A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers A Coruna vs. Budva for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit A Coruna or Budva?

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 A Coruna and Budva. 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: A Coruna or Budva?

A Coruna

A Coruna is a busy port city located on a promontory of Spain's Galicia region. It is the capital city of a province of the same name, exhibiting a mix of the old and new from an ancient Roman lighthouse to modern apartments known for their glass balconies. Some of the highlights include the variety of architecture both age-old and modern, the old town, several museums, the harbor, and beaches.

Budva

A coastal resort in Montenegro, Budva is probably the country's most popular tourist destination. Not only does it host a number of great beaches, but it is also home to a picturesque old town center located on a small peninsula. Some of its best features include narrow winding lanes, historic buildings, churches, and small squares.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Montenegro, and The Best Adventure Tours to Montenegro.


Which place is cheaper, Budva or A Coruna?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in A Coruna is €109, while the average daily cost in Budva is €113. 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 A Coruna and Budva in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    A Coruna 51
    Budva 37
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    A Coruna 102
    Budva 74
Compare Hotels in A Coruna and Budva

Looking for a hotel in A Coruna or Budva? 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 A Coruna


Hotels in Budva


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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: A Coruna Hotel Prices and Budva Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    A Coruna 13
    Budva 20

Hired Cars and Shuttles in A Coruna

Also for A Coruna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago city hotels: $157
  • Transfer from Coruna Airport to Ferrol: $143

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Budva

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Budva are as follows:


  • Daily Car Rental
    65

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Budva

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Budva:

  • Tivat to Budva private one way transfer: $107
  • Private transfer Tivat/Kotor/Budva-Podgorica: $149
  • Private Transfer from Petrovac to Tivat airport: $131
  • Private Transfer from Petrovac to Tivat Airport (TIV): $111
  • Private Transfer from Budva to Podgorica Airport and city: $46
  • Private Transfer from Bar to Tivat Airport (TIV): $168
  • Kotor to Budva one way transfer: $111
  • AIRPORT TRANSFER Montenegro Budva Tivat Podgorica Kotor Perast: $68

Is it cheaper to fly into A Coruna or Budva?

Prices for flights to both Budva and A Coruna 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
    A Coruna 49
    Budva 53

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in A Coruna

For A Coruna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Food Market Shopping and Cooking Workshop in A Coruña: $117

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    A Coruna 9.72
    Budva 22
Typical Entertainment Prices in A Coruna

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for A Coruna's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Tower of Hercules
    3.00

Tours and Activities in A Coruna

For A Coruna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • A Coruña Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $10
  • Guided Tour Lugo: $30
  • EN Small Group Historic POR Coruña Walking Tour: $32
  • Segway Tour Tower of Hercules: $35
  • Discover La Coruña: Exclusive Cruise Tour from Coruña: $59
  • Private Walking Tour EN A Coruña with Beer or Wine: $66
  • E-bike Tour La Coruña: $71
  • Cathedrals Beach and Lugo Tour from A Coruña: $78
  • Full-Day Excursion to Santiago from A Coruña for Cruisers Only: $82
  • Excursion to Santiago de Compostela for cruises from Coruña: $82
  • A Coruña Private Walking Tour : $90
  • 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Lugo: $90

Tours and Activities in Budva

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

  • Private Swimming and Boat Tour Trsteno Beach Budva: $179
  • 1-Hour Guided Lipa Cave Adventure in Montenegro: $19
  • Adrenaline Speedboat Tours through the Bay of Kotor: $118
  • Boka Bay: Kotor, Cave, Herceg Novi, & Lady of the Rocks Tour: $69
  • Budva 1 hour Private walking tour: $85
  • Budva Bay: Boat Tour with Snorkeling and Sightseeing: $76
  • Budva Bay: Kayak & SUP Tour to Coastal Caves: $54
  • Budva Diving - Scuba Diving Experience: $74
  • Budva old town private tour: $236
  • 2-Hour «Night Lights» Kayak Tour: $54
  • 3-Hour Paddle Board or Kayak Tour to Coastal Caves: $53
  • City Private Tour: $138

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    A Coruna 13
    Budva 14


When comparing the travel costs between A Coruna and Budva, we can see that Budva 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 A Coruna Expensive? and Is Budva Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, A Coruna or Budva?

A Coruna has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Budva. When comparing the sizes of A Coruna and Budva, 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.