Should you visit Cannes or Kotor?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Cannes and Kotor can help you decide which place is right for you.
Cannes
While Cannes was once little more than a small fishing village, today it is a popular, glamorous seaside town frequented by celebrities. It's the place to see and be seen, particularly during the Cannes Film Festival in the month of May. During this time the city comes alive with celebrities from all over the world. While Cannes has its share of exclusive clubs, bars and restaurants, there are alternatives for budget travelers, so don't shy away. There's a beautiful area, Le Suquet, which is nice to visit with its cobblestone streets and stunning views. It's also fun to pass some time people watching by the marina. You never know who you'll spot. At night, the city comes to life with casinos and luxurious restaurants and clubs that give the area a vibe of exclusivity.
Kotor
A coastal town of Montenegro, Kotor is also a beautifully-preserved fortified, medieval town, featuring a labyrinth of cobbled streets, lively piazzas, historic churches, and a spread of bars and restaurants throughout its historic Old Town.
Which city is cheaper, Kotor or Cannes?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Cannes is €110, while the average daily cost in Kotor is €77. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Cannes and Kotor in more detail.
Accommodation
Cannes's average price for two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room is €120. A typical place to stay for one person, per day is €60.
Kotor's average price for two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room is €74. A typical place to stay for one person, per day is €37.
Food
On average, meal and food prices in Cannes cost around €36 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around €14.
The average traveler spends about €34 per day in Kotor for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
Cannes €36
Kotor €34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cannes
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cannes.
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Summer Fireworks and Dinner Catamaran Cruise from Cannes:
$135
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From Evening Tour & Dinner in Monte Carlo:
$217
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Small-Group Evening Tour and Dinner in Monte Carlo from Cannes:
$223
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Unforgettable night photos of the French Riviera and dinner in Monaco:
$622
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kotor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kotor.
Local Transportation
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around €13 per day to get around in Cannes.
The cost of a taxi ride in Kotor is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent €7.40 per person, per day, on local transportation in Kotor.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cannes
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cannes:
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Cannes Private Transfer from Cannes city centre to Nice Airport:
$146
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Departure Private Transfers from Cannes to Nice Airport NCE in Business Car:
$108
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French Riviera: Half-Day Private Tour and Transfer:
$434
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French Riviera: Private Luxury Transfer:
$149
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Nice Airport Private Departure Transfer from Cannes, Monaco or Eze:
$55
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Nice Airport Transfers : Cannes City to Nice Airport NCE in Business Car:
$108
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Nice Airport Transfers : Cannes City to Nice Airport NCE in Luxury Car:
$157
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Nice Airport Transfers : Cannes City to Nice Airport NCE in Luxury Van:
$124
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Nice Airport departure private transfer from Cannes - Mónaco - Cap d Antibes in Business Car:
$98
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Nice Airport departure private transfer from Cannes - Mónaco - Cap d Antibes in Luxury Car:
$140
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Nice Airport departure private transfer from Cannes - Mónaco - Cap d Antibes in Luxury Van:
$114
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Nice to Saint Tropez 2,5 hours return transfer by boat:
$92
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kotor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kotor:
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Private Transfer from Kotor to Tivat airport:
$25
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Private Transfer from Kotor to Tivat Airport (TIV):
$77
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Kotor to Tirana Transfer:
$218
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Private Transfer from Kotor to Split, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver:
$234
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Kotor - Mostar - one way private transfer:
$236
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Kotor - Dubrovnik: Private One-Way Transfer with Mercedes Vehicles:
$332
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One way private transfer Kotor-Mostar:
$336
Entertainment
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around €24 per person, per day in Cannes. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Entertainment and activities in Kotor typically cost an average of €6.66 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Tours and Activities in Cannes
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cannes are as follows:
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Round-Trip Ferry Ticket: Cannes to Ste. Marguerite Island:
$19
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French Riviera: Aquasplash Entrance Ticket:
$31
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1-Hour Segway Tour:
$37
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Cannes Like a Local: Customized Private Tour:
$43
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Cruise to Corniche d'Or:
$44
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Photographic tour of Cannes with a Local:
$46
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Combo Ile Sainte-Marguerite Ferry & Corniche d'Or Cruise from Cannes:
$54
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Sunset cruise / Cannes Lerins Islands:
$55
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Cannes, Antibes & St Paul De Vence Tour from Nice:
$61
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Cannes 2 Hours Vespa Tour:
$61
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Cannes 2-Hour Segway Tour:
$62
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French Riviera Tour: Cannes, Antibes & Saint-Paul de Vence:
$62
Tours and Activities in Kotor
Here are a few actual costs in Kotor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Small Group 1-Hour Walking Tour of Old Town:
$11
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One-Hour Guided Kotor Old Town Walking Tour:
$12
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Kotor Walking - "Group Tour":
$12
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1-Hour Semi Submarine Tour:
$14
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Kotor Walk Tour:
$15
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Sightseeing Kotor:
$15
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Semi Submarine: Kotor Panorama & Underwater Experience:
$15
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Kotor Boat Tour:
$19
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Kotor Old Town Small-Group Walking Tour:
$19
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Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus and Walking Tour:
$23
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1.5-Hour Private Walking Tour:
$23
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Perast Old Town and Our Lady of the Rock Boat Tour:
$23
Alcohol
The average person spends about €14 on alcoholic beverages in Cannes per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Kotor may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €6.81 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Sample the Local Flavors in Cannes
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Cannes:
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Half and Full-Day Provencal Wine Tours:
$74
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Grasse, Valbonne & Gourdon: Day Tour with Wine Tasting:
$135
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Provence Wine Tour - Private Day Tour from Cannes:
$342
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Private Day Trip: Wine Tasting Tour Including Pinic Lunch From Cannes:
$559
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5-Hour Private Cannes Shore Excursion: Eze, Nice, Wine Tasting:
$658
Sample the Local Flavors in Kotor
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kotor:
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Wine tasting and magical tour from Kotor, Budva, Tivat (Lovcen,Skadar lake):
$179
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Traditional and Modern Mixed Wine Tour:
$242
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Skadar Lake National Park with Wine Tasting:
$286
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Gastronomic and Wine Tasting Private Tour:
$721
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cannes and Kotor, we can see that Cannes is more expensive. And not only is Kotor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Kotor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kotor 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 Cannes would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cannes than you might in Kotor.
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