Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Bodrum?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bodrum 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 Bodrum 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: Bodrum or Podgorica?
Bodrum
Bodrum is a city on the Bodrum Peninsula, stretching from Turkey's southwest coast into the Aegean Sea. The city features twin bays with views of Bodrum Castle. This medieval fortress was built partly with stones from the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, completed in the 4th century B.C. The city is also a gateway for nearby beach towns and resorts. Although more than a million tourists flock to its beaches, boutique hotels, trendy restaurants, and clubs each summer, the town of Bodrum (ancient Halicarnassus) never seems to lose its cool. More than any other Turkish seaside getaway, it has an enigmatic elegance that pervades it. The evocative castle and the ancient ruins around town also help keep Bodrum a discerning step above the rest.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Turkey, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBodrum $92Podgorica $112
The average daily cost (per person) in Bodrum is $92, while the average daily cost in Podgorica is $112. 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 Bodrum and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBodrum $48Podgorica $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBodrum $96Podgorica $98
Compare Hotels in Bodrum and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Bodrum 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.
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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: Bodrum Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bodrum $24Podgorica $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bodrum
Also for Bodrum, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bodrum to Bodrum Milas Airport (BJV) - Departure Private Transfer: $19
- İzmir Airport - Kuşadası / İzmir Center : Private Transfer: $24
- Bodrum to Bodrum Milas Airport (BJV) - Departure Private Transfer: $25
- Boat Cruise with Lunch and Optional Hotel Transfer: $27
- From Ferry Transfer to Kos: $27
- Turkish Bath and Spa Expereince with Hotel Transfers: $30
- From Private Village Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $34
- Bodrum Traditional Turkish Bath Experience With Hotel Transfer: $35
- Independent Day Trip to Kos Island from Bodrum with Transfers: $36
- Bodrum Milas Airport (BJV) to Bodrum Round-Trip Private Transfer: $37
- From Kos: A day ride to Bodrum with comfortable transfer: $39
- Bodrum Quad Safari Tour With Free Hotel Transfer By Locals: $40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $262
- Transfer from Podgorica to Sarajevo: $251
- VAN Private transfers from Airport Podgorica and city to Budva: $120
- Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $118
- Private transfer from Podgorica to Ostrog monastery (minivan): $117
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $117
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Tivat : $108
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Ulcinj : $107
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $94
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Bar (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Bodrum or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Bodrum 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 dayBodrum $24Podgorica $43
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bodrum
For Bodrum, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Class in Authentic Etrim Village: $44
- Christmas Dinner at Karnas Vineyards: $104
- Farmers Market visit & Turkish Cooking Class: $125
- Bodrum Market Visit and Cooking Class: $128
- Bodrum Vineyard Tour with Dinner and Wine Pairing: $128
- Food and Wine pairing Dinner at Karnas Vineyards Bodrum: $131
- Bodrum Cooking Class: $174
- Private Sunset Boat Tour in Bodrum With Dinner: $221
- Shore Excursions - Istanbul by Night: Turkish Food Tour: $252
- Private Vineyard Tour with Dinner Under the Stars in Karnas: $291
- From Private Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner & Swimming: $320
- Private Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner: $368
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bodrum $31Podgorica $22
Tours and Activities in Bodrum
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bodrum.
- Muğla: Quick Tour, Essentials of Muğla: $6.00
- Daily Boat Tour (Orak Island) around Bodrum and Black Island Coves : $19
- Beaches and Islands Boat Tour with Lunch: $20
- Orak Island Boat Tour with Swim Stops and Lunch: $24
- Orakadasi Boat Tour From Bodrum (Maldives of Turkey) With Lunch: $25
- Bodrum Black island Tour: $26
- Bodrum Village Tour with Group: $26
- Blue cruise around Bodrum bays: $28
- Black Island Boat Tour with Lunch: $30
- Turkish Bath Experience: $31
- Boat Tour for Mein Schiff Cruise Passengers: $32
- Half Day Guided Knidos Ancient City Tour: $35
Tours and Activities in Podgorica
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Podgorica are as follows:
- ATV Private Tour Montenegro – Žabljak Crnojevića: $333
- ATV Tour Montenegro - Žabljak Crnojevića: $195
- Bar and Ulcinj Private Tour - Oriental Montenegro Experience: $240
- Bay of Kotor hiking experience - Montenegro Travel Club private tour: $185
- Biogradska Gora - Biograd Lake & Moraca canyon - Skadar Lake tour: $156
- Book Your Donkey Farm Tour: $57
- Book Your Montenegro Tour: $99
- Book Your Sunset in Budva Tour : $93
- Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $65
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Cheese farm tour in the katun: $279
- Cultural Bike Tour of Podgorica;Discovering the Ancient Treasures: $71
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBodrum $14Podgorica $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Podgorica
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Podgorica:
- Private Wine Tasting Activity at Lipovac Winery: $27
- Book Your Wine Tour: $77
- Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $93
- Podgorica Car Trip, Doclea city, Wine tasting, Niagara falls: $106
- Wine tasting in the family winery, feel the spirit: $120
- Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $128
- Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls: $196
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bodrum and Podgorica, we can see that Podgorica is more expensive. And not only is Bodrum much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Bodrum would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bodrum 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 Bodrum.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bodrum Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bodrum or Podgorica?
Podgorica has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Bodrum. When comparing the sizes of Bodrum and 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 along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Bodrum or Podgorica?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Bodrum or Podgorica in the Summer?
Both Podgorica and Bodrum during the summer are popular places to visit.
In July, Bodrum is generally around the same temperature as Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Bodrum average around 27°C (81°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
Bodrum usually gets less rain in July than Podgorica. Bodrum gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBodrum 27°C (81°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Podgorica in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Bodrum and Podgorica.
Bodrum is a little warmer than Podgorica in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bodrum averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Bodrum usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Bodrum gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBodrum 19°C (66°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Podgorica in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Bodrum as well as Podgorica.
In the winter, Bodrum is much warmer than Podgorica. Typically, the winter temperatures in Bodrum in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Podgorica averages at about 6°C (42°F).
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Bodrum receives a lot of rain in the winter. Bodrum usually gets less rain in January than Podgorica. Bodrum gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBodrum 10°C (50°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Podgorica in the Spring?
Both Podgorica and Bodrum are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In April, Bodrum is generally around the same temperature as Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Bodrum average around 15°C (59°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In April, Bodrum usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Bodrum gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBodrum 15°C (59°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Bodrum
| Bodrum | Podgorica | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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