Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Caen?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Caen or Podgorica?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Caen and Podgorica. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Caen or Podgorica?
Caen
Caen is a city in France on the coast in the Calvados department of Lower Normandy. Caen is known for its historical buildings built during the reign of William the Conqueror, who was buried there. The town was destroyed almost completely in 1944 during WWII and it is a remarkable achievement that Caen has kept so many of its historical monuments given the terrible battle that besieged the town following the Normandy beach landings. After the war the town passed through 15 years of reconstruction, and continued to improve afterwards. In recent years the town has made further significant efforts and Caen now has an attractive, carefully restored, historic center. The city has also preserved the memory of its past by erecting a memorial and a museum dedicated to peace, the Memorial de Caen. The city is often considered the archetype of Normandy.
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 10-Day Tours in France, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCaen €123Podgorica €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Caen is €123, while the average daily cost in Podgorica is €105. 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 Caen and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCaen €61Podgorica €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCaen €122Podgorica €92
Compare Hotels in Caen and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Caen 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: Caen Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Caen €35Podgorica €20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Caen
Also for Caen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Caen Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Caen - Arrival Private Transfer: $32
- Caen to Caen Carpiquet Airport (CFR) - Departure Private Transfer: $32
- Private Transfer Round-Trip from Caen Airport (CFR) to Caen: $63
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- VAN Private transfers from Airport Podgorica and city to Budva: $120
- Transfer from Podgorica to Sarajevo: $251
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $87
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Bar (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Tivat : $108
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Budva: $75
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Bar: $75
- Private transfer from Podgorica to Ostrog monastery (minivan): $117
- Private transfer from Podgorica airport to Podgorica city: $26
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Ulcinj : $107
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $117
Is it cheaper to fly into Caen or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Caen 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 dayCaen €40Podgorica €41
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Caen €19Podgorica €21
Tours and Activities in Caen
For Caen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Memorial Museum Entrance Ticket: $21
- Caen Like a Local: Customized Guided Walking Tour: $51
- Private custom tour with a local guide: $59
- Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide in Caen: $60
- Private Guided Bike Tour of Cabourg and Dives in French: $74
- Guided Tour in an Old Convertible Car on the Côte de Nacre: $93
- Guided D-Day Sites Tour & Caen Memorial Museum Ticket: $127
- Mémorial de Caen Museum Admission and Guided Tour of D-Day Sites: $133
- Private Guided Walking Tour: $160
- Guided Tour of the Landing Sites and the Memorial of Caen: $191
- Small Group Guided D-Day Tour and Mémorial de Caen Museum: $201
- D-Day private tour Juno Beach departing Caen with audio guide. 2Pers. minimum: $268
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 dayCaen €17Podgorica €20
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 Caen and Podgorica, we can see that Caen is more expensive. And not only is Podgorica much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Podgorica would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Podgorica 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 Caen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Caen than you might in Podgorica.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Caen Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Caen or Podgorica?
Podgorica has a larger population, and is about 23% larger than the population of Caen. When comparing the sizes of Caen 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 Caen 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 Caen or Podgorica in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Caen as well as Podgorica. Many visitors come to Caen in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Caen is much colder than Podgorica in the summer. The daily temperature in Caen averages around 18°C (64°F) in July, and Podgorica fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Caen this time of the year. In the summer, Caen often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Caen gets 227 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun.
Caen usually gets more rain in July than Podgorica. Caen gets 48 mm (1.9 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 JulyCaen 18°C (64°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Caen or Podgorica in the Autumn?
Both Podgorica and Caen are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Caen for the city's sights and attractions during these months.
In the autumn, Caen is cooler than Podgorica. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Caen in October average around 12°C (54°F), and Podgorica averages at about 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Podgorica. Caen usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during autumn. Caen gets 128 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In October, Caen usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Caen gets 68 mm (2.7 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 OctoberCaen 12°C (54°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Caen or Podgorica in the Winter?
Both Podgorica and Caen during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Caen because of the museums and the cuisine.
The weather in Caen can be very cold. In January, Caen is generally cooler than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Caen average around 5°C (41°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Caen often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Caen gets 70 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun.
Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Caen usually gets less rain in January than Podgorica. Caen gets 64 mm (2.5 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 JanuaryCaen 5°C (41°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Caen or Podgorica in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Caen and Podgorica. The activities around the city are the main draw to Caen this time of year.
Caen is much colder than Podgorica in the spring. The daily temperature in Caen averages around 9°C (49°F) in April, and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
Caen usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during spring. Caen gets 171 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun in the spring.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Caen usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Caen gets 46 mm (1.8 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 AprilCaen 9°C (49°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Caen
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (41°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (42°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 7°C (45°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 9°C (49°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 13°C (55°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 6°C (43°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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