Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Bologna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bologna or Mostar?
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 Mostar can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bologna or Mostar?
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.
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 The Best Budget Tours to Italy, The Best Tours for Seniors to Italy, 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 dayBologna €159Mostar €65
The average daily cost (per person) in Bologna is €159, while the average daily cost in Mostar is €65. 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 Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBologna €87Mostar €34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBologna €174Mostar €68
Compare Hotels in Bologna and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Bologna 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: Bologna Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bologna €21Mostar €8.11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bologna
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bologna:
- Marconi Airport Bus Transfer to/from Calenzano City: $21
- Marconi Airport Bus Transfer to/from Florence City: $21
- Bologna Airport: Private Transfer: $43
- Bologna Airport transfer: $46
- Ravenna Port to Ravenna Hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $46
- Bologna to Bologna Airport (BLQ) - Departure Private Transfer: $46
- Arrival Transfer Bologna Airport BLQ to Bologna City by Sedan: $56
- Private Transfer from Bologna City Hotels to Ancona Cruise Port: $76
- Bologna to Florence - Departure Private Transfer: $83
- Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Florence - Arrival Private Transfer: $86
- Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Bologna - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $92
- Ravenna port to Ravenna hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $92
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)€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mostar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mostar:
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Grude: $117
- Transfer Mostar to Dubrovnik with Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj and Počitelj tour: $122
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Jablanica: $135
- Transfer from Sarajevo to Mostar: $160
- Transfer service from Mostar-Sarajevo: $174
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Konjic: $174
- Transfer Sarajevo ⇄ Dubrovnik + Herzegovina Tour: $196
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Tomislav grad: $214
- From Scenic Private Transfer to Dubrovnik: $267
- Private Transfer from Mostar to Sarajevo Airport (SJJ): $291
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Medugorje: $291
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Bugojno: $291
Is it cheaper to fly into Bologna or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar 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 €39Mostar €24
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 Mostar
Some typical examples of dining costs in Mostar are as follows:
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A Casual Dinner Out (for 2)€14
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.Bologna €38Mostar €8.78
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
Tours and Activities in Mostar
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Mostar are as follows:
- Museum of War and Genocide Victims 1992-1995 Entrance Ticket: $5.94
- Walking tour in Old Town Mostar: $18
- Walking Tour in Old Town Mostar: $20
- Mostar city Tour: $22
- Mostar Walking Tour: Orient in the West: $22
- Mostar in War: Historical Walking Tour: $22
- Street Art Guided Tour in Mostar: $22
- Mostar Private Walking Tour - where East meets West: $32
- Mostar Shelters tour in Mostar: $37
- The Ottoman Experience Tour in Mostar: $37
- The Death of Yugoslavia Tour in Mostar: $38
- Private Half-Day Oriental Tour of Mostar with Food Tasting: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBologna €28Mostar €3.47
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 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)€6.14
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 Bologna and Mostar, we can see that Bologna 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 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 Mostar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bologna Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bologna or Mostar?
Bologna has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Mostar. When comparing the sizes of Bologna 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 Bologna or Mostar?
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 Mostar in the Summer?
Both Mostar and Bologna are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Bologna because of the family-friendly experiences.
Bologna is around the same temperature as Mostar in the summer. The daily temperature in Bologna averages around 24°C (75°F) in July, and Mostar fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
It's quite sunny in Mostar. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bologna. Bologna usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar during summer. Bologna gets 316 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Bologna usually receives less rain than Mostar. Bologna gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBologna 24°C (75°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Bologna or Mostar in the Autumn?
Both Mostar and Bologna during the autumn are popular places to visit. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Bologna this time of year.
In the autumn, Bologna is around the same temperature as Mostar. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Bologna in October average around 16°C (61°F), and Mostar averages at about 17°C (62°F).
In the autumn, Bologna often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar. Bologna gets 177 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 178 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 Bologna. Bologna usually gets less rain in October than Mostar. Bologna gets 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBologna 16°C (61°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Bologna or Mostar in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Bologna and Mostar. Many travelers come to Bologna for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Bologna. In January, Bologna is generally much colder than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Bologna average around 2°C (36°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
Bologna usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar during winter. Bologna gets 105 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 113 hours of full sun in the winter.
Mostar receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Bologna usually receives less rain than Mostar. Bologna gets 75 mm (3 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBologna 2°C (36°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Bologna or Mostar in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Bologna as well as Mostar. Many visitors come to Bologna in the spring for the natural beauty.
Bologna is cooler than Mostar in the spring. The daily temperature in Bologna averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Mostar fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In the spring, Bologna often gets more sunshine than Mostar. Bologna gets 192 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 174 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Mostar. Bologna usually gets less rain in April than Mostar. Bologna gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBologna 13°C (55°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Bologna
| Bologna | Mostar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (40°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
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