Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Genoa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Genoa or Mostar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Genoa 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: Genoa or Mostar?
Genoa
Located on the coast of northwest Italy, Genoa is a port city and capital of the Liguria region. With a long history as a rich and powerful trade center, Genoa's past of many centuries is still visible in its old port, stunning architecture, and charming alleyways. A traveler can spend days walking along seaside villas, admiring towering churches, and shopping the boutiques of the city. Genoa is also the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, featuring what is thought to be his birth home and many other quaint abodes.
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 Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, The Best Food and Culinary 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 dayGenoa €150Mostar €65
The average daily cost (per person) in Genoa is €150, 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 Genoa and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGenoa €88Mostar €34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGenoa €176Mostar €68
Compare Hotels in Genoa and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Genoa 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: Genoa Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Genoa €8.69Mostar €8.11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Genoa
Also for Genoa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Genoa Cruise Port to Genoa hotels: $26
- Genoa Airport (GOA) to Genoa - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Genoa to Genoa Airport (GOA) - Departure Private Transfer: $27
- Private Transfer from Genoa Airport GOA to Santa Margherita Port: $44
- Departure Private Transfer Genoa, Savona or Portofino to GOA Airport by Sedan: $44
- Private Transfer Genoa Cruise Port to Genoa, Savona or Portofino by Business Car: $44
- Private Transfer from Genoa Airport(GOA) to Portofino Cruise Port: $49
- Genoa Cruise Port to Genoa city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $52
- Genoa Airport (GOA) to Genoa - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $55
- Genoa airport (GOA) to Savona Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $59
- Savona Cruise Port to Genoa hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $59
- Genoa Airport to Savona Cruise Port Private Arrival Transfer: $59
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 Genoa or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar and Genoa 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 dayGenoa €51Mostar €24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Genoa
For Genoa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Genoese cooking lesson in the garden with lunch: $68
- Genoa Old town Food Tour: $74
- Itinerant dinner in the old town: $75
- Street Food Tour: $84
- Do Eat Better Experience - Food Tours in Genoa: $86
- Traditional Food Tour: $91
- Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Camogli: $93
- Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Savona: $93
- Dining experience with cooking demo and wines in Rapallo: $93
- Traditional Home Cooking Class in Genoa: $93
- Tour of Genoa historic center and wine tasting with dinner: $93
- Small-group Street food tour in Savona: $97
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.Genoa €20Mostar €8.78
Tours and Activities in Genoa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Genoa.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Genoa Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.95
- City Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $6.95
- City Highlights Self-guided Walking Tour: $8.45
- Lighthouse Entrance Ticket: $8.56
- Finance and Nobility Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Finance and Nobility: Explore medieval Genoa on a self-guided audio tour: $8.99
- Historic Guided Tour of Christopher Columbus' House: $11
- The City of Children and Young Museum Entry Ticket: $13
- Historic Shops in Tour Through Tradition and Flavours: $15
- 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Center: $15
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 dayGenoa €10Mostar €3.47
Sample the Local Flavors in Genoa
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Genoa:
- Guided Eco Hiking and Sea View Wine Tasting in Portofino Park: $75
- 3 Hour Pesto Making and Wine Tasting Activity in Campetto Genoa: $105
- CAMOGLI: PRIVATE Ligurian Wine Tasting Experience and walking on National Park: $125
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 Genoa and Mostar, we can see that Genoa 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 Genoa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Genoa 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 Genoa Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Genoa or Mostar?
Genoa has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Mostar. When comparing the sizes of Genoa 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 Genoa 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 Genoa or Mostar in the Summer?
Both Mostar and Genoa during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Genoa for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Genoa is around the same temperature as Mostar in the summer. The daily temperature in Genoa averages around 25°C (76°F) in July, and Mostar fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
In Mostar, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Genoa. In the summer, Genoa often gets less sunshine than Mostar. Genoa gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun.
Genoa usually gets less rain in July than Mostar. Genoa gets 12 mm (0.5 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 JulyGenoa 25°C (76°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Genoa or Mostar in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Genoa and Mostar. The autumn months attract visitors to Genoa because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Genoa is a little warmer than Mostar. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Genoa in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Mostar averages at about 17°C (62°F).
Genoa usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar during autumn. Genoa gets 183 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, Genoa usually receives less rain than Mostar. Genoa gets 97 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 OctoberGenoa 19°C (66°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Genoa or Mostar in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Genoa as well as Mostar. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Genoa this time of year.
In January, Genoa is generally much warmer than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Genoa average around 11°C (51°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Genoa often gets more sunshine than Mostar. Genoa gets 127 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 113 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Mostar. Genoa usually gets less rain in January than Mostar. Genoa gets 71 mm (2.8 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 JanuaryGenoa 11°C (51°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Genoa or Mostar in the Spring?
Both Mostar and Genoa are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Genoa for the beaches and the natural beauty.
Genoa is around the same temperature as Mostar in the spring. The daily temperature in Genoa averages around 15°C (58°F) in April, and Mostar fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
Genoa usually receives more sunshine than Mostar during spring. Genoa gets 198 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, Genoa usually receives less rain than Mostar. Genoa gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGenoa 15°C (58°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Genoa
| Genoa | Mostar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (51°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (71°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 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.