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.
Where to Eat in Belgrade
If you’re looking for affordable options, TT Central (3 Đure Jakšića) and FRANZ BY TT (14 Dubrovačka) 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 Karat-S. From Niš, the bus ride to Belgrade takes 290 km and will cost you around AED 55. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about AED 184 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 AED 204 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 426 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 AED 91 to AED 1,453 per night. Stari Grad is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Belgrade are about 43% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Novi Beograd - In Belgrade’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Falkensteiner Hotel Belgrade, New Belgrade and Crowne Plaza Belgrade.
Vračar - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Mercure Belgrade Excelsior, Hotel Slavija Garni and Moxy Belgrade. The average nightly price for a double room in Vračar is AED 122.
Where to stay in popular areas of Belgrade
Most booked hotels in Belgrade
Hiring a car in Belgrade
Hiring a car in Belgrade costs AED 122 per day, on average, or AED 365 if you want to hire it for 3 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.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 180% cheaper than airport locations in Belgrade.
Expect to pay AED 6.65 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 AED 79.77 and AED 106.36. The most frequently booked car type in Belgrade is Full-size (Renault Trafic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.