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

Should you visit Belgrade or Prague?

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 Prague 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 Prague?

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.

Prague

Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Belgrade, The Best 2-Week Tours from Belgrade, The Best Cultural Tours in Czech Republic, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Czech Republic.


Which place is cheaper, Prague or Belgrade?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $45, while the average daily cost in Prague is $131. 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 Prague in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Belgrade $31
    Prague $68
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Belgrade $62
    Prague $136
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Prague

Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Prague? 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 Prague


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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 Prague Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Belgrade $5.66
    Prague $8.28

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:

  • Bus Transfer Between Airport and Slavija Square: $4.76
  • Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport(BEG) to Belgrade - Arrival Transfer: $35
  • Belgrade to Belgrade N. Tesla Airport (BEG) - Departure Transfer: $35
  • Belgrade Airport to City Center Transfers: $39
  • Belgrade Airport Taxi Transfer: $39
  • Airport Transfer in Belgrade, Serbia: $39
  • Serbia: Belgrade Airport One-way Transfers: $45
  • Belgrade airport transfer: $46
  • Belgrade Private Airport Transfer: $46
  • Nikola Tesla Airport Private Transfer: $53
  • Airport Transfer: $54
  • Private transfer from Belgrade Airport: $55

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:

  • Bus Transfer Between Prague Airport and the City: $5.21
  • Express Train Transfer Ticket to and from Krakow: $8.10
  • Bus transfer to/from Cesky Krumlov: $11
  • Convenient bus service to transfer to/from Brno: $12
  • River Cruise with Transfer to Pier: $17
  • Private Transfer from Prague Hotels to Prague Airport: $22
  • Transfer from Prague City Center to Vaclav Airport (PRG): $24
  • Bus Transfer to/from Bratislava Center: $25
  • From Prague Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Prague: $28
  • Prague to UNESCO Kutna Hora and Ossuary Guided Tour with Transfer: $31
  • Transfer from train/bus station to Hotel: $31
  • Private Transfer: Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Prague: $32

Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Prague?

Prices for flights to both Prague 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 $9.40
    Prague $45

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: $76
  • 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 : $136

Typical Food Prices in Prague

Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:


  • Fruit
    $4.31
  • Lunch for One
    $13
  • Bananas
    $0.61
  • Cookies
    $0.34

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague

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

  • Anti Tour Prague - Self Guided Beer and Food Tour: $17
  • Anti Tour Prague - Self Guided Beer and Food Tour: $21
  • Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
  • Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $44
  • Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $45
  • Prague by Night: 2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $51
  • Evening River Cruise with Dinner and Welcome Drink: $53
  • Vltava River Evening Dinner Cruise: $56
  • Folkloric Dinner Show with Unlimited Drinks: $57
  • 2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Transfers: $58
  • Vltava River Cruise with Dinner: $58
  • Folklore Dinner with Unlimited Drinks 4course Menu: $58

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Belgrade $4.57
    Prague $16

Tours and Activities in Belgrade

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

  • Jack The Ripper Skip-the-Line Ticket in Belgrade: $3.30
  • Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $14
  • Downtown Belgrade Walking Tour with Smartphone App: $14
  • Sightseeing by Open-top Bus: $14
  • Walking Tour in Belgrade: $16
  • Yugoslavia Communist tour: $16
  • Underground Tour with Glass of Wine: $16
  • Guided Sightseeing Cruise, Danube and Sava rivers: $23
  • Belgrade walking tour 11:00 or 17:30: $27
  • Belgrade : Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $29
  • Feel Belgrade Welcome tour : $30
  • Belgrade : Must-See Attractions Private Walking Tour: $31

Typical Entertainment Prices in Prague

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:


  • Opera Tickets
    $4.31
  • Two Tickets for Charles Bridge Tower
    $6.03
  • Image Theatre for Two
    $41

Tours and Activities in Prague

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

  • Ebike Express Tour of Prague: $1.02
  • Amazing Trike Express Tour of Prague: $1.07
  • Sunset View & Adventurous Retro E-Bike Tour: $1.92
  • Prague City sightseeing in Night Trike Tour: $2.05
  • Guided Sightseeing Tour by Electric Trike: $2.09
  • Classic Car Express Tour of Prague: $2.13
  • Prague Historical & Viewpoints Retro E-Bike Group Tour: $2.13
  • Panoramic Viewpoints Guided Electric Tricycle Tour: $2.16
  • Grand City Tour on Electric Trike in Prague - Live Guided: $2.99
  • Grand City Tour of Prague on Stylish Retro Styled E-Bike: $3.12
  • Classic Car Sightseeing and Viewpoints Tour of Prague: $3.30
  • Prague Essential Tour Old Town and Jewish Quarter: $3.30

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Belgrade $21
    Prague $11

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!: $19
  • RE:PLAY Pub Crawl Belgrade: $44
  • Columbo Pub Crawl Belgrade: $44
  • RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $53
  • 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: $81
  • Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci Wine Tour From Belgrade: $94
  • Private Novi Sad, Titanic wine tasting and Farmer's House: $109
  • Small Group Wine Tour in Sumadija Wine Region: $127
  • Northern Serbia: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting in a cellar : $187

Typical Alcohol Prices in Prague

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:


  • A Bottle of Wine
    $6.85

Sample the Local Flavors in Prague

Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Staropramem Brewery Self-Guided Tour with Tasting: $13
  • Pub Crawl with Shots and Night Club I Prague: $15
  • Clock Tower Bar Crawl with Drinks and Shots: $23
  • Clock Tower Bar Crawl in Prague: $26
  • Prague Day Time Pub Crawl with Open Bar: $31
  • Drunken Monkey Prague Daytime Pub Crawl Open Bar Party Vibes: $32
  • Pub Crawl with Open Bar and VIP Entry: $35
  • Pub Crawl in Prague | Admission Ticket: $35
  • Pub Crawl and International Party: $35
  • Pub Crawl with 2-Hour Open Bar at Drunken Monkey: $36
  • Drunken Monkey Pub Crawl: $36
  • Prague Centre Pub Crawl - Open Bar, Welcome Shots & Club Entries: $37


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


Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Prague?

Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 9% larger than the population of Prague. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade and Prague, 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 Prague?

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 Prague in the Summer?

Both Prague and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Prague for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Belgrade is generally a little warmer than Prague. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 23°C (73°F), and Prague fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).

It's quite sunny in Prague. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Belgrade. Belgrade usually receives more sunshine than Prague during summer. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies, while Prague receives 216 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Belgrade usually receives around the same amount of rain as Prague. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Prague receives 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Belgrade 23°C (73°F) 
    Prague 19°C (66°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Prague in the Autumn?

Both Prague and Belgrade during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Prague in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

Belgrade is a little warmer than Prague in the autumn. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Prague fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).

In the autumn, Belgrade often gets more sunshine than Prague. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Prague receives 124 hours of full sun.

Belgrade usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Prague. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Prague receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Belgrade 14°C (57°F) 
    Prague 11°C (52°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Prague in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Prague. Also, most visitors come to Prague for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.

Prague can be very cold during winter. Belgrade can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Belgrade is much warmer than Prague. Typically, the winter temperatures in Belgrade in January average around 2°C (35°F), and Prague averages at about 1°C (33°F).

Belgrade usually receives more sunshine than Prague during winter. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies, while Prague receives 49 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Prague. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Prague receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Belgrade 2°C (35°F) 
    Prague 1°C (33°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Prague in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Prague. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Prague because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.

In April, Belgrade is generally a little warmer than Prague. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 14°C (56°F), and Prague fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).

In the spring, Belgrade often gets more sunshine than Prague. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Prague receives 145 hours of full sun.

Belgrade usually gets more rain in April than Prague. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Prague receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Belgrade 14°C (56°F) 
    Prague 10°C (49°F)

Typical Weather for Prague and Belgrade

Belgrade Prague
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C (35°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 1°C (33°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Feb 4°C (39°F) 44 mm (1.7 in) 2°C (35°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Mar 9°C (47°F) 50 mm (2 in) 6°C (42°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Apr 14°C (56°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 10°C (49°F) 51 mm (2 in)
May 18°C (65°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 14°C (57°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Jun 21°C (70°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 18°C (64°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 66 mm (2.6 in) 19°C (66°F) 70 mm (2.7 in)
Aug 23°C (73°F) 52 mm (2 in) 19°C (66°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Sep 19°C (67°F) 51 mm (2 in) 16°C (60°F) 52 mm (2.1 in)
Oct 14°C (57°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 11°C (52°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Nov 8°C (47°F) 54 mm (2.1 in) 6°C (43°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Dec 3°C (38°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 2°C (36°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)