Which place is cheaper, Baltimore or Podgorica?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Podgorica or Baltimore?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Podgorica or Baltimore, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Podgorica or Baltimore?
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.
Baltimore
Baltimore is a large, industrial city and popular tourist destination in the state of Maryland. It is about an hour outside of Washington, D.C. and is a hub of tourism and entertainment for the area. It has a vibrant nightlife, comfortable climate, and is a great place to visit when you're in the area. The city proper has a population of about 600,000 and the metropolitan area has 2.7 million. Its economy is centered around science, technology, engineering and math and it has many undergraduate and graduate schools including the world renowned Johns Hopkins University.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Los Angeles, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New York City.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPodgorica $112Baltimore $184
The average daily cost (per person) in Podgorica is $112, while the average daily cost in Baltimore is $184. 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 Podgorica and Baltimore in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPodgorica $49Baltimore $93
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPodgorica $98Baltimore $186
Compare Hotels in Podgorica and Baltimore
Looking for a hotel in Podgorica or Baltimore? 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: Podgorica Hotel Prices and Baltimore Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Podgorica $21Baltimore $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $47
- Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $118
- From One-Way Private Transfer to/from Virpazar: $57
- Kotor to Podgorica one way transfer: $205
- Podgorica airport: Private Transfer to/from Budva: $75
- Podgorica hotels to Kotor Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $47
- Private Transfer to Budva: $39
- Private transfer to Kotor: $54
- Private transfer to Tivat: $54
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Bar : $98
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Herceg Novi: $156
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $263
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Baltimore
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Baltimore:
- Private Transfer from Baltimore Airport to Baltimore Port: $42
- Oakland to San Francisco Airport (SFO)-Departure Private Transfer: $44
- Private Arrival Transfer from Baltimore Washington Airport BWI: $60
- Baltimore City to Washington City - Private Car Transfer: $63
- Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Washington - Arrival Private Transfer: $76
- San Francisco Airport to Oakland: Round Trip Private Transfer: $88
- Baltimore Washington Airport (BWI) to Washington - Arrival Private Transfer: $93
- Baltimore City to Philadelphia City - Private Car Transfer: $103
- Arrival Private Transfer Baltimore Airport BWI to Baltimore by Business Vehicle: $111
- Departure Private Transfer Baltimore to Baltimore Airport BWI - Business Vehicle: $111
- Arrival Private Transfer: Baltimore Airport BWI to Washington in Business Car: $135
- BWI Airport: Transfer to Baltimore or Washington DC: $150
Is it cheaper to fly into Podgorica or Baltimore?
Prices for flights to both Baltimore and Podgorica 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 dayPodgorica $43Baltimore $46
Typical Food Prices in Baltimore
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Baltimore:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2) in Fells Point$76
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Baltimore
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Baltimore.
- Private Hands-On Vegan Cooking Experience in Baltimore: $45
- Federal Hill Food Tour: $71
- Little Italy and Jonestown Food Tour: $73
- Fells Point Food Tour in Baltimore: $74
- Inner Harbor Buffet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner: $76
- Christmas Eve Gourmet Brunch or Dinner Cruise: $84
- Christmas Day Gourmet Brunch or Dinner Cruise: $84
- Baltimore Signature Dinner Cruise: $101
- Baltimore Buffet Dinner/Dance Cruise of the Inner Harbor: $119
- Baltimore Father's Day Buffet Dinner Cruise : $126
- Baltimore New Year's Eve Buffet Dinner Cruise: $251
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Podgorica $22Baltimore $18
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: $8.23
- Skadar lake - Falcon kayak tour: $13
- Boat Cruise Viktor Skadar LakeVirpazar Kom MonasteryVirpazar: $14
- Lake Skadar Grmozur Fortress and Monastery Cruise: $16
- Lake Skadar: Guided Sightseeing Boat Tour with Refreshments: $16
- Two Hours Sightseeing Lake Cruise at Montenegro National Park: $16
- Lake Skadar: Guided Panoramic Boat Tour to Kom Monastery : $22
- Podgorica City Walking Tour: $22
- From Virpazar: Guided Lake Skadar cruise and Crnojevića River: $33
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $66
- Walking tour, all the secrets of Podgorica: $75
Tours and Activities in Baltimore
Here are a few actual costs in Baltimore for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Downtown Baltimore In-App Audio Tour: $9.00
- Historic & Cultural Baltimore Self-Driving Audio Guided Tour: $14
- Antietam National Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Tour: $15
- Historical Baltimore Self-Driving Sightseeing Audio Tour: $17
- Baltimore Scavenger Hunt Adventure: $21
- Baltimore Ghosts By US Ghost Adventures: $24
- The Original Fells Point Ghost Walk by Baltimore Ghost Tours: $24
- Baltimore's Cruise ship Tour-shuttle service: $25
- Inner Harbor Sightseeing Cruise: $28
- Baltimore Harbor Tour: $28
- The Original Fells Point Ghost Walk by Baltimore Ghost Tours: $30
- Sights and Sips Private City Sightseeing Cruise: $31
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPodgorica $21Baltimore $17
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: $78
- Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $98
- Wine tasting in the family winery, feel the spirit: $121
- Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $129
- Full Day Private Podgorica Wine Tour Experience: $159
- Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls: $197
Sample the Local Flavors in Baltimore
Also in Baltimore, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Original Fells Point Haunted Pub Tour by Baltimore Ghost Tours: $33
- Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- From Patapsco Region Wine Tour with Lunch: $175
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Podgorica and Baltimore, we can see that Baltimore is more expensive. And not only is Podgorica much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Podgorica is in Europe and Baltimore is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. 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 Baltimore would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Baltimore 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 Podgorica Expensive? and Is Baltimore Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Podgorica or Baltimore?
Baltimore has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Podgorica and Baltimore, 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 Podgorica or Baltimore?
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 Podgorica or Baltimore in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Podgorica and Baltimore. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Baltimore because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Podgorica is around the same temperature as Baltimore. Typically, the summer temperatures in Podgorica in July average around 26°C (80°F), and Baltimore averages at about 78°F (25°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Baltimore this time of the year. In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. Podgorica usually receives more sunshine than Baltimore during summer. Podgorica gets 341 hours of sunny skies, while Baltimore receives 283 hours of full sun in the summer.
Baltimore receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Podgorica usually receives less rain than Baltimore. Podgorica gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Baltimore receives 4.1 inches (103 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPodgorica 26°C (80°F)Baltimore 78°F (25°C)
Should I visit Podgorica or Baltimore in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Podgorica as well as Baltimore. Additionally, the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Baltimore this time of year.
In October, Podgorica is generally a little warmer than Baltimore. Daily temperatures in Podgorica average around 17°C (63°F), and Baltimore fluctuates around 57°F (14°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. In the autumn, Podgorica often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Baltimore. Podgorica gets 203 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Baltimore receives 196 hours of full sun.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Podgorica usually gets more rain in October than Baltimore. Podgorica gets 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Baltimore receives 2.8 inches (71 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPodgorica 17°C (63°F)Baltimore 57°F (14°C)
Should I visit Podgorica or Baltimore in the Winter?
Both Baltimore and Podgorica are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Baltimore for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Baltimore. Podgorica is much warmer than Baltimore in the winter. The daily temperature in Podgorica averages around 6°C (42°F) in January, and Baltimore fluctuates around 32°F (0°C).
Podgorica usually receives less sunshine than Baltimore during winter. Podgorica gets 121 hours of sunny skies, while Baltimore receives 153 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. In January, Podgorica usually receives more rain than Baltimore. Podgorica gets 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain, while Baltimore receives 2.9 inches (74 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPodgorica 6°C (42°F)Baltimore 32°F (0°C)
Should I visit Podgorica or Baltimore in the Spring?
Both Baltimore and Podgorica during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Baltimore in the spring for the activities around the city.
In the spring, Podgorica is a little warmer than Baltimore. Typically, the spring temperatures in Podgorica in April average around 14°C (58°F), and Baltimore averages at about 54°F (12°C).
In Baltimore, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Podgorica often gets less sunshine than Baltimore. Podgorica gets 194 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Baltimore receives 225 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. Podgorica usually gets more rain in April than Baltimore. Podgorica gets 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while Baltimore receives 3.1 inches (78 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPodgorica 14°C (58°F)Baltimore 54°F (12°C)
Typical Weather for Baltimore and Podgorica
| Podgorica | Baltimore | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) | 32°F (0°C) | 2.9 inches (74 mm) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 inches (71 mm) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 inches (94 mm) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 inches (78 mm) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 inches (92 mm) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 inches (96 mm) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1 inches (103 mm) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2 inches (107 mm) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 inches (79 mm) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 inches (71 mm) |
| Nov | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) | 47°F (9°C) | 3.1 inches (80 mm) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) |
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