Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Vilnius?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Vilnius or Podgorica?
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 Podgorica. 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 Podgorica?
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.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vilnius, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Lithuania, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVilnius €94Podgorica €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Vilnius is €94, 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 Vilnius and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVilnius €42Podgorica €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVilnius €84Podgorica €92
Compare Hotels in Vilnius and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Vilnius 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: Vilnius Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vilnius €8.30Podgorica €20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vilnius
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vilnius:
- Airport Bus Transfer to/from Central Bus Station: $3.23
- 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: $36
- Arrival Transfer from Vilnius VNO Airport to Vilnius by Minivan: $46
- Vilnius Airport Transfer: $52
- Vilnius Airport (VNO): Bus Transfer to/from Gdansk: $52
- Vilnius Private 1-Way Airport Transfer: $54
- Jewish Heritage Sites Private Tour with Transfer: $215
- Hot Air Balloon Ride with Hotel Transfer: $215
- Transfer from Kaunas Airport to Vilnius: $215
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Transfer Podgorica city center- Podgorica Airport: $22
- Private transfer from Podgorica airport to Podgorica city: $26
- Private Transfer: Podgorica Airport TGD to Podgorica in Sedan Car: $34
- Private Transfer to Budva: $39
- Private Transfer: Podgorica to TGD Airport in Business Car: $41
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $47
- Private Transfer from Podgorica hotels to Kotor Cruise Port: $47
- Podgorica hotels to Kotor Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $47
- Private transfer to Tivat: $54
- Private transfer to Kotor: $54
- From One-Way Private Transfer to/from Virpazar: $57
- Podgorica airport: Private Transfer to/from Budva: $75
Is it cheaper to fly into Vilnius or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica 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 €40Podgorica €41
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vilnius €9.72Podgorica €21
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: $3.23
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.46
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.46
- Vilnius Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Secrets of Old Vilnius Smartphone App GPS Audio Walking Tour: $7.50
- 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 Jewish Vilnius: $19
- Regular walking tour of Soviet Vilnius: $19
- Private Europos Parkas Tour with Entrance Ticket: $19
- Regular walking tour of Jewish Vilnius: $19
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: $8.23
- Skadar lake - Falcon kayak tour: $13
- Boat Cruise Viktor Skadar LakeVirpazar Kom MonasteryVirpazar: $14
- Lake Skadar Grmozur Fortress and Monastery Cruise: $16
- Lake Skadar: Guided Sightseeing Boat Tour with Refreshments: $16
- Two Hours Sightseeing Lake Cruise at Montenegro National Park: $16
- Lake Skadar: Guided Panoramic Boat Tour to Kom Monastery : $22
- Podgorica City Walking Tour: $22
- From Virpazar: Guided Lake Skadar cruise and Crnojevića River: $33
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $66
- Walking tour, all the secrets of Podgorica: $75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVilnius €6.38Podgorica €20
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 Podgorica
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Podgorica:
- Private Wine Tasting Activity at Lipovac Winery: $27
- Book Your Wine Tour: $78
- Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $98
- Wine tasting in the family winery, feel the spirit: $121
- Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $129
- Full Day Private Podgorica Wine Tour Experience: $159
- Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls: $197
When comparing the travel costs between Vilnius and Podgorica, we can see that Podgorica is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Vilnius Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vilnius or Podgorica?
Vilnius has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Vilnius 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 Vilnius 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 Vilnius or Podgorica in the Summer?
Both Podgorica and Vilnius are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Vilnius in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Vilnius is generally cooler than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Vilnius average around 18°C (65°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Podgorica. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vilnius. Vilnius usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during summer. Vilnius gets 219 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Vilnius usually receives more rain than Podgorica. Vilnius gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVilnius 18°C (65°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Podgorica in the Autumn?
Both Podgorica and Vilnius during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Vilnius for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Vilnius is much colder than Podgorica in the autumn. The daily temperature in Vilnius averages around 8°C (46°F) in October, and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Vilnius often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Vilnius gets 94 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun.
Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Vilnius usually gets less rain in October than Podgorica. Vilnius gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVilnius 8°C (46°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Podgorica in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Vilnius and Podgorica. The winter months attract visitors to Vilnius because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Vilnius can be very cold. In the winter, Vilnius is much colder than Podgorica. Typically, the winter temperatures in Vilnius in January average around -5°C (23°F), and Podgorica averages at about 6°C (42°F).
Vilnius usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during winter. Vilnius gets 36 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun in the winter.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Vilnius usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Vilnius gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVilnius -5°C (23°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Podgorica in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Vilnius as well as Podgorica. The natural beauty are the main draw to Vilnius this time of year.
In April, Vilnius is generally much colder than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Vilnius average around 7°C (45°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In the spring, Vilnius often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Vilnius gets 164 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Vilnius usually gets less rain in April than Podgorica. Vilnius gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVilnius 7°C (45°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Vilnius
| Vilnius | Podgorica | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (23°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | -4°C (26°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 1°C (33°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (65°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 13°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 2°C (36°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | -2°C (29°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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