Comparison · Corfu vs Kotor · Greece / Montenegro
Corfu vs Kotor
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: StefanosKozanis, Public domain
Quick answer
Choose Corfu for Venetian old town, Olive groves, nightlife and free sights; choose Kotor for Bay of Kotor, City walls and San Giovanni Fortress and a short break. Day-to-day costs are similar, and the two are about 326 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 326 km
- Less expensive
- About the same
- Best time for Corfu
- May–June and September
- Best time for Kotor
- May–June and September
Side by side
| Corfu | Kotor | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Greece | Montenegro |
| Known for | Venetian old town, Olive groves and Achilleion Palace | Bay of Kotor, City walls and San Giovanni Fortress and Venetian old town |
| Best time to visit | May–June and September | May–June and September |
| Ideal stay | 7 days | 3 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $120–$220 | $110–$200 |
| Cost level | Affordable | Affordable |
| Warmest month | July, 32°C (90°F) | July, 30°C (86°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 14°C (57°F) | January, 12°C (54°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 11 | 5 |
| Day trips in our guide | 4 | 6 |
| Beaches | Glyfada | Dobrota swimming platforms |
| Airports | CFU | TIV, TGD |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Corfu for…
Venetian old town, Olive groves, nightlife and free sights. Corfu is the greenest of the major Greek islands, lying in the Ionian Sea just off the coast of Albania and north-western Greece. Its capital, Corfu Town, is a UNESCO-listed old town shaped by four centuries of Venetian rule and later French and British…
Choose Kotor for…
Bay of Kotor, City walls and San Giovanni Fortress and a short break. Kotor sits at the innermost corner of the Bay of Kotor, a deep, winding inlet of the Adriatic ringed by mountains rising steeply from the water. Its triangular old town, enclosed by walls that zigzag up the cliff to the Fortress of San Giovanni, is a maze of…
Top sights compared
| # | Corfu | Kotor |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corfu Old Town | Kotor Old Town |
| 2 | Spianada and the Liston | City walls and San Giovanni Fortress |
| 3 | Old Fortress | Ladder of Kotor trail |
| 4 | Church of Saint Spyridon | Cathedral of Saint Tryphon |
| 5 | Achilleion Palace | Church of St Luke and St Nicholas Church |
Food compared
| Corfu | Kotor |
|---|---|
| Pastitsada | Njeguši prosciutto |
| Sofrito | Njeguši cheese |
| Bourdeto | Buzara |
| Bianco | Black risotto |
Which is cheaper?
Corfu and Kotor cost about the same: a mid-range day is roughly $120–$220 in Corfu and $110–$200 in Kotor (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Kotor on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Corfu and Kotor are about 326 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 7 days in Corfu and 3 in Kotor.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Corfu or Kotor cheaper?
Neither is clearly cheaper: a mid-range day costs about $120–$220 in Corfu and $110–$200 in Kotor (estimates).
+Is Corfu or Kotor better for a first trip?
Pick Corfu for Venetian old town, Olive groves, nightlife and free sights, or Kotor for Bay of Kotor, City walls and San Giovanni Fortress and a short break.
+How far is Corfu from Kotor?
About 326 km in a straight line.