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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Belgrade has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Belgrade
Museums
Other activities
Where to Eat in Belgrade
Stari Grad is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Belgrade. These include popular favorites such as TT Bistro (19 Cara Uroša), TORO Latin GastroBar (Ulica Karadjordjeva 2-4) and Ambar Belgrade (Karađorđeva 2 - 4). If you’re looking for affordable options, SkyLounge - Hilton Belgrade (Kralja Milana 35) and Buena Vida Mexican GastroBar (11070 Bulevar Milutina Milankovića 1i) are great picks.
When to visit Belgrade
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Belgrade in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Belgrade, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.
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 center.
Train
Located 2.4 km from the city center, Belgrade Railway Station Beograd Dunav is the busiest station in Belgrade. Another popular train station is Belgrade Batajnica, located 17 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Belgrade is to pick up a car rental from Niš, which is about 202 km from Belgrade. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Avis, among others, in Niš.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Belgrade, including Bus, FlixBus and Blue Line. From Zagreb, the bus ride to Belgrade takes 531 km and will cost you around $53. From Budapest, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 579 km. The most popular bus station is Belgrade Centralna autobuska stanica, located 0.1 km from downtown Belgrade. Belgrade Kuršumlijska is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 km from the city center.
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 $57 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $122 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Belgrade, with prices from $25 to $435 per night. Stari Grad is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Belgrade are about 40% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Novi Beograd - In Belgrade’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Falkensteiner Hotel Belgrade, New Belgrade and Crowne Plaza Belgrade.
Stari Grad - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Courtyard by Marriott Belgrade City Center, Maccani Luxury Suites and Belgrade Inn Garni Hotel. The average nightly price for a double room in Stari Grad is $35.
Where to stay in popular areas of Belgrade
Most booked hotels in Belgrade
Renting a car in Belgrade
Renting a car in Belgrade costs $27 per day, on average, or $80 if you want to rent if for 3 days. MEXRENTACAR , Avis and Payless are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Belgrade is the Sixt branch at Arrival Hall, which is 12 km from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Belgrade Nikola Tesla.
Expect to pay $6.89 per gallon in Belgrade (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.67 and $110.23. The most frequently booked car type in Belgrade is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.