A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Caltagirone vs. Podgorica for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Caltagirone 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 Caltagirone 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: Caltagirone or Podgorica?

Caltagirone

Located in Central Sicily in the province of Catania, Caltagirone is a town that is most famous for its ceramics as well as its long ceramic decorated staircase. The town is just 70 kilometers southwest of the city of Catania. The ceramic industry is notable for its pottery, more specifically its maiolica and terra-cotta wares. While there is a historical base for this industry, today the production is more focused on artistic items such as ceramics and sculptures. In addition to ceramics, the town's economy is dependent upon agriculture including the production of grapes, olives and peaches.

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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy, The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.


Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Caltagirone?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Caltagirone is €95, 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 Caltagirone and Podgorica in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Caltagirone 59
    Podgorica 46
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Caltagirone 118
    Podgorica 92
Compare Hotels in Caltagirone and Podgorica

Looking for a hotel in Caltagirone 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.

Hotels in Caltagirone


Hotels in Podgorica


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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: Caltagirone Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Caltagirone 8.57
    Podgorica 20

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Caltagirone

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Caltagirone:

  • Private Transfer from Syracuse City to Siracusa Cruise Port: $22
  • Palermo Cruise Port to Palermo hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
  • Private Transfer from Palermo Cruise Port to Palermo hotels: $26
  • Palermo hotels to Palermo Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $26
  • Departure Private Transfer Catania, Taormina or Noto to Catania Airport by Sedan: $30
  • Arrival Private Transfer Catania Airport to Catania, Taormina or Noto Sedan Car: $30
  • Palermo Cruise Port to Palermo Airport (PMO) - Departure Private Transfer: $33
  • Private Transfer from Messiena hotels to Messina Cruise Port: $35
  • Messina Cruise Port to Messina hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $35
  • Messina Hotels to Messina Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $35
  • Private Transfer from Messina Cruise Port to Messiena hotels: $35
  • Taxi Transfer from Catania Airport to Catania City or vice versa: $38

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:

  • Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $47
  • Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $94
  • Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $118
  • From One-Way Private Transfer to/from Virpazar: $57
  • Podgorica airport: Private Transfer to/from Budva: $75
  • Private Transfer to Budva: $39
  • Private transfer to Kotor: $53
  • Private transfer to Tivat: $53
  • Private Airport Transfer from Podgorica airport to Budva: $68
  • Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $262
  • Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Petrovac : $58
  • Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $117

Is it cheaper to fly into Caltagirone or Podgorica?

Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Caltagirone 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
    Caltagirone 31
    Podgorica 41

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Caltagirone

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

  • Palermo Street Food Tour including Market and City Centre: $21
  • Palermo Street Food tour: art, history and ancient markets: $49
  • Walking Tour and street food Tour Palermo: $49
  • Gastronomic Street Food Tour of Catania: $53
  • Catania Patisserie Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $60
  • Classic Palermo Street Food Tour: $60
  • Dinner in the Madonie Mountains : $65
  • Catania Street Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $67
  • Palermo Traditional Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $69
  • Vegan Street Food Tour: $71
  • Street Food Tour in Ortigia Syracuse: $75
  • Italian Bread and Pizza Making Experience in Palermo: $76

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Caltagirone 5.71
    Podgorica 21

Tours and Activities in Caltagirone

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

  • Taormina: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Sicily’s Hilltop Town: $8.99
  • Half Day Guided Tour in Palermo _ Hello, my name is Palermo!: $16
  • Guided tour of the salt pans of Trapani and the Salt Museum: $20
  • Classical Ortigia Guided Group Tour: $21
  • 2 Hour Walking Tour in Ortigia: $22
  • City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $22
  • Etna Tour jeep excursion and trekking: $22
  • Catania walking Tour small group: $22
  • Tour of Ortigia and sea caves by boat in Syracuse: $22
  • 2 Hours and a Half Private Guided Tour of Catania: $27
  • Ortigia Walking Tour: $27
  • Bike Tour in Palermo for Small Groups: $27

Tours and Activities in Podgorica

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Podgorica are as follows:

  • Skip The Line: National Park Skadar Lake - Tickets: $8.17
  • Skadar lake - Falcon kayak tour: $13
  • Lake Skadar: Guided Sightseeing Boat Tour with Refreshments: $16
  • Two Hours Sightseeing Lake Cruise at Montenegro National Park: $16
  • Podgorica City Walking Tour: $22
  • Lake Skadar: Guided Panoramic Boat Tour to Kom Monastery : $22
  • Lake Skadar: Early-morning Birdwatching and Photography Tour: $27
  • From Virpazar: Guided Lake Skadar cruise and Crnojevića River: $33
  • Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
  • Book Your Donkey Farm Tour: $57
  • Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $65
  • Cultural Bike Tour of Podgorica;Discovering the Ancient Treasures: $71

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Caltagirone 13
    Podgorica 20

Sample the Local Flavors in Caltagirone

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

  • Organic wine tasting at our historic cantina: $33
  • Etna DOC & Organic Wine tasting and tour of the 1815 historic winery: $35
  • Di Giovanna Winery Tour & 3 Wine Tasting: $37
  • Marsala wine tasting in historic winery: $38
  • Wine Tasting in a group with other travelers: $41
  • Wine Tasting Experience Etna Nord: $41
  • Wine Tasting in Panoramic Winery on Mount Etna: $41
  • From Marzamemi: 2-Hour Authentic Wine Tasting in Val di Noto: $48
  • Natural wine tasting in Palermo: $49
  • Wine tasting of the Mazara del Vallo nature reserve: $49
  • Wine tasting on the southern slope of Etna: $51
  • Di Giovanna Winery Tour & 5 Wine Tasting: $52

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 comparing the travel costs between Caltagirone and Podgorica, we can see that Podgorica is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Caltagirone Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Caltagirone or Podgorica?

Podgorica has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Caltagirone. When comparing the sizes of Caltagirone 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 Caltagirone or Podgorica?

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 Caltagirone or Podgorica in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Caltagirone and Podgorica. Most visitors come to Caltagirone for the family-friendly experiences during these months.

In the summer, Caltagirone is around the same temperature as Podgorica. Typically, the summer temperatures in Caltagirone in July average around 26°C (79°F), and Podgorica averages at about 26°C (80°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. In Caltagirone, it's very sunny this time of the year. Caltagirone usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica during summer. Caltagirone gets 325 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Caltagirone usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Caltagirone gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Caltagirone 26°C (79°F) 
    Podgorica 26°C (80°F)

Should I visit Caltagirone or Podgorica in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Caltagirone as well as Podgorica. The autumn months attract visitors to Caltagirone because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.

In October, Caltagirone is generally a little warmer than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Caltagirone average around 19°C (67°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In the autumn, Caltagirone often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica. Caltagirone gets 189 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Caltagirone usually gets less rain in October than Podgorica. Caltagirone gets 75 mm (2.9 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Caltagirone 19°C (67°F) 
    Podgorica 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Caltagirone or Podgorica in the Winter?

Both Podgorica and Caltagirone are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Caltagirone this time of year.

Caltagirone is much warmer than Podgorica in the winter. The daily temperature in Caltagirone averages around 10°C (51°F) in January, and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).

Caltagirone usually receives more sunshine than Podgorica during winter. Caltagirone gets 153 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun in the winter.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In January, Caltagirone usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Caltagirone gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Caltagirone 10°C (51°F) 
    Podgorica 6°C (42°F)

Should I visit Caltagirone or Podgorica in the Spring?

Both Podgorica and Caltagirone during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Caltagirone for the natural beauty.

In the spring, Caltagirone is around the same temperature as Podgorica. Typically, the spring temperatures in Caltagirone in April average around 15°C (58°F), and Podgorica averages at about 14°C (58°F).

It's quite sunny in Caltagirone. In the spring, Caltagirone often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica. Caltagirone gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun.

Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Caltagirone usually gets less rain in April than Podgorica. Caltagirone gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Caltagirone 15°C (58°F) 
    Podgorica 14°C (58°F)

Typical Weather for Podgorica and Caltagirone

Caltagirone Podgorica
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 10°C (51°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 6°C (42°F) 192 mm (7.6 in)
Feb 11°C (52°F) 47 mm (1.9 in) 8°C (46°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Mar 12°C (54°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 11°C (51°F) 159 mm (6.3 in)
Apr 15°C (58°F) 36 mm (1.4 in) 14°C (58°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
May 19°C (65°F) 23 mm (0.9 in) 19°C (67°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Jun 23°C (73°F) 6 mm (0.2 in) 23°C (73°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Jul 26°C (79°F) 2 mm (0.1 in) 26°C (80°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Aug 26°C (79°F) 14 mm (0.5 in) 26°C (79°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Sep 24°C (74°F) 37 mm (1.5 in) 22°C (72°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Oct 19°C (67°F) 75 mm (2.9 in) 17°C (63°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)
Nov 15°C (59°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 11°C (53°F) 239 mm (9.4 in)
Dec 12°C (53°F) 68 mm (2.7 in) 7°C (45°F) 217 mm (8.5 in)