A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Belgrade vs. Berlin for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Belgrade or Berlin?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Belgrade and Berlin can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Belgrade or Berlin?

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.

Berlin

Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.

With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, The Best Adventure Tours to Germany, and The Best Cultural Tours in Germany.


Which place is cheaper, Berlin or Belgrade?

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 Belgrade is $56, while the average daily cost in Berlin is $205. 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 Belgrade and Berlin in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Belgrade $33
    Berlin $75
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Belgrade $66
    Berlin $150
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Berlin

Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Berlin? 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 Belgrade


Hotels in Berlin


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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: Belgrade Hotel Prices and Berlin Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Belgrade $6.11
    Berlin $21

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:

  • Serbia:Private Transfer from Belgrade to Kopaonik: $303
  • Belgrade to Zlatibor private transfer by car: $274
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Vršac: $257
  • From Belgrade to Timisoara Private Transfer Tour: $233
  • Serbia: Shared Transfer from Belgrade to Kopaonik(Chinese): $232
  • Private Day Trip/Transfer Tour from Belgrade to Timisoara: $212
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Šabac: $194
  • Private transfer from Belgrade or Belgrade Airport to Novi Sad: $184
  • Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Sremski Karlovci: $171
  • Private Transfer: Belgrade to Novi Sad and back: $167
  • LUX Private transfer from Belgrade Airport: $155
  • Private Airport Transfer from Belgrade to Novi Sad: $149

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Berlin

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:


  • Short Trip Metro Ticket
    $1.64
  • Bahn Ticket
    $3.52
  • Short Taxi Ride
    $23

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin

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

  • Berlin Private Transfer to/from Berlin Brandenburg Airport: $57
  • Private One way Airport Transfer Berlin To Berlin Airport: $63
  • Listening Station Teufelsberg Tour with Transfer: $65
  • Transfer from Berlin City Center to Berlin Brandenburg Airport: $76
  • Transfer from Brandenburg Airport to Berlin City Center: $77
  • Berlin to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) - Departure Transfer: $81
  • Private Transfers from to Berlin Airport BER: $108
  • Berlin Private Transfer from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Berlin City centre: $110
  • Arrival Transfer: Berlin Airport BER to Berlin in Business Car: $118
  • Berlin Airport (SXF) to Berlin - Arrival Private Transfer : $120
  • Private Transfer: Berlin to Brandenburg Airport BER in Luxury Car: $130
  • Private Transfer: Berlin to Brandenburg Airport BER in Luxury Van: $130

Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Berlin?

Prices for flights to both Berlin and Belgrade 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
    Belgrade $18
    Berlin $105

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: $82
  • E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $83
  • Private Serbian Food Cooking Experience in Belgrade with Meal: $83
  • Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $113

Typical Food Prices in Berlin

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Berlin:


  • Sandwich and Coffee To Go
    $5.87
  • Turkish Sandwich
    $2.35
  • Currywurst
    $2.35
  • 2 Pho Noodles
    $11
  • Restaurant Dinner and Beers (for 2)
    $70
  • Mauer Park (2)
    $13
  • Coffees at Impala
    $9.15

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin

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

  • Hard Rock Cafe Berlin with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $32
  • Hard Rock Cafe Berlin With Set Lunch or Dinner : $39
  • Kreuzberg kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $53
  • Sharing plate food tour in Berlin: $84
  • Berlin Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better : $85
  • Vegan and Gluten-Free Dinner Experience: $88
  • Dinner Cruise on the Spree with Prosecco: $92
  • Street Food Tour with 10 Tastings: $93
  • Berlin 3-Course Dinner Cruise: $93
  • Vegetarian Berlin Food Tour Global Flavors in Alexanderplatz: $93
  • True Berlin Street Food Tour – Global Flavors in Alexanderplatz: $98
  • Berlin Street Food Tour by Bike: $102

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Belgrade $4.92
    Berlin $26

Tours and Activities in Belgrade

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:

  • Magic Christmas tour in Novi Sad: $218
  • 1h Private photo sessions tour in Belgrade: $176
  • 2000 years of walking tour across the Old City: $34
  • 3 Hour Private Walking Tour in Novi Sad City: $60
  • 4h Private photo sessions tour in Belgrade: $211
  • Ada Lake Tour: $48
  • Avala Mountain Private Tour: $79
  • Avala Mountain Tour: $99
  • Belgrade : Must-See Attractions Private Walking Tour: $34
  • Belgrade : Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $32
  • Belgrade Above the Waters: History Walking Tour of the City: $76
  • Belgrade Big Tour: Top Attractions and Belgrade Neighborhoods: $71

Typical Entertainment Prices in Berlin

For Berlin, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Berlin Zoo (2)
    $23

Tours and Activities in Berlin

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Berlin.

  • Rude Walking Tour: $3.52
  • Self Guided Tours Berlin With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.57
  • Rude Bastards tour of Medieval Berlin: $3.58
  • Berlin Third Reich Walking Tour: $4.78
  • Berlin Highlights Walking Tour: $4.78
  • Berlin's Museum Island: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.00
  • Ku'damm Couture and Currywurst: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.48
  • Berlin Wall: Greatest Escapes Self-Guided Walking Adventure: $5.96
  • The Dönerkebab's History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
  • Third Reich Quest Experience in Berlin: $7.16
  • Self-Guided Walking Tour of Berlin's Jewish Quarter: $7.99
  • Berlin Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.35

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Belgrade $23
    Berlin $19

Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:

  • Guided Nightlife Pub Crawl: $26
  • Columbo Pub Crawl Belgrade: $48
  • RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $57
  • Natural wine tasting with great views: $71
  • Private Wine Tasting by Party in Belgrade: $77
  • Belgrade Buzzin Pub Crawl: $83
  • Novisad Nightlife Pub Crawl Tour: $83
  • Golubac Fortress w/Iron Gate Speed Boat & Rakija Distillery tour: $89
  • Belgrade Local Serbian Wine Tasting Tour: $94
  • Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci Wine Tour From Belgrade: $101
  • Pearl of North Serbia, trip to Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $106
  • Novi Sad and Fruska Gora with Wine Tasting in Sremski Karlovci: $113

Typical Alcohol Prices in Berlin

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:


  • Drinks at a Show
    $16

Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin

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

  • Berlin Pub Crawl: $24
  • Original Pub Crawl Berlin: $24
  • Night Pub Crawl Tour in Berlin Shots and Party: $30
  • Beer hike in Berlin Experience brewery and craft beer: $66
  • Showgirls of Burlesque Show: $76
  • Culinary Journey and Wine Tasting in Kerstin's Wine Kitchen: $78
  • New Year’s Eve Pub Crawl with Open Bar in Berlin: $106


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belgrade and Berlin, we can see that Berlin 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 Berlin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berlin 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 Belgrade Expensive? and Is Berlin Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Berlin?

Berlin has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Belgrade. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade and Berlin, 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 Belgrade or Berlin?

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 Belgrade or Berlin in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Berlin. Additionally, the summer months attract visitors to Berlin because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Belgrade is generally a little warmer than Berlin. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 23°C (73°F), and Berlin fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Berlin. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Belgrade this time of the year. In the summer, Belgrade often gets more sunshine than Berlin. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berlin receives 227 hours of full sun.

Belgrade usually gets more rain in July than Berlin. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Belgrade 23°C (73°F) 
    Berlin 19°C (66°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Berlin in the Autumn?

Both Berlin and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene are the main draw to Berlin this time of year.

Belgrade is a little warmer than Berlin in the autumn. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Berlin fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).

Belgrade usually receives more sunshine than Berlin during autumn. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies, while Berlin receives 106 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Berlin. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Belgrade 14°C (57°F) 
    Berlin 10°C (50°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Berlin in the Winter?

Both Berlin and Belgrade during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Berlin for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Berlin. It's quite cold in Belgrade in the winter. In the winter, Belgrade is much warmer than Berlin. Typically, the winter temperatures in Belgrade in January average around 2°C (35°F), and Berlin averages at about -0°C (31°F).

In the winter, Belgrade often gets more sunshine than Berlin. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berlin receives 42 hours of full sun.

Belgrade usually gets more rain in January than Berlin. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Belgrade 2°C (35°F) 
    Berlin -0°C (31°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Berlin in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Berlin. Also, many visitors come to Berlin in the spring for the activities around the city.

In April, Belgrade is generally much warmer than Berlin. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 14°C (56°F), and Berlin fluctuates around 9°C (47°F).

Belgrade usually receives more sunshine than Berlin during spring. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Berlin receives 160 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Berlin. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Belgrade 14°C (56°F) 
    Berlin 9°C (47°F)

Typical Weather for Berlin and Belgrade

Belgrade Berlin
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C (35°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) -0°C (31°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Feb 4°C (39°F) 44 mm (1.7 in) 1°C (33°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Mar 9°C (47°F) 50 mm (2 in) 4°C (40°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Apr 14°C (56°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 9°C (47°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
May 18°C (65°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 14°C (57°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Jun 21°C (70°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 17°C (63°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 66 mm (2.6 in) 19°C (66°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Aug 23°C (73°F) 52 mm (2 in) 18°C (65°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Sep 19°C (67°F) 51 mm (2 in) 15°C (59°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Oct 14°C (57°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 10°C (50°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Nov 8°C (47°F) 54 mm (2.1 in) 5°C (41°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Dec 3°C (38°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 2°C (35°F) 51 mm (2 in)