How much does a trip to Serbia cost?

A tailor-made Serbia trip with travoHolidays starts from USD 859.60 per person for a four-night Belgrade and Novi Sad city break, and from USD 1,439.20 per person for eight nights of monasteries and mountains (travoHolidays package prices, November 2026). Prices are per person, two sharing, land only, so international flights are extra. Beyond that, the main extras are meals, entry tickets and a small nightly tourist tax.

Our Serbia package prices

These starting prices assume two people sharing and exclude international flights. They vary with travel dates, hotel category and room type; your specialist will confirm a live quote.

Per night, the city break works out at roughly USD 215 per person and the eight-night tour at roughly USD 180 per person. Longer itineraries usually cost less per night because mountain and countryside hotels are often cheaper than central Belgrade, and transfers are spread over more days.

Official fixed costs

Visas

Serbia is not in the EU or the Schengen Area and sets its own visa rules, which depend on your nationality. Many visitors enter visa-free; the UK government says British passport holders can stay up to 90 days within a six-month period. If you do need a visa, fees and procedures depend on where you apply, so check with the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs or your nearest Serbian embassy rather than relying on a fixed figure.

Tourist tax

Serbian municipalities charge a tourist tax per person per night. In Belgrade the rate rose from RSD 160 to RSD 240 per person per night from 15 October 2026, following a City Assembly decision reported by the business press. Nationally, Serbia's rates depend on the category of the tourist location; reported bands for 2026 run from RSD 90–140 in the lowest category to RSD 190–240 in the highest. Within our packages this tax is included in the hotel cost unless your quote says otherwise.

Cash rules at the border

There is no entry fee, but you must declare cash or travellers' cheques worth more than EUR 10,000 on arrival, according to the UK government. Keep the certified copy to show on departure.

Cost components at a glance

What drives the price

• Season and events: July around the EXIT festival and the winter ski season on Kopaonik push up demand.
• City versus countryside: central Belgrade hotels usually cost more than stays near Tara National Park or Zlatibor.
• Hotel class: boutique and international-brand hotels cost more than family-run guesthouses.
• Private guiding and drivers: an expert guide at monasteries such as Studenica adds depth and cost.
• Experiences: river cruises, wine tastings and heritage train rides add up over a longer trip.

Ways to save

• Travel in May, early June or September for comfortable weather and good hotel availability.
• Add mountain or countryside nights to a city break; they usually cost less per night than Belgrade.
• Avoid EXIT week in Novi Sad unless you are going for the festival.
• Enjoy free sights: walking Belgrade Fortress and the old streets of Zemun costs nothing.
• Pay in dinars for small purchases to avoid poor conversion rates.

Currency and payments

The local currency is the Serbian dinar (RSD). Cards are widely accepted in cities, but carry some cash for markets, rural cafés and small monasteries. The UK government also suggests keeping some cash on hand in case protests disrupt card networks. Our prices are quoted in US dollars, while on-trip spending is in dinars.

To pick a good-value season, see our month-by-month guide to the best time to visit Serbia, and for entry and transport read the Serbia travel guide for first-time visitors. Everything else is on the Serbia destination page.

Frequently asked questions

Want a price for your dates and hotel style? Request a tailor-made Serbia quote and a specialist will cost it for you.

Sources

1. GOV.UK — Serbia travel advice: entry requirements
2. GOV.UK — Serbia travel advice: safety and security
3. Biznis.rs — Taksa za boravak u Beogradu poskupljuje za 50 odsto
4. Stamped Nomad — Belgrade hikes nightly tourist tax to 240 dinars from 15 October