Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Sorrento?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Sorrento or Podgorica?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Sorrento and Podgorica can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Sorrento or Podgorica?
Sorrento
Sorrento is a popular travel destination in Campania, Italy. The city has nice architecture and many shops and outdoor cafes you can enjoy. Its access via the Circumvesuviana rail system make it a great base for visiting Pompeii and Ercolano.
The city has a Mediterranean climate that has mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. The pleasant climate make it a popular destination year around, although you can expect crowds during the peak summer months.
You'll find no shortage of hotels and hostels in town as the city's economy is very much dependent on tourism. Hostels are generally clean and comfortable, but they may be more expensive than you expect. If you travel during the low season you're likely to save some money even if the weather isn't as nice. Mid range hotel rooms are usually smaller than their American counterparts, but they are clean and nice and often come with a complimentary breakfast. The same can generally be said for more expensive hotels.
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 Adventure Tours to Italy, The Best Sightseeing 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 daySorrento €140Podgorica €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Sorrento is €140, 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 Sorrento and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSorrento €90Podgorica €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSorrento €180Podgorica €92
Compare Hotels in Sorrento and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Sorrento 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: Sorrento Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sorrento €7.56Podgorica €20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sorrento
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Sorrento are as follows:
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Local Bus Ticket€4.20
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Ferry to Capri (Round Trip)€35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sorrento
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sorrento:
- Train Transfer from/to Pompei: $16
- Shared Transfer service from Sorrento to Naples central station: $41
- Shared Transfer to Naples Airport or Train Station: $43
- Private Transfer with driver from Naples to Sorrento: $50
- Private Transfer from Massa Lubrense to Naples Airport, train Stations or Hotels: $68
- Private Transfer to Positano, Amalfi, or Naples: $79
- From Path of The Gods Hiking & Transfer with Guide: $80
- Aurora car service Transfers from Sorrento to Naples / viceversa: $83
- Private Transfer From Sorrento to Positano: $95
- Private Transfer from Sorrento to Naples: $97
- Private Car Transfer from Sorrento to Positano: $98
- Private Transfer From Amalfi to Sorrento With Hotel Pick-Up: $101
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $47
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $94
- Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $118
- From One-Way Private Transfer to/from Virpazar: $57
- Podgorica airport: Private Transfer to/from Budva: $75
- Private Transfer to Budva: $39
- Private transfer to Kotor: $53
- Private transfer to Tivat: $53
- Private Airport Transfer from Podgorica airport to Budva: $68
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $262
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Petrovac : $58
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $117
Is it cheaper to fly into Sorrento or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Sorrento 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 daySorrento €38Podgorica €41
Typical Food Prices in Sorrento
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sorrento:
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Pizza€6.00
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)€43
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€21
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sorrento
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sorrento.
- Private Virtual Cooking Class from Sorrento : $33
- Amalfi Coast Cooking Class and Wine Tasting: $48
- Sorrento Art & Food Tour on Breathless 'Views Village: $50
- Pizza Making Class at Tirabusciò Cooking School: $64
- Pizza Making Class: $64
- Sorrento Pizza Making: $65
- Pizza Making Course: $70
- Dinner in Sorrento with Love, Laugh and Spaghetti: $70
- Pizza School Experience from Sorrento: $71
- Farm Visit with Pizza Lesson, Wine, and Limoncello: $75
- Pizza School with Wine and Limoncello Tasting in a Local Farm: $76
- Private Cooking Class in Sant'Agnello: $76
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sorrento €33Podgorica €21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Sorrento
Here are a few typical costs in Sorrento for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Chair & Umbrella at Beach€10
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Bike Rental (24 Hours)€20
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Scuba Diving (Single Dive)€45
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Blue Mini Cruise€22
Tours and Activities in Sorrento
Here are a few actual costs in Sorrento for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Capri: Boat Tour, Priority Tickets & Blue Grotto (Optional): $26
- Private tour of limoncello igp with tasting by the sea: $27
- Pompeii Express Tour by Train from Sorrento: $32
- Lemon Garden Tour with Marmalade Tasting: $32
- Guided Walking Tour and Limoncello Tasting: $37
- 3 Hour Walking Tour of Sorrento with Local Food Tasting: $39
- Sorrento Lemon Tour: $43
- Kayak tour from Sorrento to Bagni Regina Giovanna: $44
- Sorrento Lemon Tour and tasting of local products: $44
- Inlaid wood Factory Tour: $44
- From Positano and Amalfi Day Cruise: $48
- Skip-the-Line Pompeii Express Tour by Train: $49
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 daySorrento €8.72Podgorica €20
Typical Alcohol Prices in Sorrento
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Sorrento are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine€11
Sample the Local Flavors in Sorrento
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Sorrento:
- Walking Tour Wine Tasting and Typical Products in Sorrento Farm: $71
- Campania wine tasting with traditional foods: $75
- Sorrento Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $97
- Sorrento Farm and Food Experience including Olive Oil, Limoncello, Wine tasting : $98
- Small Group Sorrento Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $104
- From Mount Vesuvius Tour with Lunch & Wine Tasting: $107
- Wine Tasting Including Lunch: $108
- Lemon, Olive Oil and Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch: $109
- From Full-Day Pompeii & Wine Tasting Tour: $136
- Full Day Small Group Pompeii Tour from Sorrento with Local Wine Tasting: $139
- Pompeii Guided Tour & Wine tasting + Easy lunch: $185
- Guided Tour of Pompei and Wine Tasting from Sorrento: $205
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 Sorrento and Podgorica, we can see that Sorrento 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 Sorrento would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sorrento 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 Sorrento Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sorrento or Podgorica?
Podgorica has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Sorrento. When comparing the sizes of Sorrento 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 Sorrento 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 Sorrento or Podgorica in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Sorrento and Podgorica. Most visitors come to Sorrento for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Sorrento is cooler than Podgorica in the summer. The daily temperature in Sorrento averages around 23°C (74°F) in July, and Podgorica fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. In Sorrento, it's very sunny this time of the year. Sorrento usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during summer. Sorrento gets 313 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Sorrento usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Sorrento gets 26 mm (1 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 JulySorrento 23°C (74°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Sorrento or Podgorica in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Sorrento as well as Podgorica. The autumn months attract visitors to Sorrento because of the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Sorrento is around the same temperature as Podgorica. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Sorrento in October average around 17°C (63°F), and Podgorica averages at about 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In the autumn, Sorrento often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica. Sorrento gets 189 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Sorrento receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Sorrento usually gets less rain in October than Podgorica. Sorrento gets 132 mm (5.2 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 OctoberSorrento 17°C (63°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Sorrento or Podgorica in the Winter?
Both Podgorica and Sorrento are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The shopping scene and the cuisine are the main draw to Sorrento this time of year.
In January, Sorrento is generally a little warmer than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Sorrento average around 8°C (47°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
Sorrento usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica during winter. Sorrento gets 115 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. It's quite rainy in Sorrento. In January, Sorrento usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Sorrento gets 111 mm (4.4 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 JanuarySorrento 8°C (47°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Sorrento or Podgorica in the Spring?
Both Podgorica and Sorrento during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Sorrento for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
Sorrento is cooler than Podgorica in the spring. The daily temperature in Sorrento averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In the spring, Sorrento often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica. Sorrento gets 189 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun.
Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Sorrento usually gets less rain in April than Podgorica. Sorrento gets 71 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 AprilSorrento 13°C (55°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Sorrento
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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) |
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