Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Cannes?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cannes or Podgorica?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
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 Podgorica can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Cannes or Podgorica?
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.
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 Bicycle Tours in France, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers 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 dayCannes €137Podgorica €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Cannes is €137, 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 Cannes and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCannes €75Podgorica €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCannes €150Podgorica €92
Compare Hotels in Cannes and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Cannes 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: Cannes Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cannes €16Podgorica €20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cannes
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cannes:
- Copenhagen: One Way Transfer to & from International Airport: $71
- Round-Trip Boat Transfer to Saint Tropez: $78
- Private Transfer from Cannes Port to Nice Cote Airport (NCE): $82
- Cannes Hotels to Nice Intl Airport NCE Departure Private Transfer: $87
- Private Transfer from Cannes Cruise Port to Monaco City Hotels: $91
- Mandelieu to St Tropez Round Trip Ferry Transfer: $95
- Private Direct Transfer From Cannes to Nice: $101
- Departure Transfer: Cannes to Nice Airport NCE in Business Car: $103
- Private Transfer: Cannes to Nice Airport NCE in Luxury Van: $116
- Private One-way Transfer From Cannes to Nice, 2h Stop in Antibes: $124
- Transfer Nice Airport French Riviera: $125
- From 1-Way Private Transfer to Nice Airport: $128
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Private transfer from Podgorica airport to Podgorica city: $26
- Private Transfer to Budva: $39
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $47
- Private transfer to Tivat: $53
- Private transfer to Kotor: $53
- From One-Way Private Transfer to/from Virpazar: $57
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Petrovac : $58
- Private Airport Transfer from Podgorica airport to Budva: $68
- Podgorica airport: Private Transfer to/from Budva: $75
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Budva: $75
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Bar: $75
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Cannes or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Cannes 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 dayCannes €45Podgorica €41
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cannes €30Podgorica €21
Tours and Activities in Cannes
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cannes are as follows:
- Cannes Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $9.84
- Explore Guided walking Tour with a local guide: $37
- Cannes Discovery: walking Tour Led by a Local Expert: $38
- Scenic Coves RIB Boat Tour: $48
- Boat and Snorkeling Tour: $48
- Cannes Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $52
- Guided Tour in Cannes by a Screenwriter: History, Glamour & Cinema: $55
- 1 or 2-Hour Gyropod Tour: $58
- Exclusive 2 hours City Tour in Cannes in a Vintage Bus: $64
- City Tour in Cannes aboard our Classic French Bus!: $65
- Half Day Tour in Cannes, Antibes and St Paul de Vence: $65
- Cannes 2.5-Hour E-bike Tour: $74
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
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCannes €18Podgorica €20
Sample the Local Flavors in Cannes
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Cannes:
- St Paul de Vence, Antibes & Wine Tasting from Cannes: $130
- Grasse, Valbonne & Gourdon: Day Tour with Wine Tasting: $139
- French Riviera: Provencal Wine Tours: $759
- Wine Tasting, Cannes, Coco Chanel, Perfume Factory & Grasse: $1,273
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 Cannes and Podgorica, we can see that Cannes 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 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 Podgorica.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cannes Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cannes or Podgorica?
Podgorica has a larger population, and is about 95% larger than the population of Cannes. When comparing the sizes of Cannes 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 Cannes 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 Cannes or Podgorica in the Summer?
Both Podgorica and Cannes are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The beaches, snorkeling, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Cannes this time of year.
In the summer, Cannes is cooler than Podgorica. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cannes in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Podgorica averages at about 26°C (80°F).
In July, Cannes usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Cannes gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCannes 23°C (73°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Cannes or Podgorica in the Autumn?
Both Podgorica and Cannes during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Cannes for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Cannes is generally around the same temperature as Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Cannes average around 17°C (63°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Cannes. Cannes usually gets less rain in October than Podgorica. Cannes gets 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCannes 17°C (63°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Cannes or Podgorica in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Cannes and Podgorica. Many visitors come to Cannes in the winter for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Cannes is a little warmer than Podgorica in the winter. The daily temperature in Cannes averages around 9°C (48°F) in January, and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Cannes usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Cannes gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCannes 9°C (48°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Cannes or Podgorica in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Cannes as well as Podgorica. Most visitors come to Cannes for the beaches and the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Cannes is around the same temperature as Podgorica. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cannes in April average around 13°C (56°F), and Podgorica averages at about 14°C (58°F).
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Cannes usually gets less rain in April than Podgorica. Cannes gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCannes 13°C (56°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Cannes
| Cannes | Podgorica | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (49°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 16°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (69°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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