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

Should you visit Nice or Podgorica?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Nice and Podgorica can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Nice or Podgorica?

Nice

Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.

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 10-Day Tours in France, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.


Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Nice?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Nice is €131, 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 Nice and Podgorica in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Nice 59
    Podgorica 46
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Nice 118
    Podgorica 92
Compare Hotels in Nice and Podgorica

Looking for a hotel in Nice 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 Nice


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: Nice Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Nice 25
    Podgorica 20

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:

  • Private Transfer: Nice City Center to Côte d'Azur Airport(NCE): $40
  • Private Transfer from Nice City to Nice Airport: $43
  • Arrival Transfer from Côte d'Azur Airport NCE to Nice City in Private Car: $44
  • Monaco to Hercule Monte Carlo Port Departure Private Transfer: $46
  • Private transfer from Nice to Cannes: $47
  • Port de la Santé to Nice Intl Airport (NCE) - Private Departure Transfer: $49
  • Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port to Nice hotels- Arrival Transfer: $49
  • Villefranche Port to Nice Intl Airport (NCE) - Departure Transfer: $49
  • Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port de la Santé to Nice hotels- Arrival Private Transfer: $49
  • Nice Intl Airport (NCE) to Villefranche Port- Arrival Transfer: $49
  • Nice hotels to Port de la Santé - Departure Private Transfer: $49
  • Nice Intl Airport (NCE) to Port de la Santé- Arrrival Private Transfer: $49

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:

  • Private transfer from Podgorica airport to Podgorica city: $26
  • Private Transfer to Budva: $39
  • Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $47
  • Private transfer to Tivat: $53
  • Private transfer to Kotor: $53
  • From One-Way Private Transfer to/from Virpazar: $57
  • Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Petrovac : $58
  • Private Airport Transfer from Podgorica airport to Budva: $68
  • Podgorica airport: Private Transfer to/from Budva: $75
  • Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Budva: $75
  • Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Bar: $75
  • Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $87

Is it cheaper to fly into Nice or Podgorica?

Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Nice 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
    Nice 49
    Podgorica 41
Typical Food Prices in Nice

Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:


  • Slushee
    2.50
  • Strawberries
    4.00
  • Loaf of Bread
    3.20

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.

  • Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting: $84
  • Viator Exclusive: Organic French Dinner in the Garden of Nice: $95
  • The Flavors of Nice Food Tour: $103
  • Old Nice Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
  • Nice Evening Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
  • Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice: $107
  • 3.5-Hour Original Old Town Food Tour: $107
  • Private French Cooking Class with a Fun Local Noel: $112
  • PRIVATE Award-Winning Nice Food Tour: 6 or 10 Tastings: $112
  • Food Tour + Wine Pairing Lunch with a local Sommelier: $133
  • Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner: $147
  • Dinner in the vineyard French Riviera: $192

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Nice 12
    Podgorica 21

Tours and Activities in Nice

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

  • Vieux Nice : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.13
  • Nice : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.13
  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
  • City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
  • Ticket to Musée National du Sport: $6.42
  • Nice Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
  • Monaco Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
  • Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $6.95
  • City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.95
  • Nice's Old Town Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
  • Navigating A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
  • Nice city tour: audio guide app in your smartphone: $7.49

Tours and Activities in Podgorica

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

  • Skip The Line: National Park Skadar Lake - Tickets: $8.17
  • Skadar lake - Falcon kayak tour: $13
  • Lake Skadar: Guided Sightseeing Boat Tour with Refreshments: $16
  • Two Hours Sightseeing Lake Cruise at Montenegro National Park: $16
  • Podgorica City Walking Tour: $22
  • Lake Skadar: Guided Panoramic Boat Tour to Kom Monastery : $22
  • Lake Skadar: Early-morning Birdwatching and Photography Tour: $27
  • From Virpazar: Guided Lake Skadar cruise and Crnojevića River: $33
  • Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
  • Book Your Donkey Farm Tour: $57
  • Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $65
  • Cultural Bike Tour of Podgorica;Discovering the Ancient Treasures: $71

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Nice 17
    Podgorica 20

Sample the Local Flavors in Nice

Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Nice Bar Crawl | Best Bars In 1 Night! VIP + FREE SHOTS: $5.99
  • Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entry and Free Shots: $16
  • Pub Crawl Nice with Drinking Games and Optional Drink special: $17
  • Nice : Guided Pub / Bar Crawl with Shots and Nightclub Entry: $21
  • Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $23
  • Nice Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $45
  • New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $52
  • New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl Nice France: $53
  • Provence Organic Wine Tasting Half Day Tour from Nice: $65
  • Wine Tasting: Tour de France in Nice City Centre: $74
  • Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour: $82
  • Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice: $84

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

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


Which is Bigger, Nice or Podgorica?

Nice has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Nice 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 Nice 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 Nice or Podgorica in the Summer?

Both Podgorica and Nice are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Nice for the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.

In July, Nice is generally cooler than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Nice average around 23°C (73°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).

In July, Nice usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Nice gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Nice 23°C (73°F) 
    Podgorica 26°C (80°F)

Should I visit Nice or Podgorica in the Autumn?

Both Podgorica and Nice during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Nice because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.

Nice is around the same temperature as Podgorica in the autumn. The daily temperature in Nice averages around 17°C (63°F) in October, and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).

Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Nice. Nice usually gets less rain in October than Podgorica. Nice gets 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Nice 17°C (63°F) 
    Podgorica 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Nice or Podgorica in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Nice and Podgorica. The shopping scene and the cuisine are the main draw to Nice this time of year.

In the winter, Nice is a little warmer than Podgorica. Typically, the winter temperatures in Nice in January average around 9°C (48°F), and Podgorica averages at about 6°C (42°F).

Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Nice usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Nice gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Nice 9°C (48°F) 
    Podgorica 6°C (42°F)

Should I visit Nice or Podgorica in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Nice as well as Podgorica. Many travelers come to Nice for the beaches and the natural beauty.

In April, Nice is generally around the same temperature as Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Nice average around 13°C (56°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).

It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Nice usually gets less rain in April than Podgorica. Nice gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Nice 13°C (56°F) 
    Podgorica 14°C (58°F)

Typical Weather for Podgorica and Nice

Nice Podgorica
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 9°C (48°F) 83 mm (3.3 in) 6°C (42°F) 192 mm (7.6 in)
Feb 9°C (49°F) 76 mm (3 in) 8°C (46°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Mar 11°C (51°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 11°C (51°F) 159 mm (6.3 in)
Apr 13°C (56°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 14°C (58°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
May 16°C (62°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 19°C (67°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Jun 20°C (68°F) 36 mm (1.4 in) 23°C (73°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 16 mm (0.6 in) 26°C (80°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Aug 23°C (73°F) 31 mm (1.2 in) 26°C (79°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Sep 21°C (69°F) 54 mm (2.1 in) 22°C (72°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Oct 17°C (63°F) 108 mm (4.3 in) 17°C (63°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)
Nov 12°C (54°F) 104 mm (4.1 in) 11°C (53°F) 239 mm (9.4 in)
Dec 10°C (49°F) 78 mm (3.1 in) 7°C (45°F) 217 mm (8.5 in)