A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Valencia vs. Podgorica for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Valencia or Podgorica?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Valencia or Podgorica, 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: Valencia or Podgorica?

Valencia

Valencia is a port city that sits on Spain's southeastern Orange Blossom coast, where the Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea. As the nation's third-largest city, it is continually innovative in the arts and sciences with some futuristic architecture including a planetarium, oceanarium, and an interactive museum. The nightlife and daytime culture both thrive in their own ways, bustling with limitless opportunities for sight-seeing and entertainment. While the city is surrounded by fertile farmland, its center is a modern metropolis, skirted by beautiful beaches.

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 G Adventures Tours to Spain, The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.


Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Valencia?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Valencia is €123, 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 Valencia and Podgorica in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Valencia 58
    Podgorica 46
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Valencia 116
    Podgorica 92
Compare Hotels in Valencia and Podgorica

Looking for a hotel in Valencia 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.

Hotels in Valencia


Hotels in Podgorica


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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: Valencia Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Valencia 18
    Podgorica 20

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valencia

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Valencia:

  • One-Way Boat Transfer to/from Port Saplaya: $13
  • Valencia hotels to Valencia Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $24
  • Private Transfer from Valencia Hotels to Valencia Cruise Port: $24
  • Private Transfer: Valencia City Center to Valencia Airport (VLC): $26
  • Private Transfer: Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia City Center: $27
  • Valencia to Valencia Airport (VLC) - Departure Private Transfer: $29
  • Arrival Transfer Valencia Airport VLC to Valencia City by Sedan: $37
  • Valencia Cruise Port to Valencia Airport (VLC) - Departure Private Transfer : $38
  • Private Transfer - Valencia Cruise Port to Valencia Airport (VLC): $38
  • Arrival Transfer Valencia Airport VLC to Valencia City by Minivan: $42
  • Arrival Private Transfer Valencia Port to Valencia City by Van: $42
  • Barcelona to Montserrat: Guided Tour & Return Bus Transfers: $46

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 Valencia or Podgorica?

Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Valencia 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Valencia 40
    Podgorica 41

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Valencia

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Valencia.

  • Flamenco at Toro y La Luna with Drinks or Dinner: $19
  • Hard Rock Cafe Entrance with Lunch or Dinner: $32
  • Traveling Spoon Sangria and Tapa Private Online Cooking Class: $40
  • Traditional Spanish Home Dinner: $48
  • Valencia Traditional Food Tour: $51
  • Guided Food Tour with Chocolate Tasting Experience: $53
  • Street Food Tour including Paella & Tapas Tasting: $58
  • Paella Cooking Experience near the center of Valencia: $59
  • Morning Food Tour with Central Market Visit: $63
  • Cooking Class of traditional spanish food: $64
  • Vegetable Paella cooking class, tapas and visit market: $65
  • Valencian Paella cooking class, Tapas and Market Visit: $65

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Valencia 29
    Podgorica 21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Valencia

Here are a few typical costs in Valencia for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Flamenco Tour
    16

Tours and Activities in Valencia

Here are a few actual costs in Valencia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
  • Self-Guided City Exploration Game and Walking Tour: $3.74
  • Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $3.74
  • The Essentials of Valencia in a Guided Tour: $5.45
  • Valencia Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
  • In love with A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
  • In love with A Self-Guided tour of its landmarks: $6.99
  • Between Two Gates Self-Guided Smartphone Tour: $7.99
  • Between Two Gates: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Valencia: $7.99
  • Silk Museum Entry Ticket with Audio Guide: $8.56
  • Historic Center Audio-Guided Tour with Earphones: $8.56
  • Scavenger Hunt and Monumental Self-Guided Tour: $8.75

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
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Valencia 20
    Podgorica 20

Sample the Local Flavors in Valencia

Also in Valencia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Guided Pub Crawl with Free Shots: $13
  • Pub Crawl With Free Shots: $25
  • Wine Tasting with Professional Sommelier in centre Valencia: $59
  • From Guided Cheese Factory Tour with Wine Tasting: $90
  • Local Tapas & Wine tasting experience: $91
  • Wine Tasting and Tapas Experience: $102
  • Cheese Factory Workshop with Wine Tasting in Requena, Valencia: $108
  • From Requena Wine Tour with Tastings: $123
  • Christmas Tapas and Wine Tour in Valencia: $164
  • Requena: 1/2 Day Private Vineyards & Premium Wine Tastings: $191
  • From Utiel-Requena Wine Tour and Traditional Lunch: $209
  • Singular Valencia Wine Tour Utiel Requena Wineries: $213

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 Valencia and Podgorica, we can see that Valencia 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 Valencia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Valencia 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 Valencia Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Valencia or Podgorica?

Valencia has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Valencia 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 Valencia 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 Valencia or Podgorica in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Valencia and Podgorica. The summer months attract visitors to Valencia because of the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Valencia is generally around the same temperature as Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Valencia average around 25°C (76°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. In Valencia, it's very sunny this time of the year. Valencia usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during summer. Valencia gets 303 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Valencia usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Valencia gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Valencia 25°C (76°F) 
    Podgorica 26°C (80°F)

Should I visit Valencia or Podgorica in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Valencia as well as Podgorica. The hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Valencia this time of year.

Valencia is a little warmer than Podgorica in the autumn. The daily temperature in Valencia averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In the autumn, Valencia often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica. Valencia gets 198 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Valencia usually gets less rain in October than Podgorica. Valencia gets 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Valencia 19°C (66°F) 
    Podgorica 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Valencia or Podgorica in the Winter?

Both Podgorica and Valencia are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Valencia for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

In the winter, Valencia is much warmer than Podgorica. Typically, the winter temperatures in Valencia in January average around 12°C (53°F), and Podgorica averages at about 6°C (42°F).

Valencia usually receives more sunshine than Podgorica during winter. Valencia gets 162 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. In January, Valencia usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Valencia gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Valencia 12°C (53°F) 
    Podgorica 6°C (42°F)

Should I visit Valencia or Podgorica in the Spring?

Both Podgorica and Valencia during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Valencia in the spring for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.

In April, Valencia is generally around the same temperature as Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Valencia average around 15°C (60°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).

It's quite sunny in Valencia. In the spring, Valencia often gets more sunshine than Podgorica. Valencia gets 213 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. Valencia usually gets less rain in April than Podgorica. Valencia gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Valencia 15°C (60°F) 
    Podgorica 14°C (58°F)

Typical Weather for Podgorica and Valencia

Valencia Podgorica
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 12°C (53°F) 32 mm (1.3 in) 6°C (42°F) 192 mm (7.6 in)
Feb 12°C (54°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 8°C (46°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Mar 14°C (56°F) 34 mm (1.3 in) 11°C (51°F) 159 mm (6.3 in)
Apr 15°C (60°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 14°C (58°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
May 18°C (65°F) 33 mm (1.3 in) 19°C (67°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Jun 22°C (71°F) 23 mm (0.9 in) 23°C (73°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Jul 25°C (76°F) 9 mm (0.4 in) 26°C (80°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Aug 25°C (77°F) 21 mm (0.8 in) 26°C (79°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Sep 23°C (73°F) 47 mm (1.9 in) 22°C (72°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Oct 19°C (66°F) 94 mm (3.7 in) 17°C (63°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)
Nov 15°C (58°F) 57 mm (2.2 in) 11°C (53°F) 239 mm (9.4 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 45 mm (1.8 in) 7°C (45°F) 217 mm (8.5 in)