Which place is cheaper, Maribor or Bologna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bologna or Maribor?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Bologna and Maribor can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bologna or Maribor?
Bologna
Bologna is the capital city of the northern region of Italy, Emilia-Romagna, with a population of 380,000. It is a historical city known well by Italians, however, not as well known among foreigners. The locals of Bologna speak little to no English. The city is most known for having the oldest university in the West. Another reason many visit this city is because of its exquisite cuisine. Many Italians would consider it one of the most beautiful cities in the entire country because of its impeccably preserved historic centers. The best time to visit Bologna is usually between March and October, although bare in mind that July and August can get quite hot.
Maribor
Located near the Austrian border is Maribor, the second largest city in Slovenia. Maribor is surrounded by hills that are filled with wine vineyards, as well as the Mariborsko Pohorje mountain. The city is split in half by the Drava River. On the left bank of the river you'll find the city's old town.
The city draws tourists from all over the world who come to enjoy the world renowned wine, old town culture, and outdoor activities which include hiking and skiing. The city is a great jumping off point for many outdoor activities and for those hoping to see the countryside. If you're more the city type, Maribor also has plenty to offer. Head to the theater for a show, sip some wine in a town square, or soak in the beauty of a cathedral while you're in the area.
Maribor's climate is humid continental with warm summers and cold winters. During the winter months the average temperature hovers around freezing. The warmest month is July, when average temperatures often exceed 20 degrees Celsius. Maribor is also one of the sunniest cities in Slovenia.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Italy, The Best Tours for Seniors to Italy, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Slovenia, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Slovenia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBologna €159Maribor €76
The average daily cost (per person) in Bologna is €159, while the average daily cost in Maribor is €76. 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 Bologna and Maribor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBologna €87Maribor €44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBologna €174Maribor €88
Compare Hotels in Bologna and Maribor
Looking for a hotel in Bologna or Maribor? 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: Bologna Hotel Prices and Maribor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bologna €21Maribor €8.73
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bologna
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bologna:
- Arrival Private Transfer Bologna Airport BLQ to Modena or Verona by Business Van: $162
- Arrival Private Transfers: Bologna Airport BLQ to Bologna City in Business Car: $121
- Arrival Private Transfers: Bologna Airport BLQ to Bologna City in Luxury Van: $135
- Arrival Transfer Bologna Airport BLQ to Bologna City by Sedan: $56
- Arrival Transfer from Ravenna/Cruise Port to Venice Piazzale Roma: $120
- Balsamic Vinegar Experience with Private Transfer: $163
- Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Bologna - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $92
- Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Florence - Arrival Private Transfer: $86
- Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Florence - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $172
- Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Ravenna city or Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $113
- Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Venice - Arrival Private Transfer: $117
- Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Venice - Arrival Private Transfer: $100
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Maribor
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Maribor:
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Gondola (for 2)€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Maribor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Maribor:
- Private transfer from Maribor to Ljubljana city: $250
- Private Transfer from Maribor to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $252
Is it cheaper to fly into Bologna or Maribor?
Prices for flights to both Maribor and Bologna 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 dayBologna €39Maribor €26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bologna
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bologna.
- Virtual Cooking Class: Ravioli variations with classic tomato sauce: $35
- Bologna Food Tour including Tagliatelle, Mortadella, Wine: $57
- Bologna Traditional Home Cooking Class with Lunch or Dinner: $73
- Exclusive Cooking Class - Pasta Tagliatelle Ragu & Spritz: $74
- Exclusive Bologna Cooking Class - Pasta Tagliatelle Ragu & Spritz: $75
- Traditional Bolognese Cooking Class with a Meal: $80
- Traditional Recipes Cooking Class with Local Wines: $82
- Hands on Home Cooking Class: $84
- Walking Food Tour with a Local Guide: $84
- Tastes and Traditions Food Tour with Market Visit: $84
- Tastes & Traditions of Food Tour with Market Visit: $86
- Bologna traditional food tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $92
Typical Food Prices in Maribor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Maribor:
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Restaurant Dinner (for 2)€24
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Gostilnica Navogalu Cafe Lunch€7.50
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bologna €38Maribor €8.57
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bologna
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bologna are as follows:
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Food Tour (for 2)€31
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Wine Tasting Tour (for 2)€115
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Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour (for 2)€67
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National Gallery Museum Bologna (for 2)€12
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Archaeology Museum of Bologna (for 2)€12
Tours and Activities in Bologna
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bologna are as follows:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Bologna Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide: $4.36
- From Italy eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.81
- A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Porta Galliera to Le Tre Frecce: $5.99
- Self-Guided Historical Audio Tour: $5.99
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.42
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $6.42
- Bologna Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.54
- Digital Guide made by a Local for your walking tour: $7.49
- Bologna's Ancient and Recent History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- Ancient and Recent History Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBologna €28Maribor €11
Sample the Local Flavors in Bologna
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bologna:
- Modena area: Lambrusco Wine Tasting Experience: $38
- From Wine Tasting and Vineyard Tour with the winemaker: $53
- Monte San Pietro: Montevecchio Isolani Tour & Wine Tasting: $53
- Bologna Food & Wine tour with a local Chef: $69
- Wine Tasting Tour in One of the Oldest Inns: $70
- Bologna Wine Tasting in One of the Oldest Inns: $71
- Small-Group Half-Day Wine Tour with Tasting in Dozza Village: $102
- Taste the real Bologna Food and Wine tour: $107
- Wine Tasting Experience with a Local Guide: $118
- Exclusive Italian Wine Tasting: $131
- Food and Wine Tasting Tour in Bologna with a local guide : $138
- Italian Wine Tasting on the Panoramic Terrace in Bologna: $163
Typical Alcohol Prices in Maribor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Maribor:
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Bottle of Wine€12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bologna and Maribor, we can see that Bologna is more expensive. And not only is Maribor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Maribor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Maribor 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 Bologna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bologna than you might in Maribor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bologna Expensive? and Is Maribor Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bologna or Maribor?
Bologna has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Maribor. When comparing the sizes of Bologna and Maribor, 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 Bologna or Maribor?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Bologna or Maribor in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Bologna and Maribor. Many visitors come to Bologna in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
Bologna is around the same temperature as Maribor in the summer. The daily temperature in Bologna averages around 24°C (75°F) in July, and Maribor fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Maribor this time of the year. In Bologna, it's very sunny this time of the year. Bologna usually receives more sunshine than Maribor during summer. Bologna gets 316 hours of sunny skies, while Maribor receives 266 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Bologna usually receives less rain than Maribor. Bologna gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Maribor receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBologna 24°C (75°F)Maribor 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Bologna or Maribor in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Bologna as well as Maribor. Most visitors come to Bologna for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Bologna is a little warmer than Maribor. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Bologna in October average around 16°C (61°F), and Maribor averages at about 13°C (55°F).
In the autumn, Bologna often gets more sunshine than Maribor. Bologna gets 177 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Maribor receives 133 hours of full sun.
Bologna receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Bologna usually gets more rain in October than Maribor. Bologna gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Maribor receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBologna 16°C (61°F)Maribor 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Bologna or Maribor in the Winter?
Both Maribor and Bologna are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The winter months attract visitors to Bologna because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Maribor in the winter. The weather in Bologna can be very cold. In January, Bologna is generally a little warmer than Maribor. Daily temperatures in Bologna average around 2°C (36°F), and Maribor fluctuates around 1°C (35°F).
Bologna usually receives more sunshine than Maribor during winter. Bologna gets 105 hours of sunny skies, while Maribor receives 54 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Bologna usually receives more rain than Maribor. Bologna gets 75 mm (3 in) of rain, while Maribor receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBologna 2°C (36°F)Maribor 1°C (35°F)
Should I visit Bologna or Maribor in the Spring?
Both Maribor and Bologna during the spring are popular places to visit. The natural beauty are the main draw to Bologna this time of year.
Bologna is around the same temperature as Maribor in the spring. The daily temperature in Bologna averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Maribor fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In the spring, Bologna often gets more sunshine than Maribor. Bologna gets 192 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Maribor receives 163 hours of full sun.
Bologna usually gets more rain in April than Maribor. Bologna gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Maribor receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBologna 13°C (55°F)Maribor 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Maribor and Bologna
| Bologna | Maribor | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (40°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
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