Which place is cheaper, Kotor or Maribor?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Maribor or Kotor?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Maribor and Kotor. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Maribor or Kotor?
Maribor
Located near the Austrian border is Maribor, the second largest city in Slovenia. Maribor is surrounded by hills that are filled with wine vineyards, as well as the Mariborsko Pohorje mountain. The city is split in half by the Drava River. On the left bank of the river you'll find the city's old town.
The city draws tourists from all over the world who come to enjoy the world renowned wine, old town culture, and outdoor activities which include hiking and skiing. The city is a great jumping off point for many outdoor activities and for those hoping to see the countryside. If you're more the city type, Maribor also has plenty to offer. Head to the theater for a show, sip some wine in a town square, or soak in the beauty of a cathedral while you're in the area.
Maribor's climate is humid continental with warm summers and cold winters. During the winter months the average temperature hovers around freezing. The warmest month is July, when average temperatures often exceed 20 degrees Celsius. Maribor is also one of the sunniest cities in Slovenia.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Slovenia, The Best 2-Week Tours in Slovenia, The Best Luxury Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMaribor €76Kotor €100
The average daily cost (per person) in Maribor is €76, while the average daily cost in Kotor is €100. 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 Maribor and Kotor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMaribor €44Kotor €49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMaribor €88Kotor €98
Compare Hotels in Maribor and Kotor
Looking for a hotel in Maribor or Kotor? 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: Maribor Hotel Prices and Kotor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Maribor €8.73Kotor €9.26
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Maribor
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Maribor:
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Gondola (for 2)€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Maribor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Maribor:
- Private Transfer from Maribor to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $252
- Private transfer from Maribor to Ljubljana city: $250
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kotor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kotor:
- Tivat Airport (TIV) to Kotor Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
- Airport Transfer Tivat / Porto Montenegro to Lustica Bay: $153
- Airport Transfer Tivat / Porto Montenegro to Podgorica City: $272
- Deluxe private transfer from or to Portonovi: $52
- Enjoy Private Transfers by Car or Van from Tivat Airport to Kotor or Budva: $44
- Herceg Novi to Kotor one way transfer: $144
- Kotor Cruise Port to Podgorica Airport (TGD) - Departure Private Transfer: $47
- Kotor Cruise Port to Podgorica hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $94
- Kotor Cruise Port to Tivat Hotels Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
- Kotor Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Podgorica hotels: $297
- Kotor Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Tivat hotels: $90
- Kotor to Dubrovnik one way transfer: $154
Is it cheaper to fly into Maribor or Kotor?
Prices for flights to both Kotor and Maribor 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 dayMaribor €26Kotor €43
Typical Food Prices in Maribor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Maribor:
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Restaurant Dinner (for 2)€24
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Gostilnica Navogalu Cafe Lunch€7.50
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.Maribor €8.57Kotor €8.32
Tours and Activities in Kotor
Here are a few actual costs in Kotor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Walking Tour in Kotor : $22
- Kotor Old Town - City Walking Tour: $24
- Kotor Old Town Walking Tour: $24
- Panorama and Semi-Submarine Underwater Experience: $24
- Tour Kotor - Perast Old Town - Island Our Lady of the Rocks - Every 2 hours: $26
- Boat Tour to Perast Old Town & Our Lady of the Rocks: $27
- Whole Boka Bay Cruise with Ship Knez Lipovac: $33
- Kotor Old Town Small-Group Walking Tour: $33
- Blue Cave and Lady of the Rocks Boat Tour: $33
- Shore Excursion - Handwoven Carpet Workshop, Local wine and Kotor Old Town tour : $34
- Blue Cave Speedboat Tour from Kotor: $35
- Speedboat tour Kotor Blue Cave, Our Lady of the Rock,swiming: $37
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMaribor €11Kotor €8.51
Typical Alcohol Prices in Maribor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Maribor:
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Bottle of Wine€12
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 Maribor and Kotor, we can see that Kotor is more expensive. And not only is Maribor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Maribor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Maribor 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 Kotor would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kotor than you might in Maribor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Maribor Expensive? and Is Kotor Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Maribor or Kotor?
Maribor has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Kotor. When comparing the sizes of Maribor and Kotor, 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 Maribor or Kotor?
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 Maribor or Kotor in the Summer?
Both Kotor and Maribor are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Kotor in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Maribor is cooler than Kotor. Typically, the summer temperatures in Maribor in July average around 22°C (72°F), and Kotor averages at about 26°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Kotor. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Maribor. Maribor usually receives less sunshine than Kotor during summer. Maribor gets 266 hours of sunny skies, while Kotor receives 341 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Maribor usually receives more rain than Kotor. Maribor gets 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 47 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMaribor 22°C (72°F)Kotor 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Maribor or Kotor in the Autumn?
Both Kotor and Maribor during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Kotor for the hiking trails, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Maribor is generally cooler than Kotor. Daily temperatures in Maribor average around 13°C (55°F), and Kotor fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In Kotor, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Maribor often gets less sunshine than Kotor. Maribor gets 133 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kotor receives 203 hours of full sun.
Kotor gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Maribor usually gets less rain in October than Kotor. Maribor gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMaribor 13°C (55°F)Kotor 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Maribor or Kotor in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Maribor and Kotor. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Kotor because of the cuisine.
Maribor can be very cold during winter. Maribor is much colder than Kotor in the winter. The daily temperature in Maribor averages around 1°C (35°F) in January, and Kotor fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
Maribor usually receives less sunshine than Kotor during winter. Maribor gets 54 hours of sunny skies, while Kotor receives 121 hours of full sun in the winter.
Kotor receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Maribor usually receives less rain than Kotor. Maribor gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 186 mm (7.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMaribor 1°C (35°F)Kotor 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Maribor or Kotor in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Maribor as well as Kotor. Also, the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty are the main draw to Kotor this time of year.
In the spring, Maribor is cooler than Kotor. Typically, the spring temperatures in Maribor in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Kotor averages at about 14°C (58°F).
In the spring, Maribor often gets less sunshine than Kotor. Maribor gets 163 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kotor receives 194 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Kotor. Maribor usually gets less rain in April than Kotor. Maribor gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMaribor 13°C (55°F)Kotor 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Kotor and Maribor
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (35°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 154 mm (6.1 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 47 mm (1.8 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (71°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 174 mm (6.9 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 215 mm (8.5 in) |
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