Mid-Range Travel Guide: North Macedonia

Accommodation

$35-80 per night

Private rooms in mid-range hotels, boutique guesthouses, apartments with private bathrooms

Food & Dining

$20-45 per day

Mix of local restaurants, casual dining, traditional cuisine spots, some tourist-oriented venues

Transportation

$10-30 per day

Combination of public transport, taxis for convenience, occasional car rentals for day trips

Activities

$25-60 per day

Paid museum entries, guided tours, cultural experiences, wine tastings, adventure activities

Eat at local tavernas and traditional restaurants outside tourist centers for typically 40-60% savings compared to tourist-area dining

Use public buses and shared transport instead of private taxis to save 70-80% on transportation costs

Book accommodation directly with properties or during off-season periods for potential 20-40% discounts

Take advantage of free hiking trails and natural attractions instead of paid tours to reduce activity costs by 60-90%

Shop at local markets and grocery stores for snacks and drinks rather than tourist shops where prices are typically 100-200% higher

Travel during shoulder season months when accommodation and tour prices typically drop 25-45%

Staying only in the capital city center where accommodation costs are typically 50-100% higher than surrounding areas or smaller towns

Eating exclusively at restaurants in main tourist squares where meal prices are generally 80-150% above local neighborhood spots

Taking taxis for all transportation instead of learning the public bus system, which costs 3-5 times more per journey