Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Florence?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Florence or Mostar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Florence 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: Florence or Mostar?
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
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 Luxury Tours to Italy, The Best Budget Tours to 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 dayFlorence €154Mostar €65
The average daily cost (per person) in Florence is €154, 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 Florence and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFlorence €87Mostar €34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFlorence €174Mostar €68
Compare Hotels in Florence and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Florence 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: Florence Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Florence €22Mostar €8.11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€25
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In City Parking (Full Day)€30
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Bus Pass (Full Day)€5.00
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Bus From Airport€5.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From The Mall Firenze Shuttle Transfer: $15
- Shared Bus Transfer to/from Pisa Airport: $16
- Florence hotels to Florence Airport (FLR) - Departure Private Transfer: $40
- Florence Airport Private Departure Transfer: $48
- Private Transfer from SMN Train Station to Florence: $51
- From La Spezia: Round-Trip Bus Transfer to Florence: $52
- Private Florence Airport to Hotel Transfer: $59
- Arrival Private Transfer Florence Station SMN to Florence City by Sedan or Van: $60
- Departure Private Transfer Florence City to Florence Station SMN by Sedan or Van: $60
- From Round Trip Transfer to Cinque Terre: $63
- Private Transfer: Florence City Center to Peretola Airport (FLR): $63
- Private One-way Airport Transfer (Florence Airport To/From Florence Hotels): $65
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 Florence or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar and Florence 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 dayFlorence €36Mostar €24
Typical Food Prices in Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich€6.50
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Florence Street Food Tour: Market & City Center: $23
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Virtual Live Cooking Class What Do You Have in Your Pantry: $35
- Virtual Cooking Class: Bruschetta & Tiramisù: $35
- Italian Fresh Pasta Private Virtual Cooking Class: $40
- Street Food Tour with Local Expert Guide: $41
- Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours : $41
- Florence Food Tour: Home-Made Pasta, Truffle, Cantucci, Olive Oil, Gelato: $41
- Food Tour in Santo Spirito: $47
- Walking Food Tour at Sunset with Tastings: $47
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $61
- Pasta Cooking Experience in Florence: $62
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.Florence €30Mostar €8.78
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi€11
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi€4.00
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Firenze Card (for Two)€100
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)€20
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee€6.00
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee€7.00
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- The Best tour in Renaissance and Medici Tales: $0.02
- Renaissance and Medici Tales Guided Walking Tour: $2.67
- Dark Mysteries and Legends Guided Walking Tour: $2.67
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- The Best tour in Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER: $3.26
- Sunset Walking Tour: $3.27
- Private Tour to the Laboratory of Artistic Ceramics in Tuscany: $3.27
- Smartphone self guided Tour: $4.27
- Florence Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.50
- The Towers of Florence Self-Guided Tour: $4.60
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Florence: $5.44
- Uffizi Gallery Highlights Audio Guide (Ticket NOT included): $5.99
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 dayFlorence €18Mostar €3.47
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti€4.20
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Bottle of Wine€7.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $16
- Great wine tasting at Tenuta Moriano: $25
- Biodynamic Wine Tasting with Producer in Vinci: $28
- 3 Types Tuscany Wine Tasting with Local Appetizers: $29
- From Florence to Chianti Rufina: Wine Tasting Experience: $32
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $33
- Discover Artimino wine tasting, a few steps from Florence: $33
- Three Types of Tuscany Wine Tasting with Local Appetizers: $37
- Wine Tasting and Paring Class Guided Tour in Florence: $42
- Chianti Wine Tour: Tuscan Reds : $43
- Wine Tasting and Pairing Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
- Wine Tasting and Pairing Class Guided Tour in Florence: $43
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 Florence and Mostar, we can see that Florence 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence 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 Florence Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Florence or Mostar?
Florence has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Mostar. When comparing the sizes of Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence or Mostar in the Summer?
Both Mostar and Florence during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Florence for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Florence is around the same temperature as Mostar. Typically, the summer temperatures in Florence in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Mostar averages at about 26°C (78°F).
In Mostar, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Florence. In the summer, Florence often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar. Florence gets 316 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun.
Florence usually gets less rain in July than Mostar. Florence gets 31 mm (1.2 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 JulyFlorence 25°C (77°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Florence or Mostar in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Florence and Mostar. The autumn months attract visitors to Florence because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Florence is generally around the same temperature as Mostar. Daily temperatures in Florence average around 16°C (61°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
Florence usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar during autumn. Florence gets 177 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, Florence usually receives less rain than Mostar. Florence gets 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFlorence 16°C (61°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Florence or Mostar in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Florence as well as Mostar. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Florence this time of year.
Florence is a little warmer than Mostar in the winter. The daily temperature in Florence averages around 7°C (45°F) in January, and Mostar fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Florence often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar. Florence gets 105 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 113 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Mostar. Florence usually gets less rain in January than Mostar. Florence gets 63 mm (2.5 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 JanuaryFlorence 7°C (45°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Florence or Mostar in the Spring?
Both Mostar and Florence are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Florence for the natural beauty.
In the spring, Florence is around the same temperature as Mostar. Typically, the spring temperatures in Florence in April average around 14°C (57°F), and Mostar averages at about 14°C (58°F).
Florence usually receives more sunshine than Mostar during spring. Florence gets 192 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, Florence usually receives less rain than Mostar. Florence gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFlorence 14°C (57°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Florence
| Florence | Mostar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (50°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (52°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 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.