Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Rhodes?
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 Rhodes or Podgorica?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Rhodes and Podgorica. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Rhodes or Podgorica?
Rhodes
Rhodes Island is one of the largest and most visited islands in Greece both because of its diversity of sights and its wonderful climate. On the island are some beautiful beaches, well preserved historic sights, and lovely towns. Rhodes City is the capital city on the island of Rhodes and is famous as the former site of the Colossus. Colossus is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and the oldest inhabited medieval town in Europe. Today Rhodes City has an interesting old town that is surrounded by the medieval wall. Inside you'll find countless souvenir shops and restaurants that cater to tourists. Cruise ships also frequent the island, so it's best visited during the off season when the crowds may be slightly less. You will also find that prices drop when the crowds are thinner and the cruise ships are scarce.
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 2-Week Tours in Greece, The Best Bicycle Tours in Greece, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRhodes €170Podgorica €134
The average daily cost (per person) in Rhodes is €170, 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 Rhodes and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRhodes €58Podgorica €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRhodes €116Podgorica €92
Compare Hotels in Rhodes and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Rhodes 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: Rhodes Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rhodes €48Podgorica €20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rhodes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rhodes:
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Taxi Ride€7.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rhodes
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rhodes:
- Bus Transfer to/from Rhodes Airport: $3.52
- From North Round-Trip Lindos Transfer from Hotels: $23
- Weekend Sunset Live DJ Boat Party with Free Transfer: $26
- From Lindos Round-Trip Bus Transfer with Free Time: $26
- Rhodes Private Departure Transfer: $27
- One Way Private Transfer Rhodes Airport to / from Ialyssos - Ixia: $29
- Rhodes to Rhodes Int Airport (RHO) - Departure Private Transfer: $30
- Rhodes Int Airport(RHO) to Rhodes city - Arrival Private Transfer: $30
- Private Transfer from Rhodes City Hotels to Rhodes Cruise Port: $32
- Butterfly Valley and Seven Springs Valley Self-guided Transfer: $32
- Transfer from/to Rhodes Airport to/from Kremasti ( Via Versa): $39
- One Way Private Transfer Rhodes Airport to / from Faliraki: $43
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $67
- TAXI TRANSFER PODGORICA to TIRANA: $262
- Montenegro: Podgorica Airport to Budva One-Way Transfer: $99
- Montenegro: Podgorica Airport to Kotor One-Way Transfer: $138
- Podgorica Airport Transfer to Kotor: $227
- Podgorica airport: Transfer to/from Budva/Becici with Sightseeing: $95
- Podgorica hotels to Kotor Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $67
- Private Transfer to Budva: $42
- Private transfer to Kotor: $67
- Private transfer to Tivat: $67
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Budva: $125
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $221
Is it cheaper to fly into Rhodes or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Rhodes 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 dayRhodes €82Podgorica €70
Typical Food Prices in Rhodes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rhodes:
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Coffee€1.95
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Dinner for Two€23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rhodes
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rhodes.
- Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner Buffet & Drinks: $63
- Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner, Drinks & Swim: $70
- Sunset Cruise with Open Bar, Dinner, & Live Music: $74
- Cooking Class and Wine Tasting Experience: $82
- 11 Course Lunch with Cooking Mastery and Wine Tasting in Rhodes: $82
- Rhodes Wine & Food Tour: 10 Meal Course Lunch, Wine Tasting, Cooking Class : $93
- Winery Tour, Tasting and cooking with the Winemaker in Rhodes: $94
- Cooking Lesson and Wine Tasting with Lunch: $135
- Cooking Class & Greek Wine Tasting: $191
- Guided Rhodes City By Night with Live Music & Dinner: $410
- Walking Food Tour in the Medieval Town of Rhodes: $446
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Rhodes €19Podgorica €21
Tours and Activities in Rhodes
Here are a few actual costs in Rhodes for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- The Palace of the Grand Master Self-guided Audio Tour: $14
- Throne of Helios: The History of Rhodes 9D Experience: $15
- Rhodes Town: Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views: $16
- Rhodes Town: Yellow Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views: $16
- Lindos Bus Tour with Free Time to Explore: $19
- Rhodes Nightlife: Old Town Party Tour - 5 Bars & Free Shots : $22
- Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour: $23
- Rhodes:1-hour Sightseeing Day Cruise on an 18th-Century Boat: $23
- Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour Bus: $23
- Guided Bus Tour to Lindos Village & Seven Springs: $26
- Rhodos : Full-Day Tour to Lindos Village : $26
- Rhodes Sea Cruises ( 6 hours pleasure cruise): $30
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 dayRhodes €12Podgorica €20
Sample the Local Flavors in Rhodes
Also in Rhodes, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private Wine Tasting Experience for Beginners: $41
- Rhodian Wines - Private Wine Tasting Under a Sommelier: $57
- Best Rhodes Tour with Wine Tasting Experience from Cruise Port: $68
- Best Rhodes Tour with Lindos, Old Town, Wine Tasting & Free Time : $69
- Private Wine Tasting Experience for Wine Lovers: $70
- 1 Day Rhodes Island Tour with Olive Oil, Honey and Wine Tasting : $73
- Majestic Lindos, Old Town, History, Culture & Wine Tour: $75
- Private Full Day Rhodes Island Tour with Wine Tasting Experience: $81
- Gourmet Journey: 12-Course Lunch, Wine Tasting & Culinary Session: $92
- Rhodes Wine Tasting Experience: $94
- Private Wine Tasting Experience: $106
- Rhodes Deluxe Tour including Lindos, Old Town, Wine Tasting: $135
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 Rhodes and Podgorica, we can see that Rhodes is more expensive. And not only is Podgorica much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Podgorica would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Podgorica 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 Rhodes would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rhodes than you might in Podgorica.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Rhodes Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rhodes or Podgorica?
Rhodes has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Rhodes 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.
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.