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

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Should you visit Belgrade or Podgorica?

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 Podgorica 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 Podgorica?

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.

Podgorica

Podgorica is Montenegro's capital city, and also its largest. Dating back to the Ottoman Empire, World War II destroyed much of this history, but there are a few Turkish remnants worth visiting. Podgorica's central location often makes the city a good starting point for day trips to coastal cities or mountain resorts.

Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Belgrade?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $44, while the average daily cost in Podgorica is $114. 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 Podgorica in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Belgrade $30
    Podgorica $51
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Belgrade $60
    Podgorica $102
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Podgorica

Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Podgorica? 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 Podgorica


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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 Podgorica Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Belgrade $5.54
    Podgorica $21

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:

  • Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport(BEG) to Belgrade - Arrival Transfer: $34
  • Belgrade to Belgrade N. Tesla Airport (BEG) - Departure Transfer: $34
  • Airport Transfer in Belgrade, Serbia: $37
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Downtown to Belgrade Airport (BEG): $37
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Belgrade Downtown: $37
  • Private Limo Transfer from Beograd Airport to any location: $42
  • Airport transfer Belgrade: $43
  • Belgrade airport transfer: $45
  • Champs Limo Belgrade Serbia Private Transfers: $48
  • Belgrade Airport transfer - Business Class: $51
  • Nikola Tesla Airport Private Transfer: $52
  • Private transfer from Belgrade Airport: $54

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:

  • Transfer Podgorica Airport-city center : $16
  • Departure Private Transfers: Podgorica to Podgorica Airport TGD in Standard Car: $16
  • Arrival Private Transfers: Podgorica Airport TGD to Podgorica in Standard Car: $16
  • Arrival Private Transfers: Podgorica Airport TGD to Podgorica in Business Car: $19
  • Departure Private Transfers: Podgorica to Podgorica Airport TGD in Business Car: $19
  • Podgorica Airport Transfers: Podgorica Airport TGD to Podgorica in Business Car: $19
  • Podgorica Airport Transfers: Podgorica to Podgorica Airport TGD in Business Car: $19
  • Private Transfer from Podgorica Downtown to Podgorica Airport (TGD): $22
  • Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Podgorica Downtown: $22
  • Transfer Podgorica city center- Podgorica Airport: $22
  • Private Transfer From Podgorica Airport TGD To Kotor Cruise Port: $46
  • Podgorica hotels to Kotor Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $46

Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Podgorica?

Prices for flights to both Podgorica 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 $9.20
    Podgorica $44

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade

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

  • Belgrade-national show, dance and dinner in a 75-minute prog: $58
  • Serbian Evening-Entertainment Program and Traditional Dinner: $59
  • E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $64
  • Folklore night in Belgrade with dinner: $69
  • Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $70
  • Private Serbian Food Cooking Experience in Belgrade with Meal: $75
  • The 10 Tastings of Belgrade Private Food Tour : $133

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Podgorica

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

  • Hard Rock Cafe Podgorica with Set Lunch or Dinner: $25

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Belgrade $4.47
    Podgorica $22

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: $1.07
  • Jack The Ripper Skip-the-Line Ticket in Belgrade: $3.22
  • Self-Guided City Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $4.44
  • Belgrade City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.34
  • Belgrade Scavenger Hunt and Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.45
  • Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $14
  • Stunning Belgrade Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
  • Yugoslavia Communist tour: $16
  • Underground Tour with Glass of Wine: $16
  • Communist Tour in Belgrade: $16
  • Enjoy the First and the Best E-Bike Tour in Belgrade: $27
  • Feel Belgrade Welcome tour : $30

Tours and Activities in Podgorica

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

  • Skip the Line Tickets: National Park Biogradska Gora: $7.53
  • Skip The Line: National Park Skadar Lake - Tickets: $8.06
  • Guided Sightseeing Boat Tour through the waters of Lake Skadar: $11
  • Skadar lake - Falcon kayak tour: $13
  • Panoramic Boat Tour to the medieval Kom Monastery: $16
  • Podgorica City Walking Tour: $22
  • Half Day Scenic Boat Tour to the Little Venice of Lake Skadar: $32
  • Kayak Rental Adventure through Lake Skadar from Virpazar: $32
  • Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $35
  • Private Podgorica City Walking Tour: $38
  • Podgorica 1 hour Private walking tour : $54
  • Book Your Donkey Farm Tour: $56

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Belgrade $21
    Podgorica $21

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: $43
  • Columbo Pub Crawl Belgrade: $43
  • E-Scooter CRAFT BEER and BREWERY Tour: $48
  • Natural wine tasting with great views: $48
  • RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $52
  • Urban Rakija Distillery Tour in Belgrade: $54
  • Tour of the MONASTERIES at Fruška Gora NP and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $54
  • Pearl of North Serbia, trip to Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $59
  • From Novi Sad and Karlovci Sremski Wine Tasting: $63
  • Private Novi Sad, Titanic wine tasting and Farmer's House: $64
  • From Novi Sad and Karlovci Sremski Wine Tasting: $64
  • Belgrade Pub Crawl: $70

Sample the Local Flavors in Podgorica

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Podgorica:

  • Book Your Wine Tour: $70
  • Private tour Wine cellar - Wine tasting and Niagara waterfalls: $75
  • Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $85
  • SOUL HEALING Wine Tour Montenegro - BEST PRIVATE TOUR : $102
  • Wine tasting in the family winery, feel the spirit: $118
  • Full Day Private Tour - NP Skadar Lake with Wine Tasting: $151
  • National parks and wine tasting (NP Lovcen, NP Skadar lake, Cetinje, Njegusi): $157
  • Wine tour- Family winery visit, food tasting & Skadar Lake boat cruise: $159
  • Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $190
  • Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls: $194
  • Wine tour - Rijeka Crnojevica & boat tour from Podgorica city: $218
  • Wine Tasting Experience in Podgorica: $323

How are these travel costs calculated?

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

Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Podgorica?

Belgrade is bigger, and its population is about 9.3 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the population of Belgrade vs. Podgorica, 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 and the activities that interest you.


When is the best time to visit Belgrade or Podgorica?

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 Podgorica in the Summer?

Both Podgorica and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.

In the summer, Belgrade is cooler than Podgorica. Typically, the summer temperatures in Belgrade in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Podgorica averages at about 26°C (80°F).

It's quite sunny in Podgorica. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Belgrade. Belgrade usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during summer. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Podgorica. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Belgrade 23°C (73°F) 
    Podgorica 26°C (80°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Podgorica in the Autumn?

Both Podgorica and Belgrade during the autumn are popular places to visit.

In October, Belgrade is generally cooler than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 14°C (57°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).

In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun.

Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Belgrade usually gets less rain in October than Podgorica. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Belgrade 14°C (57°F) 
    Podgorica 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Podgorica in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Podgorica.

It's quite cold in Belgrade in the winter. Belgrade is much colder than Podgorica in the winter. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 2°C (35°F) in January, and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).

Belgrade usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during winter. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun in the winter.

Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Belgrade 2°C (35°F) 
    Podgorica 6°C (42°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Podgorica in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Podgorica.

In the spring, Belgrade is around the same temperature as Podgorica. Typically, the spring temperatures in Belgrade in April average around 14°C (56°F), and Podgorica averages at about 14°C (58°F).

In the spring, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Belgrade usually gets less rain in April than Podgorica. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Belgrade 14°C (56°F) 
    Podgorica 14°C (58°F)

Typical Weather for Podgorica and Belgrade

Belgrade Podgorica
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C (35°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 6°C (42°F) 192 mm (7.6 in)
Feb 4°C (39°F) 44 mm (1.7 in) 8°C (46°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Mar 9°C (47°F) 50 mm (2 in) 11°C (51°F) 159 mm (6.3 in)
Apr 14°C (56°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 14°C (58°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
May 18°C (65°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 19°C (67°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Jun 21°C (70°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 23°C (73°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 66 mm (2.6 in) 26°C (80°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Aug 23°C (73°F) 52 mm (2 in) 26°C (79°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Sep 19°C (67°F) 51 mm (2 in) 22°C (72°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Oct 14°C (57°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 17°C (63°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)
Nov 8°C (47°F) 54 mm (2.1 in) 11°C (53°F) 239 mm (9.4 in)
Dec 3°C (38°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 7°C (45°F) 217 mm (8.5 in)


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