Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Dublin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Dublin or Podgorica?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Dublin or Podgorica, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Dublin or Podgorica?
Dublin
Dublin is the vibrant and fun capital city of Ireland and home to over a third of the country's population. There are almost 2 million people in the metropolitan area. It's also the most common entry point into the country for visitors. Once you arrive, its a good idea to head over to the main tourist office in St. Andrew's Church off Grafton Street. They can give you maps and information to make sure your trip is efficient and fun. Many people enjoy seeing what remains of the Georgian architecture throughout the city. Much of the city is also modernist in style with many blocks made up of offices.
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 Walking Tours in Ireland, The Best Luxury Tours to Ireland, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDublin €143Podgorica €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Dublin is €143, 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 Dublin and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDublin €68Podgorica €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDublin €136Podgorica €92
Compare Hotels in Dublin and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Dublin 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: Dublin Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dublin €19Podgorica €20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Dublin:
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Rental Car for a Day€15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dublin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dublin:
- One-Way Bus Transfer from/to Dublin Airport: $10
- Belfast | Coach transfer from / to Dublin: $13
- Airport Transfer and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket: $37
- Private Transfer from Dun Laoghaire Port to Dublin Airport (DUB): $46
- Private Transfer from Dublin city to Dun Laoghaire Cruise Port: $46
- Private Transfer from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Dun Laoghaire Port: $46
- Private Dublin Departure Transfer - Hotel / Accommodation to Airport: $61
- From Dublin Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Dublin: $74
- 4 to 8 People Private Transfer from Dublin Airport to City Centre: $76
- Private Sedan (4 seats) Transfer from Dublin Airport to Dublin City Center: $95
- Private Sedan(4 seats) Transfer from Dublin City Center to Dublin Airport: $95
- Private Transfer: Dublin to Dublin Airport DUB in Business Car: $103
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
- Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $118
- From One-Way Private Transfer to/from Virpazar: $57
- Kotor to Podgorica one way transfer: $205
- Podgorica airport: Private Transfer to/from Budva: $75
- Podgorica hotels to Kotor Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $47
- Private Transfer to Budva: $39
- Private transfer to Kotor: $54
- Private transfer to Tivat: $54
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Bar : $98
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Herceg Novi: $156
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $263
Is it cheaper to fly into Dublin or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Dublin 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 dayDublin €49Podgorica €41
Typical Food Prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Dublin:
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Lunch Lynam's Pub€3.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dublin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dublin.
- Discover the Flavors of Dublin on a Guided Street Food Tour: $30
- Dublin 3-Course Dinner and Live Shows at The Irish House Party: $31
- No Diet Club - Best Food Tour in Dublin !: $59
- Dublin Irish Night Show, Dance and Traditional 3-Course Dinner: $60
- NO DIET CLUB - Best Food Tour in Dublin !: $62
- Grand Canal Cruise with Dinner: $72
- Delicious Walking Food Tour: $81
- Delicious Dublin Food Tour: $82
- Dublin Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $87
- Howth Coastal Craft Beer and Seafood Tour: $96
- Bread, Beer & Bia: Irish Cooking Class & Dinner in Dublin: $99
- Irish Craic & Cuisine: Cooking Class & Dinner in Central Dublin: $106
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dublin €25Podgorica €21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dublin
Here are a few typical costs in Dublin for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Wild Wicklow Tour€26
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Guinness Brewery for Two€27
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St Pauls Cathedral€4.50
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Dublin Writer's Museum€6.30
Tours and Activities in Dublin
Here are a few actual costs in Dublin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Self Guided Tours Dublin With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.26
- Dublin Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $4.37
- Retracing Viking Origins on a Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.63
- Dublin city tour: audio guide in your smartphone: $5.38
- Dublin city tour: audio guide for smartphone in French: $5.38
- Self Guided City Audio Tour in Dublin: $5.46
- Temple Bar Self-Guided Must-See Highlights Tour: $6.35
- City Highlights Self-guided Walking Tour: $6.35
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $6.46
- Escape Game and Tour: $6.46
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: $8.23
- Skadar lake - Falcon kayak tour: $13
- Boat Cruise Viktor Skadar LakeVirpazar Kom MonasteryVirpazar: $14
- Lake Skadar Grmozur Fortress and Monastery Cruise: $16
- Lake Skadar: Guided Sightseeing Boat Tour with Refreshments: $16
- Two Hours Sightseeing Lake Cruise at Montenegro National Park: $16
- Lake Skadar: Guided Panoramic Boat Tour to Kom Monastery : $22
- Podgorica City Walking Tour: $22
- From Virpazar: Guided Lake Skadar cruise and Crnojevića River: $33
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $66
- Walking tour, all the secrets of Podgorica: $75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDublin €17Podgorica €20
Sample the Local Flavors in Dublin
Also in Dublin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Authentic Brewery Tour: $11
- Generation Pub Crawl: $15
- Dublin Epic Pub Crawl: Experience Dublin's pubs and nightlife: $15
- "Dublin Delight Pub Expedition" Pub Crawl: $16
- The Dublin Liberties Distillery: Tour with Whiskey Tasting: $18
- The Dublin Liberties Distillery - Guided Tour and Whiskey Tasting: $19
- Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour & Tasting: $22
- Exclusive Brewery Tour and Tasting at Kildare Brewing Co, Sallins: $22
- Skip the Line: Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour and Tasting in Dublin Ticket: $22
- The Black Experience Pub Tour: $22
- City Pub Crawl Experience: $24
- Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery Experience: $24
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: $78
- Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $98
- Wine tasting in the family winery, feel the spirit: $121
- Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $129
- Full Day Private Podgorica Wine Tour Experience: $159
- Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls: $197
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dublin and Podgorica, we can see that Dublin 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 Dublin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dublin 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 Dublin Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dublin or Podgorica?
Dublin has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Dublin 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 Dublin 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 Dublin or Podgorica in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Dublin and Podgorica. The summer months attract visitors to Dublin because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Dublin is generally much colder than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Dublin average around 16°C (60°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. Dublin usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during summer. Dublin gets 166 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Dublin usually receives more rain than Podgorica. Dublin gets 50 mm (2 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 JulyDublin 16°C (60°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Dublin or Podgorica in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Dublin as well as Podgorica. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene are the main draw to Dublin this time of year.
Dublin is much colder than Podgorica in the autumn. The daily temperature in Dublin averages around 11°C (52°F) in October, and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In the autumn, Dublin often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Dublin gets 97 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Dublin usually gets less rain in October than Podgorica. Dublin gets 70 mm (2.7 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 OctoberDublin 11°C (52°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Dublin or Podgorica in the Winter?
Both Podgorica and Dublin are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Dublin for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Dublin is around the same temperature as Podgorica. Typically, the winter temperatures in Dublin in January average around 6°C (42°F), and Podgorica averages at about 6°C (42°F).
Dublin usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during winter. Dublin gets 56 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, Dublin usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Dublin gets 69 mm (2.7 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 JanuaryDublin 6°C (42°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Dublin or Podgorica in the Spring?
Both Podgorica and Dublin during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Dublin in the spring for the activities around the city.
In April, Dublin is generally much colder than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Dublin average around 8°C (47°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In the spring, Dublin often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Dublin gets 157 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. Dublin usually gets less rain in April than Podgorica. Dublin gets 51 mm (2 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 AprilDublin 8°C (47°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Dublin
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 7°C (44°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (47°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 16°C (60°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (60°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (56°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 6°C (44°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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