Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Positano?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Positano or Podgorica?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Positano and Podgorica. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Positano or Podgorica?
Positano
Located on the Amalfi Coast in Campania, Italy, Positano is a very scenic town that offers spectacular coastal views. The town sits on the edge of a hill and flows down toward the sea. Because of its dramatic beauty, Positano attracts thousands of visitors year around.
The town dates back to medieval times when it was a port for the Amalfi Republic. It thrived throughout the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries but by the mid-nineteenth century its prosperity was falling. During those times more than half of the population left, migrating predominantly to America. During the 1950s the town gained popularity as a tourist destination, in part because of John Steinbeck's essay about the area in Harper's Bazaar (May, 1953).
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Italy, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Italy, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPositano €222Podgorica €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Positano is €222, while the average daily cost in Podgorica is €105. 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 Positano and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPositano €148Podgorica €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPositano €296Podgorica €92
Compare Hotels in Positano and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Positano or Podgorica? 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: Positano Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Positano €7.73Podgorica €20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Positano
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Positano:
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Bus Ticket€1.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Positano
Also for Positano, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shared Transfer from Sorrento to Naples Airport: $41
- Positano to Napoli Airport (NAP) - Departure Private Transfer: $48
- Shared Shuttle Transfer to Naples Train Station: $53
- Private Transfer to Sorrento, Rome or Naples: $79
- private transfer from Positano to Naples or reverse: $82
- Amalfi and Positano cruise with transfer included: $94
- Private Transfer from Positano to Sorrento Hotels: $95
- Private Transfer from Positano to Naples: $109
- private transfer from POSITANO to NAPLES: $109
- Private Transfer Naples Positano or Praiano or vice versa, Via Pompei or Cantina: $112
- Private direct transfer from Bomerano to Naples with local driver: $117
- Private transfer from Positano to Naples : $120
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $262
- Transfer from Podgorica to Sarajevo: $251
- VAN Private transfers from Airport Podgorica and city to Budva: $120
- Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $118
- Private transfer from Podgorica to Ostrog monastery (minivan): $117
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $117
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Tivat : $108
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Ulcinj : $107
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $94
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Bar (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Positano or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Positano 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 dayPositano €53Podgorica €41
Typical Food Prices in Positano
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Positano:
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)€31
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Pizza in a Restaurant€9.32
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Sandwich in a Restaurant€12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Positano
For Positano, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Gastronomical Amalfi Coast Hike with Cooking Class: $45
- Cooking class with Pasta, mozzarella and Tiramisu with wine: $64
- Cooking lesson: tagliatelle, mozzarella and tiramisu: $76
- Amalfi Coast Cooking Class: Pasta Mozzarella & Tiramisu with Wine: $88
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Sant'Agnello with Show Cooking: $93
- Sorrento Pizza School Activity in Italy: $98
- Small Group Positano Cooking Class Gnocchi Tiramisù with Drinks : $147
- Lemon & sea food cooking class at local's home: $169
- Small Group Home Cooking Class with a Local: $191
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $191
- Cesarine: Small group Pizza and Tiramisu Class in Positano: $195
- Vico Equense: Market Tour, Home Cooking Class, and Dinner: $202
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Positano €60Podgorica €21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Positano
For Positano, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Chair & Umbrella at Spiaggia Grande€17
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Day Trip of Capri & Amalfi€80
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Sunset Cruise€24
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Full Day Wine Tour€97
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Cooking Class€65
Tours and Activities in Positano
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Positano.
- From Sorrento: Positano Mini Cruise: $36
- Positano Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $66
- Sunset Tour Experience - Shared: $75
- Amalfi Coast Sunset Group Boat Tour with Prosecco: $80
- Golden Hour around Positano Sunset Group Cruise : $82
- Unforgettable sunset tour in Positano: $87
- From Amalfi Coast Sunset Cruise - Group Tour: $97
- Sunset Group Boat Tour from Positano or Praiano: $104
- Full Day Amalfi Small Group Cruise from Positano : $104
- Old Town Walking Tour with Archaeologist Guide: $106
- Sunset Boat Cruise from Maiori: $106
- Sunset Boat Cruise from Amalfi: $106
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: $333
- ATV Tour Montenegro - Žabljak Crnojevića: $195
- Bar and Ulcinj Private Tour - Oriental Montenegro Experience: $240
- Bay of Kotor hiking experience - Montenegro Travel Club private tour: $185
- Biogradska Gora - Biograd Lake & Moraca canyon - Skadar Lake tour: $156
- Book Your Donkey Farm Tour: $57
- Book Your Montenegro Tour: $99
- Book Your Sunset in Budva Tour : $93
- Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $65
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Cheese farm tour in the katun: $279
- Cultural Bike Tour of Podgorica;Discovering the Ancient Treasures: $71
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPositano €15Podgorica €20
Typical Alcohol Prices in Positano
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Positano:
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Bottle of Limoncello€16
Sample the Local Flavors in Positano
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Positano:
- 5 Wine Tastings with Typical Products in Sorrento Coast: $76
- Small Group Positano Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $108
- Pompeii Wine Tasting Tour from Positano: $246
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 Positano and Podgorica, we can see that Positano 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 Positano would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Positano 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 Positano Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Positano or Podgorica?
Podgorica has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Positano. When comparing the sizes of Positano and Podgorica, 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 Positano or Podgorica?
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 Positano or Podgorica in the Summer?
Both Podgorica and Positano during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Positano in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Positano is cooler than Podgorica. Typically, the summer temperatures in Positano in July average around 23°C (74°F), and Podgorica averages at about 26°C (80°F).
In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Positano. In the summer, Positano often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Positano gets 313 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun.
Positano usually gets less rain in July than Podgorica. Positano gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPositano 23°C (74°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Positano or Podgorica in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Positano and Podgorica. Most visitors come to Positano for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Positano is generally around the same temperature as Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Positano average around 17°C (63°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. Positano usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica during autumn. Positano gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Positano gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Positano usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Positano gets 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPositano 17°C (63°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Positano or Podgorica in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Positano as well as Podgorica. The winter months attract visitors to Positano because of the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Positano is a little warmer than Podgorica in the winter. The daily temperature in Positano averages around 8°C (47°F) in January, and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Positano often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica. Positano gets 115 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Positano receives a lot of rain in the winter. Positano usually gets less rain in January than Podgorica. Positano gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPositano 8°C (47°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Positano or Podgorica in the Spring?
Both Podgorica and Positano are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty are the main draw to Positano this time of year.
In the spring, Positano is cooler than Podgorica. Typically, the spring temperatures in Positano in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Podgorica averages at about 14°C (58°F).
Positano usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica during spring. Positano gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In April, Positano usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Positano gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPositano 13°C (55°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Positano
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (47°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (74°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 9°C (49°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 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.