Belgrade travel guide
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You're Going to Love Belgrade
With 1,27 million inhabitants, Belgrade is the most populous city in Serbia. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Belgrade has to offer.
Where to Eat in Belgrade
If you’re looking for affordable options, SkyLounge - Hilton Belgrade (Kralja Milana 35) and Ambar Belgrade (Karađorđeva 2 - 4) are great picks.
When to visit Belgrade
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Belgrade in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 101 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Belgrade, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Belgrade
Plane
When flying to Belgrade, you’ll arrive at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG), which is located 11 km from the city centre.
Train
Located 2.4 km from the city centre, Belgrade Railway Station Beograd Dunav is the busiest station in Belgrade. Another popular train station is Belgrade Batajnica, located 17 km from the centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Belgrade, including Bus, FlixBus and Blue Line. From Niš, the bus ride to Belgrade takes 290 km and will cost you around $38. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about $73 for a journey of 531 km. The most popular bus station is Belgrade Centralna autobuska stanica, located 0.1 km from the city centre of Belgrade. Belgrade Kuršumlijska is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 km from the city centre.
Airports near Belgrade
Airlines serving Belgrade
Where to stay in Belgrade
From 5-star hotels such as the Square Nine Hotel Belgrade to great affordable options like the Garni Hotel Le Petit Piaf, Belgrade offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $177 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rooms Konak Mikan and Bed & Breakfast Garden40. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Belgrade, with prices from $63 to $591 per night. Stari Grad is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Belgrade are about 42% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Vračar - In Belgrade’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Mercure Belgrade Excelsior, Hotel Slavija Garni and Moxy Belgrade.
Stari Grad - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Courtyard by Marriott Belgrade City Center, Belgrade Inn Garni Hotel and City Code In Joy. The average nightly price for a double room in Stari Grad is $41.
Where to stay in popular areas of Belgrade
Most booked hotels in Belgrade
Hiring a car in Belgrade
Hiring a car in Belgrade costs $51 per day, on average, or $255 if you want to hire it for 5 days. MEXRENTACAR , Avis and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Belgrade is the Sixt branch at Arrival Hall, which is 12 km from the city centre.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Belgrade Nikola Tesla.
Expect to pay $2.71 per litre in Belgrade (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $32.51 and $43.34. Economy (Seat Ibiza or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Belgrade, while also 86% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car hire deals in Belgrade
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$26/day
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$52/day