Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Venice?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Venice 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 Venice and Podgorica can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Venice or Podgorica?
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Italy, The Best Vineyard & Wine 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 dayVenice €229Podgorica €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Venice is €229, 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 Venice and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVenice €120Podgorica €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVenice €240Podgorica €92
Compare Hotels in Venice and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Venice 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: Venice Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Venice €27Podgorica €20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
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Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass€16
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Vaporetto Ride€6.50
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1 Day Travel Card€18
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7 Day Transport Card (for Two)€101
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Long Transfer ! From Venice to Rome , Italy (one way): $10
- Bus Transfer between Marco Polo Airport and City: $11
- Boat Transfer to/from Marco Polo Airport w/ 3 Routes: $16
- Ljubljana: Bus transfer from/to Venice Marco Polo Airport: $24
- Murano Glass Demo and Boat Transfer to Glass Factory: $33
- Water Taxi Transfer Lido Santa Maria Elisabetta: $34
- Venice, Cruise Port to Venice Airport (VCE) - Departure Private Transfer: $35
- Private Transfer from Venice City or Port to Venice Airport (VCE): $35
- Private Transfer from Venice Airport (VCE) to Venice city or port: $35
- Shared Water Taxi Transfer to Marco Polo Airport: $37
- Venice Shared Departure Transfer: Central Venice to Marittima Cruise Port: $38
- Marco Polo Airport Water Taxi Transfer: $40
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 Venice or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Venice 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 dayVenice €65Podgorica €41
Typical Food Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich€4.00
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Gelato€6.00
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza€7.90
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Expresso€1.95
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Slice of Pizza€2.23
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings: $47
- Venice Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $48
- Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit: $48
- Street Food Tour of Venice in 2.5 hours: $48
- Guided City Highlights and Street Food Tour: $51
- Venetian Dinner: $62
- Twilight Food Tour with Cicchetti and Spritz Tasting: $63
- Venetian Dinner: $68
- 2-Course Dinner in a Typical Venetian Restaurant: $74
- Guided Small Group Kickstart Food Tour of Venice : $76
- Tiramisù cooking class and tasting in Treviso: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Venice €101Podgorica €21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride€15
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee€8.00
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Gondola Ride (for Group)€80
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace€16
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The Jewish Museum Admission€3.00
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The Glass Museum in Murano€8.00
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
- Venezia: Digital Guide made by a Local for your walking tour: $2.14
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Venice self guided audio tour: $4.27
- Exclusive Self-Guided Audio Tour in Jewish Ghetto: $4.60
- Self Guided Audio Tour to The Jewish Ghetto of Venice : $4.69
- From Italy eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.81
- Venezia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $5.23
- From 1-Way Bus Ticket to Florence or Vice Versa: $5.31
- Digital Audio Guide Tour of The Jewish Ghetto: $5.35
- independent walking tour with an audio guide: $5.35
- walking tour with audio guide in French: $5.35
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Venice: $5.44
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 dayVenice €24Podgorica €20
Typical Alcohol Prices in Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine€5.20
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Beer€4.90
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
- Guided Tour and wine tasting 5 wines to discover the Conegliano Valdobbiadene: $27
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $27
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $37
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $39
- private tour in the city and wine tasting: $50
- Wine tasting Asolo Prosecco at Tenuta Baron: $59
- Food and Wine Tasting Bar Tour & Evening Guided Tour: $72
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $79
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $82
- Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice: $98
- Authentic Neighborhood Cicchetti Food & Wine Tour: $105
- A Venetian Evening - Wine Tasting & Tapas tour with a Local guide: $108
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 Venice and Podgorica, we can see that Venice 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 Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice 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 Venice Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Venice or Podgorica?
Venice has a larger population, and is about 98% larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Venice 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 Venice 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 Venice or Podgorica in the Summer?
Both Podgorica and Venice during the summer are popular places to visit. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Venice this time of year.
In the summer, Venice is cooler than Podgorica. Typically, the summer temperatures in Venice in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Podgorica averages at about 26°C (80°F).
In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Venice. In the summer, Venice often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Venice gets 287 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun.
Venice usually gets more rain in July than Podgorica. Venice gets 61 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 JulyVenice 23°C (73°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Venice or Podgorica in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Venice and Podgorica. Many travelers come to Venice for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Venice is generally cooler than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Venice average around 14°C (57°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. Venice usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during autumn. Venice gets 134 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, Venice usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Venice gets 67 mm (2.7 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 OctoberVenice 14°C (57°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Venice or Podgorica in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Venice as well as Podgorica. Many visitors come to Venice in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Venice can get quite cold in the winter. Venice is much colder than Podgorica in the winter. The daily temperature in Venice averages around 3°C (37°F) in January, and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Venice often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Venice gets 88 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Venice usually gets less rain in January than Podgorica. Venice gets 58 mm (2.3 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 JanuaryVenice 3°C (37°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Venice or Podgorica in the Spring?
Both Podgorica and Venice are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Venice for the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Venice is cooler than Podgorica. Typically, the spring temperatures in Venice in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Podgorica averages at about 14°C (58°F).
Venice usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during spring. Venice gets 154 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, Venice usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Venice gets 60 mm (2.4 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 AprilVenice 13°C (55°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Venice
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (38°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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