Which place is cheaper, Costa Teguise or Kotor?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kotor or Costa Teguise?
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 Kotor and Costa Teguise can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Kotor or Costa Teguise?
Kotor
A coastal town of Montenegro, Kotor is also a beautifully-preserved fortified, medieval town, featuring a labyrinth of cobbled streets, lively piazzas, historic churches, and a spread of bars and restaurants throughout its historic Old Town.
Costa Teguise
Located on the eastern coast of Lanzarote, Costa Teguise is one of the most attractive tourist areas on the island. As is with most of the Canary Islands, beaches and watersports like windsurfing and scuba diving are especially popular. The island also has a golf course and a water park.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Montenegro, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKotor €100Costa Teguise €154
The average daily cost (per person) in Kotor is €100, while the average daily cost in Costa Teguise is €154. 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 Kotor and Costa Teguise in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKotor €49Costa Teguise €84
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKotor €98Costa Teguise €168
Compare Hotels in Kotor and Costa Teguise
Looking for a hotel in Kotor or Costa Teguise? 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: Kotor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kotor €9.26Costa Teguise €42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kotor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kotor:
- Private Transfer from Dubrovnik to Kotor: $333
- Kotor Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Podgorica hotels: $297
- Podgorica Airport (TGD): Transfer to Kotor Cruise Port: $297
- Airport Transfer Tivat / Porto Montenegro to Podgorica City: $272
- Private Transfer from Lustica to Podgorica Airport (TGD): $262
- Transfer Portonovi / Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik Old Town: $251
- Private transfer from Kotor to Dubrovnik: $240
- Private Transfer from Tivat Airport (TIV) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): $214
- Private Transfer from Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik City: $194
- Private Transfer from Kotor or Perast to Dubrovnik airport: $185
- Private Transfer from Herceg Novi to Podgorica: $155
- Private Transfer from Herceg Novi to Podgorica Airport (TGD): $155
Is it cheaper to fly into Kotor or Costa Teguise?
Prices for flights to both Costa Teguise and Kotor 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 dayKotor €43Costa Teguise €41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kotor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kotor.
- Kotor City Tour and Cooking Class : $203
- Kotor private cooking class with lunch and Old town guided tour: $226
- Kotor and Perast Private Tour with Cooking Class and Boat Ride: $262
- Cooking class in a local home & old town walking tour: $306
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kotor €8.32Costa Teguise €30
Tours and Activities in Kotor
Here are a few actual costs in Kotor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Blue Cave, Lady of Rocks and Mamula Speed Boat Tour : $44
- "Adriatic Adventure: Blue Cave & Islands Speedboat Tour": $46
- 1-Day Montenegro Hiking Tour to Durmitor National Park : $119
- 3 Hour Speed Boat Tour to Blue Cave with WiFi and Drinks: $55
- 3-Hour Blue Cave and Our Lady of the Rocks Private Speedboat Tour: $294
- Adventure park ’Lovcen’ and Njegos’s Mausoleum : $198
- All inclusive - Lovcen tour: $131
- Bay of 2-Hour Stand Up Paddle Board Tour: $53
- Bay of 2.5-Hour Kayak Tour: $53
- Bay of 2.5-Hour Kayak Tour : $55
- Bike & hike tour : $82
- Bike tour - Downhill from Njegos Mausoleum to Kotor bay: $134
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKotor €8.51Costa Teguise €9.29
Sample the Local Flavors in Kotor
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kotor:
- Private tour: Homemade food and wine tasting at my family home: $125
- Private National Park Lovcen with food and wine tasting: $136
- Wine tasting and magical tour from Kotor, Budva, Tivat (Lovcen,Skadar lake): $251
- National Parks Skadar Lake and Lovcen+Wine tasting (Private tour): $260
- Skadar Lake National Park with Wine Tasting: $428
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kotor and Costa Teguise, we can see that Costa Teguise is more expensive. And not only is Kotor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Kotor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kotor 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 Costa Teguise would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Costa Teguise than you might in Kotor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kotor Expensive? and Is Costa Teguise Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kotor or Costa Teguise?
Kotor has a larger population, and is about 78% larger than the population of Costa Teguise. When comparing the sizes of Kotor and Costa Teguise, 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 Kotor or Costa Teguise?
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 Kotor or Costa Teguise in the Summer?
Both Costa Teguise and Kotor during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Kotor for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Kotor is generally a little warmer than Costa Teguise. Daily temperatures in Kotor average around 26°C (80°F), and Costa Teguise fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Costa Teguise, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Kotor. In the summer, Kotor often gets more sunshine than Costa Teguise. Kotor gets 341 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa Teguise receives 282 hours of full sun.
Kotor usually gets more rain in July than Costa Teguise. Kotor gets 47 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Costa Teguise receives 8 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKotor 26°C (80°F)Costa Teguise 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Kotor or Costa Teguise in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Kotor and Costa Teguise. The autumn months attract visitors to Kotor because of the hiking trails, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area.
Kotor is cooler than Costa Teguise in the autumn. The daily temperature in Kotor averages around 17°C (63°F) in October, and Costa Teguise fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Costa Teguise this time of the year. In Kotor, it's very sunny this time of the year. Kotor usually receives less sunshine than Costa Teguise during autumn. Kotor gets 203 hours of sunny skies, while Costa Teguise receives 224 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Kotor gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Kotor usually receives more rain than Costa Teguise. Kotor gets 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Costa Teguise receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKotor 17°C (63°F)Costa Teguise 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Kotor or Costa Teguise in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Kotor as well as Costa Teguise. The cuisine are the main draw to Kotor this time of year.
In the winter, Kotor is much colder than Costa Teguise. Typically, the winter temperatures in Kotor in January average around 6°C (42°F), and Costa Teguise averages at about 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Costa Teguise. In the winter, Kotor often gets less sunshine than Costa Teguise. Kotor gets 121 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa Teguise receives 204 hours of full sun.
Kotor receives a lot of rain in the winter. Kotor usually gets more rain in January than Costa Teguise. Kotor gets 186 mm (7.3 in) of rain, while Costa Teguise receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKotor 6°C (42°F)Costa Teguise 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Kotor or Costa Teguise in the Spring?
Both Costa Teguise and Kotor are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Kotor for the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
In April, Kotor is generally cooler than Costa Teguise. Daily temperatures in Kotor average around 14°C (58°F), and Costa Teguise fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Costa Teguise. Kotor usually receives less sunshine than Costa Teguise during spring. Kotor gets 194 hours of sunny skies, while Costa Teguise receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Kotor. In April, Kotor usually receives more rain than Costa Teguise. Kotor gets 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain, while Costa Teguise receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKotor 14°C (58°F)Costa Teguise 19°C (66°F)
Typical Weather for Costa Teguise and Kotor
| Kotor | Costa Teguise | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 154 mm (6.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 47 mm (1.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 174 mm (6.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (53°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 215 mm (8.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 33 mm (1.3 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.