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

Should you visit Minsk or Podgorica?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Minsk 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: Minsk or Podgorica?

Minsk

Minsk is the capital city of Belarus, centrally located. Situated on the Svislac and Niamiha rivers, it is also capital of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and was the capital of the former Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic from 1919-1991. It is a modern city dominated by monumental Stalinist architecture with many of its museums, theaters, and other cultural attractions.

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.

Which city is cheaper, Podgorica or Minsk?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Minsk is $82, while the average daily cost in Podgorica is $115. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Minsk and Podgorica in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Minsk $41
    Podgorica $52
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Minsk $82
    Podgorica $104
Compare Hotels in Minsk and Podgorica

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Hotels in Minsk


Hotels in Podgorica


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Minsk $15
    Podgorica $21

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Minsk

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Minsk:

  • Transfer from Minsk city to Minsk International Airport (standart class sedan): $24
  • Private Airport Transfer: from Minsk to Minsk National Airport (MSQ): $26
  • Transfer Minsk International Airport (MSQ) - Minsk city: $28
  • Minsk Private Airport Transfer: $28
  • Private Departure Transfer from Minsk City Center to Minsk Airport: $28
  • Private Arrival Transfer from Minsk Airport to Minsk City Center: $28
  • Arrival Private Transfer Minsk National Airport MSQ to Minsk by Standard Car: $29
  • Departure Private Transfer City to Minsk National Airport MSQ by Standard Car: $29
  • Private Airport Transfer: $30
  • Private Airport Transfer Service: $30
  • Transfer from Minsk International Airport to Minsk (standart class sedan): $31
  • Roundtrip transfer to Minsk Waterpark: $31

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:

  • Shared arrival transfer from Podgorica Airport to hotel/accommodation: $9.33
  • Private Airport Transfer: from Podgorica to Podgorica Airport (TGD): $14
  • Transfer Podgorica city center- Podgorica Airport: $16
  • Departure Private Transfers: Podgorica to Podgorica Airport TGD in Standard Car: $19
  • Podgorica Airport Transfers: Podgorica to Podgorica Airport TGD in Business Car: $22
  • Departure Private Transfers: Podgorica to Podgorica Airport TGD in Business Car: $22
  • Private Transfer from Podgorica Downtown to Podgorica Airport (TGD): $25
  • Joyful private transfer from Podgorica to Kolasin or Kolasin to Podgorica: $37
  • Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $40
  • Airport transfer from Podgorica to Budva, Sveti Stefan, Becici: $46
  • Taxi Transfer Airport Podgorica to Budva: $49
  • Airport Transfer - Podgorica - Budva: $56

Is it cheaper to fly into Minsk or Podgorica?

Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Minsk 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
    Minsk $27
    Podgorica $44

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Minsk $25
    Podgorica $22

Tours and Activities in Minsk

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Minsk are as follows:

  • Sightseeing Tour Around Minsk on a Unique Retro Bus: $13
  • Skip the Line: Minsk:Ticket to Museum "BelarusMini" & Virtual Reality Zone: $15
  • Minsk Soviet tour: $25
  • Walking city tour of Minsk: $25
  • walking citytour & visit museum "BelarusMini": $37
  • Sightseeing tour to The Mound of Glory: $50
  • Shared Tour: Stalin Line - Khatyn Memorial Complex: $50
  • Private Sightseeing tour from Minsk - Stalin Line Complex: $52
  • Private tour to "Iron" Felix Dzerzhinsky museum-estate birthplace.: $53
  • Shared Tour: Museum of Old Crafts “Dudutki”: $58
  • Shared Tour: Minsk - Nesvizh Palace - Mir Castle. English speaking driver: $59
  • Private Minsk walking tour (walking, 3 hrs): $64

Tours and Activities in Podgorica

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Podgorica are as follows:

  • Biking tour of Podgorica - Visit of the old Roman city and much more!: $19
  • Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $19
  • Podgorica City Tour: $25
  • Podgorica City Walking Tour: $25
  • Book Your Donkey Farm Tour: $37
  • Private Podgorica City Walking Tour: $37
  • Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $47
  • Book Your Tour Cetinje&Rijeka Crnojevića: $50
  • Bicycle rental and tours Podgorica: $51
  • Balkan pita making culinary experience: $56
  • Podgorica 1 hour Private walking tour: $56
  • Book Your Sunset in Budva Tour: $66

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Minsk $18
    Podgorica $21

Sample the Local Flavors in Podgorica

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Podgorica:

  • Book Your Wine Tour: $60
  • Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doklea city.: $88
  • Wine tasting in the family winery, feel the spirit: $89
  • SOUL HEALING Wine Tour Montenegro - BEST PRIVATE TOUR: $100
  • Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $136
  • National parks and wine tasting (NP Lovcen, NP Skadar lake, Cetinje, Njegusi): $140
  • Podgorica Wine tasting Tour: $509


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Minsk and Podgorica, we can see that Podgorica is more expensive. And not only is Minsk much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Minsk would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Minsk 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 Minsk.


When is the best time to visit Minsk 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 Minsk or Podgorica in the Summer?

Both Podgorica and Minsk are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.

In July, Minsk is generally cooler than Podgorica. Temperatures in Minsk average around 19°C (66°F), and Podgorica stays around 26°C (80°F).

It's quite sunny in Podgorica. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Minsk. Minsk usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during summer. Minsk gets 258 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Minsk usually receives more rain than Podgorica. Minsk gets 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Minsk 19°C (66°F) 
    Podgorica 26°C (80°F)

Should I visit Minsk or Podgorica in the Autumn?

Both Podgorica and Minsk during the autumn are popular places to visit.

Minsk is much colder than Podgorica in the autumn. The temperature in Minsk is usually 8°C (47°F) in October, and Podgorica stays around 17°C (63°F).

In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Minsk often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Minsk gets 99 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun.

Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Minsk usually gets less rain in October than Podgorica. Minsk gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Minsk 8°C (47°F) 
    Podgorica 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Minsk or Podgorica in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Minsk and Podgorica.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Minsk. In the winter, Minsk is much colder than Podgorica. Typically, the winter temperatures in Minsk in January are around -5°C (22°F), and Podgorica is about 6°C (42°F).

Minsk usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during winter. Minsk gets 46 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun in the winter.

Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Minsk usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Minsk gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Minsk -5°C (22°F) 
    Podgorica 6°C (42°F)

Should I visit Minsk or Podgorica in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Minsk as well as Podgorica.

In April, Minsk is generally much colder than Podgorica. Temperatures in Minsk average around 8°C (46°F), and Podgorica stays around 14°C (58°F).

In the spring, Minsk often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Minsk gets 176 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Minsk usually gets less rain in April than Podgorica. Minsk gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Minsk 8°C (46°F) 
    Podgorica 14°C (58°F)

Typical Weather for Podgorica and Minsk

Minsk Podgorica
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan -5°C (22°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 6°C (42°F) 192 mm (7.6 in)
Feb -4°C (25°F) 34 mm (1.3 in) 8°C (46°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Mar 0°C (33°F) 42 mm (1.7 in) 11°C (51°F) 159 mm (6.3 in)
Apr 8°C (46°F) 42 mm (1.7 in) 14°C (58°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
May 15°C (58°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 19°C (67°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Jun 18°C (64°F) 83 mm (3.3 in) 23°C (73°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Jul 19°C (66°F) 88 mm (3.5 in) 26°C (80°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Aug 18°C (65°F) 72 mm (2.8 in) 26°C (79°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Sep 14°C (57°F) 60 mm (2.4 in) 22°C (72°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Oct 8°C (47°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 17°C (63°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)
Nov 3°C (37°F) 52 mm (2 in) 11°C (53°F) 239 mm (9.4 in)
Dec -2°C (28°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 7°C (45°F) 217 mm (8.5 in)


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