Which place is cheaper, Novi Sad or Podgorica?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Podgorica or Novi Sad?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Podgorica or Novi Sad, 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 Novi Sad?
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.
Novi Sad
Novi Sad is the capital city of Vojvodina, the northern Autonomous Province of Serbia. Novi Sad has a population of about 400,000 people and is located on the Danube River near Budapest and Belgrade.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro, The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPodgorica €105Novi Sad €19
The average daily cost (per person) in Podgorica is €105, while the average daily cost in Novi Sad is €19. 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 Novi Sad in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPodgorica €46Novi Sad €11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPodgorica €92Novi Sad €22
Compare Hotels in Podgorica and Novi Sad
Looking for a hotel in Podgorica or Novi Sad? 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 Novi Sad Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Podgorica €20Novi Sad -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Private transfer from Podgorica airport to Podgorica city: $26
- Private Transfer to Budva: $39
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $47
- Private transfer to Tivat: $53
- Private transfer to Kotor: $53
- From One-Way Private Transfer to/from Virpazar: $57
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Petrovac : $58
- Private Airport Transfer from Podgorica airport to Budva: $68
- Podgorica airport: Private Transfer to/from Budva: $75
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Budva: $75
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Bar: $75
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $87
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Novi Sad
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Novi Sad:
- Belgrade airport transfers: $30
- Airport transfer from/to Novi Sad: $107
- Belgrade to Sarajevo via Novi Sad Private Transfer Tour: $287
Is it cheaper to fly into Podgorica or Novi Sad?
Prices for flights to both Novi Sad 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 €41Novi Sad €7.68
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Podgorica €21Novi Sad -
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
Tours and Activities in Novi Sad
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Novi Sad are as follows:
- The city center and fortress Private Walking Tour: $29
- Novi Sad & Sremski Karlovci shared tour: $64
- Novi Sad city center and Petrovaradin fortress tour: $80
- Fruska Gora and Novi Sad Heritage & Gastro Private Tour: $171
- Private Customized Tour with a car: $209
- Novi Sad Private Walking Tour: $254
- From Belgrade: Novi Sad and Fruska Gora National Park Tour: $321
- City Highlights Walking Tour with Local Guide: $512
- Private Romantic Tour: $513
- 2-Hour Christmas Walking Tour: $770
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPodgorica €20Novi Sad -
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Novi Sad
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Novi Sad:
- From Belgrade: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting: $80
- From Belgrade or Private Wine Tour in Fruska Gora: $185
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Podgorica and Novi Sad, we can see that Podgorica is more expensive. And not only is Novi Sad much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Novi Sad would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Novi Sad 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 Novi Sad.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Podgorica Expensive? and Is Novi Sad Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Podgorica or Novi Sad?
Novi Sad has a larger population, and is about 58% larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Podgorica and Novi Sad, 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 Novi Sad?
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 Novi Sad in the Summer?
Both Novi Sad and Podgorica are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
In July, Podgorica is generally a little warmer than Novi Sad. Daily temperatures in Podgorica average around 26°C (80°F), and Novi Sad fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
It's quite sunny in Novi Sad. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. Podgorica usually receives more sunshine than Novi Sad during summer. Podgorica gets 341 hours of sunny skies, while Novi Sad receives 285 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Podgorica usually receives less rain than Novi Sad. Podgorica gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPodgorica 26°C (80°F)Novi Sad 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Novi Sad in the Autumn?
Both Novi Sad and Podgorica during the autumn are popular places to visit.
Podgorica is a little warmer than Novi Sad in the autumn. The daily temperature in Podgorica averages around 17°C (63°F) in October, and Novi Sad fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
It's quite sunny in Podgorica. In the autumn, Podgorica often gets more sunshine than Novi Sad. Podgorica gets 203 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Novi Sad receives 168 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. Podgorica usually gets more rain in October than Novi Sad. Podgorica gets 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPodgorica 17°C (63°F)Novi Sad 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Novi Sad in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Podgorica and Novi Sad.
Novi Sad can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Podgorica is much warmer than Novi Sad. Typically, the winter temperatures in Podgorica in January average around 6°C (42°F), and Novi Sad averages at about -0°C (31°F).
Podgorica usually receives more sunshine than Novi Sad during winter. Podgorica gets 121 hours of sunny skies, while Novi Sad receives 71 hours of full sun in the winter.
Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Podgorica usually receives more rain than Novi Sad. Podgorica gets 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPodgorica 6°C (42°F)Novi Sad -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Novi Sad in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Podgorica as well as Novi Sad.
In April, Podgorica is generally a little warmer than Novi Sad. Daily temperatures in Podgorica average around 14°C (58°F), and Novi Sad fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
In the spring, Podgorica often gets more sunshine than Novi Sad. Podgorica gets 194 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Novi Sad receives 178 hours of full sun.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the spring. Podgorica usually gets more rain in April than Novi Sad. Podgorica gets 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPodgorica 14°C (58°F)Novi Sad 12°C (54°F)
Typical Weather for Novi Sad and Podgorica
| Podgorica | Novi Sad | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 83 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.