Which place is cheaper, New Orleans or Podgorica?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Podgorica or New Orleans?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Podgorica or New Orleans, 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 New Orleans?
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.
New Orleans
New Orleans is the largest city in the state of Louisiana, and it is a cultural city that is the home of jazz, unique cuisine, and Mardi Gras in the U.S. It was established in 1718 and is one of the oldest cities in the country. The culture of the city has a mix of French, Creole, African American, Caribbean, Irish, Haitian, German and Vietnamese. There's an energy and atmosphere that is unlike any place else.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro, The Best Adventure Tours to United States of America, and The Best Train & Rail Tours in United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPodgorica $112New Orleans $239
The average daily cost (per person) in Podgorica is $112, while the average daily cost in New Orleans is $239. 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 New Orleans in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPodgorica $49New Orleans $125
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPodgorica $98New Orleans $250
Compare Hotels in Podgorica and New Orleans
Looking for a hotel in Podgorica or New Orleans? 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 New Orleans Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Podgorica $21New Orleans $51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Transfer from Podgorica to Sarajevo: $252
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva (and viceversa): $108
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $88
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Bar (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Tivat : $109
- Transfer Podgorica city center- Podgorica Airport: $22
- Tivat to Podgorica one way transfer: $210
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Budva: $76
- Private transfer from Podgorica airport to Podgorica city: $26
- Private transfer from Podgorica Airport or city to Tirana Airport: $274
- Private transfer from Airport Podgorica and city to Kotor: $109
- Private Transfer: Podgorica to TGD Airport in Business Car: $41
Typical Local Transportation Prices in New Orleans
Some typical examples of transportation costs in New Orleans are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in New Orleans
Also for New Orleans, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer in (Rover RSD) New Orleans MSY/Home/Hotel/Work : $47
- Private Transfer from Louis Armstrong Airport: $50
- 1-Way Private Airport Transfer: $50
- Private Airport Transfer From New Orleans: $60
- Private Departure Transfer to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport MSY: $67
- Private Arrival Transfer from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport: $67
- Private Transfer in a Luxury Sedan from Louis Armstrong Airport: $69
- New Orleans hotels to NOLA Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $74
- New Orleans Port to New Orleans Airport Departure Transfer: $75
- New Orleans L.Armstrong Airport (MSY) to New Orleans - Arrival Private Transfer : $75
- New Orleans to New Orleans L.Armstrong Airport(MSY) - Departure Private Transfer: $75
- Cruise Port to New Orleans L.Armstrong Airport(MSY) - Departure Private Transfer: $75
Is it cheaper to fly into Podgorica or New Orleans?
Prices for flights to both New Orleans 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 $43New Orleans $45
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in New Orleans
For New Orleans, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cajun and Creole Cooking Class with Meal: $38
- New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal: $42
- Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans: $55
- Evening Jazz Boat Cruise with Optional Dinner: $55
- Steamboat Natchez Evening Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option: $55
- French Quarter Food Tour: Signature Flavors of New Orleans: $59
- The Premier New Orleans Food Tour: $77
- Taste Of New Orleans Food Tour and Experience: $80
- Private New Orleans Food Tour of the French Quarter : $85
- French Quarter Food Tour with Tastings: $89
- New Orleans' Lower Garden Food Tour: $89
- Lower Garden District Food Tour: $89
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Podgorica $22New Orleans $55
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: $335
- ATV Tour Montenegro - Žabljak Crnojevića: $196
- Bar and Ulcinj Private Tour - Oriental Montenegro Experience: $241
- Biogradska Gora - Biograd Lake & Moraca canyon - Skadar Lake tour: $157
- Bjelasica – Troglava – Zekova glava - Hiking Tour: $260
- Boat Cruise Viktor Skadar LakeVirpazar Kom MonasteryVirpazar: $14
- Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $66
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Cheese farm tour in the katun: $281
- Durmitor - Black Lake & Tara River Canyon - North Montenegro tour: $226
- Durmitor National Park, Northern Fairy Tail -private tour from Podgorica: $180
- Durmitor mountain - Glacial lakes - Montenegro hiking tours: $208
Typical Entertainment Prices in New Orleans
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for New Orleans's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Zoo & Aquarium Tickets (2)$75
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Riverboat Cruise$70
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French Quarter City Tour$100
Tours and Activities in New Orleans
For New Orleans, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Self-Guided Walking Tour French Quarter In New Orleans: $6.75
- Ghosts of Self-Guided Haunted Audio/App Walking Tour: $6.75
- Struttin' Down Royal Street Walking Audio Tour: $6.99
- Struttin' Down Royal Street: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Stories of Faith and Courage: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Metairie Cemetery Stories: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Self Guided Audio Ghost Tour in New Orleans in 6 Languages: $9.00
- Self Guided Audio Ghost Tour in New Orleans in 6 Languages: $9.00
- Secret Historical Garden District Audio Tour: $9.99
- New Orleans Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $9.99
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in New Orleans by 3Quest Challenge: $10
- Discover Tremé's Soul: A Self-Guided Audio Experience: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPodgorica $21New Orleans $60
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 New Orleans
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in New Orleans:
- Haunted Pub Crawl In-App Audio Tour (ENG): $13
- Guided Rum Distillery Tour and Tasting: $15
- Guided Distillery Tour & Rum Tasting: $15
- New Orleans Distillery Tour and Rum Tasting with Guide: $15
- Private New Orleans Seafood Bar Crawl: $15
- Spooky Ghost and Haunted Pub Crawl Tour: $17
- New Orleans Small-Group History Tour Pub Crawl of The Irish Channel: $25
- Haunted Pub Crawl in New Orleans: $26
- Adults Only True Crime Pub Crawl: $27
- New Orleans Bar Crawl: $28
- True Crime Pub Crawl in New Orleans: $30
- Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Podgorica and New Orleans, we can see that New Orleans 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in New Orleans 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 New Orleans Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Podgorica or New Orleans?
New Orleans has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Podgorica and New Orleans, 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 New Orleans?
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 Podgorica or New Orleans in the Summer?
Both New Orleans and Podgorica during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to New Orleans for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Podgorica is around the same temperature as New Orleans in the summer. The daily temperature in Podgorica averages around 26°C (80°F) in July, and New Orleans fluctuates around 82°F (28°C).
In New Orleans, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Podgorica. In the summer, Podgorica often gets more sunshine than New Orleans. Podgorica gets 341 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while New Orleans receives 264 hours of full sun.
New Orleans gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Podgorica usually gets less rain in July than New Orleans. Podgorica gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while New Orleans receives 5.9 inches (149 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPodgorica 26°C (80°F)New Orleans 82°F (28°C)
Should I visit Podgorica or New Orleans in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Podgorica and New Orleans. Also, many visitors come to New Orleans in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
In the autumn, Podgorica is cooler than New Orleans. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Podgorica in October average around 17°C (63°F), and New Orleans averages at about 69°F (21°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in New Orleans this time of the year. In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. Podgorica usually receives less sunshine than New Orleans during autumn. Podgorica gets 203 hours of sunny skies, while New Orleans receives 240 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Podgorica usually receives more rain than New Orleans. Podgorica gets 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while New Orleans receives 3 inches (77 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPodgorica 17°C (63°F)New Orleans 69°F (21°C)
Should I visit Podgorica or New Orleans in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Podgorica as well as New Orleans. Also, most visitors come to New Orleans for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
In January, Podgorica is generally much colder than New Orleans. Daily temperatures in Podgorica average around 6°C (42°F), and New Orleans fluctuates around 51°F (11°C).
In the winter, Podgorica often gets less sunshine than New Orleans. Podgorica gets 121 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while New Orleans receives 158 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in New Orleans. Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the winter. Podgorica usually gets more rain in January than New Orleans. Podgorica gets 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain, while New Orleans receives 5.2 inches (131 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPodgorica 6°C (42°F)New Orleans 51°F (11°C)
Should I visit Podgorica or New Orleans in the Spring?
Both New Orleans and Podgorica are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the spring months attract visitors to New Orleans because of the activities around the city.
Podgorica is cooler than New Orleans in the spring. The daily temperature in Podgorica averages around 14°C (58°F) in April, and New Orleans fluctuates around 68°F (20°C).
It's quite sunny in New Orleans. Podgorica usually receives less sunshine than New Orleans during spring. Podgorica gets 194 hours of sunny skies, while New Orleans receives 254 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in New Orleans. It's quite rainy in Podgorica. In April, Podgorica usually receives more rain than New Orleans. Podgorica gets 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while New Orleans receives 4.5 inches (114 mm) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPodgorica 14°C (58°F)New Orleans 68°F (20°C)
Typical Weather for New Orleans and Podgorica
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 inches (131 mm) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 54°F (12°C) | 5.8 inches (147 mm) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) | 62°F (16°C) | 5 inches (126 mm) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 inches (114 mm) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 inches (110 mm) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 inches (151 mm) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9 inches (149 mm) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 82°F (28°C) | 6.2 inches (157 mm) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 78°F (26°C) | 5.5 inches (140 mm) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) | 69°F (21°C) | 3 inches (77 mm) |
| Nov | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 inches (122 mm) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) | 55°F (13°C) | 5.7 inches (146 mm) |
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