Which place is cheaper, Novi Sad or Poznan?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Poznan or Novi Sad?
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 Poznan and Novi Sad. 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: Poznan or Novi Sad?
Poznan
Poznan is a city on the Warta River in western Poland. It's known for universities as well as its old town, with Renaissance-style buildings in Old Market Square. Poznan Town Hall houses the Historical Museum of Poznan, with exhibits on the city. The town hall's clock features mechanical goats that butt heads at noon. The Gothic and baroque Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral is built on an island named Ostrow Tumski. The city's Old Town district is buzzing at any time of the day, and positively jumping by night, full of people heading to its many restaurants, pubs, and clubs. The combination of international business travelers attending its numerous trade fairs and the city's huge student population has created a distinctive vibe quite independent of tourism. Poznan is the capital of the Wielkopolska region of Poland, and has always played an important role in Poland's history and today remains one of the oldest, yet most vibrant and beautiful Polish cities.
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 Historical Tours in Poland, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, 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 dayPoznan $35Novi Sad $20
The average daily cost (per person) in Poznan is $35, while the average daily cost in Novi Sad is $20. 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 Poznan and Novi Sad in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPoznan $17Novi Sad $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPoznan $34Novi Sad $22
Compare Hotels in Poznan and Novi Sad
Looking for a hotel in Poznan 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: Poznan Hotel Prices and Novi Sad Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Poznan $4.25Novi Sad -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Poznan
Also for Poznan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Poznan Private Transfer from Poznan city centre to Poznan Airport: $39
- Poznan Private Transfer from Poznan Airport to City centre: $39
- Private Airport Transfer to/from the City: $57
- Poznan airport - Poznan City Private transfer: $58
- Private Airport Transfer Poznan E-Class or Similar: $65
- Private Transfer from Poznan to Termy Maltanskie: $69
- Private Airport Transfer Poznań MINIVAN Vito or Similar: $109
- Private Transfer from Poznan city to Wroclaw (WRO) Airport: $239
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Novi Sad
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Novi Sad:
- Belgrade to Sarajevo via Novi Sad Private Transfer Tour: $287
- Airport transfer from/to Novi Sad: $107
- Belgrade airport transfers: $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Poznan or Novi Sad?
Prices for flights to both Novi Sad and Poznan 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 dayPoznan $11Novi Sad $8.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Poznan
For Poznan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Taste of Poland - dinner in Polish Home + tasting vodka: $55
- Poznan Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179
- Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Poznan $4.79Novi Sad -
Tours and Activities in Poznan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Poznan.
- Poznań: The Birthplace of Poland Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.99
- The Birthplace of Poland: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Poznań: $5.00
- Poznan's Cultural Struggles: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Old Town Guided Walking Tour: $17
- Old Town Poznan Walking Tour: $17
- 2 Hour Private Roots of Poznan Tour: $36
- Poznań Experience 2-Hours Guided Walking Tour: $41
- The Best of Poznan 4 Hour Guided Private Walking Tour: $46
- Poznań: Highlights Tour with a local guide: $59
- Poznań Half-day Tour: $79
- Romantic tour in Poznan: $80
- Captivating Corners of Poznan - Walking Tour: $80
Tours and Activities in Novi Sad
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Novi Sad are as follows:
- From Belgrade: Novi Sad and Fruska Gora National Park Tour: $321
- Fruska Gora and Novi Sad Heritage & Gastro Private Tour: $171
- Novi Sad & Sremski Karlovci shared tour: $64
- Novi Sad Private Walking Tour: $254
- Novi Sad city center and Petrovaradin fortress tour: $80
- 2-Hour Christmas Walking Tour: $770
- City Highlights Walking Tour with Local Guide: $512
- Private Customized Tour with a car: $209
- Private Romantic Tour: $513
- The city center and fortress Private Walking Tour: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPoznan $3.19Novi Sad -
Sample the Local Flavors in Poznan
Also in Poznan, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Poznan Pub Crawl : $22
- Poznan Pub Crawl: $25
- City and Brewery Private Walking Tour with Beer: $157
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 Poznan and Novi Sad, we can see that Poznan 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 Poznan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Poznan 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 Poznan Expensive? and Is Novi Sad Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Poznan or Novi Sad?
Poznan has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Novi Sad. When comparing the sizes of Poznan 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 Poznan or Novi Sad?
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 Poznan or Novi Sad in the Summer?
Both Novi Sad and Poznan during the summer are popular places to visit.
In the summer, Poznan is cooler than Novi Sad. Typically, the summer temperatures in Poznan in July average around 19°C (65°F), and Novi Sad averages at about 22°C (71°F).
In Novi Sad, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Poznan. In the summer, Poznan often gets less sunshine than Novi Sad. Poznan gets 216 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Novi Sad receives 285 hours of full sun.
Poznan usually gets more rain in July than Novi Sad. Poznan gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPoznan 19°C (65°F)Novi Sad 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Poznan or Novi Sad in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Poznan and Novi Sad.
In October, Poznan is generally cooler than Novi Sad. Daily temperatures in Poznan average around 10°C (50°F), and Novi Sad fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Poznan usually receives less sunshine than Novi Sad during autumn. Poznan gets 102 hours of sunny skies, while Novi Sad receives 168 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Poznan usually receives more rain than Novi Sad. Poznan gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPoznan 10°C (50°F)Novi Sad 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Poznan or Novi Sad in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Poznan as well as Novi Sad.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Novi Sad. It's quite cold in Poznan in the winter. Poznan is much colder than Novi Sad in the winter. The daily temperature in Poznan averages around -2°C (29°F) in January, and Novi Sad fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
In the winter, Poznan often gets less sunshine than Novi Sad. Poznan gets 40 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Novi Sad receives 71 hours of full sun.
Poznan usually gets less rain in January than Novi Sad. Poznan gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPoznan -2°C (29°F)Novi Sad -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Poznan or Novi Sad in the Spring?
Both Novi Sad and Poznan are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In the spring, Poznan is cooler than Novi Sad. Typically, the spring temperatures in Poznan in April average around 9°C (47°F), and Novi Sad averages at about 12°C (54°F).
Poznan usually receives less sunshine than Novi Sad during spring. Poznan gets 155 hours of sunny skies, while Novi Sad receives 178 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Poznan usually receives less rain than Novi Sad. Poznan gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPoznan 9°C (47°F)Novi Sad 12°C (54°F)
Typical Weather for Novi Sad and Poznan
| Poznan | Novi Sad | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -2°C (29°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | -0°C (32°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Mar | 4°C (38°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 9°C (47°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 83 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (65°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (65°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Nov | 4°C (40°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 0°C (33°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
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