Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Trento?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Trento 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 Trento and Podgorica can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Trento or Podgorica?
Trento
Amid stone castles of centuries past and Renaissance fountains, the ancient and modern world glide seamlessly together to create a quaint, elegant town. Trento is the capital of Trentino and is located on the Adige River valley. A most prominent city during the sixteenth century, Trento was once the location of the Council of Trent, wielding insurmountable power throughout the region. Though formerly part of Austria and Hungary-Austria, Trento finally was annexed by Italy in 1919. Because of its rich history, a great deal of breathtaking architecture can be found throughout the city, such as the Trento Cathedral and the Castello del Buonconsiglio. Despite its cultural and historic significance, however, Trento is also the capital of Italy's education, politics, and economy. From the top 30 universities in Italy, University of Trento ranks highly among them and has gained worldwide prestige. Compared to many other Italian metropolises, Trento is ranked highly for its quality of life, standard of living, and business and job opportunities for the population. In 2004, Trento was named the Alpine Town of the Year as well.
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 Bicycle Tours in Italy, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers 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 dayTrento €131Podgorica €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Trento is €131, 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 Trento and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTrento €69Podgorica €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTrento €138Podgorica €92
Compare Hotels in Trento and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Trento 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: Trento Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Trento €20Podgorica €20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $262
- Transfer from Podgorica to Sarajevo: $251
- VAN Private transfers from Airport Podgorica and city to Budva: $120
- Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $118
- Private transfer from Podgorica to Ostrog monastery (minivan): $117
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $117
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Tivat : $108
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Ulcinj : $107
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $94
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Bar (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Trento or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Trento 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 dayTrento €42Podgorica €41
Typical Food Prices in Trento
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Trento:
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Dinner at Pizzeria (for 2)€24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Trento
For Trento, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Trento: $93
- Small-group Street food tour in Trento: $97
- Trento Street Food Tour: $98
- 3 Hours and a Half Private Cooking Class in Trento: $115
- Small Group Market tour and Cooking class in Trento: $142
- Private market tour, lunch or dinner and cooking demo in Trento: $152
- Cooking Class at a Local's Home: $155
- Private cooking class with lunch or dinner in Trento: $158
- Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Trento: $158
- Market Tour and Private 3-Recipe Home Cooking Class: $202
- Private Market Tour and Cooking Class with Lunch or Dinner in Trento: $206
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Trento €24Podgorica €21
Tours and Activities in Trento
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Trento.
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Trento: $8.72
- Trento Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.75
- Trento Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.94
- guided walking tour of the historic centre: $11
- tour by night: $13
- Panoramic Cruise: $38
- Panoramic Waterfall Cruise: $44
- Romantic Cruise: $44
- guided e-bike rental tours: $53
- Sunset Cruise: $55
- Long Cruise Gargnano: $58
- Dining Experience at a Local's Home: $91
Tours and Activities in Podgorica
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Podgorica are as follows:
- ATV Private Tour Montenegro – Žabljak Crnojevića: $333
- ATV Tour Montenegro - Žabljak Crnojevića: $195
- Bar and Ulcinj Private Tour - Oriental Montenegro Experience: $240
- Bay of Kotor hiking experience - Montenegro Travel Club private tour: $185
- Biogradska Gora - Biograd Lake & Moraca canyon - Skadar Lake tour: $156
- Book Your Donkey Farm Tour: $57
- Book Your Montenegro Tour: $99
- Book Your Sunset in Budva Tour : $93
- Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $65
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Cheese farm tour in the katun: $279
- Cultural Bike Tour of Podgorica;Discovering the Ancient Treasures: $71
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTrento €20Podgorica €20
Typical Alcohol Prices in Trento
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Trento are as follows:
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Beer with Dinner (for 2)€4.00
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 Trento and Podgorica, we can see that Trento 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 Trento would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Trento 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 Trento Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Trento or Podgorica?
Podgorica has a larger population, and is about 30% larger than the population of Trento. When comparing the sizes of Trento 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 Trento or Podgorica?
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 Trento or Podgorica in the Summer?
Both Podgorica and Trento during the summer are popular places to visit. The hiking and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Trento this time of year.
Trento is cooler than Podgorica in the summer. The daily temperature in Trento averages around 24°C (75°F) in July, and Podgorica fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Trento. In the summer, Trento often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Trento gets 286 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun.
Trento usually gets more rain in July than Podgorica. Trento gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTrento 24°C (75°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Trento or Podgorica in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Trento and Podgorica. Many travelers come to Trento for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Trento is cooler than Podgorica. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Trento in October average around 14°C (57°F), and Podgorica averages at about 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. Trento usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during autumn. Trento gets 137 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Trento usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Trento gets 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTrento 14°C (57°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Trento or Podgorica in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Trento as well as Podgorica. Many visitors come to Trento in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Trento can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Trento is generally much colder than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Trento average around 2°C (36°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Trento often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Trento gets 98 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Trento usually gets less rain in January than Podgorica. Trento gets 55 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTrento 2°C (36°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Trento or Podgorica in the Spring?
Both Podgorica and Trento are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Trento for the natural beauty during these months.
Trento is cooler than Podgorica in the spring. The daily temperature in Trento averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
Trento usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during spring. Trento gets 169 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In April, Trento usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Trento gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTrento 13°C (55°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Trento
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 55 mm (2.1 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (40°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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