Which place is cheaper, Belgrade or Vilnius?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Vilnius or Belgrade?
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 Vilnius and Belgrade. 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: Vilnius or Belgrade?
Vilnius
Vilnius is the capital and largest city in the country of Lithuania. It has a population of more than 500,000 residents and is located in the valley between the Neris River and the Vilnia River in the southeastern part of the country. Visitors come to the city for its beautiful Old Town, impressive architecture, and fascinating culture. In 2009 it was named the European Capital of Culture along with the city of Linz, in Austria.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vilnius, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Lithuania, 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 dayVilnius €94Belgrade €42
The average daily cost (per person) in Vilnius is €94, 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 Vilnius and Belgrade in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVilnius €42Belgrade €28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVilnius €84Belgrade €56
Compare Hotels in Vilnius and Belgrade
Looking for a hotel in Vilnius 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: Vilnius Hotel Prices and Belgrade Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vilnius €8.30Belgrade €5.20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vilnius
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vilnius:
- Airport Bus Transfer to/from Central Bus Station: $3.21
- Riga: Bus Transfer to/from Vilnius: $20
- Vilnius Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Riga: $24
- Private Vilnius Airport Arrival Transfer: $27
- Vilnius Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Warsaw: $35
- Arrival Transfer from Vilnius VNO Airport to Vilnius by Minivan: $46
- Vilnius Airport Transfer: $51
- Vilnius Airport (VNO): Bus Transfer to/from Gdansk: $51
- Vilnius Private 1-Way Airport Transfer: $53
- Private Transfer from Vilnius Airport to Lithuania: $142
- Jewish Heritage Sites Private Tour with Transfer: $214
- Hot Air Balloon Ride with Hotel Transfer: $214
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
- Bus Transfer Between Airport and Slavija Square: $3.65
- Belgrade to Belgrade N. Tesla Airport (BEG) - Departure Transfer: $35
- Airport Transfer in Belgrade, Serbia: $39
- Belgrade airport transfer: $46
- Champs Limo Belgrade Serbia Private Transfers: $48
- Belgrade Airport transfer - Business Class: $51
- Nikola Tesla Airport Private Transfer: $52
- Belgrade N. Tesla Airport (BEG) to Belgrade - Round-Trip Transfer: $70
- Nikola Tesla BEG airport-private airport transfer: $75
- Private Airport Transfer: $84
- Belgrade and Avala Mountain Full Day Layover Tour with Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $88
- Private Airport Transfer from Belgrade to Novi Sad: $94
Is it cheaper to fly into Vilnius or Belgrade?
Prices for flights to both Belgrade and Vilnius 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 dayVilnius €40Belgrade €8.63
Typical Food Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of dining costs in Vilnius are as follows:
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Dinner for Two€13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vilnius
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vilnius.
- Private National Dinner with Folk Show: $60
- Dinner in local family: $74
- Flavors of Vilnius - Private Walking Food Tour: $191
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.Vilnius €9.72Belgrade €4.19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Vilnius are as follows:
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Walking Tour€5.79
Tours and Activities in Vilnius
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vilnius are as follows:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Secrets of Old Vilnius Smartphone App GPS Audio Walking Tour: $6.00
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.42
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.42
- Vilnius Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Skip the Line: Europos Parkas, Open-Air Museum Ticket Vilnius, Lithuania: $12
- Vibrant Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $14
- Regular walking tour of Soviet Vilnius: $18
- Regular walking tour of Jewish Vilnius: $18
- Regular walking tour of Jewish Vilnius: $19
- Regular walking tour of Soviet Vilnius: $19
Tours and Activities in Belgrade
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:
- Skip the Line: Family Centar Sremska Mitrovica -Playroom for kids: $1.09
- Capture Belgrade:Audio Walking Tour in the Heart of the City: $3.19
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Jack The Ripper Skip-the-Line Ticket in Belgrade: $3.27
- Belgrade City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.42
- Self-Guided City Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.42
- Sightseeing by open top bus: $14
- Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $14
- Yugoslavia Communist tour: $16
- Saint Sava Temple guided tour: $16
- Underground Tour with Glass of Wine: $16
- Fortress Underground Tour w/Wine Along the River: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVilnius €6.38Belgrade €19
Typical Alcohol Prices in Vilnius
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Vilnius from other travelers:
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Beer€4.34
Sample the Local Flavors in Vilnius
Also in Vilnius, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Beer degustation at Bear & Boar Brewery Taproom: $43
- Vilnius Private Pub & Bar Crawl Tour & Hidden Gems: $46
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 Vilnius and Belgrade, we can see that Vilnius 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 Vilnius would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vilnius 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 Vilnius Expensive? and Is Belgrade Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vilnius or Belgrade?
Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Vilnius. When comparing the sizes of Vilnius 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 Vilnius or Belgrade?
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 Vilnius or Belgrade in the Summer?
Both Belgrade and Vilnius are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Vilnius for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Vilnius is cooler than Belgrade. Typically, the summer temperatures in Vilnius in July average around 18°C (65°F), and Belgrade averages at about 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Belgrade. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vilnius. Vilnius usually receives less sunshine than Belgrade during summer. Vilnius gets 219 hours of sunny skies, while Belgrade receives 285 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Vilnius usually receives more rain than Belgrade. Vilnius gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Belgrade receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVilnius 18°C (65°F)Belgrade 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Belgrade in the Autumn?
Both Belgrade and Vilnius during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Vilnius because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Vilnius is generally much colder than Belgrade. Daily temperatures in Vilnius average around 8°C (46°F), and Belgrade fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
In the autumn, Vilnius often gets less sunshine than Belgrade. Vilnius gets 94 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Belgrade receives 168 hours of full sun.
Vilnius usually gets more rain in October than Belgrade. Vilnius gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Belgrade receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVilnius 8°C (46°F)Belgrade 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Belgrade in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Vilnius and Belgrade. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Vilnius this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Belgrade. It's quite cold in Vilnius in the winter. Vilnius is much colder than Belgrade in the winter. The daily temperature in Vilnius averages around -5°C (23°F) in January, and Belgrade fluctuates around 2°C (35°F).
Vilnius usually receives less sunshine than Belgrade during winter. Vilnius gets 36 hours of sunny skies, while Belgrade receives 71 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Vilnius usually receives less rain than Belgrade. Vilnius gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Belgrade receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVilnius -5°C (23°F)Belgrade 2°C (35°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Belgrade in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Vilnius as well as Belgrade. Many travelers come to Vilnius for the natural beauty.
In the spring, Vilnius is much colder than Belgrade. Typically, the spring temperatures in Vilnius in April average around 7°C (45°F), and Belgrade averages at about 14°C (56°F).
In the spring, Vilnius often gets less sunshine than Belgrade. Vilnius gets 164 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Belgrade receives 178 hours of full sun.
Vilnius usually gets less rain in April than Belgrade. Vilnius gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Belgrade receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVilnius 7°C (45°F)Belgrade 14°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Belgrade and Vilnius
| Vilnius | Belgrade | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (23°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Feb | -4°C (26°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 1°C (33°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (65°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 13°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 2°C (36°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | -2°C (29°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
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