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.
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.
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″.
When flying to Belgrade, you’ll arrive at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG), which is located 7 miles from the city center.
Located 1.5 miles from the city center, Belgrade Railway Station Beograd Dunav is the busiest station in Belgrade. Another popular train station is Belgrade Batajnica, located 11 miles from the center.
Another option to get to Belgrade is to pick up a car rental from Niš, which is about 125 miles from Belgrade. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Avis, among others, in Niš.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Belgrade, including Bus, FlixBus and Blue Line. From Zagreb, the bus ride to Belgrade takes 330 miles and will cost you around $53. From Budapest, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 360 miles. The most popular bus station is Belgrade Centralna autobuska stanica, located 0.1 miles from downtown Belgrade. Belgrade Kuršumlijska is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 miles from the city center.
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.
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 8 miles 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.