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

Should you visit Nafplio or Podgorica?

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

Should I visit Nafplio or Podgorica? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Nafplio or Podgorica?

Nafplio

The destination of Nafplio exists as a historic seaport town on the Peloponnese peninsula. From prevailing as a major port under royal succession in the Middle Ages to standing under the Republic of Venice, Ottoman Empire, and finally becoming capital of the First Hellenic Republic and then the Kingdom of Greece, this place has seen it all. Nafplio is now the capital of the region of Argolis.

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 Luxury Tours to Greece, The Best Budget Tours to Greece, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.


Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Nafplio?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Nafplio is €112, 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 Nafplio and Podgorica in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Nafplio 50
    Podgorica 46
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Nafplio 100
    Podgorica 92
Compare Hotels in Nafplio and Podgorica

Looking for a hotel in Nafplio 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 Nafplio


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: Nafplio Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Nafplio 46
    Podgorica 20

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nafplio

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

  • Athens: Bus Transfer to/from Nafplio: $16
  • To Hydra Island from Athens: A Sightseeing Tour & Transfer: $391

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:

  • Transfer from Podgorica to Sarajevo: $253
  • Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva (and viceversa): $92
  • Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $88
  • Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Bar (and viceversa): $92
  • Transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Tivat : $109
  • Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Budva: $76
  • Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Bar: $76
  • Private transfers from Airport Podgorica and city to Budva: $121
  • Private transfer from Podgorica airport or Podgorica to Tivat: $136
  • Private Transfer: Podgorica to TGD Airport in Business Car: $43
  • Private Transfer: Podgorica Airport TGD to Podgorica in Van: $54
  • Private Transfer: Podgorica Airport TGD to Podgorica in Sedan Car: $36

Is it cheaper to fly into Nafplio or Podgorica?

Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Nafplio 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
    Nafplio 34
    Podgorica 41

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Nafplio 22
    Podgorica 21

Tours and Activities in Nafplio

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

  • Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $11
  • Nafplio Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour: $11
  • Highlights Walking Tour: $60
  • City Walking Tour: $87
  • Mycenae-Nafplio-Epidaurus Private Full Day Tour with Sedan: $92
  • Ancient Corinth Canal - Nafplio Private Tour From Athens 6H: $155
  • Visit Ancient Corinth Mycenae Nafplio Canal Private Tour 8H: $182
  • From Nafplion: Mycenae, Corinth Canal and Epidavros Day Tour: $185
  • Mycenae Epidavrous Nafplio Isthmus Canal Full Day Tour 8 H: $192
  • Private tour of Peloponnese with a Pickup: $239
  • From Hydra Island Private-Tour to Nafplio, Epidaurus&Mycenae: $391
  • Argolis: Full-Day Private Peloponnese Tour from Athens: $433

Tours and Activities in Podgorica

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

  • Bay of Kotor hiking experience - Montenegro Travel Club private tour: $187
  • Biogradska Gora - Biograd Lake & Moraca canyon - Skadar Lake tour: $177
  • Book Your Sunset in Budva Tour : $86
  • Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $66
  • Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
  • Cultural Bike Tour of Podgorica;Discovering the Ancient Treasures: $72
  • Durmitor - Black Lake & Tara River Canyon - North Montenegro tour: $227
  • Durmitor NP private tour- Among Katuns, Shepherds and Geological Miracles : $165
  • Durmitor National Park, Northern Fairy Tail -private tour from Podgorica: $181
  • Durmitor mountain - Glacial lakes - Montenegro hiking tours: $209
  • Fantastic ATV Quad Adventure in mountain ofKolašin : $88
  • From Virpazar: Guided Lake Skadar cruise and Crnojevića River: $33

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Nafplio 6.86
    Podgorica 20

Sample the Local Flavors in Nafplio

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Nafplio:

  • Nafplion: Nemea Vineyards Wine Tour: $174

Sample the Local Flavors in Podgorica

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Podgorica:

  • Private Wine Tasting Activity at Lipovac Winery: $28
  • Book Your Wine Tour: $72
  • Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $94
  • Podgorica Car Trip, Doclea city, Wine tasting, Niagara falls: $108
  • Wine tasting in the family winery, feel the spirit: $121
  • Wine Tasting Experience in Podgorica: $127
  • Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $130
  • Full Day Private Podgorica Wine Tour Experience: $160
  • National parks and wine tasting (NP Lovcen, NP Skadar lake, Cetinje, Njegusi): $161
  • Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls: $198


When comparing the travel costs between Nafplio and Podgorica, we can see that Nafplio 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 Nafplio Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Nafplio or Podgorica?

Podgorica has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Nafplio. When comparing the sizes of Nafplio 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 Nafplio 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 Nafplio or Podgorica in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Nafplio as well as Podgorica. Many travelers come to Nafplio for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.

In the summer, Nafplio is around the same temperature as Podgorica. Typically, the summer temperatures in Nafplio in July average around 25°C (76°F), and Podgorica averages at about 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 Nafplio this time of the year. In the summer, Nafplio often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica. Nafplio gets 352 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun.

Nafplio usually gets less rain in July than Podgorica. Nafplio gets 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Nafplio 25°C (76°F) 
    Podgorica 26°C (80°F)

Should I visit Nafplio or Podgorica in the Autumn?

Both Podgorica and Nafplio are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Nafplio in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.

In October, Nafplio is generally a little warmer than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Nafplio average around 19°C (66°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).

It's quite sunny in Podgorica. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nafplio. Nafplio usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica during autumn. Nafplio gets 202 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. It's quite rainy in Nafplio. In October, Nafplio usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Nafplio gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Nafplio 19°C (66°F) 
    Podgorica 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Nafplio or Podgorica in the Winter?

Both Podgorica and Nafplio during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Nafplio for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.

Nafplio is much warmer than Podgorica in the winter. The daily temperature in Nafplio averages around 10°C (51°F) in January, and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).

In the winter, Nafplio often gets more sunshine than Podgorica. Nafplio gets 135 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. It rains a lot this time of the year in Nafplio. Nafplio usually gets less rain in January than Podgorica. Nafplio gets 113 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Nafplio 10°C (51°F) 
    Podgorica 6°C (42°F)

Should I visit Nafplio or Podgorica in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Nafplio and Podgorica. The spring months attract visitors to Nafplio because of the beaches and the natural beauty.

In the spring, Nafplio is around the same temperature as Podgorica. Typically, the spring temperatures in Nafplio in April average around 15°C (58°F), and Podgorica averages at about 14°C (58°F).

In Nafplio, it's very sunny this time of the year. Nafplio usually receives more sunshine than Podgorica during spring. Nafplio gets 217 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, Nafplio usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Nafplio gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Nafplio 15°C (58°F) 
    Podgorica 14°C (58°F)

Typical Weather for Podgorica and Nafplio

Nafplio Podgorica
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 10°C (51°F) 113 mm (4.4 in) 6°C (42°F) 192 mm (7.6 in)
Feb 11°C (51°F) 102 mm (4 in) 8°C (46°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Mar 12°C (54°F) 73 mm (2.9 in) 11°C (51°F) 159 mm (6.3 in)
Apr 15°C (58°F) 48 mm (1.9 in) 14°C (58°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
May 18°C (65°F) 23 mm (0.9 in) 19°C (67°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Jun 22°C (72°F) 7 mm (0.3 in) 23°C (73°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Jul 25°C (76°F) 4 mm (0.2 in) 26°C (80°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Aug 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 26°C (79°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Sep 23°C (73°F) 28 mm (1.1 in) 22°C (72°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Oct 19°C (66°F) 100 mm (3.9 in) 17°C (63°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)
Nov 15°C (59°F) 142 mm (5.6 in) 11°C (53°F) 239 mm (9.4 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 154 mm (6.1 in) 7°C (45°F) 217 mm (8.5 in)