A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Bratislava vs. Mostar for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Bratislava or Mostar?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Bratislava 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: Bratislava or Mostar?

Bratislava

The capital and largest city of Slovakia, Bratislava is set on the shores of the Danube River near the borders of Austria and Hungary. While the city is skirted by mountains and vineyards, its 18th century old town center is crossed with cobbled walkways and surrounded by historic landmarks and architecture. One such monument is the Bratislava Castle, set atop a hill overlooking it all-the old town, the river, and the bustle of people in the charming city below.

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.

Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Bratislava?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Bratislava is €122, 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 Bratislava and Mostar in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bratislava 49
    Mostar 34
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bratislava 98
    Mostar 68
Compare Hotels in Bratislava and Mostar

Looking for a hotel in Bratislava 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.

Hotels in Bratislava


Hotels in Mostar


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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: Bratislava Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bratislava 26
    Mostar 8.11

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bratislava

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bratislava:

  • Private Arrival or Departure Transfer: Bratislava Airport to City Center: $23
  • Airport to Hotel Private Transfer Service: $24
  • Private Transfer Bratislava Airport to Hotel in Bratislava or vice versa: $31
  • Private arrival OR departure transfer in Bratislava (hotel OR airport pick-up): $33
  • Bratislava Airport BTS to Piestany - Arrival Private Transfer: $48
  • Bratislava Airport to Turčianske Teplice Arrival Private Transfer: $66
  • Bratislava Airport to Bojnice Resorts - Arrival Private Transfer: $66
  • Private Direct Transfer From Bratislava to Vienna Airport: $74
  • Private Direct Transfer From Bratislava to Vienna City Center: $89
  • Bratislava Airport BTS to Piestany Round Trip Private Transfer: $95
  • Vienna Airport Private Transfer From Bratislava 1 Way: $99
  • Private transfer from Bratislava to Vienna with Hotel pick-up and drop off: $100

Typical Local Transportation prices in Mostar

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Mostar:


  • 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 Blagaj: $40
  • Airport transfer: Capljina - Mostar - Tuzla - Mostar - Capljina: $56
  • Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Siroki brijeg: $56
  • Transfer Mostar to Dubrovnik with Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj and Počitelj tour: $117
  • Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Grude: $119
  • Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Metkovic: $138
  • Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Jablanica: $138
  • Private Transfer from Jablanica to Mostar Airport (OMO): $138
  • Private Transfer from Mostar to Split, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver: $167
  • Transfer service from Mostar-Sarajevo: $178
  • Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Konjic: $178
  • Transfer Sarajevo ⇄ Dubrovnik + Herzegovina Tour: $200

Is it cheaper to fly into Bratislava or Mostar?

Prices for flights to both Mostar and Bratislava 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Bratislava 45
    Mostar 24

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bratislava

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bratislava.

  • Bratislava Christmas Market Food Tour: $78
  • Bratislava Traditional Wine and Food Tour: $94
  • Bratislava Danube river evening cruise with dinner: $100
  • Vegan Bratislava Food Tour: $105
  • Local Beer & Food Tour: $133
  • Bratislava Traditional Food Tour: $166

Typical Food prices in Mostar

Some typical examples of dining costs in Mostar are as follows:


  • 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: $58
  • Mostar Traditional Lunch or Dinner Cooking Class: $67

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bratislava 30
    Mostar 8.78

Tours and Activities in Bratislava

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bratislava are as follows:

  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.28
  • City & Castle Tour - Introduction to Bratislava: $5.53
  • Bratislava Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
  • City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.57
  • Bratislava Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour: $6.65
  • Gallery Multium Entrance Ticket: $7.12
  • Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $7.12
  • Gallery Multium Entrance Ticket: $7.20
  • Historic City Centre Self-guided Tour: $13
  • Bratislava by Sightseeing Bus: $13
  • Old Town Cake Tasting Experience: $13
  • Bratislava Castle Tour by Presporacik: $14

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: $6.07
  • Walking tour in Old Town Mostar: $16
  • Walking Tour in Old Town Mostar: $17
  • Mostar - City of Bridges and Light Tour: $17
  • Mostar City Tour: $17
  • Mostar Day Tour: $17
  • Pocitelj City Tour: $20
  • Mostar city Tour: $22
  • Mostar in War: Historical Walking Tour: $22
  • Street Art Guided Tour in Mostar: $22
  • Mostar Walking Tour: Orient in the West: $22
  • War Photo Exhibition Tour in Mostar: $23

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bratislava 19
    Mostar 3.47

Sample the Local Flavors in Bratislava

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bratislava:

  • Quick Wine Tasting in Michalská: $7.65
  • Wine Tasting with Sommelier in Bratislava: $14
  • Wine Tasting with Sommelier: $15
  • Audioguided Wine Tasting IN THE DARK!: $17
  • Craft Beer Pub Tour Bratislava by Team Beer Drink: $74
  • Bratislava 3-Hour Wine Tasting: $105
  • Half-Day Tour with Organic Wine Tasting in Bratislava: $105
  • Great Wine Tour in Small Carpathian Hills: $111
  • Devin Castle Tour with Currant Wine Tasting: $137
  • Devin Castle Tour with Wine Tasting: $144
  • Bratislava City Wine Tasting Tour: $155
  • Wine tasting in the dark with Sommelier: $161

Typical Alcohol prices in Mostar

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Mostar:


  • A Few Drinks (for 2)
    6.13

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: $17
  • Wine Tasting Tour: $27
  • Wine Tour & Tasting (Herzegovina): $93


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bratislava and Mostar, we can see that Bratislava 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 Bratislava would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bratislava than you might in Mostar.

Which is Bigger, Bratislava or Mostar?

Bratislava is bigger, and its population is about 4.1 times larger than the population of Mostar. When comparing the population of Bratislava vs. 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 and the activities that interest you.


When is the best time to visit Bratislava 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 Bratislava or Mostar in the Summer?

Both Mostar and Bratislava are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Bratislava this time of year.

In July, Bratislava is generally cooler than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Bratislava average around 23°C (73°F), 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 Bratislava. Bratislava usually receives less sunshine than Mostar during summer. Bratislava gets 255 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Bratislava usually receives more rain than Mostar. Bratislava gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Bratislava 23°C (73°F) 
    Mostar 26°C (78°F)

Should I visit Bratislava or Mostar in the Autumn?

Both Mostar and Bratislava during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Bratislava for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.

Bratislava is cooler than Mostar in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bratislava averages around 12°C (54°F) in October, and Mostar fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).

In the autumn, Bratislava often gets less sunshine than Mostar. Bratislava gets 140 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. Bratislava usually gets less rain in October than Mostar. Bratislava gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Bratislava 12°C (54°F) 
    Mostar 17°C (62°F)

Should I visit Bratislava or Mostar in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Bratislava and Mostar. Many visitors come to Bratislava in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Bratislava can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Bratislava is much colder than Mostar. Typically, the winter temperatures in Bratislava in January average around 2°C (36°F), and Mostar averages at about 6°C (42°F).

Bratislava usually receives less sunshine than Mostar during winter. Bratislava gets 65 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, Bratislava usually receives less rain than Mostar. Bratislava gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Bratislava 2°C (36°F) 
    Mostar 6°C (42°F)

Should I visit Bratislava or Mostar in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Bratislava as well as Mostar. Most visitors come to Bratislava for the natural beauty during these months.

In April, Bratislava is generally cooler than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Bratislava average around 13°C (55°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bratislava this time of the year. In the spring, Bratislava often gets more sunshine than Mostar. Bratislava gets 202 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 174 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Mostar. Bratislava usually gets less rain in April than Mostar. Bratislava gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Bratislava 13°C (55°F) 
    Mostar 14°C (58°F)

Typical Weather for Mostar and Bratislava

Bratislava Mostar
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C (36°F) 38 mm (1.5 in) 6°C (42°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)
Feb 4°C (38°F) 42 mm (1.7 in) 8°C (46°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Mar 8°C (46°F) 41 mm (1.6 in) 11°C (51°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Apr 13°C (55°F) 51 mm (2 in) 14°C (58°F) 127 mm (5 in)
May 17°C (63°F) 61 mm (2.4 in) 19°C (66°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Jun 20°C (69°F) 74 mm (2.9 in) 22°C (72°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 63 mm (2.5 in) 26°C (78°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Aug 22°C (72°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 26°C (78°F) 65 mm (2.5 in)
Sep 18°C (64°F) 45 mm (1.8 in) 22°C (71°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Oct 12°C (54°F) 41 mm (1.6 in) 17°C (62°F) 153 mm (6 in)
Nov 7°C (45°F) 50 mm (2 in) 11°C (52°F) 203 mm (8 in)
Dec 3°C (37°F) 43 mm (1.7 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.
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