Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Sighisoara?
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 Sighisoara 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 Sighisoara and Podgorica can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Sighisoara or Podgorica?
Sighisoara
Located in the historic region of Transylvania in Romania, Sighisoara takes its roots from German craftsmen and merchants, called the Transylvanian Saxons, who were invited by the King of Hungary during the 12th century to settle and defend the area. Today it is listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site, and stands as a preserved example of a small fortified city from the medieval era.
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 Romania, The Best Budget Tours to Romania, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Sighisoara Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySighisoara $82Podgorica $158
The average daily cost (per person) in Sighisoara is $82, 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 Sighisoara and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSighisoara $30Podgorica $54
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSighisoara $60Podgorica $108
Compare Hotels in Sighisoara and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Sighisoara 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: Sighisoara Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sighisoara $19Podgorica $23
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 Sighisoara or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Sighisoara 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 daySighisoara $40Podgorica $82
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sighisoara $8.51Podgorica $24
Tours and Activities in Sighisoara
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sighisoara.
- Sighisoara Fortress Quest: Exploration Game and Tour: $5.94
- Sighișoara Vlad Dracula Medieval Self Guided Audio Walking Tour: $10
- Sighisoara walking tour or the real house of Dracula -Outdoor experience: $39
- Sighisoara candlelight tour at Dracula's birth town -Outdoor experience: $42
- City Tour Sighisoara Legends & Landmarks A Walk Through Time: $46
- Saxon Secrets: The Malancrav & Biertan Experience: $101
- Sighisoara Citadel super - private walking tour: $106
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 daySighisoara $6.94Podgorica $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 Sighisoara and Podgorica, we can see that Podgorica is more expensive. And not only is Sighisoara much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sighisoara would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sighisoara 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 Sighisoara.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sighisoara Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sighisoara or Podgorica?
Podgorica has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Sighisoara. When comparing the sizes of Sighisoara 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.