Document checklist for Serbia

• Visa (if applicable)
• Valid passport

Essential Serbia travel information

Currency – RSD, or Serbian dinar. RSD 110 is equal to $1.

Daily budget for 1 person – RSD 3979 ($36).

Languages – Serbia has Serbian as its sole official language across the country.

Socket type – 50Hz, 230V supply voltage, C and F.

Time zone – Central European Standard Time (GMT+1).

Top 3 cities to visit – Belgrade, Novi Sad, and Niš.

Top 3 landmarks/monuments – The Belgrade Fortress, the Nikola Tesla Museum, and the Skull Tower.

Visa information for Serbia

Visitors to Serbia must have visas unless they are from a nation that does not need them.

Typical costs and budget for Serbia

Daily spending – RSD 3979 ($36) per person.

Meals – 1,300 RSD ($12).

Transport – Local transportation may cost up to RSD 487 ($4.45) per day.

Hotel – For a pair, a hotel in Serbia costs about RSD 4,306 ($39).

The typical cost of a weeklong journey for two individuals to Serbia is RSD 54,940 ($500).

Transport and best ways to travel around Serbia

The most convenient way to cross Serbia is by coach or bus, which goes to important cities and remote regions. Most communities are connected by regular, timely, and economical transportation.

Rental automobiles are generally accessible and fantastic for getting to off-the-beaten-path locations. However, because Serbian cars have been targeted in the past, rental firms will likely forbid you from driving the vehicle to Kosovo, Albania, or Bulgaria out of safety concerns. Additionally, bringing your car into Serbia is feasible without a green card.

Safety in Serbia

Serbia has a shallow crime rate for a nation that has been recovering slowly from years of conflict and security difficulties. But, just like they would anywhere else, tourists must exercise prudence.

The Serbian mafia, which has arisen in Serbia due to challenging economic conditions, is frequently linked to organized and violent crime. Nevertheless, violent crime seldom targets visitors.

There may still be landmines from the late 1990s civil conflict in southern Serbia, close to Kosovo. Therefore, visitors should stay on well-traveled roads and trails in this region.

Weather in Serbia

The best seasons to visit Serbia are in the spring and summer. Most days are bright and pleasant from May through September, with peak temperatures in July and August. Winter brings a lot of snow, chilly temperatures, and rainy weather.

Must do and see in Serbia

The capital city of Serbia is Belgrade, which is situated along the banks of the Sava and Danube rivers. In the city’s oldest neighborhood, Stari Grad, you may visit Belgrade Fortress to learn more about the region’s history.

Learn about the lovely and endearing city of Novi Sad, which hosts the largest music festival in Serbia, the EXIT Festival, each July in the magnificent Petrovaradin Citadel.

Discover the magnificent, historic monasteries of Serbia, the most notable of which are Studenica, Decani, and Gracanica.

Typical Serbian food to try

Red bell peppers and eggplant make the vegetable relish known as ajvar. It comes from the Balkans and is popular at ethnic restaurants in Serbia, Croatia, North Macedonia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Srpska Salata is the Serbian equivalent of the Bulgarian salad shopska. Tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and peppers are all diced nicely. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have cheese as the Bulgarian ones do.

Sarma is a dolma that uses the same ingredients but is cooked over sauerkraut after being wrapped in pickled cabbage leaves.

Vaccine information for Serbia

Before booking your travels, it’s critical to understand which vaccinations and COVID-19 precautions are needed to visit Serbia. We advise visiting the CDC website for further details on the criteria and suggested medication lists.