Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Hamburg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hamburg 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 Hamburg and Podgorica can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Hamburg or Podgorica?
Hamburg
Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.
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 10-Day Tours from Berlin, The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHamburg €117Podgorica €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Hamburg is €117, 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 Hamburg and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHamburg €54Podgorica €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHamburg €108Podgorica €92
Compare Hotels in Hamburg and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Hamburg 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: Hamburg Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hamburg €29Podgorica €20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hamburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:
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Short Distance Ubahn Ticket€1.70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Cruise Port to Hamburg Airport(HAM): $38
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Airport(HAM) to Hamburg Cruise Port: $38
- Arrival Private Transfer from Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg: $41
- Private Transfer from Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM Departure : $41
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Cruise Port to Hamburg City Hotels: $51
- Private Transfer from Hamburg City Hotels to Hamburg Cruise Port: $51
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Hotels to Bremerhaven Cruise Port: $65
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg City: $76
- Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport XFW: $76
- Private Transfer from Hamburg Airport(HAM) to Ostseekai Kiel Port: $78
- Private Transfer from Hamburg City to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port: $78
- Roundtrip Private Transfer from Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg: $83
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $47
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $94
- Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $118
- From One-Way Private Transfer to/from Virpazar: $57
- Podgorica airport: Private Transfer to/from Budva: $75
- Private Transfer to Budva: $39
- Private transfer to Kotor: $53
- Private transfer to Tivat: $53
- Private Airport Transfer from Podgorica airport to Budva: $68
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $262
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Petrovac : $58
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $117
Is it cheaper to fly into Hamburg or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Hamburg 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 dayHamburg €35Podgorica €41
Typical Food Prices in Hamburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:
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Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls€15
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Currywurst and Pommes Frites€5.00
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Donner Kebab and Coke€6.00
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Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer€15
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Donner Kebab Lunch€4.00
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Sandwich and Coffee Break€6.00
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Fish Sandwich from Fish Market€3.50
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Coffee and Donut€4.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.
- St. Pauli kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- Elphi Plaza und HafenCity kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $59
- Original Musical Dinner Cruise 2024: $117
- Hamburg Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized : $186
- St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $481
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $588
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $588
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hamburg €39Podgorica €21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hamburg
Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Tower at St. Michael's Church€3.50
Tours and Activities in Hamburg
Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Selfguided Audiotour "Speicherstadt and HafenCity": $3.20
- Selfguided Audiotour "Old Town and City Center": $3.20
- Deutsche Hafen & St.Pauli Bezahl-Was-ihr-wollt Tour zu Fuß: $3.21
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $3.21
- Harbor&St. Pauli Pay-What-You-Want 2-Hour Walking Tour: $3.21
- English Hamburg City Center Pay-What-You-Want Walking Tour: $3.21
- German Hamburg Historic City Center Pay-What-You-Want Tour: $3.21
- English Harbor&St.Pauli Pay-What-You-Want Walking Tour: $3.21
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- The Local Tour of Hamburg Historic Centre: $3.26
- Germany eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.28
- Exclusive Self-Guided Audio Tour in St. Pauli: $4.60
Tours and Activities in Podgorica
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Podgorica are as follows:
- Skip The Line: National Park Skadar Lake - Tickets: $8.17
- Skadar lake - Falcon kayak tour: $13
- Lake Skadar: Guided Sightseeing Boat Tour with Refreshments: $16
- Two Hours Sightseeing Lake Cruise at Montenegro National Park: $16
- Podgorica City Walking Tour: $22
- Lake Skadar: Guided Panoramic Boat Tour to Kom Monastery : $22
- Lake Skadar: Early-morning Birdwatching and Photography Tour: $27
- From Virpazar: Guided Lake Skadar cruise and Crnojevića River: $33
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Book Your Donkey Farm Tour: $57
- Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $65
- Cultural Bike Tour of Podgorica;Discovering the Ancient Treasures: $71
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHamburg €17Podgorica €20
Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
- Night Pub Crawl through The Repperbahn: $21
- Weekend Night Pub Crawl through the Reeperbahn: $34
- Pub Crawl - Ultimate party pub crawl incl. One-hour drinks flat rate: $44
- Hamburg Pub Crawl including 1 hour flatrate for beer: $51
- Bachelor(ette) Premium Party with Pub Crawl: $401
- Private Pub Crawl Tour: $401
- Private Premium Pub Crawl: $513
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 Hamburg and Podgorica, we can see that Hamburg 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 Hamburg Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hamburg or Podgorica?
Hamburg has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Hamburg 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 Hamburg or Podgorica?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Hamburg or Podgorica in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Hamburg and Podgorica. The music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Hamburg this time of year.
In the summer, Hamburg is much colder than Podgorica. Typically, the summer temperatures in Hamburg in July average around 17°C (62°F), and Podgorica averages at about 26°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. In Hamburg, it's very sunny this time of the year. Hamburg usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during summer. Hamburg gets 207 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Hamburg usually receives more rain than Podgorica. Hamburg gets 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHamburg 17°C (62°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Podgorica in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Hamburg as well as Podgorica. Many travelers come to Hamburg for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Hamburg is generally much colder than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Hamburg average around 10°C (50°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In the autumn, Hamburg often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Hamburg gets 101 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Hamburg usually gets less rain in October than Podgorica. Hamburg gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHamburg 10°C (50°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Podgorica in the Winter?
Both Podgorica and Hamburg are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Hamburg in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Hamburg can get quite cold in the winter. Hamburg is much colder than Podgorica in the winter. The daily temperature in Hamburg averages around 0°C (33°F) in January, and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
Hamburg usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during winter. Hamburg gets 42 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In January, Hamburg usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Hamburg gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHamburg 0°C (33°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Hamburg or Podgorica in the Spring?
Both Podgorica and Hamburg during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Hamburg for the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Hamburg is much colder than Podgorica. Typically, the spring temperatures in Hamburg in April average around 8°C (46°F), and Podgorica averages at about 14°C (58°F).
In the spring, Hamburg often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Hamburg gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun.
Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Hamburg usually gets less rain in April than Podgorica. Hamburg gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHamburg 8°C (46°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Hamburg
| Hamburg | Podgorica | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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