Which place is cheaper, Sintra-Cascais National Park or Podgorica?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Podgorica or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Podgorica or Sintra-Cascais National Park, 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 Sintra-Cascais National Park?
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.
Sintra-Cascais National Park
The Sintra-Cascais Natural Park is located on the west coast of Portugal and is often called the place where "the land ends and the sea begins". The UNESCO listed park is famous for being home to Cabo da Roca, a seaside cliff that is actually the westernmost part of Europe. Sintra-Cascais is interesting due to their large diversity in landscape which includes sand dunes, lakes, forests, and ocean cliffs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Portugal, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPodgorica €105Sintra-Cascais National Park €142
The average daily cost (per person) in Podgorica is €105, while the average daily cost in Sintra-Cascais National Park is €142. 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 Sintra-Cascais National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPodgorica €46Sintra-Cascais National Park €63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPodgorica €92Sintra-Cascais National Park €126
Compare Hotels in Podgorica and Sintra-Cascais National Park
Looking for a hotel in Podgorica or Sintra-Cascais National Park? 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 Sintra-Cascais National Park Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Podgorica €20Sintra-Cascais National Park €61
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Podgorica or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
Prices for flights to both Sintra-Cascais National Park 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 €41Sintra-Cascais National Park €41
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Podgorica €21Sintra-Cascais National Park €27
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 €20Sintra-Cascais National Park €13
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Podgorica and Sintra-Cascais National Park, we can see that Sintra-Cascais National Park 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 Sintra-Cascais National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sintra-Cascais National Park 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 Sintra-Cascais National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Podgorica or Sintra-Cascais National Park?
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 Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Summer?
Both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Podgorica are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
Podgorica is a little warmer than Sintra-Cascais National Park in the summer. The daily temperature in Podgorica averages around 26°C (80°F) in July, and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Sintra-Cascais National Park. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. Podgorica usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Sintra-Cascais National Park during summer. Podgorica gets 341 hours of sunny skies, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 352 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Podgorica usually receives more rain than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Podgorica gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPodgorica 26°C (80°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Autumn?
Both Sintra-Cascais National Park and Podgorica during the autumn are popular places to visit.
In the autumn, Podgorica is cooler than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Podgorica in October average around 17°C (63°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park averages at about 19°C (66°F).
In Sintra-Cascais National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Podgorica. In the autumn, Podgorica often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Sintra-Cascais National Park. Podgorica gets 203 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 213 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. Podgorica usually gets more rain in October than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Podgorica gets 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPodgorica 17°C (63°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Podgorica and Sintra-Cascais National Park.
In January, Podgorica is generally much colder than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Daily temperatures in Podgorica average around 6°C (42°F), and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
Podgorica usually receives less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park during winter. Podgorica gets 121 hours of sunny skies, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 144 hours of full sun in the winter.
Sintra-Cascais National Park receives a lot of rain in the winter. Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Podgorica usually receives more rain than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Podgorica gets 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPodgorica 6°C (42°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Podgorica or Sintra-Cascais National Park in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Podgorica as well as Sintra-Cascais National Park.
Podgorica is around the same temperature as Sintra-Cascais National Park in the spring. The daily temperature in Podgorica averages around 14°C (58°F) in April, and Sintra-Cascais National Park fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sintra-Cascais National Park. In the spring, Podgorica often gets less sunshine than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Podgorica gets 194 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 235 hours of full sun.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the spring. Podgorica usually gets more rain in April than Sintra-Cascais National Park. Podgorica gets 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while Sintra-Cascais National Park receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPodgorica 14°C (58°F)Sintra-Cascais National Park 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Sintra-Cascais National Park and Podgorica
| Podgorica | Sintra-Cascais National Park | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 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.