A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Plovdiv vs. Belgrade for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Plovdiv or Belgrade?

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 Plovdiv and Belgrade can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Plovdiv or Belgrade?

Plovdiv

Located in a large, hilly plain between the Rhodope Mountains in the south of Bulgaria and the Balkan Range in the central part of the country, Plovdiv sits uniquely spread across six hills. It is one of the oldest continuously-inhabited cities in the world, dating back roughly 8,000 years. Some of its best features are its ancient ruins and historic architecture.

Belgrade

Belgrade is the capital city of the Republic of Serbia. Dating back to the 4th Century BC, is has seen many changes from Celtic tribes at its earliest beginnings to Roman rule, the Ottoman Empire, and Serbian independence. Relics of its past can be seen today in Belgrade's architecture and museums, while there are also a host of contemporary activities like nightlife, clubs, cafes, and concerts.

For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Bulgaria, The Best Adventure Tours to Bulgaria, The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade.


Which place is cheaper, Belgrade or Plovdiv?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Plovdiv is $81, while the average daily cost in Belgrade is $45. 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 Plovdiv and Belgrade in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Plovdiv $44
    Belgrade $31
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Plovdiv $88
    Belgrade $62
Compare Hotels in Plovdiv and Belgrade

Looking for a hotel in Plovdiv or Belgrade? 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 Plovdiv


Hotels in Belgrade


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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: Plovdiv Hotel Prices and Belgrade Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Plovdiv $22
    Belgrade $5.65

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Plovdiv

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

  • Private One-way Transfer Plovdiv Airport to Hotel or vice versa: $43
  • Transfer Plovdiv to Sofia airport/city with a car 3+1: $99
  • Transfer from Plovdiv to Sofia: $105
  • Private Transfer from Pamporovo to Sofia (SOF) Airport: $162
  • Transfer from Plovdiv to Burgas city/airport with sedan/minivan/minibus: $193

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:

  • Transfer service to Kopaonik from Belgrade Airport or hotel: $174
  • Sarajevo: One-Way Private Transfer to Belgrade: $250
  • Sarajevo: Belgrade transfer: $326
  • Private transfer tour from Belgrade to Sarajevo via Mokra Gora with sightseeing: $145
  • Private transfer tour from Belgrade to Pristina with sightseeing: $124
  • Private Transfer from Smederevo to Belgrade Airport (BEG): $118
  • Private Transfer from Novi Sad to Belgrade Airport (BEG): $128
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Downtown to Belgrade Airport (BEG): $37
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Vršac: $137
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Valjevo: $156
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Tuzla: $274
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Subotica: $245

Is it cheaper to fly into Plovdiv or Belgrade?

Prices for flights to both Belgrade and Plovdiv 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
    Plovdiv $21
    Belgrade $9.37

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade

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

  • E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $66
  • Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $72
  • E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $76
  • Folklore night in Belgrade with dinner: $169

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Plovdiv $16
    Belgrade $4.55

Tours and Activities in Plovdiv

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

  • Old Town Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
  • Plovdiv Old Town Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
  • Plovdiv Communist Walking Tour Soviet Landmarks: $15
  • Plovdiv Private City Walking Tour Old Town & Ancient Stadium: $19
  • Self-Guided Hiking Tour of the Smolyan Lakes: $21
  • Guided Walking Tour: $22
  • Plovdiv Communist Walking Tour Soviet Landmarks: $22
  • Plovdiv guided walking tour: $22
  • Local Adventures in the Rhodope Mountains: $32
  • Private Virtual Tour in Plovdiv with a Local Guide: $32
  • Food Walk: Bulgarian Food and Culture Tour in Plovdiv: $39
  • Plovdiv - Private walking tour: $41

Tours and Activities in Belgrade

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

  • Magic Christmas tour in Novi Sad: $202
  • Ada Lake E Scooter tour: $43
  • Ada Lake Tour: $33
  • Avala & Kosmaj Bike Tour: $98
  • Belgrade 20th century tour: $43
  • Belgrade : Must-See Attractions Private Walking Tour: $31
  • Belgrade : Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $29
  • Belgrade Big Tour: Top Attractions and Belgrade Neighborhoods: $61
  • Belgrade Bike Tour: $105
  • Belgrade City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.52
  • Belgrade City Walk, Gathering and Sightseeing: $33
  • Belgrade Craft Beer Tasting Tour: $105

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Plovdiv $9.70
    Belgrade $21

Sample the Local Flavors in Plovdiv

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Plovdiv:

  • Chateau Copsa Wine Tasting Tours & Activities: $21
  • Plovdiv Exquisite Wine Tasting: $65
  • Thracian Valley wine tasting - private day tour from Plovdiv: $93
  • Private Day Trip From Plovdiv To Wine Cellars And Wine Tasting: $109
  • From Sofia: Plovdiv and Perushtitsa Tour With Wine Tasting: $122

Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade

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

  • Wines & Horses Wine Tasting surrounded by Horses: $49
  • Natural wine tasting with great views: $50
  • Belgrade Reserved Pub Crawl: $50
  • RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $53
  • E-Scooter CRAFT BEER and BREWERY Tour: $54
  • Belgrade Bar Crawl: $55
  • Urban Rakija Distillery Tour in Belgrade: $55
  • Pearl of North Serbia, trip to Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $61
  • Northern Serbia: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting in a cellar : $83
  • Private Wine Tour in Royal Region: $87
  • 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $97
  • Full-Day Tour along Danube with Three Stronghold Sightseeing and Wine Tasting: $215


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Plovdiv and Belgrade, we can see that Plovdiv is more expensive. And not only is Belgrade much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Belgrade would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Belgrade 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 Plovdiv would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Plovdiv than you might in Belgrade.

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


Which is Bigger, Plovdiv or Belgrade?

Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Plovdiv. When comparing the sizes of Plovdiv and Belgrade, 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.