Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Pamukkale?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale and Podgorica can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pamukkale or Podgorica?
Pamukkale
Pamukkale is in southeastern Aegean Turkey and is historically a spa town that has been in existence since the 2nd century BC. It is popular with tourists for its beautiful hot springs and travertines, or pools that are coated in a very unique calcium covering. The area is very rich in mineral content and the water, which has been flowing for thousands of years, has deposited calcium in each pool. This unique whiteness creates an unworldly beauty that draws visitors from around the world. If you're visiting during the summer months when the sun is out in full force, don't forget the sunscreen, as the white reflects the light and you can end up with a sunburn quite quickly. You'll also want to make sure you have sunglasses available because the glare can be quite extreme.
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 Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPamukkale $156Podgorica $112
The average daily cost (per person) in Pamukkale is $156, 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 Pamukkale and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPamukkale $56Podgorica $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPamukkale $112Podgorica $98
Compare Hotels in Pamukkale and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Pamukkale 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.
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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: Pamukkale Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pamukkale $35Podgorica $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pamukkale
Also for Pamukkale, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Pamukkale Saraykoy Hotels: $81
- Antalya: Guided Pamukkale Tour w/Lunch/Transfer: $84
- Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon w/Flight Certificates,Champagne Toast & Hotel Transfer: $90
- Private Denizli Pamukkale Airport Transfer Service: $98
- Pamukkale - Karahayit Transfer from Denizli Cardak Airport: $100
- Transfer from Denizli Airport to Pamukkale Karahayit Hotels: $102
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Denizli City Hotels: $104
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Pamukkale Karahayit Hotels: $104
- Pamukkale Saraykoy Hotels to Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers: $109
- Pamukkale to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport-Departure Transfer: $125
- Denizli City Hotels to Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers: $136
- City of Pamukkale/Denizli: Antalya Airport Private Transfer: $165
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $262
- Transfer from Podgorica to Sarajevo: $251
- VAN Private transfers from Airport Podgorica and city to Budva: $120
- Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $118
- Private transfer from Podgorica to Ostrog monastery (minivan): $117
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $117
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Tivat : $108
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Ulcinj : $107
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $94
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Bar (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Pamukkale or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Pamukkale 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 dayPamukkale $69Podgorica $43
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pamukkale $54Podgorica $22
Typical Entertainment Prices in Pamukkale
For Pamukkale, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance fees Travertines & Pool$2.01
Tours and Activities in Pamukkale
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pamukkale.
- Antalya: Pamukkale Guided Tour With Optional Balloon Flight: $37
- Pamukkale City Highlights Small Group Guided Tour with Lunch: $40
- Full Day Pamukkale City Tour From Pamukkale And Karahayit Hotels: $45
- Pamukkale Paragliding Experience By Local Expert Pilots: $48
- From Antalya: Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour with Lunch: $48
- Shared Pamukkale Group Tour from Pamukkale: $57
- From Bodrum: Pamukkale & Hierapolis Guided Tour with Lunch: $63
- Kusadasi or Selcuk: Pamukkale Guided Group Tour: $67
- Pamukkale Tour From Pamukkale : $71
- Antalya: Full-Day Pamukkale Tour: $80
- Shared Cultural Tour in Pamukkale and Hierapolis: $81
- Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour: $85
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
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPamukkale $15Podgorica $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 Pamukkale and Podgorica, we can see that Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pamukkale or Podgorica?
Podgorica has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Pamukkale. When comparing the sizes of Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale 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 Pamukkale or Podgorica in the Summer?
Both Podgorica and Pamukkale during the summer are popular places to visit.
In the summer, Pamukkale is around the same temperature as Podgorica. Typically, the summer temperatures in Pamukkale in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Podgorica averages at about 26°C (80°F).
In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Pamukkale. In the summer, Pamukkale often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica. Pamukkale gets 356 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale usually gets less rain in July than Podgorica. Pamukkale gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPamukkale 28°C (82°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Podgorica in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Pamukkale and Podgorica.
In October, Pamukkale is generally a little warmer than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Pamukkale average around 19°C (67°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. In Pamukkale, it's very sunny this time of the year. Pamukkale usually receives more sunshine than Podgorica during autumn. Pamukkale gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Pamukkale usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Pamukkale gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPamukkale 19°C (67°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Podgorica in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Pamukkale as well as Podgorica.
Pamukkale is much warmer than Podgorica in the winter. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 9°C (48°F) in January, and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Pamukkale often gets more sunshine than Podgorica. Pamukkale gets 137 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Pamukkale receives a lot of rain in the winter. Pamukkale usually gets less rain in January than Podgorica. Pamukkale gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPamukkale 9°C (48°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Podgorica in the Spring?
Both Podgorica and Pamukkale are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In the spring, Pamukkale is a little warmer than Podgorica. Typically, the spring temperatures in Pamukkale in April average around 17°C (62°F), and Podgorica averages at about 14°C (58°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pamukkale. Pamukkale usually receives more sunshine than Podgorica during spring. Pamukkale gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In April, Pamukkale usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Pamukkale gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPamukkale 17°C (62°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Pamukkale
| Pamukkale | Podgorica | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (51°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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