A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Funchal vs. Podgorica for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Funchal or Podgorica?

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

Should I visit Funchal or Podgorica? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Funchal or Podgorica?

Funchal

Funchal is the capital city of the autonomous region of Madeira on the island of Madeira. The city is located to the south between the cities of Santa Cruz and Camara de Lobos. It is actually named for the fennel plant which grows liberally on the island. The city was most significant as a shipping center between the 15th and 17th centuries. Today it has a population of over 100,000 people and is, arguably, one of the most picturesque cities in Portugal. It's appeal as a tourist destination has made it the leading Portuguese port for cruise line dockings.

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 Tours for Seniors to Portugal, The Best G Adventures Tours to Portugal, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.


Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Funchal?

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 Funchal is €116, while the average daily cost in Podgorica is €134. 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 Funchal and Podgorica in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Funchal 52
    Podgorica 46
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Funchal 104
    Podgorica 92
Compare Hotels in Funchal and Podgorica

Looking for a hotel in Funchal 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.

Hotels in Funchal


Hotels in Podgorica


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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: Funchal Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Funchal 9.94
    Podgorica 20

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Funchal

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

  • Arrival and departure transfers to Funchal and Airport: $18
  • Transfer Privado e Confiável: Aeroporto → Funchal (ou vice-versa): $21
  • Private Transfer Madeira Airport: $30
  • Funchal Airport(FNC) to Funchal hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $32
  • Madeira: PR8 -Ponta de São Lourenço Natural Reserve Transfer: $33
  • Caniçal Transfer for PR8 Hike São Lourenco: $33
  • Airport Transfers Funchal Airport: $35
  • Transfer to Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hike (Morning slot): $36
  • Self Guided Transfer to Ponta de São Lourenço Natural Reserve: $36
  • Transfer to PR1 Pico do Arieiro & Pico Ruivo Trail: $38
  • Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Hiking Transfer: $39
  • Transfer Sunrise Self-Guided Hike Pico do Arieiro : $39

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:

  • TAXI TRANSFER PODGORICA to TIRANA: $262
  • Podgorica Airport Transfer to Kotor: $227
  • Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $221
  • Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat Airport (TIV): $210
  • Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $177
  • Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Kotor: $161
  • Private transfer from Airport Podgorica and city to Kotor: $147
  • Montenegro: Podgorica Airport to Kotor One-Way Transfer: $138
  • Private transfer from Podgorica to Ostrog monastery (minivan): $128
  • Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Budva: $125
  • Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $119
  • Montenegro: Podgorica Airport to Budva One-Way Transfer: $99

Is it cheaper to fly into Funchal or Podgorica?

Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Funchal 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
    Funchal 54
    Podgorica 70
Typical Food Prices in Funchal

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


  • Coffee
    1.40

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Funchal

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

  • Private Walking Food Tour Around Funchal: $33
  • Madeiran Traditional Dinner: $95

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Funchal 15
    Podgorica 21

Tours and Activities in Funchal

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

  • Sacred Art Museum of Funchal Entry Ticket: $18
  • Old Funchal Walking Tour: $20
  • Quick & Fun 30-Minute Tuk Tuk Tour with Local Guide: $23
  • KAYAK Rental or Guided tour with snorkeling: $29
  • Funchal Walking Tour: Tradition, History and Flavor: $29
  • City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $29
  • Nun's Valley Tour: $32
  • SUP Rental or Guided tour with snorkeling: $34
  • Nun's Valley & Pico dos Barcelos Madeira Island Tour: $35
  • Tour to Nun's Valley, Pico dos Barcelos and Eira do Serrado: $36
  • Santana / Typical Houses Tour: $36
  • Amazing East Tour : $36

Tours and Activities in Podgorica

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

  • Skip the Line Tickets: National Park Biogradska Gora: $8.35
  • 2 Hours Guided - Group Nature Tour (taste local wine on tour): $18
  • ALBANIA tour - Rozafa, Skadar lake, Niagara waterfalls, Shkodra: $143
  • ATV Tour Montenegro - Žabljak Crnojevića: $214
  • Bay of Kotor hiking experience - Montenegro Travel Club private tour: $203
  • Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $39
  • Durmitor - Black Lake & Tara River Canyon - North Montenegro tour: $245
  • Durmitor National Park, Northern Fairy Tail -private tour from Podgorica: $219
  • Durmitor mountain - Glacial lakes - Montenegro hiking tours: $227
  • Explore Skadar Lake in Private 2 hour Boat Cruise: $119
  • Family Adventures in A Journey of Discovery: $115
  • Fantastic ATV Quad Adventure in mountain ofKolašin : $118

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Funchal 16
    Podgorica 20

Sample the Local Flavors in Funchal

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

  • Portuguese Wine Tasting with Sommelier: $40
  • Half day jeep Wine tour and tasting, & sea cliff adventure: $62
  • Bestselling Wine Tour, Tasting Experience & Skywalk 4x4 Adventure: $63
  • Half-Day Wine Tour- Shared: $89
  • Shore Excursion: Private Madeira Tour & Wine Tasting: $93
  • Guided Toboggan Ride and Madeira Wine Tasting Tour: $107
  • Tuk Tuk Wine Tour - Madeira Island: $112
  • Weekends Madeira Wine Tasting São Vicente: $119
  • Visiting local Vineyard With Wine Tasting & Lunch included: $208

Sample the Local Flavors in Podgorica

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Podgorica:

  • Skadar Lake Private Boat Tour with Wine Tasting: $54
  • Pub Crawl with Welcome Shots: $70
  • E-Bike Tour with Wine Tasting & Waterfalls: $81
  • Book Your Wine Tour: $100
  • Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $106
  • Podgorica Car Trip, Doclea city, Wine tasting, Niagara falls: $116
  • Wine tour- Family winery visit, food tasting & Skadar Lake boat cruise: $177
  • Wine tasting in the family winery, feel the spirit: $179
  • Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls: $233
  • SOUL HEALING Wine Tour Montenegro - BEST PRIVATE TOUR : $233
  • Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $325


When comparing the travel costs between Funchal 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 Funchal Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Funchal or Podgorica?

Podgorica has a larger population, and is about 35% larger than the population of Funchal. When comparing the sizes of Funchal 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 Funchal or Podgorica?

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 Funchal or Podgorica in the Summer?

Both Podgorica and Funchal during the summer are popular places to visit.

In July, Funchal is generally cooler than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Funchal average around 22°C (72°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).

In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Funchal. In the summer, Funchal often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Funchal gets 227 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun.

Funchal usually gets less rain in July than Podgorica. Funchal gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Funchal 22°C (72°F) 
    Podgorica 26°C (80°F)

Should I visit Funchal or Podgorica in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Funchal and Podgorica.

Funchal is a little warmer than Podgorica in the autumn. The daily temperature in Funchal averages around 21°C (70°F) in October, and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. Funchal usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during autumn. Funchal gets 183 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Funchal gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Funchal usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Funchal gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Funchal 21°C (70°F) 
    Podgorica 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Funchal or Podgorica in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Funchal as well as Podgorica.

In the winter, Funchal is much warmer than Podgorica. Typically, the winter temperatures in Funchal in January average around 16°C (61°F), and Podgorica averages at about 6°C (42°F).

In the winter, Funchal often gets more sunshine than Podgorica. Funchal gets 141 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Funchal receives a lot of rain in the winter. Funchal usually gets less rain in January than Podgorica. Funchal gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Funchal 16°C (61°F) 
    Podgorica 6°C (42°F)

Should I visit Funchal or Podgorica in the Spring?

Both Podgorica and Funchal are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.

In April, Funchal is generally a little warmer than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Funchal average around 17°C (63°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).

Funchal usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica during spring. Funchal gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun in the spring.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In April, Funchal usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Funchal gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Funchal 17°C (63°F) 
    Podgorica 14°C (58°F)

Typical Weather for Podgorica and Funchal

Funchal Podgorica
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 16°C (61°F) 110 mm (4.3 in) 6°C (42°F) 192 mm (7.6 in)
Feb 16°C (61°F) 80 mm (3.1 in) 8°C (46°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Mar 16°C (61°F) 60 mm (2.4 in) 11°C (51°F) 159 mm (6.3 in)
Apr 17°C (63°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 14°C (58°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
May 19°C (66°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) 19°C (67°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Jun 21°C (70°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 23°C (73°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Jul 22°C (72°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 26°C (80°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Aug 23°C (73°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 26°C (79°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Sep 23°C (73°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 22°C (72°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Oct 21°C (70°F) 100 mm (3.9 in) 17°C (63°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)
Nov 19°C (66°F) 100 mm (3.9 in) 11°C (53°F) 239 mm (9.4 in)
Dec 18°C (64°F) 90 mm (3.5 in) 7°C (45°F) 217 mm (8.5 in)