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

Should you visit Belgrade or Phoenix?

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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix?

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.

Phoenix

The most populous city in the American Southwest, Phoenix is the capital city of Arizona and busiest hub of activity in the general area. Geographically it is located in the Sonoran Desert, making for long hot summers and mild winters. This climate has ensured a thriving tourism industry with plenty of attractions both in and around Phoenix.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Serbia, The Best Cultural Tours in Serbia, The Best 2-Week Tours from Anchorage, and The Best 2-Week Tours from San Francisco.


Which place is cheaper, Phoenix 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
    Phoenix Prices
    USA Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Belgrade $49
    Phoenix $276

The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $49, while the average daily cost in Phoenix is $276. 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 Phoenix in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Belgrade $29
    Phoenix $144
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Belgrade $58
    Phoenix $288
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Phoenix

Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Phoenix? 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 Phoenix


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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 Phoenix Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Belgrade $5.34
    Phoenix $39

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:

  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Loznica: $294
  • Full-Day Private Tour in Western Serbia with Private Transfer to Sarajevo: $293
  • Private Transfer Belgrade to Sarajevo: $291
  • Serbia:Private Transfer from Belgrade to Kopaonik: $265
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Vršac: $227
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Valjevo: $217
  • From Belgrade to Timisoara Private Transfer Tour: $204
  • Serbia: Shared Transfer from Belgrade to Kopaonik(Chinese): $203
  • Private Transfer from Smederevo to Belgrade Airport (BEG): $188
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Smederevo: $184
  • Private Transfer from Novi Sad to Belgrade Airport (BEG): $169
  • Private transfer from Belgrade or Belgrade Airport to Novi Sad: $163

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Phoenix

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

  • Private Tesla Transfer from Phoenix Airport to all Hotels : $42
  • One Way Airport Transfer Service: $68
  • Arrival Private Transfer: Sky Harbor Airport PHX to Phoenix in Business Car: $91
  • Private Transfer from Sky Harbor Airport PHX to Phoenix in Business Car: $91
  • One-Way Transfer Sky Harbor Airport to Phoenix: $104
  • Arrival Private Transfer: Sky Harbor Airport PHX to Phoenix in Luxury SUV: $105
  • Private Transfer from Phoenix to Sky Harbor Airport PHX in Luxury SUV: $105
  • Departure Private Transfer Phoenix City to Phoenix Airport PHX : $109
  • Private Transfer Phoenix Airport PHX to Phoenix Downtown / Hotels: $110
  • Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Phoenix - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $163
  • One Way SUV Transfer from Phoenix Int'l Airport to Phoenix Metro: $180
  • Sky Harbor Airport Private Transfer: $195

Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Phoenix?

Prices for flights to both Phoenix 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 $15
    Phoenix $90

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: $58
  • E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $63
  • E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $72
  • Traditional Serbian Cooking Class in Belgrade with Locals: $76
  • Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $121
  • Folklore night in Belgrade with dinner: $162

Typical Food Prices in Phoenix

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


  • Nice Lunch (for 2)
    $36
  • Indian Food Dinner (for 2)
    $32

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Phoenix

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

  • Awesome French Crêpes Cooking Class: $75
  • Traditional Sushi Cooking Class With Chef Greg: $75
  • Downtown Gilbert Food Tour: $85
  • Old Town Scottsdale Food Tour: $95
  • Scottsdale Waterfront Food Tour: $95
  • Downtown Phoenix Food Tour: $95
  • Old Town Scottsdale Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $105
  • Quiche Lorraine French Cooking Class in Scottsdale: $118

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Belgrade $4.30
    Phoenix $40

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: $140
  • "Golden Standard" Private Half-Day Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade: $289
  • 1h Private photo sessions tour in Belgrade: $154
  • 2000 years of walking tour across the Old City: $30
  • 4h Private photo sessions tour in Belgrade: $185
  • Avala Mountain Private Tour: $79
  • Avala Mountain Tour: $89
  • BELGRADE BUS AND WALKING TOUR, Experience daily life: $115
  • Belgrade : Must-See Attractions Private Walking Tour: $30
  • Belgrade : Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $28
  • Belgrade Amazon Kayak Adventure: $252
  • Belgrade Big Tour: Top Attractions and Belgrade Neighborhoods: $58

Tours and Activities in Phoenix

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

  • Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Scottsdale by Operation City Quest: $10
  • Phoenix Suns Basketball Game Ticket: $15
  • Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting Entry Ticket: $17
  • Phoenix Scavenger Hunt Adventure: $21
  • Phoenix Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game: $25
  • Phoenix Ghosts: Phantoms, Psychopaths, & Poltergeists Tour: $32
  • Asylum Escape Room Experience in Avondale: $32
  • Phoenix Ultimate Dead of Night Ghost Tour: $34
  • Ultimate Dead of Night Walking Ghost Tour: $34
  • Tempe Puzzling Adventure: $35
  • Ghosts & Poltergeists Guided Haunted Walking Tour: $35
  • Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Game Ticket: $36

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Belgrade $20
    Phoenix $17

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!: $22
  • RE:PLAY Pub Crawl Belgrade: $43
  • RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $50
  • Urban Rakija Distillery Tour in Belgrade: $53
  • 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $77
  • Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci Wine Tour From Belgrade: $89
  • Belgrade Local Serbian Wine Tasting Tour: $93
  • Belgrade Beer tour with beer tasting and local craft brewery: $102
  • Private Novi Sad, Titanic wine tasting and Farmer's House: $104
  • Northern Serbia: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting in a cellar : $178

Sample the Local Flavors in Phoenix

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

  • Pedal Bar Crawl Tour of Downtown Phoenix: $70
  • Pedal Bar Crawl of Old Town Scottsdale: $70
  • Crafting Spirits Distillery Tour and Cocktail Infusion Class: $129
  • Wine Tasting from Scottsdale-(4 Vineyards & Includes Lunch): $150
  • Stretch Limo Party Cart - Custom Bar Crawls, Wine Tastings, Night Clubs & More: $189
  • Ultimate Bachelorette Party-Wine Tasting From Scottsdale/Phoenix: $200
  • Custom Arizona Brewery / Vineyard Tour: $245


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


Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Phoenix?

Phoenix has a larger population, and is about 4% larger than the population of Belgrade. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade and Phoenix, 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 Phoenix?

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 Phoenix in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Phoenix. Additionally, the hiking and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Phoenix this time of year.

The heat can be very extreme in Phoenix. Belgrade is much colder than Phoenix in the summer. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Phoenix fluctuates around 98°F (36°C).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Phoenix. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Belgrade this time of the year. In the summer, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Phoenix. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Phoenix receives 380 hours of full sun.

Belgrade usually gets more rain in July than Phoenix. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Phoenix receives 0.8 inches (21 mm) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Belgrade 23°C (73°F) 
    Phoenix 98°F (36°C)

Should I visit Belgrade or Phoenix in the Autumn?

Both Phoenix and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Phoenix for the hiking trails and the shopping scene.

In the autumn, Belgrade is much colder than Phoenix. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Belgrade in October average around 14°C (57°F), and Phoenix averages at about 79°F (26°C).

It's quite sunny in Phoenix. Belgrade usually receives less sunshine than Phoenix during autumn. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies, while Phoenix receives 305 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Phoenix. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Phoenix receives 0.7 inches (17 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Belgrade 14°C (57°F) 
    Phoenix 79°F (26°C)

Should I visit Belgrade or Phoenix in the Winter?

Both Phoenix and Belgrade during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Phoenix in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Belgrade. In January, Belgrade is generally much colder than Phoenix. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 2°C (35°F), and Phoenix fluctuates around 58°F (14°C).

In Phoenix, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Phoenix. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Phoenix receives 254 hours of full sun.

Belgrade usually gets more rain in January than Phoenix. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Phoenix receives 0.7 inches (17 mm) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Belgrade 2°C (35°F) 
    Phoenix 58°F (14°C)

Should I visit Belgrade or Phoenix in the Spring?

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

Belgrade is much colder than Phoenix in the spring. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (56°F) in April, and Phoenix fluctuates around 74°F (23°C).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Phoenix this time of the year. Belgrade usually receives less sunshine than Phoenix during spring. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Phoenix receives 355 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Phoenix. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Phoenix receives 0.2 inches (6 mm) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Belgrade 14°C (56°F) 
    Phoenix 74°F (23°C)

Typical Weather for Phoenix and Belgrade

Belgrade Phoenix
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C (35°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 58°F (14°C) 0.7 inches (17 mm)
Feb 4°C (39°F) 44 mm (1.7 in) 62°F (17°C) 0.7 inches (17 mm)
Mar 9°C (47°F) 50 mm (2 in) 66°F (19°C) 0.9 inches (22 mm)
Apr 14°C (56°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 74°F (23°C) 0.2 inches (6 mm)
May 18°C (65°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 83°F (28°C) 0.1 inches (3 mm)
Jun 21°C (70°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 92°F (34°C) 0.1 inches (3 mm)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 66 mm (2.6 in) 98°F (36°C) 0.8 inches (21 mm)
Aug 23°C (73°F) 52 mm (2 in) 96°F (35°C) 0.9 inches (24 mm)
Sep 19°C (67°F) 51 mm (2 in) 90°F (32°C) 0.9 inches (22 mm)
Oct 14°C (57°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 79°F (26°C) 0.7 inches (17 mm)
Nov 8°C (47°F) 54 mm (2.1 in) 66°F (19°C) 0.7 inches (18 mm)
Dec 3°C (38°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 58°F (15°C) 1 inches (25 mm)