Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Siena?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Siena or Podgorica?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Siena and Podgorica can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Siena or Podgorica?
Siena
Located in Tuscany, Siena is a medieval city that is about 70 kilometers south of Florence. One of its most famous events is the horse race, Il Palio, which occurs twice a year during the summer. The race puts a lot of emphasis on neighborhood pride and competition. It is a local tradition that is of great importance to the residence, so it is not an event that is held specifically for tourists. It dates back to the Medieval times and is associated with the area's religion, pageantry and rivalry. In addition to the city's strong neighborhood pride, rich history, and impressive architecture, Siena was also the home of many famous artists including Duccio, Simone Martini, and Ambrogio and Pietro Lorenzetti.
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 The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Italy, The Best Hiking & Trekking 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 daySiena €133Podgorica €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Siena is €133, 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 Siena and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSiena €69Podgorica €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSiena €138Podgorica €92
Compare Hotels in Siena and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Siena 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: Siena Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Siena €20Podgorica €20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Siena
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Siena:
- Rome Fiumicino Airport: Shared Transfer to/from Siena by Bus: $11
- Arrival transfer Siena Airport SAY to Siena City by van or car: $148
- Private transfer from Siena to Florence: $202
- Transfer Siena-Florence with visit to Chianti and wine tasting: $218
- Transfer Siena-Pisa with stop in San Gimignano & Lunch: $245
- From Florence: Private Siena Day Trip with Transfers: $348
- Siena - Rome Transfer Tour with Orvieto & Montepulciano: $1,059
- Luxury Private Transfer Between Siena and Genoa: $1,118
- Siena to Milan Linate Airport 1-Way Private Transfer: $1,305
- Siena to Milan Malpensa airport private transfer: $1,433
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 Siena or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Siena 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 daySiena €51Podgorica €41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Siena
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Siena.
- Siena food tour and Chianti wine: $60
- Walking Food Tour with Tastings: $95
- Tuscan Dinner in a Villa in an Ancient Siena Olive Grove: $98
- Siena Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience : $99
- From Siena/Chianti: Dinner & Drinks in the Chianti Vineyards: $102
- Siena countryside: cooking class in a real Tuscan farmhouse: $123
- Cooking Class in a historical villa in Siena Provence: $130
- Tuscan Cooking Class in Central Siena: $131
- 4 Hour Private Cooking Class Unique Tuscan Experience in Siena: $131
- Family Cooking Class: Pizza and Tiramisù from Siena: $138
- Small Group Cooking Class in Chianti Farmhouse: $138
- Small group Cooking Class in Chianti Farmhouse: $141
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Siena €3.75Podgorica €21
Tours and Activities in Siena
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Siena are as follows:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Palazzo Pubblico Entry Ticket: $6.42
- Escape Game and Tour: $6.95
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and City Tour: $6.95
- City Highlights Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $6.99
- Siena Cathedral and Piccolomini Library Entry Ticket: $8.56
- Siena Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.75
- Italian Opera in Siena Experience: $27
- Escape Tour - Self-Guided Citygame: $32
- Guided tour of Siena INCLUDING the Cathedral or Museum: $33
- Chianti: Wine and Olive Oil Tasting with Cellar Tour: $36
- Wine Experience in an Organic Chianti Winery: $36
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 daySiena €2.19Podgorica €20
Sample the Local Flavors in Siena
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Siena:
- Wine Tasting at the Winery in the Panoramic Terrance: $27
- Montalcino: Brunello Wine Tasting Experience: $35
- Total Immersion Wine Tour in Chianti: $43
- Lapi&Tour Guided tour of the cellars with wine tasting: $52
- From Florence: San Gimignano, Siena, and Chianti Wine Tour: $55
- Tuscany Hiking Tour from Siena Including Wine Tasting: $60
- Siena Underground Wine tasting in a Medieval Cave: $61
- Siena Underground Wine tasting in a Medieval Cave: $63
- Tuscan Classics Wine Tasting Class with Aperitivo: $64
- Montalcino: Brunello Wine Tasting & Lunch in a Tuscan Castle: $64
- Wine and Food Pairing Class with Tuscan Wine Tastings: $75
- Organic Winery Tour and Wine Tasting in Siena: $80
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 Siena and Podgorica, we can see that Siena 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 Siena would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Siena 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 Siena Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Siena or Podgorica?
Podgorica has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Siena. When comparing the sizes of Siena 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 Siena or Podgorica?
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 Siena or Podgorica in the Summer?
Both Podgorica and Siena are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Siena this time of year.
Siena is cooler than Podgorica in the summer. The daily temperature in Siena averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Podgorica fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Podgorica. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Siena. Siena usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during summer. Siena gets 316 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Siena usually receives more rain than Podgorica. Siena gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySiena 23°C (73°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Siena or Podgorica in the Autumn?
Both Podgorica and Siena during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Siena for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Siena is around the same temperature as Podgorica. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Siena in October average around 16°C (61°F), and Podgorica averages at about 17°C (63°F).
In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Siena often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Siena gets 177 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun.
Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Siena usually gets less rain in October than Podgorica. Siena gets 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSiena 16°C (61°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Siena or Podgorica in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Siena and Podgorica. Many visitors come to Siena in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Siena is generally a little warmer than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Siena average around 7°C (45°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
Siena usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during winter. Siena gets 105 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun in the winter.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Siena usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Siena gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySiena 7°C (45°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Siena or Podgorica in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Siena as well as Podgorica. Most visitors come to Siena for the natural beauty during these months.
Siena is cooler than Podgorica in the spring. The daily temperature in Siena averages around 12°C (54°F) in April, and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In the spring, Siena often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica. Siena gets 192 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Siena usually gets less rain in April than Podgorica. Siena gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSiena 12°C (54°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Siena
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 7°C (45°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 7°C (45°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (48°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (54°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (68°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 10°C (50°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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