Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Palermo?
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 Palermo or Podgorica?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Palermo and Podgorica 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: Palermo or Podgorica?
Palermo
Located on its north coast, Palermo is the capital city of Sicily. The city has a lot to offer visitors who decide to venture to this often overlooked part of Italy. There is an interesting history, some unique and delicious food, and a fascinating culture. Prices in Sicily are generally cheaper than elsewhere in Italy. There are a handful of budget accommodation options and plenty of mid range hotels that are spread throughout the city. The rooms are usually comfortable and clean but as always, read reviews before making your reservation.
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 Luxury Tours to Italy, The Best Budget Tours to Italy, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPalermo €114Podgorica €134
The average daily cost (per person) in Palermo is €114, 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 Palermo and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPalermo €56Podgorica €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPalermo €112Podgorica €92
Compare Hotels in Palermo and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Palermo 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: Palermo Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Palermo €5.64Podgorica €20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palermo
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Palermo:
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Bus to Monreale€3.00
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Bus From Airport€6.00
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90 Minute Bus Pass€1.30
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Short Taxi Ride€4.35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palermo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Palermo:
- Quintocanto Hotel & Spa to Palermo Airport, Private Transfer: $41
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to Palazzo Brunaccini or vice versa: $41
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to the Astoria Palace Hotel or vice versa : $48
- Palermo Airport ⇄ Palermo City: Private Transfer Service: $55
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to Artemisia Palace Hotel or vice versa: $56
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to ibis Styles Palermo Cristal: $56
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to Best Western Ai Cavalieri Hotel: $56
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to Hotel Palazzo Sitano or vice versa: $56
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to Hotel Porta Felice or vice versa: $56
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to Hotel Elite or vice versa: $56
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to Hotel Europa or vice versa: $56
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to Massimo Plaza Hotel or vice versa: $56
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Private Transfer: Podgorica to Podgorica Airport TGD in Sedan Car: $39
- Private Transfer to Budva: $42
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Downtown to Podgorica Airport (TGD): $43
- Private Transfer: TGD Airport to Podgorica in Business Car: $47
- Private Transfer: Podgorica to TGD Airport by Business Car: $52
- Private Transfer: Podgorica to Podgorica Airport TGD in Van: $58
- Podgorica hotels to Kotor Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $67
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $67
- Private transfer to Kotor: $67
- Private transfer to Tivat: $67
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Bar: $82
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Budva: $90
Is it cheaper to fly into Palermo or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Palermo 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 dayPalermo €51Podgorica €70
Typical Food Prices in Palermo
Some typical examples of dining costs in Palermo are as follows:
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)€32
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Fast Food Lunch€5.32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palermo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Palermo.
- Palermo's Delight: Unleash the Secrets of Pizza and Gelato Making: $48
- Taste the Tradition on a Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $70
- Palermo Sicilian Street Food Tour: Small Group by Do Eat Better: $78
- Night Street Food Tour of Palermo with a Local -For real foodies!: $83
- Cooking class in Palermo city center: $114
- Palermo Sicilian Cooking Class with a Well-known Italian Chef: $119
- Cooking Class in Palermo - fresh pasta and tiramisù: $119
- Wanna be Sicilian: Palermo Cooking Class and Market Tour: $119
- Sicilian Cooking Class : Homemade Pasta: $123
- Cooking class in a villa with Palermo view: $138
- Capo Market Tour and Sicilian Cooking Class: $150
- Handmade Sicilian Pasta Cooking Class: $216
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Palermo €17Podgorica €21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Palermo
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Palermo are as follows:
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Capuchin Catacombs (for 2)€6.00
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Castello della Zisa Entrance (for Two)€12
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Theater Tickets (for Two)€49
Tours and Activities in Palermo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Palermo are as follows:
- Discover the Charm of A 3-Hour UNESCO Sites Walking Tour: $36
- Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily: $39
- Guided tour of the historic center Palermo: $42
- Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo: $42
- Agrigento: Valley of the Temples Tour – Small Group or Private: $44
- Palermo : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $54
- Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food: $54
- Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty: $83
- Palermo half day tour, (4 hour): $102
- Half day Monreale and Catacombs tour: $108
- Palermo Half Day Boat Tour with Palermo Experiences: $132
- Tour Monreale and Mondello half day (4 hour) : $132
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
- Skip The Line: National Park Skadar Lake - Tickets: $8.95
- Skadar Lake Official - Kayak Tour: $12
- Virpazar Skadar Lake National Park Guided Boat Tour: $18
- 2 Hours Guided - Group Nature Tour (taste local wine on tour): $18
- Skadar Lake: Guided Sightseeing Boat Tour with Refreshments: $18
- Guided Boat Tours on Lake Skadar with Local Insights: $24
- Skadar Lake National Park Boat Tour with Visit in Kom Monastery: $30
- Virpazar: Guided Skadar Lake Boat Tour to Kom Monastery : $30
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $39
- Private Podgorica City Walking Tour: $45
- Skadar Lake: 4-Hour Guided tours on Kayak: $48
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPalermo €11Podgorica €20
Typical Alcohol Prices in Palermo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Palermo:
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Beer€2.56
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Bottle of Quality Wine€11
Sample the Local Flavors in Palermo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Palermo:
- Wine Tasting Experience for Small Groups from Palermo: $269
- Private Tour to Segesta, Erice and Wine Tasting in Marsala: $275
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 Palermo and Podgorica, we can see that Podgorica is more expensive. And not only is Palermo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Palermo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Palermo 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 Palermo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Palermo Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Palermo or Podgorica?
Palermo has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Palermo 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 Palermo or Podgorica?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Palermo or Podgorica in the Summer?
Both Podgorica and Palermo are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Palermo for the beaches, snorkeling, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Palermo is around the same temperature as Podgorica. Typically, the summer temperatures in Palermo in July average around 25°C (76°F), and Podgorica averages at about 26°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Podgorica. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Palermo. Palermo usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica during summer. Palermo gets 347 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Palermo usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Palermo gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPalermo 25°C (76°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Palermo or Podgorica in the Autumn?
Both Podgorica and Palermo during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Palermo because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Palermo is generally a little warmer than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Palermo average around 20°C (67°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Palermo. In the autumn, Palermo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica. Palermo gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun.
Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Palermo usually gets less rain in October than Podgorica. Palermo gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPalermo 20°C (67°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Palermo or Podgorica in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Palermo and Podgorica. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Palermo this time of year.
Palermo is much warmer than Podgorica in the winter. The daily temperature in Palermo averages around 12°C (53°F) in January, and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
Palermo usually receives more sunshine than Podgorica during winter. Palermo gets 133 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun in the winter.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Palermo usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Palermo gets 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPalermo 12°C (53°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Palermo or Podgorica in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Palermo as well as Podgorica. Many travelers come to Palermo for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Palermo is around the same temperature as Podgorica. Typically, the spring temperatures in Palermo in April average around 15°C (58°F), and Podgorica averages at about 14°C (58°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Palermo this time of the year. In the spring, Palermo often gets more sunshine than Podgorica. Palermo gets 219 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Palermo usually gets less rain in April than Podgorica. Palermo gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPalermo 15°C (58°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Palermo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (53°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (76°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 42 mm (1.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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