Which place is cheaper, Zadar or Belgrade?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Belgrade or Zadar?
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 Zadar 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 Zadar?
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.
Zadar
You'll find Zadar in northern Dalmatia, Croatia. It is located on the Adriatic Sea and is the center of Zadar County. It is both the historic center for the region and the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Zadar. There are a handful of sights around town, most of which can be explored on foot.
The climate for the city is a mix between humid subtropical and a Mediterranean climate. The winters are usually mild and wet, and the summers are humid and warm. The hottest months are July and August when temperatures can exceed 30 degrees Celsius. Average yearly rainfall usually exceeds 917 mm. Fall months often remain warm and temperatures are often around 30 degrees Celsius as well. In general, the temperatures rarely drop below freezing, even during the coldest month of January. The rainiest months are October and November, although winter is considered the wet season. July is usually the driest month. Water temperatures are around 25 degrees Celsius in July and August and it may be possible to swim any time between May and October.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, The Best Tours for Seniors to Croatia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Croatia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBelgrade $44Zadar $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $44, while the average daily cost in Zadar is $95. 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 Zadar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelgrade $30Zadar $54
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelgrade $60Zadar $108
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Zadar
Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Zadar? 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.
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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 Zadar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belgrade $5.55Zadar $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
- Bus transfer between Airport and Slavija Square: $3.63
- Airport Transfer in Belgrade, Serbia: $39
- Belgrade airport transfer: $46
- Champs Limo Belgrade Serbia Private Transfers: $48
- Nikola Tesla Airport Private Transfer: $52
- Nikola Tesla BEG airport-private airport transfer: $75
- Private Airport Transfer: $84
- Private transfer tour from Belgrade to Timisoara with sightseeing: $87
- Belgrade and Avala Mountain Full Day Layover Tour with Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $88
- Private Airport Transfer from Belgrade to Novi Sad: $93
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Šabac: $97
- Private Transfer from Airport to Hotel: $105
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zadar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zadar:
- Private Transfer from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Borik Zadar: $37
- Private Transfer from Zadar city to Zadar Airport: $40
- Private Transfer from Zadar Hotels to Zadar Airport: $41
- Private Transfer to/from Zadar Airport: $46
- Transfer from Zadar Airport to Zadar City: $49
- Split Airport (SPU) to Zadar hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $54
- Zadar hotels to Split Airport (SPU) - Departure Private Transfer: $54
- Private Transfer from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Kožino: $54
- Transfer from Zadar airport to Vir: $63
- Private Transfer from Zadar Cruise Port to Split Airport (SPU): $64
- Private Transfer from Biograd Na Moru to Zadar Airport (ZAD): $67
- Private Transfer from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Biograd Na Moru: $67
Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Zadar?
Prices for flights to both Zadar 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
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Food Meals for one dayBelgrade $9.21Zadar $30
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zadar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zadar.
- Small Group Cooking Class: $38
- Private City Tour and Cooking Class: $96
- Zadar Private City Tour and Cooking Class: $98
- Gourmet Sunset dinner on board: $217
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Belgrade $4.48Zadar $20
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: $3.20
- Jack The Ripper Skip-the-Line Ticket in Belgrade: $3.26
- Belgrade City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.39
- Self-Guided City Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.39
- Belgrade Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.52
- Sightseeing by open top bus: $14
- Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $14
- Saint Sava Temple guided tour: $16
- Underground Tour with Glass of Wine: $16
- Walking Tour in Belgrade: $16
Tours and Activities in Zadar
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zadar are as follows:
- Paklenica National Park Admission Ticket: $5.57
- Zadar historical guided tour: $16
- Old Town Walking Tour: $16
- Zadar Historical Guided Walking Tour: $16
- Old Town Highlights Guided Walking Tour: $18
- Group History Walking Tour in Zadar Old Town: $20
- Zadar City Tour 90min Walk: $20
- Sunset Boat Tour with a Glass of Prosecco: $20
- Guided City Walking Tour: $21
- The Ultimate Zadar Walking Tour: $22
- Early Morning Walking Tour of the Old Town: $24
- Old Town Evening Group Guided Walking Tour: $24
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBelgrade $21Zadar $12
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
- 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: $54
- Tour of the MONASTERIES at Fruška Gora NP and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $54
- Belgrade Bar Crawl: $54
- Pearl of North Serbia, trip to Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $60
- Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci private tour with wine tasting: $75
- 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $80
- Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci Wine Tour From Belgrade: $92
- Belgrade Serbian Wine Tasting: $106
Sample the Local Flavors in Zadar
Also in Zadar, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting, & Old Town Tour: $52
- Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting, Boat Ride & Zadar Old Town: $53
- Craft Gin and exclusive brandies in unique distillery: $60
- Wine Tasting with Finger Food: $64
- Private City and Wine Tour in Zadar with Eco Tuk Tuk: $98
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belgrade and Zadar, we can see that Zadar 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 Zadar would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zadar 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 Zadar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Zadar?
Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Zadar. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade and Zadar, 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 Zadar?
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 Zadar in the Summer?
Both Zadar and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Zadar in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Belgrade is generally cooler than Zadar. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 23°C (73°F), and Zadar fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Zadar. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Belgrade. Belgrade usually receives less sunshine than Zadar during summer. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies, while Zadar receives 345 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Zadar. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Zadar receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBelgrade 23°C (73°F)Zadar 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Zadar in the Autumn?
Both Zadar and Belgrade during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Zadar for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Belgrade is cooler than Zadar in the autumn. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Zadar fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
In Zadar, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Zadar. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Zadar receives 200 hours of full sun.
Belgrade usually gets less rain in October than Zadar. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Zadar receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBelgrade 14°C (57°F)Zadar 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Zadar in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Zadar. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Zadar because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Belgrade can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Belgrade is much colder than Zadar. Typically, the winter temperatures in Belgrade in January average around 2°C (35°F), and Zadar averages at about 8°C (47°F).
Belgrade usually receives less sunshine than Zadar during winter. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies, while Zadar receives 128 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Zadar. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Zadar receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBelgrade 2°C (35°F)Zadar 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Zadar in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Zadar. Also, the beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Zadar this time of year.
In April, Belgrade is generally around the same temperature as Zadar. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 14°C (56°F), and Zadar fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Zadar. In the spring, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Zadar. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Zadar receives 212 hours of full sun.
Belgrade usually gets less rain in April than Zadar. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Zadar receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBelgrade 14°C (56°F)Zadar 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Zadar and Belgrade
| Belgrade | Zadar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (35°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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