Which place is cheaper, Florence or Belgrade?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Belgrade or Florence?
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 Florence 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 Florence?
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.
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBelgrade $56Florence $211
The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $56, while the average daily cost in Florence is $211. 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 Florence in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelgrade $33Florence $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelgrade $66Florence $204
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Florence
Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Florence? 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: Belgrade Hotel Prices and Florence Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belgrade $6.11Florence $26
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 Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City$9.39
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Taxi from Airport$29
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In City Parking (Full Day)$35
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Bus Pass (Full Day)$5.87
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Bus From Airport$5.87
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Arrival Transfer: Florence Train Station: $38
- Private Transfer from SMN Train Station to Florence: $56
- From La Spezia: Round-trip Transfer to Florence & Accademia: $57
- Luxury Private Transfer from Florence Airport and Vice Versa: $68
- Transfer from Florence City Center to Peretola Airport (FLR): $69
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Florence hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $75
- Transfer: Peretola Airport (FLR) to Florence City Center: $87
- Private Transfer from Scandicci to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $104
- Private Transfer from Firenze (FLR) Airport to Scandicci: $104
- Florence Private Transfer from or to Florence Airport, Train Station and Hotel: $110
- Arrival Transfer Florence Station SMN to Florence by Sedan or Van: $111
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Florence (hotel OR airport pick-up): $117
Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Florence?
Prices for flights to both Florence 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
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Food Meals for one dayBelgrade $18Florence $73
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 Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich$7.63
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Florence Old City Street Food Tour and Guided Sightseeing: $35
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Lunch or Dinner: $35
- Food Tour of Traditional Eateries and Wine Pairings: $36
- Pasta Making Class with Dinner and Wine in Florence: $47
- Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence: $48
- Florence's Food Tour with Authentic Local Tastigs and Sightseeing: $50
- Florence Street Food Tour and sightseeing with Central Market: $50
- Florence Street Food Tour with Walking Sightseeing and Local Guide: $50
- Pasta and Gelato Cooking Class in the heart of Florence: $51
- Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $53
- Florence Food Tour: Home-Made Pasta, Truffle, Cantucci, Olive Oil, Gelato: $54
- Cooking Class in Florence Pasta & Tiramisu Making Unlimited Wine: $54
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Belgrade $4.92Florence $35
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 Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi$13
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi$4.69
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Firenze Card (for Two)$117
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)$23
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee$7.04
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee$8.21
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- The Best tour in Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER: $3.57
- Private Tour to the Laboratory of Artistic Ceramics in Tuscany: $3.58
- Sunset Walking Tour: $3.58
- Florence Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.17
- Florence at Your Feet : A Tour of Its Historic Jewels: $4.77
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Florence: $5.96
- AudioZoom into A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
- Firenze Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide: $6.57
- Florence Medici Quest: Self-Guided Conspiracy Adventure: $7.16
- Florence Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.35
- Florence Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Florence, City centre, Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $10
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBelgrade $23Florence $22
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 Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti$4.93
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Bottle of Wine$8.80
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Florence Wine Tasting at Ponte Vecchio with Sommelier: $4.78
- Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $18
- Winery tour and wine tasting of organic Chianti wines and extra virgin oil: $24
- Wine Tasting Activity at Chianti Rufina: $25
- Great wine tasting at Tenuta Moriano: $27
- Wine Tasting Experience near Florence: $30
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $36
- Wine Tasting in an Authentic Tuscan Cellar in Radda in Chianti: $38
- Chianti Half Day Wine Tour from Florence: $42
- Montefioralle Winery - Tour and Wine Tasting in Chianti: $42
- Wine Tasting of Brunello with Tuscan Cold Cuts and Cheese: $47
- Winery tour & wine tasting in Montalcino: $48
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belgrade and Florence, we can see that Florence 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence 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 Florence Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Florence?
Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Florence. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade and Florence, 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 Florence?
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 Florence in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Florence. Additionally, the summer months attract visitors to Florence because of the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Belgrade is generally around the same temperature as Florence. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 23°C (73°F), and Florence fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Florence. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Belgrade this time of the year. In the summer, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Florence. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 316 hours of full sun.
Belgrade usually gets more rain in July than Florence. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Florence receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBelgrade 23°C (73°F)Florence 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Florence in the Autumn?
Both Florence and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Florence this time of year.
Belgrade is cooler than Florence in the autumn. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Florence fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
Belgrade usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Florence during autumn. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 177 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Florence. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Florence receives 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBelgrade 14°C (57°F)Florence 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Florence in the Winter?
Both Florence and Belgrade during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Florence for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Belgrade in the winter. In the winter, Belgrade is much colder than Florence. Typically, the winter temperatures in Belgrade in January average around 2°C (35°F), and Florence averages at about 7°C (45°F).
In the winter, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Florence. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 105 hours of full sun.
Belgrade usually gets less rain in January than Florence. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Florence receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBelgrade 2°C (35°F)Florence 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Florence in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Florence. Also, many visitors come to Florence in the spring for the natural beauty.
In April, Belgrade is generally around the same temperature as Florence. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 14°C (56°F), and Florence fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
Belgrade usually receives less sunshine than Florence during spring. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 192 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Florence. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Florence receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBelgrade 14°C (56°F)Florence 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Florence and Belgrade
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (35°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.