Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Frankfurt?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt and Podgorica can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Frankfurt or Podgorica?
Frankfurt
Frankfurt is the financial and business hub of Germany. It houses the European Central Bank and the German Stock Exchange, and often plays host to trade shows and business fairs. It has the country's most modern skyline and the largest airport. It is also a transportation hub for Germany with many important train lines passing through. The city itself is situated on the River Main. Some of the most important sights are along the river near Romer Square and include museums and monuments. This area pulls in millions of tourists every year. Although many sights are clustered in this area, it's important to head into more off the beaten path areas that can be enjoyable to explore. These areas offer glimpses into daily life in Frankfurt.
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 Coach Bus Tours in Germany, The Best Adventure Tours to Germany, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFrankfurt €122Podgorica €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Frankfurt is €122, 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 Frankfurt and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFrankfurt €58Podgorica €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFrankfurt €116Podgorica €92
Compare Hotels in Frankfurt and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Frankfurt 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.Frankfurt €25Podgorica €20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Frankfurt
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Frankfurt:
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Car Rental€50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Frankfurt
Also for Frankfurt, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Frankfurt Hahn Airport: Bus transfer from/to Mainz: $18
- Frankfurt Hahn Airport: Bus transfer from/to city central: $20
- Wiesbaden Thermal to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) - Departure Transfer: $27
- Private One Way Frankfurt Airport Transfer To and From Frankfurt: $45
- Arrival Private Transfer from Frankfurt Airport FRA to Frankfurt by business car: $54
- Departure Private Transfer: Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport FRA by business car: $54
- Private 1-Way Transfer From Frankfurt Airport: $54
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Frankfurt Airport (FRA)- Frankfurt City: $54
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Frankfurt City - Frankfurt Airport (FRA): $54
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Frankfurt Arrival Private Transfer: $55
- Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) Departure Private Transfer: $55
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Wiesbaden Thermal Round-Trip Transfer: $55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- VAN Private transfers from Airport Podgorica and city to Budva: $120
- Transfer from Podgorica to Sarajevo: $251
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $87
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Bar (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Tivat : $108
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Budva: $75
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Bar: $75
- Private transfer from Podgorica to Ostrog monastery (minivan): $117
- Private transfer from Podgorica airport to Podgorica city: $26
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Ulcinj : $107
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $117
Is it cheaper to fly into Frankfurt or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Frankfurt 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 dayFrankfurt €41Podgorica €41
Typical Food Prices in Frankfurt
For Frankfurt, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Soda€2.00
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Bagel Sandwich and Latte€7.00
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Ham & Cheese Sandwich and Coffee€6.00
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Sandwich and Cola€7.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Frankfurt
For Frankfurt, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- FOOD TOUR WITH 3-4 LOCAL INSIDER FOODSPOTS: $80
- Eltz Castle Small-Group Tour from Frankfurt with Dinner: $281
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Frankfurt €36Podgorica €21
Tours and Activities in Frankfurt
For Frankfurt, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Selfguided Audiotour "Frankfurt Old Town": $3.20
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Germany eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.28
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $4.81
- Frankfurt Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & City Tour: $6.95
- Struwwelpeter Museum Entry Ticket w/Audio Guide: $7.49
- Old Town Smartphone Audio Tour: $7.99
- A Self-Guided Audio Tour by Smartphone: $7.99
- Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $8.02
- Historisches Museum Entry Ticket: $8.56
- Frankfurt Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
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 dayFrankfurt €30Podgorica €20
Typical Alcohol Prices in Frankfurt
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Frankfurt:
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Becks Beer€2.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Frankfurt
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Frankfurt:
- Night Pub Crawl through Alt-Sachsenhausen: $21
- Enjoy the night with our Pub Tours: $32
- Weekend Night Pub Crawl through Alt-Sachsenhausen: $34
- Full Day Private Rhine Valley Wine Tour Experience from Frankfurt: $279
- Frankfurt Wine Tasting Tour with a Wine Expert: $280
- Frankfurt Wine Tasting Tour with a Wine Expert: $286
- Guided Walk Tour With Apple Wine Tasting: $334
- Bachelor(ette) Party with Pub Crawl: $401
- Private Premium Pub Crawl Tour: $513
- Private Rhine Valley tour with river cruise & wine tasting: $748
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 Frankfurt and Podgorica, we can see that Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Frankfurt or Podgorica?
Frankfurt has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt or Podgorica in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Frankfurt as well as Podgorica. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Frankfurt this time of year.
In the summer, Frankfurt is cooler than Podgorica. Typically, the summer temperatures in Frankfurt in July average around 19°C (67°F), and Podgorica averages at about 26°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Frankfurt this time of the year. In the summer, Frankfurt often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Frankfurt gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun.
Frankfurt usually gets more rain in July than Podgorica. Frankfurt gets 63 mm (2.5 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 JulyFrankfurt 19°C (67°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Frankfurt or Podgorica in the Autumn?
Both Podgorica and Frankfurt are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Frankfurt for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Frankfurt is generally much colder than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Frankfurt average around 11°C (51°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Podgorica. Frankfurt usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during autumn. Frankfurt gets 103 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In October, Frankfurt usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Frankfurt gets 51 mm (2 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 OctoberFrankfurt 11°C (51°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Frankfurt or Podgorica in the Winter?
Both Podgorica and Frankfurt during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Frankfurt in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Frankfurt can get quite cold in the winter. Frankfurt is much colder than Podgorica in the winter. The daily temperature in Frankfurt averages around 1°C (34°F) in January, and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Frankfurt often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Frankfurt gets 41 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun.
Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Frankfurt usually gets less rain in January than Podgorica. Frankfurt gets 44 mm (1.7 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 JanuaryFrankfurt 1°C (34°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Frankfurt or Podgorica in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Frankfurt and Podgorica. Most visitors come to Frankfurt for the activities around the city during these months.
In the spring, Frankfurt is cooler than Podgorica. Typically, the spring temperatures in Frankfurt in April average around 10°C (50°F), and Podgorica averages at about 14°C (58°F).
Frankfurt usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during spring. Frankfurt gets 163 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun in the spring.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Frankfurt usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Frankfurt gets 52 mm (2 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 AprilFrankfurt 10°C (50°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Frankfurt
| Frankfurt | Podgorica | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (34°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (50°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 14°C (58°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (67°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (66°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.