Which place is cheaper, Belgrade or Tallinn?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tallinn or Belgrade?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tallinn or Belgrade, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Tallinn or Belgrade?
Tallinn
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has a population of more than 430,000 people and is a charming, yet cosmopolitan place to visit. The Old Town is at the center of the city's tourism, and the beauty and architecture is very impressive. The city's close proximity to Helsinki makes it a popular day trip from Finland, but cheap plane flights have also encouraged visitors from around Europe to spend several days in this city. In particular, summer months can become quite crowded.
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 2-Week Tours from Tallinn, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia, 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 dayTallinn €95Belgrade €42
The average daily cost (per person) in Tallinn is €95, while the average daily cost in Belgrade is €42. 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 Tallinn and Belgrade in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTallinn €47Belgrade €28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTallinn €94Belgrade €56
Compare Hotels in Tallinn and Belgrade
Looking for a hotel in Tallinn 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: Tallinn Hotel Prices and Belgrade Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tallinn €12Belgrade €5.20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tallinn
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Tallinn:
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Tram Around Town for Two€1.66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn
Also for Tallinn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Tallinn hotels to Tallinn Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $16
- Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels - Arrival Private Transfer : $16
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels : $16
- Private Transfer from Tallinn hotels to Tallinn Cruise Port : $16
- Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Tallinn Cruise Port - Round-Trip Privat Transfer: $33
- Arrival private transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn by Luxury Van: $41
- Departure private transfer from Tallinn to Tallinn TLL Airport by Luxury Van: $41
- Private Airport Transfer: $43
- Talinn Airport and City Private Transfer: $44
- Highlights Shore Excursion with Return Transfer: $48
- Airport Transfer Service: $48
- Tallinn Highlights Shore Excursion With Port Return Transfer: $51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
- Sarajevo: One-Way Private Transfer to Belgrade: $246
- Sarajevo: Belgrade transfer: $321
- Private transfer tour from Belgrade to Sarajevo via Mokra Gora with sightseeing: $144
- Private transfer tour from Belgrade to Pristina with sightseeing: $123
- Private Transfer from Sremski Karlovci to Belgrade Airport (BEG): $126
- Private Transfer from Novi Sad to Belgrade Airport (BEG): $126
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Valjevo: $155
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Tuzla: $271
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Smederevo: $117
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Novi Sad: $126
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Šabac: $97
- Private Airport Transfer from Belgrade to Novi Sad: $94
Is it cheaper to fly into Tallinn or Belgrade?
Prices for flights to both Belgrade and Tallinn 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 dayTallinn €36Belgrade €8.63
Typical Food Prices in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two€7.68
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Dessert€1.15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tallinn TV Tower evening dinner (2-course meal): $56
- Tallinn TV Tower evening dinner (3-course meal): $63
- Tallinn Russian Dinner: $84
- Tallinn Beer House Dinner: $96
- Tallinn Food Tour: $116
- Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour: $127
- Tallinn Food Tour with Round-trip Transfer Port-City: $136
- Vegan Food Tours Tallinn: $213
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
- The 10 Tastings of Belgrade Private Food Tour : $135
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tallinn €5.63Belgrade €4.19
Tours and Activities in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Tallinn Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $6.95
- Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $8.54
- Private Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Tallinn Old Town: $8.73
- Tales of Reval Smartphone App Self-Guided GPS Walking Tour: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Tallinn Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Self-Guided Tour to Most Instagrammable Places in Tallinn: $15
- Terrific Tallinn Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Virtual Time Travel Experience VR Tallinn 1939/44 I: $16
- Time Travel Experience "VR Tallinn 1939/44": $16
Tours and Activities in Belgrade
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:
- Magic Christmas tour in Novi Sad: $199
- The best of Novi Sad walking tour: $145
- "Golden Standard" Private Half-Day Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade: $300
- Ada Lake E Scooter tour: $43
- Ada Lake Tour: $33
- Avala & Kosmaj Tour: $134
- BELGRADE BUS AND WALKING TOUR, Experience daily life: $115
- 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: $104
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTallinn €15Belgrade €19
Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn
Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Mad Monk’s Pub Crawl Tallinn: $21
- Tallinn Pub Crawl (Ex The Epic Bar Crawl): $27
- Tallinn Exclusive Pub & Bar Crawl - Free Drinks, Local Guide: $42
- Tallinn Brewery Fiesta: $72
- Tallinn Guided Bar Crawl: $123
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
- Belgrade Reserved Pub Crawl: $49
- 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: $55
- Tour of the MONASTERIES at Fruška Gora NP and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $55
- Belgrade Bar Crawl: $55
- Pearl of North Serbia, trip to Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $60
- Private Wine Tasting by Party in Belgrade: $71
- Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci private tour with wine tasting: $75
- 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $80
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tallinn and Belgrade, we can see that Tallinn 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 Tallinn would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tallinn 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 Tallinn Expensive? and Is Belgrade Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tallinn or Belgrade?
Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Tallinn. When comparing the sizes of Tallinn 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.
When is the best time to visit Tallinn or Belgrade?
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 Tallinn or Belgrade in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Tallinn as well as Belgrade. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Tallinn this time of year.
In the summer, Tallinn is cooler than Belgrade. Typically, the summer temperatures in Tallinn in July average around 17°C (62°F), and Belgrade averages at about 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Belgrade. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tallinn this time of the year. In the summer, Tallinn often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Belgrade. Tallinn gets 279 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Belgrade receives 285 hours of full sun.
Tallinn usually gets more rain in July than Belgrade. Tallinn gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Belgrade receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTallinn 17°C (62°F)Belgrade 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Belgrade in the Autumn?
Both Belgrade and Tallinn are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Tallinn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Tallinn is generally much colder than Belgrade. Daily temperatures in Tallinn average around 7°C (44°F), and Belgrade fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
Tallinn usually receives less sunshine than Belgrade during autumn. Tallinn gets 92 hours of sunny skies, while Belgrade receives 168 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Tallinn usually receives more rain than Belgrade. Tallinn gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Belgrade receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTallinn 7°C (44°F)Belgrade 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Belgrade in the Winter?
Both Belgrade and Tallinn during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Tallinn in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Belgrade can be very cold during winter. Tallinn can get quite cold in the winter. Tallinn is much colder than Belgrade in the winter. The daily temperature in Tallinn averages around -5°C (22°F) in January, and Belgrade fluctuates around 2°C (35°F).
In the winter, Tallinn often gets less sunshine than Belgrade. Tallinn gets 25 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Belgrade receives 71 hours of full sun.
Tallinn usually gets less rain in January than Belgrade. Tallinn gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Belgrade receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTallinn -5°C (22°F)Belgrade 2°C (35°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Belgrade in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Tallinn and Belgrade. Most visitors come to Tallinn for the natural beauty during these months.
Tallinn can be very cold during spring. In the spring, Tallinn is much colder than Belgrade. Typically, the spring temperatures in Tallinn in April average around 4°C (39°F), and Belgrade averages at about 14°C (56°F).
Tallinn usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Belgrade during spring. Tallinn gets 186 hours of sunny skies, while Belgrade receives 178 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Tallinn usually receives less rain than Belgrade. Tallinn gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Belgrade receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTallinn 4°C (39°F)Belgrade 14°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Belgrade and Tallinn
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (22°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Feb | -6°C (22°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | -2°C (29°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 4°C (39°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| May | 10°C (50°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (60°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 11°C (52°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 7°C (44°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (34°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | -3°C (27°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 58 mm (2.3 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.