Šumadija District · Serbia
Kragujevac travel guide
Kragujevac is a city in Šumadija District, Serbia, home to about 151,000 people.
- Best months
- July to September
- Nearest airport
- KVO34 km · Morava Airport
- Currency
- RSDSerbian dinar
- Time zone
- Europe/Belgrade
- Language
- Serbian
Things to do
What to see and do in Kragujevac
See
- Šumarice Memorial Park
- The circle of Prince Miloš
- Prince’s arsenal
- Museum "Stara livnica"
- Amidža’s Lodgings
- The building of Grammar School (Gymnasium)
- Old Church
- National museum Kragujevac
- Theatre
- City’s Market
- City Hall
- Drača Monastery
Do
- Big or Upper Park
- Eco - park “Ilina voda”
- Botanical garden
- Lake Bubanj Park
- Jezero Sports Hall
- Stadium Čika Dača
- Aquarium "Kragujevac"
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Where to stay
Which part of Kragujevac to stay in
There are plenty of accommodation opportunities in Kragujevac and getting a hotel room is usually not a problem.
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When to go
The best time to visit Kragujevac
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Kragujevac are July to September. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C; June is the wettest, with about 92 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Kragujevac: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Morava Airport (KVO), about 34 km from the city centre in a straight line; Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG, 102 km) and Niš Constantine the Great Airport (INI, 106 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
There is no commercial airport in Kragujevac. The closest one is Morava Airport (30 km to the west), but it has only 2 flights per week. Next ones are in Belgrade (150 km to the North) and Niš (150 km to the South).
Getting around
City center is quite compact and is best explorable on foot. All the major tourist attractions are within the walking distance, except for the memorial park Šumarice, which lies on the northern border of the city and is preferably reachable by either bus or taxi. Taxi service is extremely cheap, even in comparison to Belgrade. Expect not to pay more than €4, even for more distant destinations. Kragujevac owns an extensive and cheap bus network. Tickets can be purchased at driver.
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KVO · Morava Airport
BEG · Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
INI · Niš Constantine the Great Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Kragujevac
Eat
If you are looking for some Serbian specialties, like pljeskavica, ćevapčići or Karadjordjeva šnicla, Kragujevac is with tones of restaurants and fast food bars great choice.
Drink
Kragujevac is a young and cheap city where socialising and parties are always high on the agenda. You can find a lot of pubs and bars in the main street Kralja Aleksandra and center, especially in Lole Ribara street. Many of them are opened until late in the night. Unlike Belgrade, there is no curfew in Kragujevac and the drinks are way less expensive.
Stay safe
Kragujevac is generally a very safe city. It is one of the safest Serbian cities overall. Take the usual precautions and common sense (such as don't walk in parks alone at 03:00, don't leave your wallet, camera and mobile unattended) and you will most likely not encounter any crime at all. Do not get into conflict with locals after staying out late in the city, especially if they seem aggressive or drunk. Avoid sport fan groups of local team Radnički (djavoli or devils), they tend to be drunk and aggressive. Being a foreigner will not get you into any trouble, just do not show off, but try to make a local friendship instead.
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Questions
Kragujevac: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Kragujevac?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Kragujevac are July to September. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C; June is the wettest, with about 92 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Kragujevac?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Morava Airport (KVO), about 34 km from the city centre in a straight line; Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG, 102 km) and Niš Constantine the Great Airport (INI, 106 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Kragujevac?
Serbian dinar (RSD).
Nearby
Destinations near Kragujevac
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.