Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Viseu?
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 Viseu 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 Viseu 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: Viseu or Podgorica?
Viseu
Viseu is the beautiful capital city of the Centro Region of Portugal, located northeast of Lisbon. The city, which is situated in the center of the famous Dao wine region, offers stunning natural scenery and beautiful ancient architecture. The best time to visit Viseu is during the summer from June through September when temperatures tend to range from 75-85° Fahrenheit and there is less rain. From October-May, temperatures tend to stay between 45-60° F and rainfall is at its highest.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lisbon, The Best 10-Day Tours from Lisbon, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayViseu €121Podgorica €134
The average daily cost (per person) in Viseu is €121, 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 Viseu and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personViseu €52Podgorica €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomViseu €104Podgorica €92
Compare Hotels in Viseu and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Viseu 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: Viseu Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Viseu €19Podgorica €20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Kotor: $161
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $119
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Budva: $90
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Bar: $82
- Private transfer from Podgorica to Ostrog monastery (minivan): $128
- Private transfer from Airport Podgorica and city to Kotor: $147
- 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
- Private Transfer: Podgorica to Podgorica Airport TGD in Sedan Car: $39
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Downtown to Podgorica Airport (TGD): $43
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $177
Is it cheaper to fly into Viseu or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Viseu 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 dayViseu €53Podgorica €70
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Viseu €23Podgorica €21
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 dayViseu €7.71Podgorica €20
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 comparing the travel costs between Viseu and Podgorica, we can see that Podgorica is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Viseu Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Viseu or Podgorica?
Podgorica has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Viseu. When comparing the sizes of Viseu 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 Viseu or Podgorica?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Viseu or Podgorica in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Viseu as well as Podgorica.
Viseu is cooler than Podgorica in the summer. The daily temperature in Viseu averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Podgorica fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Viseu this time of the year. In the summer, Viseu often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Viseu gets 308 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun.
Viseu usually gets less rain in July than Podgorica. Viseu gets 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyViseu 23°C (73°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Viseu or Podgorica in the Autumn?
Both Podgorica and Viseu are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In the autumn, Viseu is around the same temperature as Podgorica. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Viseu in October average around 18°C (65°F), and Podgorica averages at about 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Podgorica. Viseu usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during autumn. Viseu gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. It's quite rainy in Viseu. In October, Viseu usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Viseu gets 101 mm (4 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberViseu 18°C (65°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Viseu or Podgorica in the Winter?
Both Podgorica and Viseu during the winter are popular places to visit.
In January, Viseu is generally much warmer than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Viseu average around 11°C (51°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Viseu often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica. Viseu gets 124 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun.
Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Viseu. Viseu usually gets less rain in January than Podgorica. Viseu gets 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryViseu 11°C (51°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Viseu or Podgorica in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Viseu and Podgorica.
Viseu is around the same temperature as Podgorica in the spring. The daily temperature in Viseu averages around 15°C (59°F) in April, and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In Viseu, it's very sunny this time of the year. Viseu usually receives more sunshine than Podgorica during spring. Viseu gets 217 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun in the spring.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Viseu usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Viseu gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilViseu 15°C (59°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Viseu
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (51°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (53°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (56°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (71°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (65°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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.