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

Should you visit Belgrade or Valencia?

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 Valencia 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 Valencia?

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.

Valencia

Valencia is a port city that sits on Spain's southeastern Orange Blossom coast, where the Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea. As the nation's third-largest city, it is continually innovative in the arts and sciences with some futuristic architecture including a planetarium, oceanarium, and an interactive museum. The nightlife and daytime culture both thrive in their own ways, bustling with limitless opportunities for sight-seeing and entertainment. While the city is surrounded by fertile farmland, its center is a modern metropolis, skirted by beautiful beaches.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid.


Which place is cheaper, Valencia 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 Valencia is $132. 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 Valencia in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Belgrade $30
    Valencia $62
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Belgrade $60
    Valencia $124
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Valencia

Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Valencia? 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 Valencia


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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 Valencia Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Belgrade $5.55
    Valencia $19

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

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valencia

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Valencia:

  • One-Way Boat Transfer to/from Port Saplaya: $13
  • Valencia hotels to Valencia Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $24
  • Private Transfer from Valencia Hotels to Valencia Cruise Port: $24
  • Private Transfer: Valencia City Center to Valencia Airport (VLC): $26
  • Private Transfer: Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia City Center: $27
  • Valencia to Valencia Airport (VLC) - Departure Private Transfer: $29
  • Arrival Transfer Valencia Airport VLC to Valencia City by Sedan: $37
  • Valencia Cruise Port to Valencia Airport (VLC) - Departure Private Transfer : $38
  • Private Transfer - Valencia Cruise Port to Valencia Airport (VLC): $38
  • Arrival Transfer Valencia Airport VLC to Valencia City by Minivan: $42
  • Arrival Private Transfer Valencia Port to Valencia City by Van: $42
  • Barcelona to Montserrat: Guided Tour & Return Bus Transfers: $46

Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Valencia?

Prices for flights to both Valencia 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
    Valencia $43

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

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Valencia

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

  • Flamenco at Toro y La Luna with Drinks or Dinner: $19
  • Hard Rock Cafe Entrance with Lunch or Dinner: $32
  • Traveling Spoon Sangria and Tapa Private Online Cooking Class: $40
  • Traditional Spanish Home Dinner: $48
  • Valencia Traditional Food Tour: $51
  • Guided Food Tour with Chocolate Tasting Experience: $53
  • Street Food Tour including Paella & Tapas Tasting: $58
  • Paella Cooking Experience near the center of Valencia: $59
  • Morning Food Tour with Central Market Visit: $63
  • Cooking Class of traditional spanish food: $64
  • Vegetable Paella cooking class, tapas and visit market: $65
  • Valencian Paella cooking class, Tapas and Market Visit: $65

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Belgrade $4.48
    Valencia $31

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 Valencia

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


  • Flamenco Tour
    $17

Tours and Activities in Valencia

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

  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
  • Self-Guided City Exploration Game and Walking Tour: $3.74
  • Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $3.74
  • The Essentials of Valencia in a Guided Tour: $5.45
  • Valencia Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
  • In love with A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
  • In love with A Self-Guided tour of its landmarks: $6.99
  • Between Two Gates Self-Guided Smartphone Tour: $7.99
  • Between Two Gates: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Valencia: $7.99
  • Silk Museum Entry Ticket with Audio Guide: $8.56
  • Historic Center Audio-Guided Tour with Earphones: $8.56
  • Scavenger Hunt and Monumental Self-Guided Tour: $8.75

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

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

Sample the Local Flavors in Valencia

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

  • Guided Pub Crawl with Free Shots: $13
  • Pub Crawl With Free Shots: $25
  • Wine Tasting with Professional Sommelier in centre Valencia: $59
  • From Guided Cheese Factory Tour with Wine Tasting: $90
  • Local Tapas & Wine tasting experience: $91
  • Wine Tasting and Tapas Experience: $102
  • Cheese Factory Workshop with Wine Tasting in Requena, Valencia: $108
  • From Requena Wine Tour with Tastings: $123
  • Christmas Tapas and Wine Tour in Valencia: $164
  • Requena: 1/2 Day Private Vineyards & Premium Wine Tastings: $191
  • From Utiel-Requena Wine Tour and Traditional Lunch: $209
  • Singular Valencia Wine Tour Utiel Requena Wineries: $213


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


Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Valencia?

Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 58% larger than the population of Valencia. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade and Valencia, 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 Valencia?

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 Valencia in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Valencia. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Valencia because of the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Belgrade is generally around the same temperature as Valencia. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 23°C (73°F), and Valencia fluctuates around 25°C (76°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Valencia this time of the year. In Belgrade, it's very sunny this time of the year. Belgrade usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Valencia during summer. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies, while Valencia receives 303 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Valencia. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Valencia receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Belgrade 23°C (73°F) 
    Valencia 25°C (76°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Valencia in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Valencia. Also, the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Valencia this time of year.

Belgrade is cooler than Valencia in the autumn. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Valencia fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).

In the autumn, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Valencia. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Valencia receives 198 hours of full sun.

Belgrade usually gets less rain in October than Valencia. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Valencia receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Belgrade 14°C (57°F) 
    Valencia 19°C (66°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Valencia in the Winter?

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

It's quite cold in Belgrade in the winter. In the winter, Belgrade is much colder than Valencia. Typically, the winter temperatures in Belgrade in January average around 2°C (35°F), and Valencia averages at about 12°C (53°F).

Belgrade usually receives less sunshine than Valencia during winter. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies, while Valencia receives 162 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Valencia. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Valencia receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Belgrade 2°C (35°F) 
    Valencia 12°C (53°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Valencia in the Spring?

Both Valencia and Belgrade during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many visitors come to Valencia in the spring for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.

In April, Belgrade is generally cooler than Valencia. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 14°C (56°F), and Valencia fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).

In Valencia, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Valencia. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Valencia receives 213 hours of full sun.

Belgrade usually gets more rain in April than Valencia. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Valencia receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Belgrade 14°C (56°F) 
    Valencia 15°C (60°F)

Typical Weather for Valencia and Belgrade

Belgrade Valencia
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C (35°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 12°C (53°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Feb 4°C (39°F) 44 mm (1.7 in) 12°C (54°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Mar 9°C (47°F) 50 mm (2 in) 14°C (56°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Apr 14°C (56°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 15°C (60°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
May 18°C (65°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 18°C (65°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Jun 21°C (70°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 22°C (71°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 66 mm (2.6 in) 25°C (76°F) 9 mm (0.4 in)
Aug 23°C (73°F) 52 mm (2 in) 25°C (77°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Sep 19°C (67°F) 51 mm (2 in) 23°C (73°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Oct 14°C (57°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 19°C (66°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Nov 8°C (47°F) 54 mm (2.1 in) 15°C (58°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Dec 3°C (38°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 12°C (54°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)