Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Karlovy Vary?
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 Karlovy Vary or Podgorica?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Karlovy Vary and Podgorica can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Karlovy Vary or Podgorica?
Karlovy Vary
Founded in 1370, Karlovy Vary translates to "Charles' Bath" for its founder Charles IV, King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor, as well as its famous hot springs. It is located in Bohemia in the western Czech Republic and is also known as Karlsbad (German) or Carlsbad (English). Another highlight is the International Film Festival in July with draws celebrities and other film enthusiasts worldwide.
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 Cultural Tours in Czech Republic, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Czech Republic, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKarlovy Vary $115Podgorica $158
The average daily cost (per person) in Karlovy Vary is $115, while the average daily cost in Podgorica is $158. 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 Karlovy Vary and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKarlovy Vary $45Podgorica $54
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKarlovy Vary $90Podgorica $108
Compare Hotels in Karlovy Vary and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Karlovy Vary 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.
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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: Karlovy Vary Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Karlovy Vary $30Podgorica $23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Karlovy Vary
Also for Karlovy Vary, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Karlovy Vary to Prague, English-speaking driver: $131
- Transfer from Karlovy Vary to Prague: Private daytrip with 2h for sightseeing: $141
- Karlovy Vary to Prague Airport (PRG) - Departure Private Transfer: $167
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 Karlovy Vary or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Karlovy Vary 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 dayKarlovy Vary $52Podgorica $82
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Karlovy Vary $13Podgorica $24
Tours and Activities in Karlovy Vary
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Karlovy Vary.
- Karlovy Vary Hot Springs Tasting Tour: $42
- Touristic highlights of Karlovy Vary on a Private half day tour with a local: $184
- A day in the life of Karlovy Vary - Private tour with a local: $245
- Karlovy Vary Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $273
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
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKarlovy Vary $7.53Podgorica $23
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 we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Karlovy Vary and Podgorica, we can see that Podgorica is more expensive. And not only is Karlovy Vary much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Karlovy Vary would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Karlovy Vary 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 Podgorica would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Podgorica than you might in Karlovy Vary.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Karlovy Vary Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Karlovy Vary or Podgorica?
Podgorica has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Karlovy Vary. When comparing the sizes of Karlovy Vary 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 Karlovy Vary 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 Karlovy Vary or Podgorica in the Summer?
Both Podgorica and Karlovy Vary during the summer are popular places to visit.
Karlovy Vary is cooler than Podgorica in the summer. The daily temperature in Karlovy Vary averages around 20°C (68°F) in July, and Podgorica fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Karlovy Vary. In the summer, Karlovy Vary often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Karlovy Vary gets 217 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun.
Karlovy Vary usually gets more rain in July than Podgorica. Karlovy Vary gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKarlovy Vary 20°C (68°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Karlovy Vary or Podgorica in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Karlovy Vary and Podgorica.
In the autumn, Karlovy Vary is much colder than Podgorica. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Karlovy Vary in October average around 11°C (51°F), and Podgorica averages at about 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. Karlovy Vary usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during autumn. Karlovy Vary gets 127 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Karlovy Vary usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Karlovy Vary gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKarlovy Vary 11°C (51°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Karlovy Vary or Podgorica in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Karlovy Vary as well as Podgorica.
Karlovy Vary can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Karlovy Vary is generally much colder than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Karlovy Vary average around 1°C (33°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Karlovy Vary often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Karlovy Vary gets 58 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Karlovy Vary usually gets less rain in January than Podgorica. Karlovy Vary gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKarlovy Vary 1°C (33°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Karlovy Vary or Podgorica in the Spring?
Both Podgorica and Karlovy Vary are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
Karlovy Vary is cooler than Podgorica in the spring. The daily temperature in Karlovy Vary averages around 10°C (50°F) in April, and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
Karlovy Vary usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during spring. Karlovy Vary gets 151 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, Karlovy Vary usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Karlovy Vary gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKarlovy Vary 10°C (50°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Karlovy Vary
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (33°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (50°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 15°C (58°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (35°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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