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

Should you visit Belgrade or Venice?

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 Venice 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 Venice?

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.

Venice

The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.


Which place is cheaper, Venice 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 Venice is $324. 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 Venice in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Belgrade $33
    Venice $140
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Belgrade $66
    Venice $280
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Venice

Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Venice? 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 Venice


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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 Venice Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Belgrade $6.11
    Venice $32

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 Venice

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:


  • Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass
    $19
  • Vaporetto Ride
    $7.63
  • 1 Day Travel Card
    $21
  • 7 Day Transport Card (for Two)
    $118

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice

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

  • Ljubljana: Bus transfer from/to Venice Marco Polo Airport: $33
  • Venice Marco Polo Airport Link Departure Transfer: $47
  • Venice Marco Polo Airport Link Arrival Transfer: $47
  • Venice Shared Arrival Transfer: Marittima Cruise Port to Central Venice: $47
  • Venice Shared Departure Transfer: Central Venice to Marittima Cruise Port: $47
  • Private transfers from and to Opatija with Mercedes car or van: $60
  • Private transfer chauffeur service, from Venice airport to the main car terminal: $61
  • Private transfer, chauffeur service, from Venice Marco Polo airport to Mestre: $61
  • Private transfer, chauffeur service, from Venice Marco Polo airport to Mira: $61
  • Private transfer, chauffeur service, from Treviso airport to Mestre: $65
  • Venice, Cruise Port to Venice Airport (VCE) - Departure Private Transfer: $69
  • Venice Airport (VCE) to Venice, cruise port - Arrival Private Transfer: $69

Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Venice?

Prices for flights to both Venice 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
    Venice $131

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 Venice

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


  • Panini Sandwich
    $4.69
  • Gelato
    $7.04
  • Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza
    $9.27
  • Expresso
    $2.29
  • Slice of Pizza
    $2.62
  • Three Course Dinner (for Two)
    $93

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice

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

  • Hard Rock Cafe Venice with Set Lunch or Dinner: $39
  • Eating Venice Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $53
  • Small Group Venice Street Food Tour with Expert Local Guide: $57
  • Secret Street Food Tour of Venice in 2,5 hours: $57
  • Venice Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $59
  • Venetian Dinner: $74
  • Tiramisu Cooking Class & Brunch in Venice – Make, Eat, and Enjoy!: $78
  • Guided Small Group Kickstart Food Tour of Venice : $84
  • Venice Evening Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner: $90
  • Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $90
  • Venetian Secrets 3 course Cooking Class and Unlimited Prosecco: $94
  • Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Belluno: $102

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Belgrade $4.92
    Venice $118

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 Venice

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


  • Venice Boat Ride
    $18
  • Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee
    $9.39
  • Gondola Ride (for Group)
    $94
  • Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace
    $19
  • The Jewish Museum Admission
    $3.52
  • The Glass Museum in Murano
    $9.39

Tours and Activities in Venice

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

  • Self Guided Tour of Venice's Best Kept Secrets: $3.57
  • Venice Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.35
  • Venice Interactive City Tour: $8.36
  • A Self-Guided Tour Around Venice's Castello District: $8.99
  • Holy Heist Self-Guided Adventure & Walking Game: $9.26
  • Venice City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $9.55
  • Murano Island Self Guided Audio Tour with an APP: $9.99
  • Venice Haunted Self-Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
  • Medieval Canals and Fountains: A Treviso Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
  • San Marco and San Polo Scavenger Hunt Self-Guided Tour in Venice : $10
  • St Mark Basilica , Venice Hosted Ticket with Audio Guide: $11
  • St Marks Basilica Ticket and Self Guided Audio Tour: $11

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Belgrade $23
    Venice $29

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 Venice

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:


  • 1/2 Liter Wine
    $6.10
  • Beer
    $5.75

Sample the Local Flavors in Venice

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

  • Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $30
  • Natural Wine Tasting in the heart of the Prosecco Hills: $33
  • Guided Tour and wine tasting 5 wines to discover the Conegliano Valdobbiadene: $43
  • Venice Cicchetti, Spritz and Wine Tour with a Local Guide: $62
  • Venice Wine Tasting and Contemporary Art: $78
  • 2 Hour Cicchetti and Wine Tasting Tour in Venice: $78
  • Natural wine tasting with a Bacaro owner in Venice: $105
  • Rialto Market Food and Wine Tasting Guided Tour in Venice: $112
  • Eat like a Local: Venice Cicchetti and Wine Tasting Evening Tour : $118
  • A Venetian Evening - Wine Tasting & Cicchetti with a Local Guide: $130
  • From Prosecco Full Experience with Wine Tasting and Lunch: $167
  • Prosecco Wine Tour. Half-day. From Venice: $170


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


Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Venice?

Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Venice. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade and Venice, 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 Venice?

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 Venice in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Venice. Also, most visitors come to Venice for the family-friendly experiences during these months.

Belgrade is around the same temperature as Venice in the summer. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Venice fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Venice. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Belgrade this time of the year. In the summer, Belgrade often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Venice. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 287 hours of full sun.

Belgrade usually gets more rain in July than Venice. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Venice receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Belgrade 23°C (73°F) 
    Venice 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Venice in the Autumn?

Both Venice and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Venice because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.

In the autumn, Belgrade is around the same temperature as Venice. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Belgrade in October average around 14°C (57°F), and Venice averages at about 14°C (57°F).

Belgrade usually receives more sunshine than Venice during autumn. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 134 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Venice. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Venice receives 67 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Belgrade 14°C (57°F) 
    Venice 14°C (57°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Venice in the Winter?

Both Venice and Belgrade during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Venice this time of year.

It's quite cold in Venice in the winter. The weather in Belgrade can be very cold. In January, Belgrade is generally much colder than Venice. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 2°C (35°F), and Venice fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).

In the winter, Belgrade often gets less sunshine than Venice. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 88 hours of full sun.

Belgrade usually gets less rain in January than Venice. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Venice receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Belgrade 2°C (35°F) 
    Venice 3°C (37°F)

Should I visit Belgrade or Venice in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Venice. Furthermore, many travelers come to Venice for the natural beauty.

Belgrade is around the same temperature as Venice in the spring. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (56°F) in April, and Venice fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).

Belgrade usually receives more sunshine than Venice during spring. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 154 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Belgrade usually receives around the same amount of rain as Venice. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Venice receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Belgrade 14°C (56°F) 
    Venice 13°C (55°F)

Typical Weather for Venice and Belgrade

Belgrade Venice
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C (35°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 3°C (37°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Feb 4°C (39°F) 44 mm (1.7 in) 5°C (41°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Mar 9°C (47°F) 50 mm (2 in) 8°C (47°F) 57 mm (2.3 in)
Apr 14°C (56°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 13°C (55°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
May 18°C (65°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 17°C (63°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Jun 21°C (70°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 21°C (69°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 66 mm (2.6 in) 23°C (73°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Aug 23°C (73°F) 52 mm (2 in) 23°C (73°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Sep 19°C (67°F) 51 mm (2 in) 19°C (67°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Oct 14°C (57°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 14°C (57°F) 67 mm (2.7 in)
Nov 8°C (47°F) 54 mm (2.1 in) 8°C (47°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Dec 3°C (38°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 4°C (38°F) 50 mm (1.9 in)