Where is it better to go on vacation - to Montenegro or Croatia? Prices for tours and hotels in 2021. Where the climate, beaches and sea are better. Where is it cheaper to have a rest and where are more attractions.
Tours
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Prices for tours to Montenegro and Croatia, in rubles:
| Montenegro | Croatia | |
| Hotel 1-2 * | 61,000 ₽ - Villa Ksenija Korac | 62,000 ₽ - Astra Apartments |
| Hotel 3 * | RUB 63,000 - Apartments Madra | RUB 6,000 - Resort Duga Uvala |
| Hotel 4-5 * | 73,000 ₽ - Sara Lux | $ 1,000 - Studio Apartments Laguna Bellevue |
Where vacation is cheaper - in Croatia or Montenegro? Croatia is considered one of the most expensive Balkan countries, so tours there are more expensive than to Montenegro. The minimum prices in the table are almost the same, but in fact, you can often find inexpensive last minute tours to Montenegro for 35-40 thousand rubles for two.
Advice... To save money, go to the sea during the low season. From August 25 to September 5-10, due to the outflow of students and schoolchildren, prices for tours are reduced by 20-25%. Very nice prices for tours to both countries are in October: a week for two for 30-40 thousand.
Beaches and sea
Whether you are looking for a summer vacation or velvet season in coastal resorts, it is important to know as much as possible about the beaches and the sea.
Croatia. The length of the Adriatic coast of this country is about 1800 km. Taking into account the islands, the coastline of Croatia exceeds 4000 km. Most of the beaches are pebble or concrete platforms. Many beaches have been awarded the honorary Blue Flag. Croatia is considered a paradise for nudists, so there are plenty of places for a secluded getaway.
Montenegro. The length of the coastline of Montenegro is 293 km. The coast is covered with pebbles and a mixture of sand and pebbles. There are concrete beaches and sections of the coast with imported sand. At the beginning of the season, it is poured onto the ground, but by the end of summer, the waves completely wash away the sand into the sea.
Where are the best beaches - in Croatia or Montenegro? The Adriatic Sea is clean, but there are not many sandy beaches on its shores. For families with children in Croatia, the small pebbled coast of Central Dalmatia, sandy beaches in Dubrovnik, Ninskaya lagoon, Medulin, on the islands of Dugi Otok, Rab and Prapratno are ideal. In Montenegro, sandy beaches are good in Igalo, Becici, Rafailovici and in the resorts of Selyanovo and Donja Lastva, which are located in the suburbs of Tivat.
Weather and climate
On the coast of Croatia and Montenegro, a mild Mediterranean climate reigns. At the height of summer, the water in the Adriatic Sea warms up to + 24 ... + 26 ° С. It is hot in the coastal resorts in July and August. During the day, the thermometer rises to + 29 ... + 33 ° С.
Where is the best climate for rest - in Croatia or Montenegro? Croatia is located to the north, therefore in Montenegro it is 2-3 ° C warmer.
Vacation prices
Croatia and Montenegro are neighbors, but spending on vacations in these countries differs.
Accommodation prices. The level of service in Croatia is high, and housing is more expensive than in Montenegro. We are talking not only about 3-5 * hotels, but also about budget mini-hotels and guesthouses. There are 5 * luxury hotels in Montenegro, but there are few of them and they are expensive. The cheapest options are offered by the owners of private villas and apartments.
- The best hotels in Croatia
- The best hotels in Montenegro
Prices for a double room in Croatia and Montenegro during the peak tourist season:
| Croatia | Montenegro | |
| Hotel 1-2 * | 36 € - Eros Rooms | 32 € - Orlovic |
| Hotel 3 * | 46 € - Divna Apartment | 38 € - Apartments Victory Tivat |
| Hotel 4 * | 50 € - Apartman Hajdo Rijeka Centar | 40 € - Apartment Stanovcic |
| Hotel 5 * | 118 € - Luxury Apartments Dubrovnik | 72 € - CenterVille Hotel & Experiences |
| Guest House | 20 € - Sweet apartment with garden near of Opatija | 13 € - Guest House Vukovic Podgorica |
Food prices... In Croatia, the average bill in a cafe for two is 14-20 €. Dinner for two in an inexpensive restaurant costs 28-35 €. In the daytime, visitors are offered lunch for 13-15 €. This lunch consists of an appetizer, main course, coffee and dessert. There are many fast food establishments in Croatia, where lunch costs 5.5-6 €.
Food in Montenegro is cheaper. Breakfast in a cafe for two will cost 8-12 €, and dinner in a budget restaurant - 20-26 €.
Excursion prices... In Croatia, a sightseeing trip around Dubrovnik costs 40 €, a trip to the Krka National Park - 60 €, and a one-day tour to Venice - 75 €. In Montenegro, a tour of the monasteries will cost 30 €, a boat trip along the Bay of Kotor - 25 €, a trip to Lake Skadar - 35 €, and a one-day tour to Albania - 40 €.
Transport rental prices... At Tivat airport in Montenegro, renting a compact car costs 27-32 € per day, a middle-class car - 35-45 €, and an SUV - 36-90 €. In Croatia, rental of an economy class car with insurance costs 40-50 € per day.
Where is it more profitable to rest - in Croatia or Montenegro? For all expense items, holidays in Croatia are more expensive.
Sights
Croatia famous for Plitvice Lakes, Krka National Park, oyster plantations and architectural monuments in Dubrovnik, Split, Pula, Umag and Porec.
Montenegro. Tourists are happy to go to Lake Skadar, the monasteries of the Budva Riviera, the Montenegrin wineries and the beautiful Bay of Kotor.
Where is it more interesting - in Croatia or Montenegro? Both countries have picturesque nature and many historical sights. The resorts offer excursions with Russian-speaking guides. Traveling to the islands in the Adriatic Sea, reserves, ancient cities, fortresses, monasteries and neighboring states are popular among vacationers.
Where is better - in Croatia or Montenegro
Where to go on vacation in 2021 - to Montenegro or Croatia? Each of the countries has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Croatia and Montenegro are liked by everyone who appreciates beautiful nature, good ecology, delicious national cuisine and loves active tourism. In both countries, the hotel service is inferior to the Turkish one. Animation is offered only in hotels of international chains, and there are few water parks and attractions in the resorts.
Croatia is a member of the European Union, therefore it is focused on tourists from Europe. To visit this country, Russians need a visa, but if they have a multi-Schengen visa, it is not required. A small Slavic Montenegro receives guests from Russia and the CIS countries in a visa-free regime.
If you are interested in higher standards of service, cleanliness of the streets and no beggars, then Croatia is the best choice. For a budget holiday by the sea, you should go to Montenegro.
