Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Glasgow?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Glasgow or Podgorica?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Glasgow 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: Glasgow or Podgorica?
Glasgow
Glasgow is the biggest city in Scotland with a population of about 600,000 and more than 2 million in the surrounding areas. It is located on the edge of River Clyde and has long been acclaimed as Scotland's main industrial city. It remains a major economic center for the United Kingdom outside of London. In recent years it has also been awarded the European titles as both the City of Culture as well as the City of Architecture and Design.
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 2-Week Tours from Edinburgh, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to United Kingdom, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGlasgow £144Podgorica £90
The average daily cost (per person) in Glasgow is £144, while the average daily cost in Podgorica is £90. 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 Glasgow and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGlasgow £74Podgorica £39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGlasgow £148Podgorica £78
Compare Hotels in Glasgow and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Glasgow 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: Glasgow Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Glasgow £27Podgorica £17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Glasgow
Also for Glasgow, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Easy Bus Transfer Between Airport and City Center: $13
- Glasgow hotels to Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) - Departure Private Transfer: $39
- Arrivals Airport Transfer to City Accommodations: $55
- Glasgow Private Transfer from Glasgow city centre to Glasgow (GLA) Airport: $64
- Glasgow Private Transfer from Glasgow Airport to City centre: $65
- Private Transfer from Glasgow City Hotels to Greenock Cruise Port: $85
- Departure Private Transfer Glasgow City to Glasgow GLA Airport by Business Car: $93
- Departure Private Transfers: Glasgow City to Glasgow Airport GLA in Business Car: $98
- Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Glenshee Ski Resort - Arrival Transfer: $104
- Private Airport Transfer from and to Glasgow : $120
- Departure Private Transfer Glasgow City to Glasgow GLA Airport by Luxury Car: $139
- Glasgow Airport Transfer: Glasgow Airport GLA to Glasgow City in Luxury Van: $145
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Private transfer from Podgorica Airport or city to Tirana Airport: $274
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $263
- Transfer from Podgorica to Sarajevo: $252
- Tivat to Podgorica one way transfer: $210
- Kotor to Podgorica one way transfer: $205
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Herceg Novi: $156
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat Airport (TIV): $136
- Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $118
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $117
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Tivat : $109
- Private transfer from Airport Podgorica and city to Kotor: $109
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva (and viceversa): $108
Is it cheaper to fly into Glasgow or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Glasgow 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 dayGlasgow £45Podgorica £35
Typical Food Prices in Glasgow
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Glasgow:
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Dessert at Farmer's Market£1.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Glasgow
For Glasgow, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Glasgow Walking Food Tour with EatWalk Tours: $146
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Glasgow £22Podgorica £18
Typical Entertainment Prices in Glasgow
For Glasgow, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Luss Highland Games Entrance Fee (for 2)£12
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Two Bike Rental£34
Tours and Activities in Glasgow
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Glasgow.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $4.31
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $4.31
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
- Glasgow Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Uncover Historic In-App Audio Tour: $11
- Discover Glasgow's Imperial Legacy: In-App Audio Tour: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- City Center Guided Walking Tour: $15
- Glasgow City Centre Daily Walking Tour: 10:30am, 2pm & 5pm: $15
- Private Historical Walking Tour: $16
- Street Art Guided Walking Tour: $18
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: $335
- ATV Tour Montenegro - Žabljak Crnojevića: $196
- Bar and Ulcinj Private Tour - Oriental Montenegro Experience: $241
- Biogradska Gora - Biograd Lake & Moraca canyon - Skadar Lake tour: $157
- Bjelasica – Troglava – Zekova glava - Hiking Tour: $260
- Boat Cruise Viktor Skadar LakeVirpazar Kom MonasteryVirpazar: $14
- Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $66
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Cheese farm tour in the katun: $281
- Durmitor - Black Lake & Tara River Canyon - North Montenegro tour: $226
- Durmitor National Park, Northern Fairy Tail -private tour from Podgorica: $180
- Durmitor mountain - Glacial lakes - Montenegro hiking tours: $208
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGlasgow £15Podgorica £17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Glasgow
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Glasgow:
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Bottle of Wine£12
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Ciders at Kilted Skirlie£3.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Glasgow
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Glasgow:
- Clydeside Distillery Tour and Whisky Tasting: $23
- Tennent’s Brewery Guided Tour and Free Pint: $24
- Secrets & Summer Serves at Glengoyne Distillery: $25
- Glengoyne Distillery Tour with Whisky & Chocolate: $44
- Glasgow Bar Maid-led Pub Crawl for Special Events: $44
- Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow : $70
- Sample Fine & Rare Whiskies at Glengoyne Distillery: $75
- The Malt Master Experience at Glengoyne Distillery: $125
- Scottish Whisky Distillery Tour: $187
- Guided Electric Bike Tour with a Distillery Visit: $188
- Pints & Past: Glasgow Pub Tour: $459
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 Glasgow and Podgorica, we can see that Glasgow 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 Glasgow would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Glasgow 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 Glasgow Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Glasgow or Podgorica?
Glasgow has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Glasgow 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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow or Podgorica in the Summer?
Both Podgorica and Glasgow during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Glasgow because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Glasgow is much colder than Podgorica. Typically, the summer temperatures in Glasgow in July average around 15°C (59°F), and Podgorica averages at about 26°C (80°F).
In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Glasgow often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Glasgow gets 159 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun.
Glasgow usually gets more rain in July than Podgorica. Glasgow gets 99 mm (3.9 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 JulyGlasgow 15°C (59°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Glasgow or Podgorica in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Glasgow and Podgorica. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene are the main draw to Glasgow this time of year.
In October, Glasgow is generally much colder than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Glasgow average around 10°C (49°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. Glasgow usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during autumn. Glasgow gets 69 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Glasgow gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Glasgow usually receives around the same amount of rain as Podgorica. Glasgow gets 163 mm (6.4 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 OctoberGlasgow 10°C (49°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Glasgow or Podgorica in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Glasgow as well as Podgorica. Many travelers come to Glasgow for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Glasgow. Glasgow is much colder than Podgorica in the winter. The daily temperature in Glasgow averages around 3°C (38°F) in January, and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Glasgow often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Glasgow gets 40 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Glasgow receives a lot of rain in the winter. Glasgow usually gets less rain in January than Podgorica. Glasgow gets 165 mm (6.5 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 JanuaryGlasgow 3°C (38°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Glasgow or Podgorica in the Spring?
Both Podgorica and Glasgow are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Glasgow in the spring for the activities around the city.
In the spring, Glasgow is much colder than Podgorica. Typically, the spring temperatures in Glasgow in April average around 7°C (45°F), and Podgorica averages at about 14°C (58°F).
Glasgow usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during spring. Glasgow gets 134 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, Glasgow usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Glasgow 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 AprilGlasgow 7°C (45°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Glasgow
| Glasgow | Podgorica | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 136 mm (5.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 10°C (51°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (56°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (59°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (58°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (49°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (39°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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