Which place is cheaper, Puerto del Carmen or Kotor?
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 Kotor or Puerto del Carmen?
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 Kotor and Puerto del Carmen can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Kotor or Puerto del Carmen?
Kotor
A coastal town of Montenegro, Kotor is also a beautifully-preserved fortified, medieval town, featuring a labyrinth of cobbled streets, lively piazzas, historic churches, and a spread of bars and restaurants throughout its historic Old Town.
Puerto del Carmen
Located on the south-eastern coast of the Canary Island of Lanzarote, Puerto del Carmen is a popular resort area best known for its high concentration of bars, pubs, restaurants, and clubs. By day, visitors frequent the beaches for swimming, sunbathing, windsurfing, and other watersports - and by night, they flock to enjoy the live music and drinks of the area's thriving nightlife.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Montenegro, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Madrid.
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Kotor Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKotor €131Puerto del Carmen €210
The average daily cost (per person) in Kotor is €131, while the average daily cost in Puerto del Carmen is €210. 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 Kotor and Puerto del Carmen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKotor €49Puerto del Carmen €98
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKotor €98Puerto del Carmen €196
Compare Hotels in Kotor and Puerto del Carmen
Looking for a hotel in Kotor or Puerto del Carmen? 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: Kotor Hotel Prices and Puerto del Carmen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kotor €9.26Puerto del Carmen €39
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kotor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kotor:
- Transfer from Tivat airport to Kotor Old Town: $45
- Transfer from Tivat Airport to Budva: $95
- Transfer Portonovi / Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik Old Town: $274
- Private transfer from Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik airport: $155
- Private Transfer from Tivat or Porto Montenegro to Tivat airport: $48
- Private Transfer from Tivat airport to Tivat city or Porto Montenegro: $48
- Private Transfer from Tivat airport to Petrovac: $137
- Private Transfer from Tivat airport to Kotor: $95
- Private Transfer from Tivat airport to Herceg Novi, Meljine or Igalo: $131
- Private Transfer from Tivat airport to Budva or Becici: $113
- Private Transfer from Tivat Airport to Kotor: $51
- Private Transfer from Tivat Airport (TIV) to Ulcinj: $211
Is it cheaper to fly into Kotor or Puerto del Carmen?
Prices for flights to both Puerto del Carmen and Kotor 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 dayKotor €74Puerto del Carmen €89
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kotor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kotor.
- Handmade Pasta Cooking Class with Italian Chef in Montenegro: $54
- 3 Hour Kotor Food Tour - Rick Steves' Recommended: $167
- 3H Food Tour: $176
- Old Town Walking Tour and Cooking Class: $176
- Kotor City Tour and Cooking Class : $222
- Kotor private cooking class with lunch and Old town guided tour: $247
- Cooking class in a local home & old town walking tour: $334
- Private City Tour and Cooking Class: $363
- City, Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks and Cooking Class: $385
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kotor €8.32Puerto del Carmen €17
Tours and Activities in Kotor
Here are a few actual costs in Kotor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3hr Blue Cave, Submarine Tunnel, and Lady of the Rocks Tour: $48
- Gourmet Sailing Day Adventure: $149
- Old Kotor ,Charming Perast & Our Lady of the Rocks Private tour : $101
- 1-Day Montenegro Hiking Tour to Durmitor National Park : $130
- 2025 Blue Cave Speedboat Tour from Kotor: $38
- 2025 Private Blue Cave Guided Speedboat adventure Tour from Kotor: $298
- 3 Hours Blue Cave Tour in Montenegro: $48
- 3-Hour Private Blue Cave Tour: $243
- 4 Hours Blue Cave Tour and Gastronomic Journey in Boka Bay: $82
- 7 hr private tour Perast, Kotor Bay & Blue Cave, lunch break: $701
- Adriatic Jewels Tour: Saint Stefan – Budva - Tivat : $267
- Adventure park ’Lovcen’ and Njegos’s Mausoleum : $216
Tours and Activities in Puerto del Carmen
For Puerto del Carmen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Las Palmas: Freedive & Deep Snorkel Experience For Beginners: $141
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKotor €8.51Puerto del Carmen €60
Sample the Local Flavors in Kotor
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kotor:
- Kotor : Old Town Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $117
- Skadar Lake National Park with Wine Tasting: $468
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kotor and Puerto del Carmen, we can see that Puerto del Carmen is more expensive. And not only is Kotor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Kotor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kotor 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 Puerto del Carmen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Puerto del Carmen than you might in Kotor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kotor Expensive? and Is Puerto del Carmen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kotor or Puerto del Carmen?
Puerto del Carmen has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Kotor. When comparing the sizes of Kotor and Puerto del Carmen, 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.
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.