Which place is cheaper, Novi Sad or Split?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Split 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 Split 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: Split or Novi Sad?
Split
Spit is a historic city in Central Dalmatia with many opportunities to glimpse its fascinating past in its historic city center. Centuries ago the city grew up around a Diocletian palace that was used as refuge by the locals.
Today, as you wander around the historic center, you can see the remains of the Roman walls, temples, and squares. Despite it's appeal to tourists, Split is much more than just a tourist destination. It is larger than you might initially realize and it spreads well beyond the historic center. There is a population of about 300,000 in the larger area and it is an economic center for the region.
Split has a beautiful climate with mild winters, countless sunny days, and a generally pleasant temperature. As such, there are many opportunities to enjoy yourself outdoors, whether by participating in sports or walking around the city's quaint streets. Winters in Split are also quite mild, but there may be one snowy day, on average, every year. This rare snowfall can cause a significant disruption in the flow of traffic.
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 Walking Tours in Croatia, The Best Luxury Tours to Croatia, 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 daySplit $116Novi Sad $20
The average daily cost (per person) in Split is $116, 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 Split and Novi Sad in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSplit $78Novi Sad $11
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSplit $156Novi Sad $22
Compare Hotels in Split and Novi Sad
Looking for a hotel in Split 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: Split Hotel Prices and Novi Sad Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Split $15Novi Sad -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Split
Also for Split, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Diocletian's Palace & Trogir Old Town with Transfer: $15
- Split Airport Transfers > Marina Kastela Marina Baotic ACI Trogir: $22
- Private One-way Split Airport Transfer To/From Split: $25
- Private Transfer from Split Airport (SPU) to Cruise Port of Split: $27
- Private Taxi Transfer from Split airport to Split City Area: $30
- Split Airport Taxi Transfers > Split City Area: $33
- Luxury private transfer: Split airport to Split: $35
- Airport Private Transfer to Split : $38
- Airport Private Transfer from Split: $38
- Private Transfer from Split Airport (SPU) to Trogir: $40
- Private Transfer from Split Airport (SPU) to Slatine (Island Ciovo): $40
- Private Transfer from Split Airport (SPU) to Marina Aci Trogir : $40
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
- Belgrade airport transfers: $30
- Airport transfer from/to Novi Sad: $107
Is it cheaper to fly into Split or Novi Sad?
Prices for flights to both Novi Sad and Split 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 daySplit $25Novi Sad $8.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Split
For Split, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Small Group Food Tour: $37
- Homemade Dinner under the Stars in Split: $85
- Food Tour in Split ( Small Group): $96
- Split Food Tour (Small Group): $98
- Vegan Food tour of Split with local gastronomy: $102
- Walking Vegan Food Tour of Split: $104
- Old Town Food Tour: $107
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite At A Time: $131
- Split Cooking Class - Afternoon Edition Shared Activity: $191
- Private Authentic Wine & Food tour from Split: $240
- Culinary Experience – Cooking Class & Walking Tour Split: $251
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Split $3.96Novi Sad -
Tours and Activities in Split
For Split, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Emanuel Vidović Gallery Entrance Ticket: $6.42
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.42
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.42
- Split Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Entry Ticket to the Cellars of Diocletian's Palace: $8.56
- Split's Old Town and Marjan Hill: A Self Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Split's Old Town and Marjan Hill: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Roman Ruins Sightseeing Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Sightseeing Split's Roman Ruins: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $9.36
- Split's Legacy: In-App Audio Tour of Serene Seas & Stones: $11
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 daySplit $8.49Novi Sad -
Sample the Local Flavors in Split
Also in Split, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- From Krka Waterfalls & Swimming & Wine tasting: $24
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $26
- Tower Pub Crawl in Split: $29
- Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting tour from Split: $31
- Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $38
- Wine Tasting and Sunset Klis Fortress Tour from Split: $38
- Krka National Park Tour with tour Guide & Wine tasting from Split & Trogir: $46
- Split&Sip: Educational wine tasting: $51
- Wine Tasting in the Diocletian's Palace: $53
- Wine Tasting in the Diocletian’s Palace: $55
- Diocletian's Palace Walking and Wine Tasting Tour: $71
- From Split/Trogir: Mostar and Medjugorje Tour with Wine Tasting: $74
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 Split and Novi Sad, we can see that Split 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 Split would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Split 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 Split Expensive? and Is Novi Sad Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Split or Novi Sad?
Novi Sad has a larger population, and is about 22% larger than the population of Split. When comparing the sizes of Split 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 Split 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 Split or Novi Sad in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Split as well as Novi Sad. Most visitors come to Split for the beaches, snorkeling, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Split is a little warmer than Novi Sad. Typically, the summer temperatures in Split in July average around 26°C (80°F), and Novi Sad averages at about 22°C (71°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Novi Sad. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Split this time of the year. In the summer, Split often gets more sunshine than Novi Sad. Split gets 345 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Novi Sad receives 285 hours of full sun.
Split usually gets less rain in July than Novi Sad. Split gets 28 mm (1.1 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 JulySplit 26°C (80°F)Novi Sad 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Split or Novi Sad in the Autumn?
Both Novi Sad and Split are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Split because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Split is generally a little warmer than Novi Sad. Daily temperatures in Split average around 18°C (64°F), and Novi Sad fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Split. Split usually receives more sunshine than Novi Sad during autumn. Split gets 200 hours of sunny skies, while Novi Sad receives 168 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Split usually receives more rain than Novi Sad. Split gets 79 mm (3.1 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 OctoberSplit 18°C (64°F)Novi Sad 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Split or Novi Sad in the Winter?
Both Novi Sad and Split during the winter are popular places to visit. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Split this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Novi Sad. Split is much warmer than Novi Sad in the winter. The daily temperature in Split averages around 8°C (47°F) in January, and Novi Sad fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
In the winter, Split often gets more sunshine than Novi Sad. Split gets 128 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Novi Sad receives 71 hours of full sun.
Split usually gets more rain in January than Novi Sad. Split gets 83 mm (3.3 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 JanuarySplit 8°C (47°F)Novi Sad -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Split or Novi Sad in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Split and Novi Sad. Many travelers come to Split for the beaches and the activities around the city.
In the spring, Split is a little warmer than Novi Sad. Typically, the spring temperatures in Split in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Novi Sad averages at about 12°C (54°F).
In Split, it's very sunny this time of the year. Split usually receives more sunshine than Novi Sad during spring. Split gets 212 hours of sunny skies, while Novi Sad receives 178 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Split usually receives more rain than Novi Sad. Split gets 66 mm (2.6 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 AprilSplit 15°C (59°F)Novi Sad 12°C (54°F)
Typical Weather for Novi Sad and Split
| Split | Novi Sad | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (47°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (52°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (74°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 83 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (56°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 45 mm (1.8 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.