Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Bucharest?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bucharest or Mostar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Bucharest and Mostar. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Bucharest or Mostar?
Bucharest
Bucharest is the capital and largest city in the country of Romania. With about 2 million residents living in the city and about 2.4 million in the surrounding urban area, it is also one of the largest cities in Southeastern Europe. As such, it is the economic, industrial and commercial center for the country. As a visitor, you will likely enter Romania by arriving in Bucharest. The city continues to grow and change, and there are ongoing infrastructure projects that continue to modernize the city. It is not uncommon to find historic churches on the same block as modern office buildings and Communist style apartment buildings. There are also many sights around town and the city continues to grow as a trendy and fascinating city.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Bucharest, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Romania, 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 dayBucharest $137Mostar $70
The average daily cost (per person) in Bucharest is $137, 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 Bucharest and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBucharest $63Mostar $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBucharest $126Mostar $72
Compare Hotels in Bucharest and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Bucharest 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: Bucharest Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bucharest $26Mostar $8.65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bucharest
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bucharest:
- Therme Bucharest Express Shuttle Transfer: $7.60
- Bucharest Airport Transfer: $11
- Bucuresti: Transfer Therme Bucuresti different hours: $12
- Bucharest Transfer Service: $17
- Bucharest Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Tecuci: $21
- Airport Transfer: $21
- Private Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) Transfer: $22
- Bucharest Private Airport Transfer from or to City Center Hotel: $22
- Bucharest Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Barlad: $23
- Bucharest Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Vaslui OMV: $26
- Bucharest Otopeni Airport OTP to Bucharest City Center Hotel - private transfer: $27
- Transfer from Otopeni Airport to Bucharest: $29
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:
- Airport transfer: Capljina - Mostar - Tuzla - Mostar - Capljina: $54
- From Scenic Private Transfer to Dubrovnik: $266
- Private Transfer from Jablanica to Mostar Airport (OMO): $135
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Blagaj: $39
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Bugojno: $290
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Grude: $116
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Jablanica: $135
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Medugorje: $290
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Metkovic: $135
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Tomislav grad: $213
- Private Transfer from Mostar to Split, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver: $163
- Split to Dubrovnik via Mostar Private Transfer: $522
Is it cheaper to fly into Bucharest or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar and Bucharest 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 dayBucharest $58Mostar $26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bucharest
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bucharest.
- Bohemian Bucharest Markets and Mahallas Traditional Food Tour: $60
- Cooking Class traditional food: $65
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $74
- Unhealthy Food Tour of Bucharest – 4 hours: $75
- Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner: $84
- Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner - 3 hours: $86
- Private Walking Food Tour - Culture, History & Traditions: $98
- 4-Hour Walking Food Tour in the Old Town: $201
- Bucharest City Tour & Traditional Home-made Cooking Experience: $227
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: $56
- Traditional Bosnian Cooking Class in Mostar: $80
- Tastes and Tales of Traditional Bosnian Cooking Class: $81
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bucharest $15Mostar $9.37
Tours and Activities in Bucharest
Here are a few actual costs in Bucharest for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Buchaest: Peles Castle, Bran Castle, & Brasov Old Town Tour: $5.31
- Tour Kings and Palaces of Bucharest: $11
- A Tale of Bucharest Old Town Walking Tour: $11
- Reptiland Bucharest Entry Ticket: $13
- Communism Walking Tour from Lenin to Ceausescu in Bucharest: $13
- City Highlights Guided Walking Tour: $17
- Bucharest Highlights Walking Tour: $17
- Calea Victoriei and Old Town Highlights Tour: $19
- Parliament Palace Skip-the-line Ticket: $20
- Guided Tour at museum Casa Storck: $21
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Bucharest: $22
- Roma Culture and History Guided Walking Tour: $22
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: $5.92
- Mostar City Tour: $16
- Walking tour in Old Town Mostar: $18
- Walking Tour in Old Town Mostar: $20
- Mostar city Tour: $21
- Mostar Walking Tour: Orient in the West: $22
- War Photo Exhibition Tour in Mostar: $23
- 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 dayBucharest $9.17Mostar $3.71
Sample the Local Flavors in Bucharest
Also in Bucharest, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Weekend Pub Crawl: $23
- Bucharest Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $25
- Bachelors Party in Custom Bar Crawl: $37
- Private Bar Crawling in Bucharest Old City: $42
- Private Wine Tasting in Bucharest: $43
- From Romanian Wine Tasting Tour: $45
- Pub Crawl in the Old CIty and Rooftop Hopping in Bucharest: $47
- Romanian Wine Tasting: $48
- Private Romanian Wine Tasting in Urlați: $51
- Bucharest VIP Bar Crawl in Lipscani 'Old Town': $59
- Bucharest City Tour and Wine Tasting: $84
- Wine Tasting Tour at First Wine Bar: $85
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
- Dubrovnik: Mostar & Kravica Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting: $59
- Wine Tour & Tasting (Herzegovina): $91
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bucharest and Mostar, we can see that Bucharest 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 Bucharest would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bucharest 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 Bucharest Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bucharest or Mostar?
Bucharest has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Mostar. When comparing the sizes of Bucharest 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 Bucharest 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 Bucharest or Mostar in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Bucharest and Mostar. Many travelers come to Bucharest for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Bucharest is cooler than Mostar. Typically, the summer temperatures in Bucharest in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Mostar averages at about 26°C (78°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mostar this time of the year. In Bucharest, it's very sunny this time of the year. Bucharest usually receives less sunshine than Mostar during summer. Bucharest gets 289 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Bucharest usually receives more rain than Mostar. Bucharest gets 64 mm (2.5 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 JulyBucharest 23°C (73°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Bucharest or Mostar in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Bucharest as well as Mostar. Many visitors come to Bucharest in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Bucharest is generally cooler than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Bucharest average around 13°C (55°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
In the autumn, Bucharest often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar. Bucharest gets 177 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 178 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Mostar. Bucharest usually gets less rain in October than Mostar. Bucharest gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBucharest 13°C (55°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Bucharest or Mostar in the Winter?
Both Mostar and Bucharest are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Bucharest for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Bucharest can be very cold during winter. Bucharest is much colder than Mostar in the winter. The daily temperature in Bucharest averages around -1°C (29°F) in January, and Mostar fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
Bucharest usually receives less sunshine than Mostar during winter. Bucharest gets 71 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 113 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Mostar. In January, Bucharest usually receives less rain than Mostar. Bucharest gets 40 mm (1.6 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 JanuaryBucharest -1°C (29°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Bucharest or Mostar in the Spring?
Both Mostar and Bucharest during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Bucharest because of the activities around the city.
In the spring, Bucharest is cooler than Mostar. Typically, the spring temperatures in Bucharest in April average around 12°C (54°F), and Mostar averages at about 14°C (58°F).
In the spring, Bucharest often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar. Bucharest gets 185 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 174 hours of full sun.
Mostar gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Bucharest usually gets less rain in April than Mostar. Bucharest gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBucharest 12°C (54°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Bucharest
| Bucharest | Mostar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -1°C (29°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (34°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (54°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 64 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 (65°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (55°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (44°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (34°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
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