Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Ericeira?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ericeira 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 Ericeira and Podgorica can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Ericeira or Podgorica?
Ericeira
Beneath an indigo sky, a city perches at the edge of sandstone cliffs that overlook the vast expanse of the Atlantic. A seaside resort and fishing community, Ericeira is located in western Portugal within the municipality of Mafra. A picturesque village, Ericeira is quaint, quiet, and absolutely breathtaking with a population of no more than 10,260. Because of its blue waters and pristine coastlines, it has been named the Surfing Mecca of Europe. The town was a famous summer retreat for the families of Lisbon during the 1940s and 1950s and still remains so today for families beyond Lisbon's borders. Ericeira also has a World Surfing Reserve, the first in Europe and second in the world. Besides the many beaches on Ericeira, including Ribeira d'Ilhas, Pescadores, and Mataduoro, the town also has a park called Parque de Santa Maria as well as an old town center that has a collection of cafes, shops, restaurants, and bars. There are also some important landmarks that can be explored as no more than a brief visit, such as Forte Mil Regos and Casa De Cultura Jaime Lobo E. Silvs. Whether you are a surfer, fisher, or simply a lover of the beach, Ericeira is the perfect place for those who wish to experience the Atlantic like never before.
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 G Adventures Tours to Portugal, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lisbon, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEriceira €100Podgorica €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Ericeira is €100, 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 Ericeira and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEriceira €51Podgorica €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEriceira €102Podgorica €92
Compare Hotels in Ericeira and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Ericeira 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: Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ericeira €25Podgorica €20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ericeira
Also for Ericeira, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Privado de/para Aeroporto de Lisboa para Ericeira: $47
- Lisbon: Private Transfer between the Airport & Ericeira Area: $75
- Lisbon Airport Private Transfer: $80
- Private Transfer To or From Ericeira: $91
- Transfer from Lisbon Airport to Ericeira: $91
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $262
- Transfer from Podgorica to Sarajevo: $251
- VAN Private transfers from Airport Podgorica and city to Budva: $120
- Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $118
- Private transfer from Podgorica to Ostrog monastery (minivan): $117
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $117
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Tivat : $108
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Ulcinj : $107
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $94
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Bar (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Ericeira or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Ericeira 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 dayEriceira €25Podgorica €41
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ericeira €26Podgorica €21
Tours and Activities in Ericeira
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ericeira.
- Custom-Tailored Immersive Photo Experiences: $48
- Highlights & Culinary Kickstart of Ericeira | PRIVATE Tour: $71
- Ericeira Private Tour: Hidden Gastronomic Gems with lunch: $106
- Lisbon: Wellington's Defensive Lines Tour: $385
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 dayEriceira €17Podgorica €20
Sample the Local Flavors in Ericeira
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Ericeira:
- Portuguese Wine Tasting - 4 Wines: $43
- Private Portuguese Wine Tasting - 4 Wines & Snacks: $61
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 Ericeira 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 Ericeira Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ericeira or Podgorica?
Podgorica has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Ericeira. When comparing the sizes of Ericeira 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 Ericeira 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 Ericeira or Podgorica in the Summer?
Both Podgorica and Ericeira during the summer are popular places to visit.
In the summer, Ericeira is cooler than Podgorica. Typically, the summer temperatures in Ericeira in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Podgorica averages at about 26°C (80°F).
In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Ericeira. In the summer, Ericeira often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica. Ericeira gets 352 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun.
Ericeira usually gets less rain in July than Podgorica. Ericeira gets 5 mm (0.2 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 JulyEriceira 23°C (73°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Ericeira or Podgorica in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Ericeira and Podgorica.
In October, Ericeira is generally a little warmer than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Ericeira average around 19°C (66°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. In Ericeira, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ericeira usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica during autumn. Ericeira gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Ericeira usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Ericeira gets 80 mm (3.1 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 OctoberEriceira 19°C (66°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Ericeira or Podgorica in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Ericeira as well as Podgorica.
Ericeira is much warmer than Podgorica in the winter. The daily temperature in Ericeira averages around 12°C (53°F) in January, and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Ericeira often gets more sunshine than Podgorica. Ericeira gets 144 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Ericeira receives a lot of rain in the winter. Ericeira usually gets less rain in January than Podgorica. Ericeira gets 110 mm (4.3 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 JanuaryEriceira 12°C (53°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Ericeira or Podgorica in the Spring?
Both Podgorica and Ericeira are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In the spring, Ericeira is around the same temperature as Podgorica. Typically, the spring temperatures in Ericeira in April average around 16°C (60°F), and Podgorica averages at about 14°C (58°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ericeira. Ericeira usually receives more sunshine than Podgorica during spring. Ericeira gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In April, Ericeira usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Ericeira gets 64 mm (2.5 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 AprilEriceira 16°C (60°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Ericeira
| Ericeira | Podgorica | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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