Which place is cheaper, Belgrade or Sighisoara?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Sighisoara or Belgrade?
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 Sighisoara and Belgrade can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Sighisoara or Belgrade?
Sighisoara
Located in the historic region of Transylvania in Romania, Sighisoara takes its roots from German craftsmen and merchants, called the Transylvanian Saxons, who were invited by the King of Hungary during the 12th century to settle and defend the area. Today it is listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site, and stands as a preserved example of a small fortified city from the medieval era.
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital city of the Republic of Serbia. Dating back to the 4th Century BC, is has seen many changes from Celtic tribes at its earliest beginnings to Roman rule, the Ottoman Empire, and Serbian independence. Relics of its past can be seen today in Belgrade's architecture and museums, while there are also a host of contemporary activities like nightlife, clubs, cafes, and concerts.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Romania, The Best Budget Tours to Romania, 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 daySighisoara $60Belgrade $44
The average daily cost (per person) in Sighisoara is $60, while the average daily cost in Belgrade is $44. 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 Sighisoara and Belgrade in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSighisoara $28Belgrade $30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSighisoara $56Belgrade $60
Compare Hotels in Sighisoara and Belgrade
Looking for a hotel in Sighisoara or Belgrade? 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: Sighisoara Hotel Prices and Belgrade Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sighisoara $18Belgrade $5.55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sighisoara
Also for Sighisoara, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bucharest to Sighisoara - Private Transfer: $428
- Sighisoara to Bucharest - Private Transfer: $471
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
- Sarajevo: Belgrade transfer: $320
- Belgrade Panorama - Private Arrival Transfer and City Tour Combined: $238
- Belgrade Layover tour with E Scooter and airport transfers: $213
- Private City Tour with Transfer Options.: $213
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Kragujevac: $203
- From Belgrade to Timisoara Private Transfer Tour: $192
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Loznica: $174
- Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG): Transfer to Belgrade: $144
- Private transfer tour from Belgrade to Sarajevo via Mokra Gora with sightseeing: $143
- Belgrade to Timisoara transfer and walking city tour: $141
- Private Transfer from Nikola Tesla Airport: $137
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Vršac: $135
Is it cheaper to fly into Sighisoara or Belgrade?
Prices for flights to both Belgrade and Sighisoara 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 daySighisoara $22Belgrade $9.21
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belgrade.
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $65
- Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $71
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sighisoara $7.87Belgrade $4.48
Tours and Activities in Sighisoara
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sighisoara.
- Candlelight Tour of Dracula's Home Town: $30
- 2-Hour City Tour: $42
- City Tour Sighisoara in English: $42
- City Walking Tour and Dracula House Visit: $55
- Sighisoara private tour, citadel visit, museum entrance free: $64
- From Half-Day Tour to Malancrav & Biertan: $84
- Half-Day Tour to Malancrav & Biertan from Sighisoara: $86
- Sighisoara Citadel super - private walking tour: $97
- 3 Days Private Guided Tour in Romania: $857
- Transylvania Castles & Fortified Churches 4-Day Private Tour: $926
- From Bucharest: Private 6-Day Dracula Tour in Transylvania: $1,392
Tours and Activities in Belgrade
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:
- "Golden Standard" Private Half-Day Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade: $299
- 2 hours / Sightseeing Boat cruise Drinks Included: $86
- Ada Lake E Scooter tour: $43
- Ada Lake Tour: $33
- Avala & Kosmaj Bike Tour: $97
- Avala & Kosmaj Tour: $133
- Belgrade 20th century tour: $43
- Belgrade : Must-See Attractions Private Walking Tour: $75
- Belgrade : Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $50
- Belgrade Big Tour: Top Attractions and Belgrade Neighborhoods: $60
- Belgrade Bike Tour: $103
- Belgrade Bike tour: $48
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySighisoara $6.42Belgrade $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:
- Wines & Horses Wine Tasting surrounded by Horses: $48
- Play Pub Crawl Belgrade: $49
- RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $52
- E-Scooter CRAFT BEER and BREWERY Tour: $53
- Natural wine tasting with great views: $54
- Tour of the MONASTERIES at Fruška Gora NP and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $54
- Belgrade Bar Crawl: $54
- Pearl of North Serbia, trip to Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $60
- Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci private tour with wine tasting: $75
- 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $80
- Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci Wine Tour From Belgrade: $92
- Belgrade Serbian Wine Tasting: $106
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sighisoara and Belgrade, we can see that Sighisoara is more expensive. And not only is Belgrade much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Belgrade would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Belgrade 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 Sighisoara would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sighisoara than you might in Belgrade.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sighisoara Expensive? and Is Belgrade Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sighisoara or Belgrade?
Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Sighisoara. When comparing the sizes of Sighisoara and Belgrade, 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.
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.