Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Genoa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Genoa or Podgorica?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Genoa 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: Genoa or Podgorica?
Genoa
Located on the coast of northwest Italy, Genoa is a port city and capital of the Liguria region. With a long history as a rich and powerful trade center, Genoa's past of many centuries is still visible in its old port, stunning architecture, and charming alleyways. A traveler can spend days walking along seaside villas, admiring towering churches, and shopping the boutiques of the city. Genoa is also the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, featuring what is thought to be his birth home and many other quaint abodes.
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 Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in 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 dayGenoa €150Podgorica €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Genoa is €150, 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 Genoa and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGenoa €88Podgorica €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGenoa €176Podgorica €92
Compare Hotels in Genoa and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Genoa 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: Genoa Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Genoa €8.69Podgorica €20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Genoa
Also for Genoa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Genoa Cruise Port to Genoa hotels: $26
- Genoa Airport (GOA) to Genoa - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Genoa to Genoa Airport (GOA) - Departure Private Transfer: $27
- Private Transfer from Genoa Airport GOA to Santa Margherita Port: $44
- Departure Private Transfer Genoa, Savona or Portofino to GOA Airport by Sedan: $44
- Private Transfer Genoa Cruise Port to Genoa, Savona or Portofino by Business Car: $44
- Private Transfer from Genoa Airport(GOA) to Portofino Cruise Port: $49
- Genoa Cruise Port to Genoa city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $52
- Genoa Airport (GOA) to Genoa - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $55
- Genoa airport (GOA) to Savona Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $59
- Savona Cruise Port to Genoa hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $59
- Genoa Airport to Savona Cruise Port Private Arrival Transfer: $59
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 Genoa or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Genoa 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 dayGenoa €51Podgorica €41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Genoa
For Genoa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Genoese cooking lesson in the garden with lunch: $68
- Genoa Old town Food Tour: $74
- Itinerant dinner in the old town: $75
- Street Food Tour: $84
- Do Eat Better Experience - Food Tours in Genoa: $86
- Traditional Food Tour: $91
- Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Camogli: $93
- Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Savona: $93
- Dining experience with cooking demo and wines in Rapallo: $93
- Traditional Home Cooking Class in Genoa: $93
- Tour of Genoa historic center and wine tasting with dinner: $93
- Small-group Street food tour in Savona: $97
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Genoa €20Podgorica €21
Tours and Activities in Genoa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Genoa.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Genoa Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.95
- City Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $6.95
- City Highlights Self-guided Walking Tour: $8.45
- Lighthouse Entrance Ticket: $8.56
- Finance and Nobility Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Finance and Nobility: Explore medieval Genoa on a self-guided audio tour: $8.99
- Historic Guided Tour of Christopher Columbus' House: $11
- The City of Children and Young Museum Entry Ticket: $13
- Historic Shops in Tour Through Tradition and Flavours: $15
- 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Center: $15
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 dayGenoa €10Podgorica €20
Sample the Local Flavors in Genoa
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Genoa:
- Guided Eco Hiking and Sea View Wine Tasting in Portofino Park: $75
- 3 Hour Pesto Making and Wine Tasting Activity in Campetto Genoa: $105
- CAMOGLI: PRIVATE Ligurian Wine Tasting Experience and walking on National Park: $125
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 Genoa and Podgorica, we can see that Genoa 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 Genoa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Genoa 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 Genoa Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Genoa or Podgorica?
Genoa has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Genoa 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 Genoa 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 Genoa or Podgorica in the Summer?
Both Podgorica and Genoa during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Genoa because of the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Genoa is around the same temperature as Podgorica. Typically, the summer temperatures in Genoa in July average around 25°C (76°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 Genoa. In the summer, Genoa often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Genoa gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun.
Genoa usually gets less rain in July than Podgorica. Genoa gets 12 mm (0.5 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 JulyGenoa 25°C (76°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Genoa or Podgorica in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Genoa and Podgorica. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Genoa this time of year.
In October, Genoa is generally a little warmer than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Genoa 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. Genoa usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during autumn. Genoa gets 183 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, Genoa usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Genoa gets 97 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 OctoberGenoa 19°C (66°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Genoa or Podgorica in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Genoa as well as Podgorica. Many travelers come to Genoa for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Genoa is much warmer than Podgorica in the winter. The daily temperature in Genoa averages around 11°C (51°F) in January, and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Genoa often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica. Genoa gets 127 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Genoa usually gets less rain in January than Podgorica. Genoa gets 71 mm (2.8 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 JanuaryGenoa 11°C (51°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Genoa or Podgorica in the Spring?
Both Podgorica and Genoa are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Genoa in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Genoa is around the same temperature as Podgorica. Typically, the spring temperatures in Genoa in April average around 15°C (58°F), and Podgorica averages at about 14°C (58°F).
Genoa usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica during spring. Genoa gets 198 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, Genoa usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Genoa gets 65 mm (2.6 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 AprilGenoa 15°C (58°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Genoa
| Genoa | Podgorica | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (51°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (71°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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