Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Florence?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Florence or Podgorica?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Florence 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: Florence or Podgorica?
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
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 Luxury Tours to Italy, The Best Budget Tours to Italy, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFlorence €154Podgorica €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Florence is €154, 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 Florence and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFlorence €87Podgorica €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorence €174Podgorica €92
Compare Hotels in Florence and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Florence 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: Florence Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Florence €22Podgorica €20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€25
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In City Parking (Full Day)€30
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Bus Pass (Full Day)€5.00
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Bus From Airport€5.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From The Mall Firenze Shuttle Transfer: $15
- Shared Bus Transfer to/from Pisa Airport: $16
- Florence hotels to Florence Airport (FLR) - Departure Private Transfer: $40
- Florence Airport Private Departure Transfer: $48
- Private Transfer from SMN Train Station to Florence: $51
- From La Spezia: Round-Trip Bus Transfer to Florence: $52
- Private Florence Airport to Hotel Transfer: $59
- Arrival Private Transfer Florence Station SMN to Florence City by Sedan or Van: $60
- Departure Private Transfer Florence City to Florence Station SMN by Sedan or Van: $60
- From Round Trip Transfer to Cinque Terre: $63
- Private Transfer: Florence City Center to Peretola Airport (FLR): $63
- Private One-way Airport Transfer (Florence Airport To/From Florence Hotels): $65
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 Florence or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Florence 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 dayFlorence €36Podgorica €41
Typical Food Prices in Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich€6.50
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Florence Street Food Tour: Market & City Center: $23
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Virtual Live Cooking Class What Do You Have in Your Pantry: $35
- Virtual Cooking Class: Bruschetta & Tiramisù: $35
- Italian Fresh Pasta Private Virtual Cooking Class: $40
- Street Food Tour with Local Expert Guide: $41
- Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours : $41
- Florence Food Tour: Home-Made Pasta, Truffle, Cantucci, Olive Oil, Gelato: $41
- Food Tour in Santo Spirito: $47
- Walking Food Tour at Sunset with Tastings: $47
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $61
- Pasta Cooking Experience in Florence: $62
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Florence €30Podgorica €21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi€11
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi€4.00
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Firenze Card (for Two)€100
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)€20
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee€6.00
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee€7.00
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- The Best tour in Renaissance and Medici Tales: $0.02
- Renaissance and Medici Tales Guided Walking Tour: $2.67
- Dark Mysteries and Legends Guided Walking Tour: $2.67
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- The Best tour in Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER: $3.26
- Sunset Walking Tour: $3.27
- Private Tour to the Laboratory of Artistic Ceramics in Tuscany: $3.27
- Smartphone self guided Tour: $4.27
- Florence Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.50
- The Towers of Florence Self-Guided Tour: $4.60
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Florence: $5.44
- Uffizi Gallery Highlights Audio Guide (Ticket NOT included): $5.99
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 dayFlorence €18Podgorica €20
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti€4.20
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Bottle of Wine€7.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $16
- Great wine tasting at Tenuta Moriano: $25
- Biodynamic Wine Tasting with Producer in Vinci: $28
- 3 Types Tuscany Wine Tasting with Local Appetizers: $29
- From Florence to Chianti Rufina: Wine Tasting Experience: $32
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $33
- Discover Artimino wine tasting, a few steps from Florence: $33
- Three Types of Tuscany Wine Tasting with Local Appetizers: $37
- Wine Tasting and Paring Class Guided Tour in Florence: $42
- Chianti Wine Tour: Tuscan Reds : $43
- Wine Tasting and Pairing Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
- Wine Tasting and Pairing Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
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 Florence and Podgorica, we can see that Florence 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence 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 Florence Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Florence or Podgorica?
Florence has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence or Podgorica in the Summer?
Both Podgorica and Florence during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Florence because of the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Florence is generally around the same temperature as Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Florence average around 25°C (77°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Florence. In the summer, Florence often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Florence gets 316 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun.
Florence usually gets less rain in July than Podgorica. Florence gets 31 mm (1.2 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 JulyFlorence 25°C (77°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Florence or Podgorica in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Florence and Podgorica. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Florence this time of year.
Florence is around the same temperature as Podgorica in the autumn. The daily temperature in Florence averages around 16°C (61°F) in October, and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. Florence usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during autumn. Florence gets 177 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, Florence usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Florence gets 96 mm (3.8 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 OctoberFlorence 16°C (61°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Florence or Podgorica in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Florence as well as Podgorica. Many travelers come to Florence for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Florence is a little warmer than Podgorica. Typically, the winter temperatures in Florence in January average around 7°C (45°F), and Podgorica averages at about 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Florence often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Florence gets 105 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Florence usually gets less rain in January than Podgorica. Florence gets 63 mm (2.5 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 JanuaryFlorence 7°C (45°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Florence or Podgorica in the Spring?
Both Podgorica and Florence are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Florence in the spring for the natural beauty.
In April, Florence is generally around the same temperature as Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Florence average around 14°C (57°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
Florence usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica during spring. Florence gets 192 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, Florence usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Florence gets 78 mm (3.1 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 AprilFlorence 14°C (57°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Florence
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (50°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (52°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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