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

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Should you visit Budapest 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 Budapest and Mostar can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Budapest or Mostar?

Budapest

Budapest is the capital city of Hungary. It has been called the "Paris of the East" because of its impressive architecture and general beauty. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987 because of its cultural importance, its location on the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrassy Avenue. In addition to its rich history, Budapest still has a young vibe with a lot of energy. There's an active night life, an impressive music scene, and a good reputation with European youth.

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 city is cheaper, Mostar or Budapest?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Budapest is $73, while the average daily cost in Mostar is $55. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Budapest and Mostar in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Budapest $40
    Mostar $29
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Budapest $80
    Mostar $58
Compare Hotels in Budapest and Mostar

Looking for a hotel in Budapest 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 Budapest


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: Budapest Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Budapest $8.67
    Mostar $6.90
Typical Local Transportation prices in Budapest

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Budapest:


  • Short Taxi Ride
    $7.08
  • Metro Pass
    $3.89

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Budapest

Also for Budapest, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Airport Transfer Service in Budapest, Hungary: $18
  • Budapest Private Transfer: Hotel or Apartment to Airport: $19
  • Transfer from Train Station/Pier to Hotel: $19
  • Budapest Private Transfer: Airport to Hotel or Apartment: $20
  • Budapest One Way Private Transfer to or from Airport: $20
  • Private Departure Transfer: Budapest City - Budapest Airport: $21
  • Private Arrival transfer from Budapest Airport to Budapest City Center: $21
  • Private Transfer from Budapest City Center to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport(BUD): $22
  • Private Airport Transfer: from Budapest to Budapest International Airport (BUD): $22
  • Budapest Airport Private Departure Transfer : City to Airport: $22
  • Private Transfer from Budapest city to Budapest Airport - departure: $22
  • Private Transfer from Budapest Airport to the city - arrival: $22

Typical Local Transportation prices in Mostar

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


  • Taxi To & From Blagaj (hiking)
    $22

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mostar

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mostar:

  • Private Transfer from Mostar to Tuzla Airport (TZL): $575
  • Private Transfer from Mostar to Sarajevo Airport (SJJ): $332
  • Private Transfer from Mostar to Zadar Airport and Zadar Airport to Mostar: $291
  • Private Transfer from Mostar to Tuzla Airport and from Tuzla Airport to Mostar: $249
  • Private Transfer from Dubrovnik to Mostar: $249
  • Mostar to Kotor Private Transfer: $199
  • Transfer service from Mostar-Sarajevo: $199
  • Private transfer from Mostar to Split: $199
  • Private Transfer from Mostar to Dubrovnik and Dubrovnik Airport: $193
  • Private Transfer from Dubrovnik and Dubrovnik Airport to Mostar: $193
  • Private Transfer from Mostar and Mostar Airport to Split: $193
  • Private Transfer: Mostar, Medjugorje and Sarajevo Hotels in Bosnia and Herzegovina to Dubrovnik Hotels or Airport: $182

Is it cheaper to fly into Budapest or Mostar?

Prices for flights to both Mostar and Budapest 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
    Budapest $18
    Mostar $21
Typical Food prices in Budapest

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Budapest:


  • Lunch
    $3.46

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Budapest

For Budapest, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Lángos (hungarian streetfood) cooking class: $19
  • Dinner & Cruise on the Danube in Budapest: $23
  • Traveling Spoon Hungarian Goulash Private Online Cooking Class: $27
  • 3-Hour Dinner Cruise and Piano Battle Show: $31
  • Vegan Food Tour / Local delights: $36
  • Private Budapest Food Tour with a Local Foodie: $37
  • Live from Hungarian Online Cooking class: $39
  • Bitemojo Self Guided Food Tour Night & The City Budapest: $47
  • Food Tour in Budapest: $50
  • Bitemojo Self Guided Food Tour of Trendy Budapest: $51
  • BBQ dinner and a Quiz Night - welcome shots (hungaricums) and 88 craft beers: $52
  • 2-Hours Strudel Cooking Class and Wine Tasting in Central Budapest: $53

Typical Food prices in Mostar

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


  • 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: $36
  • Mostar Traditional Lunch or Dinner Cooking Class: $44

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Budapest $19
    Mostar $7.48
Typical Entertainment prices in Budapest

For Budapest, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Entrance to the Baths for Two
    $6.95

Tours and Activities in Budapest

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Budapest.

  • Budapest Private Tour: Buda Castle District Exploration Game: $3.72
  • Discovering Explore the city's hot pools and heroes on an audio tour: $5.00
  • Private Budapest Ghost Tour: Haunted City Exploration Game: $5.65
  • Digital 100-Sights City Tour: $5.67
  • Urban Tour of the Outer viii district Budapest: $6.22
  • Guided Tour in Budapest Castle District: $6.22
  • The Legendary Vampires at the Castle's Court Audio Tour: $6.59
  • Alternative Street Tip Based Walking Tour of Budapest: $6.77
  • Aeropark Admission Ticket: $6.91
  • Budapest Downtown and Inner City E-Scooter Tour: $7.46
  • Skip the Line: Aeropark Aviation Museum Entrance Ticket: $8.01
  • Robert Capa Contemporary Photograhy Center Visit Ticket: $8.71

Tours and Activities in Mostar

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

  • 4-Day Bosnia Herzegovina Tour Including Sarajevo Visit from Mostar: $479
  • 6 Day Exploring Adventure: $1,637
  • Blagaj and Kravice Private Tour from Mostar: $208
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-Night Multiday Tour from Mostar: $994
  • Day Tour: Kravice Waterfalls, Počitelj, Blagaj, & Mostar: $74
  • Discover Herzegovina Private Tour: $162
  • Discover Herzegovina in a Day Tour from Mostar ( Small Groups): $51
  • Discover Herzegovina in day tour (Mostar,Old Bridge,Kravice,Pocitelj,Blagaj): $72
  • Discovering The Karstic Landscapes - Hiking Day Tour from Mostar: $83
  • East Herzegovina Full Day Wine and Food Experience from Mostar: $142
  • Entertaining and educative Herzegovina tour: $50
  • Expedition To Vjetrenica Cave - Speleological Day Tour from Mostar: $85

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Budapest $13
    Mostar $2.96

Sample the Local Flavors in Budapest

Also in Budapest, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Bingo Bar Crawl: $15
  • Bingo Bar Crawl: $15
  • Original Budapest Pub Crawl and VIP Club Entrance: $16
  • Ultimate Ruin Pub Crawl: $18
  • Generation Pub Crawl Budapest: $19
  • Ruin Pub Crawl - Your Keys to the Nightlife of Budapest: $21
  • Budapest Pub Crawl: $24
  • Pest side Pub Crawl - Unlimited drinks for an hour, discover hidden ruin pubs: $25
  • Re-opening Pub Crawls 2020 Summer-Autumn: $25
  • Budapest Pub Crawl with Skip-the-Line Access: $26
  • Epic Local Insider Pub Crawl in Budapest - Every weekend: $30
  • Party Cruise with Pub Crawl option: $37

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)
    $6.53

Sample the Local Flavors in Mostar

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Mostar:

  • Wine tasting in restaurant. Authentic Herzegovina Wines: $70

About these numbers

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


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

Both Mostar and Budapest during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Budapest because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.

In the summer, Budapest is cooler than Mostar. Typically, the summer temperatures in Budapest in July are around 21°C (70°F), and Mostar is about 26°C (78°F).

In Mostar, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Budapest. In the summer, Budapest often gets less sunshine than Mostar. Budapest gets 278 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun.

Budapest usually gets less rain in July than Mostar. Budapest gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Budapest 21°C (70°F) 
    Mostar 26°C (78°F)

Should I visit Budapest or Mostar in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Budapest and Mostar. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Budapest this time of year.

In October, Budapest is generally cooler than Mostar. Temperatures in Budapest average around 12°C (53°F), and Mostar stays around 17°C (62°F).

Budapest usually receives less sunshine than Mostar during autumn. Budapest gets 152 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 178 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Mostar receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Budapest usually receives less rain than Mostar. Budapest gets 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Budapest 12°C (53°F) 
    Mostar 17°C (62°F)

Should I visit Budapest or Mostar in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Budapest as well as Mostar. Many travelers come to Budapest for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Budapest. Budapest is much colder than Mostar in the winter. The temperature in Budapest is usually -1°C (31°F) in January, and Mostar stays around 6°C (42°F).

In the winter, Budapest often gets less sunshine than Mostar. Budapest gets 61 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 113 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Mostar. Budapest usually gets less rain in January than Mostar. Budapest gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Budapest -1°C (31°F) 
    Mostar 6°C (42°F)

Should I visit Budapest or Mostar in the Spring?

Both Mostar and Budapest are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Budapest in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.

In the spring, Budapest is cooler than Mostar. Typically, the spring temperatures in Budapest in April are around 12°C (53°F), and Mostar is about 14°C (58°F).

Budapest usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar during spring. Budapest gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 174 hours of full sun in the spring.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Mostar. In April, Budapest usually receives less rain than Mostar. Budapest gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Budapest 12°C (53°F) 
    Mostar 14°C (58°F)

Typical Weather for Mostar and Budapest

Budapest Mostar
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan -1°C (31°F) 42 mm (1.7 in) 6°C (42°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)
Feb 2°C (35°F) 39 mm (1.5 in) 8°C (46°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Mar 7°C (44°F) 35 mm (1.4 in) 11°C (51°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Apr 12°C (53°F) 42 mm (1.7 in) 14°C (58°F) 127 mm (5 in)
May 16°C (62°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 19°C (66°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Jun 20°C (67°F) 69 mm (2.7 in) 22°C (72°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Jul 21°C (70°F) 45 mm (1.8 in) 26°C (78°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Aug 21°C (69°F) 56 mm (2.2 in) 26°C (78°F) 65 mm (2.5 in)
Sep 17°C (63°F) 39 mm (1.5 in) 22°C (71°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Oct 12°C (53°F) 34 mm (1.3 in) 17°C (62°F) 153 mm (6 in)
Nov 6°C (42°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 11°C (52°F) 203 mm (8 in)
Dec 1°C (34°F) 48 mm (1.9 in) 7°C (45°F) 196 mm (7.7 in)


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