Which place is cheaper, Maribor or Podgorica?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Podgorica or Maribor?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Podgorica or Maribor, 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 Maribor?
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.
Maribor
Located near the Austrian border is Maribor, the second largest city in Slovenia. Maribor is surrounded by hills that are filled with wine vineyards, as well as the Mariborsko Pohorje mountain. The city is split in half by the Drava River. On the left bank of the river you'll find the city's old town.
The city draws tourists from all over the world who come to enjoy the world renowned wine, old town culture, and outdoor activities which include hiking and skiing. The city is a great jumping off point for many outdoor activities and for those hoping to see the countryside. If you're more the city type, Maribor also has plenty to offer. Head to the theater for a show, sip some wine in a town square, or soak in the beauty of a cathedral while you're in the area.
Maribor's climate is humid continental with warm summers and cold winters. During the winter months the average temperature hovers around freezing. The warmest month is July, when average temperatures often exceed 20 degrees Celsius. Maribor is also one of the sunniest cities in Slovenia.
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 in Slovenia, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Slovenia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPodgorica €105Maribor €76
The average daily cost (per person) in Podgorica is €105, while the average daily cost in Maribor is €76. 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 Maribor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPodgorica €46Maribor €44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPodgorica €92Maribor €88
Compare Hotels in Podgorica and Maribor
Looking for a hotel in Podgorica or Maribor? 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 Maribor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Podgorica €20Maribor €8.73
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
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $94
- Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $118
- From One-Way Private Transfer to/from Virpazar: $57
- Podgorica airport: Private Transfer to/from Budva: $75
- Private Transfer to Budva: $39
- Private transfer to Kotor: $53
- Private transfer to Tivat: $53
- Private Airport Transfer from Podgorica airport to Budva: $68
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $262
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Petrovac : $58
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $117
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Maribor
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Maribor:
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Gondola (for 2)€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Maribor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Maribor:
- Private transfer from Maribor to Ljubljana city: $250
- Private Transfer from Maribor to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $252
Is it cheaper to fly into Podgorica or Maribor?
Prices for flights to both Maribor 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 €41Maribor €26
Typical Food Prices in Maribor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Maribor:
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Restaurant Dinner (for 2)€24
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Gostilnica Navogalu Cafe Lunch€7.50
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Podgorica €21Maribor €8.57
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: $8.17
- Skadar lake - Falcon kayak tour: $13
- Lake Skadar: Guided Sightseeing Boat Tour with Refreshments: $16
- Two Hours Sightseeing Lake Cruise at Montenegro National Park: $16
- Podgorica City Walking Tour: $22
- Lake Skadar: Guided Panoramic Boat Tour to Kom Monastery : $22
- Lake Skadar: Early-morning Birdwatching and Photography Tour: $27
- From Virpazar: Guided Lake Skadar cruise and Crnojevića River: $33
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Book Your Donkey Farm Tour: $57
- Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $65
- Cultural Bike Tour of Podgorica;Discovering the Ancient Treasures: $71
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPodgorica €20Maribor €11
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Maribor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Maribor:
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Bottle of Wine€12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Podgorica and Maribor, we can see that Podgorica is more expensive. And not only is Maribor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Maribor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Maribor 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 Podgorica would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Podgorica than you might in Maribor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Podgorica Expensive? and Is Maribor Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Podgorica or Maribor?
Podgorica has a larger population, and is about 53% larger than the population of Maribor. When comparing the sizes of Podgorica and Maribor, 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 Maribor?
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 Maribor in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Podgorica and Maribor.
In July, Podgorica is generally a little warmer than Maribor. Daily temperatures in Podgorica average around 26°C (80°F), and Maribor fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Maribor this time of the year. In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. Podgorica usually receives more sunshine than Maribor during summer. Podgorica gets 341 hours of sunny skies, while Maribor receives 266 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Podgorica usually receives less rain than Maribor. Podgorica gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Maribor receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPodgorica 26°C (80°F)Maribor 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Maribor in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Podgorica as well as Maribor.
Podgorica is a little warmer than Maribor in the autumn. The daily temperature in Podgorica averages around 17°C (63°F) in October, and Maribor fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. In the autumn, Podgorica often gets more sunshine than Maribor. Podgorica gets 203 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Maribor receives 133 hours of full sun.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Podgorica usually gets more rain in October than Maribor. Podgorica gets 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Maribor receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPodgorica 17°C (63°F)Maribor 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Maribor in the Winter?
Both Maribor and Podgorica are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
The weather in Maribor can be very cold. In the winter, Podgorica is much warmer than Maribor. Typically, the winter temperatures in Podgorica in January average around 6°C (42°F), and Maribor averages at about 1°C (35°F).
Podgorica usually receives more sunshine than Maribor during winter. Podgorica gets 121 hours of sunny skies, while Maribor receives 54 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. In January, Podgorica usually receives more rain than Maribor. Podgorica gets 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain, while Maribor receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPodgorica 6°C (42°F)Maribor 1°C (35°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Maribor in the Spring?
Both Maribor and Podgorica during the spring are popular places to visit.
In April, Podgorica is generally a little warmer than Maribor. Daily temperatures in Podgorica average around 14°C (58°F), and Maribor fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In the spring, Podgorica often gets more sunshine than Maribor. Podgorica gets 194 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Maribor receives 163 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. Podgorica usually gets more rain in April than Maribor. Podgorica gets 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while Maribor receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPodgorica 14°C (58°F)Maribor 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Maribor and Podgorica
| Podgorica | Maribor | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
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