Which place is cheaper, Kotor or Podgorica?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Podgorica or Kotor?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Podgorica or Kotor, 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 Kotor?
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.
Kotor
A coastal town of Montenegro, Kotor is also a beautifully-preserved fortified, medieval town, featuring a labyrinth of cobbled streets, lively piazzas, historic churches, and a spread of bars and restaurants throughout its historic Old Town.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Montenegro, and The Best Adventure Tours to Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPodgorica €105Kotor €100
The average daily cost (per person) in Podgorica is €105, while the average daily cost in Kotor is €100. 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 Kotor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPodgorica €46Kotor €49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPodgorica €92Kotor €98
Compare Hotels in Podgorica and Kotor
Looking for a hotel in Podgorica or Kotor? 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 Kotor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Podgorica €20Kotor €9.26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $48
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $95
- Airport Transfer Podgorica to Portonovi / Herceg Novi: $266
- Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $120
- Kotor to Podgorica one way transfer: $207
- Podgorica hotels to Kotor Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $48
- Private Transfer to Budva: $39
- Private transfer to Kotor: $54
- Private transfer to Tivat: $54
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Bar : $99
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Dubrovnik: $218
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $266
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kotor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kotor:
- Private Transfer from Kotor Cruise Port to Tivat Airport TIV: $17
- Tivat Airport (TIV) to Kotor Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
- Kotor Cruise Port to Tivat Hotels Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
- Montenegro: Podgorica Airport One-way Transfers: $38
- Enjoy Private Transfers by Car or Van from Tivat Airport to Kotor or Budva: $39
- Private Transfer from Tivat airport to Kotor: $44
- Private Transfer from Kotor to Tivat airport: $44
- Kotor Cruise Port to Podgorica hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $48
- Private Transfer from Kotor Cruise Port to Podgorica Hotels: $48
- Private Transfer from Tivat airport to Nikki or Obala Djurasevica: $50
- Private transfer from Nikki or Obala Djurasevica to Tivat airport: $50
- Private transfers from Kotor to Podgorica Airport and City: $53
Is it cheaper to fly into Podgorica or Kotor?
Prices for flights to both Kotor 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 €41Kotor €43
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Podgorica
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Podgorica.
- Hard Rock Cafe Podgorica with Set Lunch or Dinner: $18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kotor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kotor.
- Handmade Pasta Cooking Class with Italian Chef in Montenegro: $50
- 3 Hour Kotor Food Tour - Rick Steves' Recommended: $155
- The 10 Tastings of Kotor Private Food Tour : $176
- Kotor private cooking class with lunch and Old town guided tour: $230
- Kotor and Perast Private Tour with Cooking Class and Boat Ride: $266
- Cooking class in a local home & old town walking tour: $311
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Podgorica €21Kotor €8.32
Tours and Activities in Podgorica
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Podgorica are as follows:
- Kayak Rental Adventure through Lake Skadar from Virpazar: $5.55
- Skip the Line Tickets: National Park Biogradska Gora: $7.77
- Skip The Line: National Park Skadar Lake - Tickets: $8.33
- Lake Skadar Guided Tour: Discover the Montenegrin Alcatraz: $8.88
- Skadar Lake Official - Kayak Tour: $13
- Boat Cruise Viktor Skadar LakeVirpazar Kom MonasteryVirpazar: $17
- Lake Skadar: Guided Sightseeing Boat Tour with Refreshments: $17
- Two Hours Sightseeing Lake Cruise at Montenegro National Park: $17
- Podgorica City Walking Tour: $22
- Lake Skadar: Guided Panoramic Boat Tour to Kom Monastery : $28
- Tour on Skadar Lake on Kayak or Paddle board: $33
- From Virpazar: Guided Lake Skadar cruise and Crnojevića River: $33
Tours and Activities in Kotor
Here are a few actual costs in Kotor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Montenegro and Kotor private tour: $1.09
- Boat Tour to Our Lady of the Rocks: $20
- Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks 1,5 hours tour - ticket tour: $22
- Our Lady of the Rocks & Perast Old Town Boat Tour: $24
- Old Town Walking Tour: $24
- Kotor Old Town Walking Tour: $24
- KOTOR Blue Cave, and Full Bay Speedboat Tour: $26
- Blue Cave, and Full Bay Speedboat Tour: $26
- Tour Kotor - Perast Old Town - Island Our Lady of the Rocks - Every 2 hours: $27
- Panorama and Semi-Submarine Underwater Experience: $27
- Semi-Submarine: Kotor Bay Panorama & Underwater Experience: $28
- Kotor:Blue Cave ,Lady of the Rocks and Mamula Boat tour: $28
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPodgorica €20Kotor €8.51
Sample the Local Flavors in Podgorica
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Podgorica:
- Private Wine Tasting Activity at Lipovac Winery: $28
- Book Your Wine Tour: $79
- Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $99
- Podgorica Car Trip, Doclea city, Wine tasting, Niagara falls: $108
- Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $131
- Wine tour- Family winery visit, food tasting & Skadar Lake boat cruise: $164
- SOUL HEALING Wine Tour Montenegro - BEST PRIVATE TOUR : $216
Sample the Local Flavors in Kotor
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kotor:
- Kotor : Old Town Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $109
- Private tour: Homemade food and wine tasting at my family home: $133
- Montenegro wine tasting (Private tour): $267
- Skadar Lake National Park with Wine Tasting: $435
When comparing the travel costs between Podgorica and Kotor, we can see that Podgorica is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Podgorica Expensive? and Is Kotor Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Podgorica or Kotor?
Podgorica has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Kotor. When comparing the sizes of Podgorica and Kotor, 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 Kotor?
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 Kotor in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Podgorica and Kotor. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Kotor because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.
Podgorica is around the same temperature as Kotor in the summer. The daily temperature in Podgorica averages around 26°C (80°F) in July, and Kotor fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kotor this time of the year. In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. Podgorica usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Kotor during summer. Podgorica gets 341 hours of sunny skies, while Kotor receives 341 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Podgorica usually receives less rain than Kotor. Podgorica gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 47 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPodgorica 26°C (80°F)Kotor 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Kotor in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Podgorica as well as Kotor. Additionally, the hiking trails, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Kotor this time of year.
In the autumn, Podgorica is around the same temperature as Kotor. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Podgorica in October average around 17°C (63°F), and Kotor averages at about 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kotor. 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 Kotor. Podgorica gets 203 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kotor receives 203 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Kotor. Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Podgorica usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Kotor. Podgorica gets 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPodgorica 17°C (63°F)Kotor 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Kotor in the Winter?
Both Kotor and Podgorica are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Kotor for the cuisine.
In January, Podgorica is generally around the same temperature as Kotor. Daily temperatures in Podgorica average around 6°C (42°F), and Kotor fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
Podgorica usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Kotor during winter. Podgorica gets 121 hours of sunny skies, while Kotor receives 121 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kotor. It's quite rainy in Podgorica. In January, Podgorica usually receives around the same amount of rain as Kotor. Podgorica gets 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 186 mm (7.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPodgorica 6°C (42°F)Kotor 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Kotor in the Spring?
Both Kotor and Podgorica during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Kotor in the spring for the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
Podgorica is around the same temperature as Kotor in the spring. The daily temperature in Podgorica averages around 14°C (58°F) in April, and Kotor fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In the spring, Podgorica often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Kotor. Podgorica gets 194 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kotor receives 194 hours of full sun.
Kotor gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. Podgorica usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Kotor. Podgorica gets 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPodgorica 14°C (58°F)Kotor 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Kotor and Podgorica
| Podgorica | Kotor | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 154 mm (6.1 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 47 mm (1.8 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 174 mm (6.9 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 215 mm (8.5 in) |
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