakens to life with new adventures for those near and far. From tanning on the luxurious beaches to peering into Uruguayan history at local museums, one can be far from bored while staying in Montevideo. Combining the quaintness of the countryside with the excitement of urban life, this city holds a unique trait that cannot easily be replicated.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, The Best Cultural Tours in Uruguay, and The Best Adventure Tours to Uruguay.


Which place is cheaper, Montevideo or Belgrade?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $45, while the average daily cost in Montevideo is $64. 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 Montevideo in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Belgrade $30
    Montevideo $40
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Belgrade $60
    Montevideo $80
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Montevideo

Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Montevideo? 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 Montevideo


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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 Montevideo Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Belgrade $5.60
    Montevideo $7.38

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:

  • Sarajevo: Belgrade transfer: $323
  • Belgrade to Zlatibor private transfer by car: $252
  • Sarajevo: One-Way Private Transfer to Belgrade: $248
  • Belgrade Panorama - Private Arrival Transfer and City Tour Combined: $240
  • Belgrade Layover tour with E Scooter and airport transfers: $215
  • From Belgrade to Timisoara Private Transfer Tour: $194
  • Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG): Transfer to Belgrade: $145
  • Private transfer tour from Belgrade to Sarajevo via Mokra Gora with sightseeing: $145
  • Private Transfer from Nikola Tesla Airport: $139
  • Private Transfer from Novi Sad to Belgrade Airport (BEG): $127
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Novi Sad: $127
  • Private Welcome Tour with Airport Transfer: $118

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montevideo

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

  • Transfer in private vehicle from Montevideo Airport (MVD) -Montevideo City: $19
  • Carrasco Airport Transfer: $20
  • Private Transfer from Montevideo Port to Carrasco Airport (MVD): $26
  • Private Transfer from Carrasco Airport (MVD) to Montevideo Port: $30
  • Shared 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $35
  • Airport-Hotel or Hotel-Airport Transfers: $36
  • Transfer from Montevideo to Carrasco Airport: $45
  • Private 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $45
  • 1 - way - Transfer from Carrasco Interational Airport to Montevideo: $51
  • Private Transfer from Punta Del Este Port to Carrasco Airport MVD: $72
  • TRANSFER FROM OR TO THE AIRPORT (4 to 12 paxs): $80
  • Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Montevideo hotels - Round-Trip Transfer: $98

Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Montevideo?

Prices for flights to both Montevideo 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 $9.30
    Montevideo $14

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: $66
  • Folklore night in Belgrade with dinner: $70
  • Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $71
  • E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $75

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montevideo

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

  • The best Montevideo Dinner Show. Tango and Candombe. El Milongon.: $85
  • El Milongon Dinner & Show: Candombe, Tango and Folklore: $98

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Belgrade $4.52
    Montevideo $21

Tours and Activities in Belgrade

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:

  • The best of Novi Sad walking tour: $146
  • 3 Hour Private Walking Tour in Novi Sad City: $55
  • Ada Lake E Scooter tour: $43
  • Ada Lake Tour: $33
  • Avala & Kosmaj Bike Tour: $98
  • Avala & Kosmaj Tour: $135
  • 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: $51
  • Belgrade Big Tour: Top Attractions and Belgrade Neighborhoods: $60
  • Belgrade Bike Tour: $104

Tours and Activities in Montevideo

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

  • Montevideo's Culture and History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
  • Museo Andes 1972 / Crash Memorial Admission Ticket: $8.00
  • Palacio Salvo Official Ticket with Guided Tour: $13
  • Tourist Bus "Discover Montevideo": $25
  • Half-day Regular City Tour at Montevideo : $25
  • Audio Guided Tour in Montevideo City for Cruisers: $26
  • Montevideo City Tour for Cruisers - AudioGuided: $26
  • City tour Montevideo: $27
  • Half-Day Sightseeing Tour: $28
  • Shared Montevideo Tour for Cruisers: $30
  • Old City Walking Tour with Private Photographer: $30
  • Walking Tour with Photographer and Audioguide: $31

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Belgrade $21
    Montevideo -

Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade

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

  • RE:PLAY Pub Crawl Belgrade: $44
  • Play Pub Crawl Belgrade: $49
  • RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $53
  • E-Scooter CRAFT BEER and BREWERY Tour: $54
  • 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: $76
  • 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $81
  • Northern Serbia: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting in a cellar : $82

Sample the Local Flavors in Montevideo

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

  • Half Day Tour at Pizzorno Winery with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $120
  • The best wine tour: $140
  • Wine tour - Lunch & Tasting with Wine Explorers: $198
  • Wine Tasting & Countryside Lunch Experience: $210


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belgrade and Montevideo, we can see that Montevideo is more expensive. And not only is Belgrade much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Belgrade is in Europe and Montevideo is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. 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 Montevideo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montevideo 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 Montevideo Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Montevideo?

Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 0% larger than the population of Montevideo. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade and Montevideo, 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 Montevideo?

Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Montevideo is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Belgrade has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].

Should I visit Belgrade or Montevideo in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Montevideo.

Belgrade is around the same temperature as Montevideo in the summer. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Montevideo fluctuates around 24°C (75°F)in January.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montevideo. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Belgrade this time of the year. In the summer, Belgrade often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Montevideoin January. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 296 hours of full sun.

Belgrade usually gets less rain in July than Montevideoin January. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July and January
    Belgrade 23°C (73°F) 
    Montevideo 24°C (75°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Montevideo in the Autumn?

Both Montevideo and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.

In the autumn, Belgrade is cooler than Montevideo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Belgrade in October average around 14°C (57°F), and Montevideo averages at about 17°C (63°F)in April.

Belgrade usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Montevideo during autumn. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 171 hours of full sun in the autumn.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Montevideo. In October, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Montevideoin April. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October and April
    Belgrade 14°C (57°F) 
    Montevideo 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Montevideo in the Winter?

Both Montevideo and Belgrade during the winter are popular places to visit.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Belgrade. In January, Belgrade is generally much colder than Montevideoin July. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 2°C (35°F), and Montevideo fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).

In the winter, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Montevideoin July. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 135 hours of full sun.

Belgrade usually gets less rain in January than Montevideoin July. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January and July
    Belgrade 2°C (35°F) 
    Montevideo 11°C (52°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Montevideo in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Montevideo.

Belgrade is cooler than Montevideo in the spring. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (56°F) in April, and Montevideo fluctuates around 17°C (63°F)in October.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montevideo this time of the year. Belgrade usually receives less sunshine than Montevideo during spring. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 248 hours of full sun in the spring.

Montevideo receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Montevideoin October. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April and October
    Belgrade 14°C (56°F) 
    Montevideo 17°C (63°F)

Typical Weather for Montevideo and Belgrade

Belgrade Montevideo
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C (35°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 24°C (75°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Feb 4°C (39°F) 44 mm (1.7 in) 23°C (73°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Mar 9°C (47°F) 50 mm (2 in) 21°C (70°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Apr 14°C (56°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 17°C (63°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
May 18°C (65°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 14°C (57°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Jun 21°C (70°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 11°C (52°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 66 mm (2.6 in) 11°C (52°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Aug 23°C (73°F) 52 mm (2 in) 12°C (54°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Sep 19°C (67°F) 51 mm (2 in) 14°C (57°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Oct 14°C (57°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 17°C (63°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Nov 8°C (47°F) 54 mm (2.1 in) 19°C (66°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Dec 3°C (38°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 22°C (72°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)