Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Faro?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Faro or Mostar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Faro or Mostar, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Faro or Mostar?
Faro
Faro (or sometimes Faros) is the capital city of the scenic Algarve Region of Portugal, located at the edge of the Ria Formosa National Park. This is a fantastic place to experience the beauty, culture, and traditions of Portugal in laid back atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle of the larger cities. Faro offers everything from ancient architecture to beautiful beaches all while being surrounded by the natural beauty of the Algarve Region.
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 2-Week Tours in Portugal, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Portugal, 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 dayFaro €133Mostar €65
The average daily cost (per person) in Faro is €133, 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 Faro and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFaro €75Mostar €34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFaro €150Mostar €68
Compare Hotels in Faro and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Faro 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: Faro Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Faro €9.52Mostar €8.11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Faro
Also for Faro, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lisbon Oriente Station: Transfer to/from Faro City Center: $4.23
- Faro Airport: Private Transfer to Quarteira & Vilamoura: $19
- Faro Airport: Private transfer to Vilamoura & Quarteira: $19
- Private Transfer from Faro Airport to Albufeira: $26
- Private Transfer: Faro to Faro International Airport (FAO): $28
- Private Arrival Transfer: Faro Airport to Algarve Hotels: $29
- Transfer from Faro airport to Almancil: $30
- Private Car or Van Transfer Faro Airport FAO to Albufeira Area: $36
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Faro HTL-APT (FAO): $36
- Private Transfer from Faro (FAO) Airport to Olhao: $37
- Private Transfer from Loulé to Faro (FAO) Airport: $37
- Private Transfer from Faro (FAO) Airport to Vilamoura: $38
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:
- Split to Dubrovnik via Mostar Private Transfer: $524
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Medugorje: $291
- Private Transfer from Mostar to Sarajevo Airport (SJJ): $291
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Bugojno: $291
- From Scenic Private Transfer to Dubrovnik: $267
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Tomislav grad: $214
- Transfer Sarajevo ⇄ Dubrovnik + Herzegovina Tour: $196
- Transfer service from Mostar-Sarajevo: $174
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Konjic: $174
- Transfer from Sarajevo to Mostar: $160
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Jablanica: $135
- Transfer Mostar to Dubrovnik with Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj and Počitelj tour: $122
Is it cheaper to fly into Faro or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar and Faro 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 dayFaro €36Mostar €24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Faro
For Faro, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The Most Delicious Private Food Tour of 6 or 10 Tastings: $83
- 3 Hours Classic Food Tour in Faro: $97
- Authentic Portuguese Cooking Experience in Algarve: $162
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.Faro €9.41Mostar €8.78
Tours and Activities in Faro
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Faro.
- Camera Obscura - Tavira Eye - Admission Ticket: $5.45
- Faro Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.65
- Lagos Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.65
- Tavira Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $7.84
- Faro Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.84
- Algarve Life Sciences Center Museum Family Ticket: $13
- Cork Factory Tour & Cork Shop: $18
- Ria Formosa Sunset Boat Tour: $21
- Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro: $22
- 1 or 2 Hour Speed Boat Tour - Ria Formosa: $26
- 2 Hours Boat Tour in Ria Formosa: $27
- Tavira Route Boat Tour: $27
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 dayFaro €3.13Mostar €3.47
Sample the Local Flavors in Faro
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Faro:
- Wine tastings, with Tour option - Authentic Algarve Flavours by Quinta da Tôr: $19
- Visit to a Family Brewery in Loulé with Tasting: $27
- Algarve Traditional Food and Wine Tasting: $48
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 Faro and Mostar, we can see that Faro 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 Faro would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Faro 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 Faro Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Faro or Mostar?
Mostar has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Faro. When comparing the sizes of Faro 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 Faro 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 Faro or Mostar in the Summer?
Both Mostar and Faro during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Faro for the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Faro is generally around the same temperature as Mostar. Daily temperatures in Faro average around 25°C (78°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
In Mostar, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Faro. In the summer, Faro often gets more sunshine than Mostar. Faro gets 374 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun.
Faro usually gets less rain in July than Mostar. Faro gets 1 mm (0 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 JulyFaro 25°C (78°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Faro or Mostar in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Faro and Mostar. The autumn months attract visitors to Faro because of the shopping scene.
Faro is a little warmer than Mostar in the autumn. The daily temperature in Faro averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Mostar fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
In Faro, it's very sunny this time of the year. Faro usually receives more sunshine than Mostar during autumn. Faro gets 222 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, Faro usually receives less rain than Mostar. Faro gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFaro 20°C (68°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Faro or Mostar in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Faro as well as Mostar. The shopping scene and the cuisine are the main draw to Faro this time of year.
In the winter, Faro is much warmer than Mostar. Typically, the winter temperatures in Faro in January average around 12°C (54°F), and Mostar averages at about 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Faro often gets more sunshine than Mostar. Faro gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 113 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Mostar. Faro usually gets less rain in January than Mostar. Faro gets 78 mm (3.1 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 JanuaryFaro 12°C (54°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Faro or Mostar in the Spring?
Both Mostar and Faro are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Faro for the beaches.
In April, Faro is generally a little warmer than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Faro average around 17°C (62°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Faro. Faro usually receives more sunshine than Mostar during spring. Faro gets 248 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, Faro usually receives less rain than Mostar. Faro gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFaro 17°C (62°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Faro
| Faro | Mostar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (54°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (56°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (58°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (78°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (78°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
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