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

Should you visit Belgrade or Sorrento?

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 Sorrento 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 Sorrento?

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.

Sorrento

Sorrento is a popular travel destination in Campania, Italy. The city has nice architecture and many shops and outdoor cafes you can enjoy. Its access via the Circumvesuviana rail system make it a great base for visiting Pompeii and Ercolano.

The city has a Mediterranean climate that has mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. The pleasant climate make it a popular destination year around, although you can expect crowds during the peak summer months.

You'll find no shortage of hotels and hostels in town as the city's economy is very much dependent on tourism. Hostels are generally clean and comfortable, but they may be more expensive than you expect. If you travel during the low season you're likely to save some money even if the weather isn't as nice. Mid range hotel rooms are usually smaller than their American counterparts, but they are clean and nice and often come with a complimentary breakfast. The same can generally be said for more expensive hotels.

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


Which place is cheaper, Sorrento 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 Sorrento is $150. 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 Sorrento in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Belgrade $30
    Sorrento $96
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Belgrade $60
    Sorrento $192
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Sorrento

Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Sorrento? 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 Sorrento


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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 Sorrento Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Belgrade $5.55
    Sorrento $8.10

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:

  • Airport Transfer in Belgrade, Serbia: $39
  • BELGRADE TRANSIT TOUR - private layover tour with return airport transfer: $130
  • Belgrade Airport transfer - Business Class: $51
  • Belgrade Layover tour with E Scooter and airport transfers: $214
  • Belgrade N. Tesla Airport (BEG) to Belgrade - Round-Trip Transfer: $70
  • Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG): Transfer to Belgrade: $144
  • Belgrade Panorama - Private Arrival Transfer and City Tour Combined: $239
  • Belgrade airport transfer: $46
  • Belgrade and Avala Mountain Full Day Layover Tour with Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $88
  • Belgrade to Belgrade N. Tesla Airport (BEG) - Departure Transfer: $35
  • Belgrade to Zlatibor private transfer by car: $251
  • Bus Transfer Between Airport and Slavija Square: $3.65

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sorrento

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Sorrento are as follows:


  • Local Bus Ticket
    $4.50
  • Ferry to Capri (Round Trip)
    $38

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sorrento

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sorrento:

  • Train Transfer from/to Pompei: $16
  • Shared Transfer service from Sorrento to Naples central station: $41
  • Shared Transfer to Naples Airport or Train Station: $43
  • Private Transfer with driver from Naples to Sorrento: $50
  • Private Transfer from Massa Lubrense to Naples Airport, train Stations or Hotels: $68
  • Private Transfer to Positano, Amalfi, or Naples: $79
  • From Path of The Gods Hiking & Transfer with Guide: $80
  • Aurora car service Transfers from Sorrento to Naples / viceversa: $83
  • Private Transfer From Sorrento to Positano: $95
  • Private Transfer from Sorrento to Naples: $97
  • Private Car Transfer from Sorrento to Positano: $98
  • Private Transfer From Amalfi to Sorrento With Hotel Pick-Up: $101

Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Sorrento?

Prices for flights to both Sorrento 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 $9.21
    Sorrento $41

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: $65
  • Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $71
  • E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $75
  • The 10 Tastings of Belgrade Private Food Tour : $135

Typical Food Prices in Sorrento

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sorrento:


  • Pizza
    $6.43
  • Sitdown Dinner (for Two)
    $46
  • Casual Lunch (for Two)
    $23

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sorrento

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

  • Private Virtual Cooking Class from Sorrento : $33
  • Amalfi Coast Cooking Class and Wine Tasting: $48
  • Sorrento Art & Food Tour on Breathless 'Views Village: $50
  • Pizza Making Class at Tirabusciò Cooking School: $64
  • Pizza Making Class: $64
  • Sorrento Pizza Making: $65
  • Pizza Making Course: $70
  • Dinner in Sorrento with Love, Laugh and Spaghetti: $70
  • Pizza School Experience from Sorrento: $71
  • Farm Visit with Pizza Lesson, Wine, and Limoncello: $75
  • Pizza School with Wine and Limoncello Tasting in a Local Farm: $76
  • Private Cooking Class in Sant'Agnello: $76

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Belgrade $4.48
    Sorrento $35

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: $1.09
  • Capture Belgrade:Audio Walking Tour in the Heart of the City: $3.19
  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
  • Jack The Ripper Skip-the-Line Ticket in Belgrade: $3.27
  • Belgrade City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.42
  • Self-Guided City Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.42
  • Sightseeing by open top bus: $14
  • Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $14
  • Yugoslavia Communist tour: $16
  • Saint Sava Temple guided tour: $16
  • Underground Tour with Glass of Wine: $16
  • Fortress Underground Tour w/Wine Along the River: $16

Typical Entertainment Prices in Sorrento

Here are a few typical costs in Sorrento for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Chair & Umbrella at Beach
    $11
  • Bike Rental (24 Hours)
    $21
  • Scuba Diving (Single Dive)
    $48
  • Blue Mini Cruise
    $24

Tours and Activities in Sorrento

Here are a few actual costs in Sorrento for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Capri: Boat Tour, Priority Tickets & Blue Grotto (Optional): $26
  • Private tour of limoncello igp with tasting by the sea: $27
  • Pompeii Express Tour by Train from Sorrento: $32
  • Lemon Garden Tour with Marmalade Tasting: $32
  • Guided Walking Tour and Limoncello Tasting: $37
  • 3 Hour Walking Tour of Sorrento with Local Food Tasting: $39
  • Sorrento Lemon Tour: $43
  • Kayak tour from Sorrento to Bagni Regina Giovanna: $44
  • Sorrento Lemon Tour and tasting of local products: $44
  • Inlaid wood Factory Tour: $44
  • From Positano and Amalfi Day Cruise: $48
  • Skip-the-Line Pompeii Express Tour by Train: $49

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Belgrade $21
    Sorrento $9.34

Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade

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

  • Wines & Horses Wine Tasting surrounded by Horses: $48
  • Belgrade Reserved Pub Crawl: $49
  • Play Pub Crawl Belgrade: $49
  • RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $52
  • E-Scooter CRAFT BEER and BREWERY Tour: $53
  • 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: $75
  • 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $80

Typical Alcohol Prices in Sorrento

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Sorrento are as follows:


  • Bottle of Wine
    $11

Sample the Local Flavors in Sorrento

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Sorrento:

  • Walking Tour Wine Tasting and Typical Products in Sorrento Farm: $71
  • Campania wine tasting with traditional foods: $75
  • Sorrento Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $97
  • Sorrento Farm and Food Experience including Olive Oil, Limoncello, Wine tasting : $98
  • Small Group Sorrento Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $104
  • From Mount Vesuvius Tour with Lunch & Wine Tasting: $107
  • Wine Tasting Including Lunch: $108
  • Lemon, Olive Oil and Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch: $109
  • From Full-Day Pompeii & Wine Tasting Tour: $136
  • Full Day Small Group Pompeii Tour from Sorrento with Local Wine Tasting: $139
  • Pompeii Guided Tour & Wine tasting + Easy lunch: $185
  • Guided Tour of Pompei and Wine Tasting from Sorrento: $205


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


Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Sorrento?

Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Sorrento. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade and Sorrento, 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 Sorrento?

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 Sorrento in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Sorrento. Furthermore, the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Sorrento this time of year.

In the summer, Belgrade is around the same temperature as Sorrento. Typically, the summer temperatures in Belgrade in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Sorrento averages at about 23°C (74°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sorrento this time of the year. In Belgrade, it's very sunny this time of the year. Belgrade usually receives less sunshine than Sorrento during summer. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies, while Sorrento receives 313 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Sorrento. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Belgrade 23°C (73°F) 
    Sorrento 23°C (74°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Sorrento in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Sorrento. Additionally, many travelers come to Sorrento for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

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

In the autumn, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Sorrento. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sorrento receives 189 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Sorrento. Belgrade usually gets less rain in October than Sorrento. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.


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

Should I visit Belgrade or Sorrento in the Winter?

Both Sorrento and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Sorrento in the winter for the shopping scene and the cuisine.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Belgrade. Belgrade is much colder than Sorrento in the winter. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 2°C (35°F) in January, and Sorrento fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).

Belgrade usually receives less sunshine than Sorrento during winter. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies, while Sorrento receives 115 hours of full sun in the winter.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Sorrento. In January, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Sorrento. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Belgrade 2°C (35°F) 
    Sorrento 8°C (47°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Sorrento in the Spring?

Both Sorrento and Belgrade during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Sorrento for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty during these months.

In the spring, Belgrade is around the same temperature as Sorrento. Typically, the spring temperatures in Belgrade in April average around 14°C (56°F), and Sorrento averages at about 13°C (55°F).

In the spring, Belgrade often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Sorrento. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sorrento receives 189 hours of full sun.

Belgrade usually gets less rain in April than Sorrento. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Sorrento receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Belgrade 14°C (56°F) 
    Sorrento 13°C (55°F)

Typical Weather for Sorrento and Belgrade

Belgrade Sorrento
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C (35°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 8°C (47°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Feb 4°C (39°F) 44 mm (1.7 in) 9°C (48°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Mar 9°C (47°F) 50 mm (2 in) 11°C (51°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Apr 14°C (56°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 13°C (55°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
May 18°C (65°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 17°C (63°F) 52 mm (2.1 in)
Jun 21°C (70°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 21°C (69°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 66 mm (2.6 in) 23°C (74°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Aug 23°C (73°F) 52 mm (2 in) 24°C (74°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Sep 19°C (67°F) 51 mm (2 in) 21°C (70°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Oct 14°C (57°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 17°C (63°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Nov 8°C (47°F) 54 mm (2.1 in) 12°C (54°F) 161 mm (6.3 in)
Dec 3°C (38°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 9°C (49°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)