Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Cefalu?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cefalu 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 Cefalu 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: Cefalu or Mostar?
Cefalu
Cefalu is a fishing village and beach resort that is located on the northern coast of Sicily, Italy. It sits on the Tyerrhenian Sea and is just 70 kilometers from Palermo and 185 kilometers from Messina. The town has a small population of under 14,000 residents but is a significant tourist destination on the island of Sicily. The city is flooded with millions of tourists every year from around Sicily, elsewhere in Italy, and abroad. During the summer months it is not uncommon for the city's population to triple, putting a lot of pressure on the main streets and roads around town. The city is popular as a beach resort with a youthful vibe and an active nightlife.
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 Adventure Tours to Italy, The Best Sightseeing Tours in 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 dayCefalu €119Mostar €65
The average daily cost (per person) in Cefalu is €119, 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 Cefalu and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCefalu €87Mostar €34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCefalu €174Mostar €68
Compare Hotels in Cefalu and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Cefalu 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: Cefalu Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cefalu €4.29Mostar €8.11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cefalu
Also for Cefalu, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Costa Verde HOTEL Cefalù, for Palermo airport, Private Transfer: $87
- Alberi del Paradiso, Cefalù for APT Palermo or vice versa, Private Transfer: $98
- Private transfer from Palermo airport to Cefalù or vice versa: $104
- Club Med Cefalù to Palermo airport or vice versa, Private Transfer: $109
- Le Calette, Cefalù to Palermo airport or vice versa, Private Transfer: $109
- Hotel Kalura, Cefalù for Palermo airport or vice versa, Private Transfer: $109
- Departure Private Transfer Cefalù to Palermo Airport PMO by Business Car or Van: $156
- Transfer Palermo Airport - Cefalù and vice versa: $174
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:
- Transfer service from Mostar-Sarajevo: $174
- Transfer from Sarajevo to Mostar: $160
- Transfer Sarajevo ⇄ Dubrovnik + Herzegovina Tour: $196
- Transfer Mostar to Dubrovnik with Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj and Počitelj tour: $122
- Split to Dubrovnik via Mostar Private Transfer: $524
- Private Transfer from Mostar to Sarajevo Airport (SJJ): $291
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Tomislav grad: $214
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Medugorje: $291
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Konjic: $174
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Jablanica: $135
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Grude: $117
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Bugojno: $291
Is it cheaper to fly into Cefalu or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar and Cefalu 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 dayCefalu €28Mostar €24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cefalu
For Cefalu, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Class in a Sicilian countryhouse: $251
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.Cefalu €5.71Mostar €8.78
Tours and Activities in Cefalu
For Cefalu, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Etna tour from Cefalù: $62
- Nebrodi and Halaesa valley jeep tours: $125
- Safari Jeep Wild Adventure: $136
- High Madonie wild jeep adventure: $163
- Madonie wild adventure: $224
- Cefalu Etna wild jeep experience: $272
Tours and Activities in Mostar
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Mostar are as follows:
- Charming Private Mostar Walking Tour: $43
- 2-Hour Cultural Walking Tour in One City-Three Stories of Mostar: $55
- Absolute Herzegovina Adventure - Kravice Waterfalls, Sky Walk, Blagaj, Pocitelj: $65
- All Inclusive Neretva Rafting, Day Tour from Mostar: $147
- Ancient Roman Horseback Riding Experience: $49
- Authentic Medjugorje Tour: $82
- Authentic Tour Mostar, Medjugorje, Karavice - Farm To Table: $535
- Captivating Mostar - Walking Tour for Couples: $277
- Captivating Mostar - Walking Tour for Couples: $142
- Christmas Charms in Mostar - Walking Tour: $384
- Discover Herzegovina Day Tour from Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj, Počitelj: $54
- Discovering The Karstic Landscapes - Hiking Day Tour from Mostar: $73
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCefalu €11Mostar €3.47
Sample the Local Flavors in Cefalu
Also in Cefalu, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Castelbuono Tour and Wine Tasting in a Medieval Abbey: $49
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 Cefalu and Mostar, we can see that Cefalu 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 Cefalu would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cefalu 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 Cefalu Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cefalu or Mostar?
Mostar has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Cefalu. When comparing the sizes of Cefalu 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 Cefalu 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 Cefalu or Mostar in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Cefalu as well as Mostar. Many travelers come to Cefalu for the beaches, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Cefalu is around the same temperature as Mostar. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cefalu in July average around 26°C (79°F), and Mostar averages at about 26°C (78°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mostar. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cefalu this time of the year. In the summer, Cefalu often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar. Cefalu gets 325 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun.
Cefalu usually gets less rain in July than Mostar. Cefalu gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCefalu 26°C (79°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Cefalu or Mostar in the Autumn?
Both Mostar and Cefalu are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Cefalu in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Cefalu is generally a little warmer than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Cefalu average around 19°C (67°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
Cefalu usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar during autumn. Cefalu gets 189 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 178 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Mostar. In October, Cefalu usually receives less rain than Mostar. Cefalu gets 75 mm (2.9 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCefalu 19°C (67°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Cefalu or Mostar in the Winter?
Both Mostar and Cefalu during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Cefalu for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Cefalu is much warmer than Mostar in the winter. The daily temperature in Cefalu averages around 10°C (51°F) in January, and Mostar fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Cefalu often gets more sunshine than Mostar. Cefalu gets 153 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 113 hours of full sun.
Mostar gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cefalu usually gets less rain in January than Mostar. Cefalu gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCefalu 10°C (51°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Cefalu or Mostar in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Cefalu and Mostar. The spring months attract visitors to Cefalu because of the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Cefalu is around the same temperature as Mostar. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cefalu in April average around 15°C (58°F), and Mostar averages at about 14°C (58°F).
In Cefalu, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cefalu usually receives more sunshine than Mostar during spring. Cefalu gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 174 hours of full sun in the spring.
Mostar receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Cefalu usually receives less rain than Mostar. Cefalu gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCefalu 15°C (58°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Cefalu
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 19°C (65°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 14 mm (0.5 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (74°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
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