A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Lodz vs. Podgorica for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Lodz 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 Lodz and Podgorica can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Lodz or Podgorica?

Lodz

Located in central Poland, Lodz is a city perhaps best-known as a former textile-manufacturing hub. There are plenty of attractions and museums dedicated to showcasing that history, as well as a drive to promote it as a center for creative industries like art, design, fashion, and film.

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 Historical Tours in Poland, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.


Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Lodz?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Lodz is $32, while the average daily cost in Podgorica is $112. 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 Lodz and Podgorica in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Lodz $14
    Podgorica $49
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Lodz $28
    Podgorica $98
Compare Hotels in Lodz and Podgorica

Looking for a hotel in Lodz 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.

Hotels in Lodz


Hotels in Podgorica


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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: Lodz Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Lodz $6.80
    Podgorica $21

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lodz

Also for Lodz, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Luxury airport transfer from Lodz to Warszawa Chopin Airport: $102
  • Poland Lodz city private transfer-Krakow Balice Airport: $138

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 Lodz or Podgorica?

Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Lodz 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Lodz $11
    Podgorica $43

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lodz

For Lodz, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Lodz Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $183

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Lodz $5.79
    Podgorica $22

Tours and Activities in Lodz

For Lodz, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Unique Gems of Lodz - Walking Tour : $96
  • Romantic tour in Lodz: $96
  • Lodz Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $102
  • Half-Day Chelmno Kulmhof Concentration Camp Private Tour: $137
  • Magic Christmas tour in Lodz: $151
  • Lodz Private Vodka Tasting Tour: $164
  • Lodz Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour: $164
  • Private Walking City Tour in Lodz: $207
  • Frederic Chopin and Masovian Country Small Group Tour from Lodz with Lunch: $233
  • Jasna Gora & Black Madonna Private Tour from Lodz with Lunch : $246
  • Torun Private Tour from Lodz with Lunch: $267
  • Warsaw Private Tour from Lodz with Lunch: $270

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
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Lodz $5.71
    Podgorica $21

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 Lodz and Podgorica, we can see that Podgorica is more expensive. And not only is Lodz much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Lodz would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lodz 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 Podgorica would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Podgorica than you might in Lodz.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lodz Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Lodz or Podgorica?

Lodz has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Lodz 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 Lodz 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 Lodz or Podgorica in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Lodz as well as Podgorica.

In July, Lodz is generally cooler than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Lodz average around 19°C (65°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 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 Lodz this time of the year. In the summer, Lodz often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica. Lodz gets 353 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun.

Lodz usually gets more rain in July than Podgorica. Lodz gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Lodz 19°C (65°F) 
    Podgorica 26°C (80°F)

Should I visit Lodz or Podgorica in the Autumn?

Both Podgorica and Lodz are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.

Lodz is much colder than Podgorica in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lodz averages around 9°C (49°F) in October, and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).

It's quite sunny in Podgorica. Lodz usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during autumn. Lodz gets 135 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, Lodz usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Lodz gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Lodz 9°C (49°F) 
    Podgorica 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Lodz or Podgorica in the Winter?

Both Podgorica and Lodz during the winter are popular places to visit.

Lodz can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Lodz is much colder than Podgorica. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lodz in January average around -3°C (27°F), and Podgorica averages at about 6°C (42°F).

In the winter, Lodz often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Lodz gets 35 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. Lodz usually gets less rain in January than Podgorica. Lodz gets 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Lodz -3°C (27°F) 
    Podgorica 6°C (42°F)

Should I visit Lodz or Podgorica in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Lodz and Podgorica.

In April, Lodz is generally much colder than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Lodz average around 9°C (47°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).

In Lodz, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lodz usually receives more sunshine than Podgorica during spring. Lodz gets 247 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, Lodz usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Lodz gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Lodz 9°C (47°F) 
    Podgorica 14°C (58°F)

Typical Weather for Podgorica and Lodz

Lodz Podgorica
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan -3°C (27°F) 22 mm (0.9 in) 6°C (42°F) 192 mm (7.6 in)
Feb -1°C (30°F) 21 mm (0.8 in) 8°C (46°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Mar 3°C (37°F) 28 mm (1.1 in) 11°C (51°F) 159 mm (6.3 in)
Apr 9°C (47°F) 32 mm (1.3 in) 14°C (58°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
May 14°C (57°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 19°C (67°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Jun 17°C (63°F) 72 mm (2.8 in) 23°C (73°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Jul 19°C (65°F) 67 mm (2.6 in) 26°C (80°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Aug 18°C (65°F) 63 mm (2.5 in) 26°C (79°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Sep 14°C (58°F) 43 mm (1.7 in) 22°C (72°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Oct 9°C (49°F) 38 mm (1.5 in) 17°C (63°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)
Nov 4°C (39°F) 42 mm (1.7 in) 11°C (53°F) 239 mm (9.4 in)
Dec -0°C (31°F) 32 mm (1.3 in) 7°C (45°F) 217 mm (8.5 in)