Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Peniche?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Peniche 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 Peniche and Podgorica can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Peniche or Podgorica?
Peniche
Peniche is a beach destination with many attractions for travelers. First, the raging sea and the lay of the land make this a popular surfing destination. The best of many supreme beaches is Praia dos Supertubos, which has a tubular wave fit for big time international events. Peniche has also been a port since the Early Modern Age, when a fort was constructed to defend it. This monument has an absorbing history, first as a maritime defense and then a prison during the Estado Novo regime in the 20th century. The walled historic center makes for pleasant strolling, and the seaside fort where Salazar's regime detained political prisoners is a must-see for anyone interested in Portuguese history. Artisan lovers will enjoy Peniche's specialty, handmade lace, and it is even possible to see the lace-work in action. And on top of everything, Peniche also has the Berlingas Islands, a natural reserve off the coast, which are well worth a visit.
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 Vineyard & Wine Tours in Portugal, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPeniche €122Podgorica €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Peniche is €122, 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 Peniche and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPeniche €50Podgorica €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPeniche €100Podgorica €92
Compare Hotels in Peniche and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Peniche 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: Peniche Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Peniche €53Podgorica €20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Peniche
Also for Peniche, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lisbon: Transfer from/to Peniche (Wave Capital): $128
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 Peniche or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Peniche 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 dayPeniche €41Podgorica €41
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Peniche €19Podgorica €21
Tours and Activities in Peniche
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Peniche.
- From 1-Hour Cabo Carvoeiro Boat Tour: $16
- Private Walking Tour - Footsteps of Our People: $21
- From Round-Trip Boat Tour of Berlengas Archipelago: $24
- Berlenga Island and Cave Tour: $33
- Berlengas Roundtrip and Glass-Bottom Boat Cave Tour: $33
- Berlengas Island Trip, Hiking and Cave Tour: $36
- Peniche : Walking Tour: $37
- Traction Buoy or Banana Boat Adventure: $43
- Berlengas Island Caves Tour and Snorkeling: $44
- Mountain Bike Tour: $53
- Private Jeep Tour + Tasting Offer: $53
- From Lisbon: Berlenga Grande Sightseeing Tour: $134
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 dayPeniche €12Podgorica €20
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 Peniche and Podgorica, we can see that Peniche 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 Peniche would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Peniche 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 Peniche Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Peniche or Podgorica?
Podgorica has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Peniche. When comparing the sizes of Peniche 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 Peniche 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 Peniche or Podgorica in the Summer?
Both Podgorica and Peniche during the summer are popular places to visit.
In July, Peniche is generally cooler than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Peniche average around 23°C (73°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Peniche. In the summer, Peniche often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica. Peniche gets 352 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun.
Peniche usually gets less rain in July than Podgorica. Peniche gets 5 mm (0.2 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 JulyPeniche 23°C (73°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Peniche or Podgorica in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Peniche and Podgorica.
Peniche is a little warmer than Podgorica in the autumn. The daily temperature in Peniche averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. In Peniche, it's very sunny this time of the year. Peniche usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica during autumn. Peniche gets 213 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, Peniche usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Peniche gets 80 mm (3.1 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 OctoberPeniche 19°C (66°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Peniche or Podgorica in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Peniche as well as Podgorica.
In the winter, Peniche is much warmer than Podgorica. Typically, the winter temperatures in Peniche in January average around 12°C (53°F), and Podgorica averages at about 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Peniche often gets more sunshine than Podgorica. Peniche gets 144 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Peniche receives a lot of rain in the winter. Peniche usually gets less rain in January than Podgorica. Peniche gets 110 mm (4.3 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 JanuaryPeniche 12°C (53°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Peniche or Podgorica in the Spring?
Both Podgorica and Peniche are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In April, Peniche is generally around the same temperature as Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Peniche average around 16°C (60°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Peniche. Peniche usually receives more sunshine than Podgorica during spring. Peniche gets 235 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, Peniche usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Peniche gets 64 mm (2.5 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 AprilPeniche 16°C (60°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Peniche
| Peniche | Podgorica | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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