Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Antalya?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Antalya or Mostar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Antalya or Mostar? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Antalya or Mostar?
Antalya
Antalya is the largest city along Turkey's Mediterranean coast and the eighth largest city in the country with over one million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to about 200 BC when it was settled by the Attalid Dynasty of Pergamon and soon conquered by the Romans. The city was ruled by several different groups and most recently was transferred to Italian suzerainty following World War I. It became part of Turkey following the War of Independence. The city has seen an influx of development in recent years and it has grown into a tourism mecca with more than 12 million visitors in 2014.
Mostar
Mostar has historically been a culturally and ethnically diverse city. It was heavily bombed during the country's civil war and many of the city's most important buildings and structures were destroyed. Most significantly, the city's Old Bridge, Stari Most, was destoryed. The bridge was rebuilt through an international effort just eleven years after the war. It was completed in 2004 and included pieces of the original bridge. Today, much of the city has been rebuilt and the city is a beautiful and impressive travel destination. The old town still has much of its original charm and it is a great place to explore.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, The Best Budget Tours to Bosnia and Herzegowina, and The Best Cultural Tours in Bosnia and Herzegowina.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntalya $147Mostar $70
The average daily cost (per person) in Antalya is $147, while the average daily cost in Mostar is $70. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Antalya and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntalya $55Mostar $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntalya $110Mostar $72
Compare Hotels in Antalya and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Antalya or Mostar? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Antalya Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antalya $110Mostar $8.65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya
Also for Antalya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Land of Legends Transfer and Boat Parade Show: $8.98
- Antalya airport Belek shuttle transfer: $9.61
- Pamukkale Day Trip From Antalya With Lunch & Transfer : $14
- Antalya Airport - Antalya City Hotels Private Transfers (Lara, Kundu, Old Town): $15
- Antalya Ariport (AYT) to Antalya hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $16
- Antalya to Antalya Ariport (AYT) - Departure Private Transfer: $16
- Antalya Ariport (AYT) to Belek hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $19
- Antalya Airport (AYT) to Antalya hotel - Arrival Private Transfer: $19
- Antalya Family Rafting Adventure w/ Free Hotel Transfer: $20
- Antalya Land of Legend Night Show Transfer w/Boat Parade Show: $20
- Antalya Scuba Diving With Lunch, Transfer: $20
- Private Departure Transfer: Kundu / Lara Region Hotels to Antalya Airport: $20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Mostar
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Mostar:
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Taxi To & From Blagaj (hiking)$22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mostar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mostar:
- Transfer service from Mostar-Sarajevo: $174
- Transfer from Sarajevo to Mostar: $160
- Transfer Sarajevo ⇄ Dubrovnik + Herzegovina Tour: $196
- Transfer Mostar to Dubrovnik with Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj and Počitelj tour: $122
- Split to Dubrovnik via Mostar Private Transfer: $524
- Private Transfer from Mostar to Sarajevo Airport (SJJ): $291
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Tomislav grad: $214
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Medugorje: $291
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Konjic: $174
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Jablanica: $135
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Grude: $117
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Bugojno: $291
Is it cheaper to fly into Antalya or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar and Antalya change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAntalya $25Mostar $26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya
For Antalya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Pamukkalea and Salda Lake Tour with Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner: $40
- Traditional Turkish Tastes at Antalya Food Tour: $47
- Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show with Dinner: $73
- Full day trip to Pamukkale from Side with dinner: $104
Typical Food Prices in Mostar
Some typical examples of dining costs in Mostar are as follows:
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A Casual Dinner Out (for 2)$15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mostar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Mostar.
- Mostar street food tour: $57
- Traditional Bosnian Cooking Class in Mostar: $80
- Tastes and Tales of Traditional Bosnian Cooking Class: $82
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antalya $46Mostar $9.37
Tours and Activities in Antalya
For Antalya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Antalya Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $3.21
- Bazaar Self-Guided Smartphone App Tour: $6.00
- Antalya Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.65
- Antalya Scavenger Hunt And Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.84
- Antalya Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Self-Guided Audio City Tour on Your Phone: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Antalya Sand Sculpture Museum Admission Ticket: $11
- Sulu Island and Adrasan Bay: Boat Tour with Lunch: $13
- Full-Day Private Rafting Adventure in Karabük Türkiye: $13
- Spa and Skin Care Experience with Massage and Drink: $14
Tours and Activities in Mostar
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Mostar are as follows:
- Charming Private Mostar Walking Tour: $43
- 2-Hour Cultural Walking Tour in One City-Three Stories of Mostar: $55
- Absolute Herzegovina Adventure - Kravice Waterfalls, Sky Walk, Blagaj, Pocitelj: $65
- All Inclusive Neretva Rafting, Day Tour from Mostar: $147
- Ancient Roman Horseback Riding Experience: $49
- Authentic Medjugorje Tour: $82
- Authentic Tour Mostar, Medjugorje, Karavice - Farm To Table: $535
- Captivating Mostar - Walking Tour for Couples: $277
- Captivating Mostar - Walking Tour for Couples: $142
- Christmas Charms in Mostar - Walking Tour: $384
- Discover Herzegovina Day Tour from Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj, Počitelj: $54
- Discovering The Karstic Landscapes - Hiking Day Tour from Mostar: $73
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntalya $20Mostar $3.71
Typical Alcohol Prices in Mostar
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Mostar:
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A Few Drinks (for 2)$6.55
Sample the Local Flavors in Mostar
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Mostar:
- 1-Hour Wine Tasting Tour in Medjugorje: $16
- Wine Tour & Tasting (Herzegovina): $91
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antalya and Mostar, we can see that Antalya is more expensive. And not only is Mostar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Mostar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mostar and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Antalya would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antalya than you might in Mostar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antalya Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antalya or Mostar?
Antalya has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Mostar. When comparing the sizes of Antalya and Mostar, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Antalya or Mostar?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Antalya or Mostar in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Antalya as well as Mostar. The beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Antalya this time of year.
Antalya is a little warmer than Mostar in the summer. The daily temperature in Antalya averages around 28°C (83°F) in July, and Mostar fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mostar. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Antalya this time of the year. In the summer, Antalya often gets more sunshine than Mostar. Antalya gets 376 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun.
Antalya usually gets less rain in July than Mostar. Antalya gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAntalya 28°C (83°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Antalya or Mostar in the Autumn?
Both Mostar and Antalya are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Antalya for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Antalya is a little warmer than Mostar. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Antalya in October average around 21°C (69°F), and Mostar averages at about 17°C (62°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Antalya. Antalya usually receives more sunshine than Mostar during autumn. Antalya gets 251 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 178 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Mostar. In October, Antalya usually receives less rain than Mostar. Antalya gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAntalya 21°C (69°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Antalya or Mostar in the Winter?
Both Mostar and Antalya during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Antalya in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Antalya is generally much warmer than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Antalya average around 11°C (51°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Antalya often gets more sunshine than Mostar. Antalya gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 113 hours of full sun.
Mostar gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Antalya. Antalya usually gets more rain in January than Mostar. Antalya gets 239 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAntalya 11°C (51°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Antalya or Mostar in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Antalya and Mostar. Most visitors come to Antalya for the beaches and the natural beauty during these months.
Antalya is a little warmer than Mostar in the spring. The daily temperature in Antalya averages around 16°C (62°F) in April, and Mostar fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In Antalya, it's very sunny this time of the year. Antalya usually receives more sunshine than Mostar during spring. Antalya gets 243 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 174 hours of full sun in the spring.
Mostar receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Antalya usually receives less rain than Mostar. Antalya gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAntalya 16°C (62°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Antalya
| Antalya | Mostar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (51°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (56°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (62°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 20°C (69°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (83°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (83°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (69°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 227 mm (8.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.