A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Tangier vs. Podgorica for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Tangier 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 Tangier 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: Tangier or Podgorica?

Tangier

Welcome to the gateway to Africa. Sitting on the coast of the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier, Morocco has historically served as the meeting point of the Mediterranean and Africa.

After World War II, this city became a destination for eccentric foreigners, artists, spies and hippies. After that, the city was neglected and gained a horrible reputation for the hustlers cheating visitors left and right.

In 1999 Morocco saw the beginning of a new monarch who was more progressive with his vision for tourism. This message lit a fire under Tangier, helping the people see the amazing potential in their great city. They built a new port, a new business district and revamped the airport. The beaches and streets have been cleaned up of trash and hustlers and there's a sudden surge in cultural activities.

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 10-Day Tours in Morocco, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.


Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Tangier?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Tangier is $84, 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 Tangier and Podgorica in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Tangier $26
    Podgorica $54
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Tangier $52
    Podgorica $108
Compare Hotels in Tangier and Podgorica

Looking for a hotel in Tangier 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.

Hotels in Tangier


Hotels in Podgorica


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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: Tangier Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Tangier $26
    Podgorica $23

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier

Also for Tangier, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfers; Tanger Port - Tanger: $11
  • Tangier Airport or Port Transfer – Private, Reliable, Fast: $15
  • Private Transfer From Ferry Port to Tangier or Vice Versa: $20
  • One-Way Airport Transfer Tangier Ibn Battuta to City Center: $22
  • Tangier Private Transfers: $26
  • Tangier Private Transfer from Airport , Port and Train Station: $28
  • Private Transfer: Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport to Tangier: $28
  • One way Tangier Airport Private Transfer (TNG): $30
  • Airport Transfer to Tanger City : $30
  • Transfers from - to Tangier airport: $30
  • Private Transfer from Tangier City Hotels to Tangier Cruise Port: $31
  • Private Transfer to Tangier City from Airport or Vice Versa: $36

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 Tangier or Podgorica?

Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Tangier 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Tangier $39
    Podgorica $82
Typical Food Prices in Tangier

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tangier:


  • Fruit & Yogurt
    $1.88

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tangier

For Tangier, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Tanger Local Street food tours: $66
  • Tangier food tour : $78
  • Inclusive Beach Camel Ride, Cap Spartel, Hercules & Full Dinner: $79
  • Tangier Food Tour: $82
  • The Food tour of Tangier: $84
  • Taste of Morocco Guided Food Tour in Tangier: $84
  • Sunset Camel Ride on Achakkar Beach including Traditional Dinner: $96
  • Tangier Private Cooking Class With a Local Family: $96
  • Tangier : Sunset Camel Ride With Barbecue dinner in Tangier : $99
  • Tangier Food Tour : A Delicious Walking Adventure: $99
  • Tangier Tasting Food Tour: $102
  • Memorable private cooking class in Tangier with a local family: $119

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Tangier $22
    Podgorica $24

Tours and Activities in Tangier

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tangier.

  • Alchemist Quest Experience in Tarifa: $5.96
  • Tangier City Tour Bus Hop On - Hop Off: $16
  • Cap Spartel and Hercules Cave 3H Tour with Camel ride: $27
  • Private Mountain Bike Tours in Tangier : $30
  • 3 Hours Private Tour Of Tangier Visit traditional shops.: $33
  • 3 Hours Small Group Guided Tour of Tangier: $35
  • Full Thousand and One Nights Experience Tour: $36
  • Tangier on Foot: A Guided Walking Tour: $40
  • Hercules Caves, Cap Spartel & Camel Ride Experience: $42
  • Tangier Old Town Walking Tour: $42
  • Tangier Kasbah Medina Private Tour Recommended by Rick Steves: $48
  • Walking Tour Of Tangier: $48

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
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Tangier $12
    Podgorica $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 Tangier and Podgorica, we can see that Podgorica is more expensive. And not only is Tangier much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tangier is in Africa and Podgorica is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Tangier would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tangier 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 Tangier.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tangier Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Tangier or Podgorica?

Tangier has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Tangier 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 Tangier or Podgorica?

Podgorica has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Tangier experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Tangier or Podgorica in the Summer?

Both Podgorica and Tangier during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Tangier because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

Tangier is cooler than Podgorica in the summer. The daily temperature in Tangier averages around 24°C (74°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 Tangier. In the summer, Tangier often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica. Tangier gets 346 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun.

Tangier usually gets less rain in July than Podgorica. Tangier gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Tangier 24°C (74°F) 
    Podgorica 26°C (80°F)

Should I visit Tangier or Podgorica in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Tangier and Podgorica. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Tangier year-round.

In the autumn, Tangier is a little warmer than Podgorica. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Tangier in October average around 20°C (68°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. In Tangier, it's very sunny this time of the year. Tangier usually receives more sunshine than Podgorica during autumn. Tangier gets 235 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, Tangier usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Tangier gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Tangier 20°C (68°F) 
    Podgorica 17°C (63°F)

Should I visit Tangier or Podgorica in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Tangier as well as Podgorica. Tangier attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In January, Tangier is generally much warmer than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Tangier average around 13°C (55°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).

In the winter, Tangier often gets more sunshine than Podgorica. Tangier gets 169 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Tangier receives a lot of rain in the winter. Tangier usually gets less rain in January than Podgorica. Tangier gets 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Tangier 13°C (55°F) 
    Podgorica 6°C (42°F)

Should I visit Tangier or Podgorica in the Spring?

Both Podgorica and Tangier are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Tangier throughout the year.

Tangier is around the same temperature as Podgorica in the spring. The daily temperature in Tangier averages around 15°C (60°F) in April, and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tangier. Tangier usually receives more sunshine than Podgorica during spring. Tangier gets 251 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, Tangier usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Tangier gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Tangier 15°C (60°F) 
    Podgorica 14°C (58°F)

Typical Weather for Podgorica and Tangier

Tangier Podgorica
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 13°C (55°F) 104 mm (4.1 in) 6°C (42°F) 192 mm (7.6 in)
Feb 13°C (56°F) 99 mm (3.9 in) 8°C (46°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Mar 14°C (57°F) 72 mm (2.8 in) 11°C (51°F) 159 mm (6.3 in)
Apr 15°C (60°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 14°C (58°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
May 18°C (64°F) 37 mm (1.5 in) 19°C (67°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Jun 21°C (69°F) 14 mm (0.6 in) 23°C (73°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Jul 24°C (74°F) 2 mm (0.1 in) 26°C (80°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Aug 24°C (75°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 26°C (79°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Sep 23°C (73°F) 15 mm (0.6 in) 22°C (72°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 65 mm (2.6 in) 17°C (63°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)
Nov 16°C (61°F) 135 mm (5.3 in) 11°C (53°F) 239 mm (9.4 in)
Dec 13°C (56°F) 129 mm (5.1 in) 7°C (45°F) 217 mm (8.5 in)