Which place is cheaper, Reykjavik or Podgorica?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Podgorica or Reykjavik?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Podgorica or Reykjavik, 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 Reykjavik?
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.
Reykjavik
Reykjavik is the capital and largest city in the country of Iceland. The city is where the vast majority of the country's population resides and the urban area has about 200,000 residents. The city is sprawling, with a large area covered in suburbs. The the city center is quite compact, with many interesting and colorful houses. There are a lot of things that attract tourists to this city, including an interesting culture and history as well as plenty of shopping and dining opportunities.
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 Iceland, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Iceland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPodgorica €105Reykjavik €229
The average daily cost (per person) in Podgorica is €105, while the average daily cost in Reykjavik is €229. 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 Reykjavik in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPodgorica €46Reykjavik €130
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPodgorica €92Reykjavik €260
Compare Hotels in Podgorica and Reykjavik
Looking for a hotel in Podgorica or Reykjavik? 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 Reykjavik Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Podgorica €20Reykjavik €42
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Reykjavik
Also for Reykjavik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Bláfjöll - Arrival Private Transfer: $22
- Skálafell to Reykjavik Airport (RKV) - Departure Private Transfer: $22
- Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Skálafell - Arrival Private Transfer: $22
- Keflavik Airport & Reykjavik Hotels: Economy Bus Transfer: $27
- Keflavik Airport (KEF): Bus Transfer to/from Reykjavik: $27
- Iceland: Airport Transfer Between Reykjavík Center and Keflavík : $28
- Iceland: Airport Transfers between Keflavík and Reykjavik Center: $28
- Airport Transfer in Iceland from Reykjavik City to Keflavik Airport One Way: $28
- Airport Transfer in Iceland from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik City one way: $29
- Keflavík Airport (KEF): Bus Transfer to/from Reykjavik: $29
- Airport Transfer in Iceland from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik City With Hotel Drop Off: $36
- Iceland Airport Transfer from Reykjavík Hotels to KEF Airport: $38
Is it cheaper to fly into Podgorica or Reykjavik?
Prices for flights to both Reykjavik 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 €41Reykjavik €28
Typical Food Prices in Reykjavik
For Reykjavik, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner (Fish Market)€165
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Reykjavik
For Reykjavik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Exclusive dinner with a local family - Visit a Reykjavík home: $98
- Icelandic Food Tour: $124
- The Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour: $128
- 3 Hour Shared Christmas Food Tour with Guide in Reykjavik: $129
- Reykjavik Market & Lunch Food Tour - BitesizedIceland.com: $142
- Reykjavik Old Harbor Food Tour - BitesizedIceland.com: $145
- Private Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour: $209
- Icelandic Cooking Class in Downtown Reykjavik with Musical Hosts: $296
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Podgorica €21Reykjavik €67
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 Reykjavik
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Reykjavik's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Museum€9.98
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Wine and Spa€27
Tours and Activities in Reykjavik
For Reykjavik, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Reykjavík: City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.46
- Reykjavik Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Reykjavik Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & City Tour: $8.07
- Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $9.99
- Explore Reykjavik's Legacy: In-App Audio Tour: $11
- Citywalk Tour - Audioguide in English & German: $11
- Skip the Line: Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll Admission Ticket: $11
- Geothermal Energy Exhibition Entry Ticket: $18
- Reykjavík: National Museum of Iceland Entry Ticket: $18
- Was James Bond Icelandic? Ticket with One Hour Lecture: $23
- Private audio guide of the island for self-exploration tour: $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPodgorica €20Reykjavik €26
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Reykjavik
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Reykjavik are as follows:
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Beer€8.16
Sample the Local Flavors in Reykjavik
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Reykjavik:
- Gin Distillery tour and tasting: $25
- Eimverk Distillery Tour with Tasting: $32
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Podgorica and Reykjavik, we can see that Reykjavik is more expensive. And not only is Podgorica much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Reykjavik would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Podgorica or Reykjavik?
Podgorica has a larger population, and is about 20% larger than the population of Reykjavik. When comparing the sizes of Podgorica and Reykjavik, 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 Reykjavik?
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 Reykjavik in the Summer?
Both Reykjavik and Podgorica during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, the hiking and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Reykjavik this time of year.
Podgorica is much warmer than Reykjavik in the summer. The daily temperature in Podgorica averages around 26°C (80°F) in July, and Reykjavik fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
It's quite sunny in Podgorica. In the summer, Podgorica often gets more sunshine than Reykjavik. Podgorica gets 341 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Reykjavik receives 171 hours of full sun.
Podgorica usually gets less rain in July than Reykjavik. Podgorica gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Reykjavik receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPodgorica 26°C (80°F)Reykjavik 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Reykjavik in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Podgorica and Reykjavik. Also, many travelers come to Reykjavik for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Reykjavik. In the autumn, Podgorica is much warmer than Reykjavik. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Podgorica in October average around 17°C (63°F), and Reykjavik averages at about 5°C (41°F).
In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. Podgorica usually receives more sunshine than Reykjavik during autumn. Podgorica gets 203 hours of sunny skies, while Reykjavik receives 83 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 Reykjavik. Podgorica gets 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Reykjavik receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPodgorica 17°C (63°F)Reykjavik 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Reykjavik in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Podgorica as well as Reykjavik. Also, many visitors come to Reykjavik in the winter for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Reykjavik can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Podgorica is generally much warmer than Reykjavik. Daily temperatures in Podgorica average around 6°C (42°F), and Reykjavik fluctuates around -0°C (32°F).
In the winter, Podgorica often gets more sunshine than Reykjavik. Podgorica gets 121 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Reykjavik receives 27 hours of full sun.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the winter. Podgorica usually gets more rain in January than Reykjavik. Podgorica gets 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain, while Reykjavik receives 76 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPodgorica 6°C (42°F)Reykjavik -0°C (32°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Reykjavik in the Spring?
Both Reykjavik and Podgorica are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Reykjavik for the natural beauty during these months.
Reykjavik can be very cold during spring. Podgorica is much warmer than Reykjavik in the spring. The daily temperature in Podgorica averages around 14°C (58°F) in April, and Reykjavik fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).
Podgorica usually receives more sunshine than Reykjavik during spring. Podgorica gets 194 hours of sunny skies, while Reykjavik receives 140 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. In April, Podgorica usually receives more rain than Reykjavik. Podgorica gets 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while Reykjavik receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPodgorica 14°C (58°F)Reykjavik 3°C (38°F)
Typical Weather for Reykjavik and Podgorica
| Podgorica | Reykjavik | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
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