Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Luxor?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Luxor or Mostar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor or Mostar? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Luxor or Mostar?
Luxor
Egypt is surely on the top of every history lover's bucket list. Nowhere is the history more engrossing than in Luxor. From amazing monuments dating back to ancient Thebes to rows of temples up the Nile, this remarkable city is full the stories of past greatness.
The East Bank – or the central part of Luxor Township – is the hotbed for tourism. This is where most of the hotels and resorts are, while the West Bank is home to the ancient ruins and archaeological wonders you'll want to explore.
Before traveling to Egypt, be sure to check on the current affairs and political climate. It could have a major effect on the amount of tourists visiting, and, if conditions are too dangerous, you may want to reschedule. Also note, ladies, to avoid any issues, dress modestly. This is a very conservative region of the world. The less skin showing, the better.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, 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 dayLuxor $17Mostar $70
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $17, while the average daily cost in Mostar is $70. 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 Luxor and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $7.62Mostar $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $15Mostar $72
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Luxor 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: Luxor Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $3.91Mostar $8.65
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Luxor:
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Taxi Ride$0.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:
- Luxor Airport Private Transfer: $6.00
- Private Transfer from & to Luxor Airport from Any Hotel in Luxor: $6.00
- Departure Transfer from Luxor Hotels to Luxor airport: $6.40
- private Transfer From Luxor Hotel To The Airport Or Vice Versa : $7.00
- Transfers from Luxor Airport to Hotels or to Nile Cruise: $7.00
- Luxor Airport Departure: Convenient Private Hotel Transfer: $7.02
- Luxor Airport Private Luxury Transfer (Arrival or Departure): $7.20
- Pick up Transfers From Luxor Airport To Luxor Hotels: $7.50
- Pickup Transfers And Taxi Services From Hotel In Luxor To Luxor Airport: $7.50
- Private Transfer from Luxor Airport to Luxor Hotels: $8.00
- Luxor Private Transfer From East&west Banks hotels to the Airport: $8.00
- Luxor Private Transfer East Bank hotels to Airport or vice versa: $8.00
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)$22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mostar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mostar:
- From Scenic Private Transfer to Dubrovnik: $267
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Bugojno: $291
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Grude: $117
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Jablanica: $135
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Konjic: $174
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Medugorje: $291
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Tomislav grad: $214
- Private Transfer from Mostar to Sarajevo Airport (SJJ): $291
- Split to Dubrovnik via Mostar Private Transfer: $524
- Transfer Mostar to Dubrovnik with Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj and Počitelj tour: $122
- Transfer Sarajevo ⇄ Dubrovnik + Herzegovina Tour: $196
- Transfer from Sarajevo to Mostar: $160
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar and Luxor 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 dayLuxor $5.83Mostar $26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- Dinner on the River Nile with Belly Dancing: $35
- Eat Like a Local:Traditional Egyptian Food / Dinner at Local Family Home - Luxor: $36
- Luxor Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner: $38
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $43
- Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner Luxor: $45
- Luxor Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner : $50
- Private Half Day Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner From Luxor: $52
- Karnak Sound And Light Show With Dinner, Felucca : $64
- Luxor & Mummification Museums & City Tour by H. Carriage & Dinner: $70
- Enjoy Half Day Sunset Felucca Ride and Banana Island with Lunch or Dinner: $90
- Full day trip west Bank, Dandara and dinner on a boat.: $128
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)$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: $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.Luxor $6.74Mostar $9.37
Typical Entertainment Prices in Luxor
Here are a few typical costs in Luxor for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Boat Ride (for 2)$0.57
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Temple Karnak for Two$2.74
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Camel Ride for Two$1.26
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Ramesseum Mortuary Temple of Ramses II Entry Ticket: $4.56
- Valley Of The Queens Entry Ticket: $4.60
- Entry Ticket To Valley of the Queens: $4.60
- Valley Of The Kings Entry Ticket: $4.60
- Mummification Museum Entry Ticket: $5.10
- Souvenir Shopping Tour, Luxor: $5.13
- Luxor Museum Entry Ticket: $7.60
- See the Valley of the Kings & More: Shared Tour (All-Inclusive): $8.80
- Karnak Temple And Luxor Temple Private Day Tour : $8.95
- Explore Luxor temple and City Private Tour by Flucca: $9.00
- Temple Of Queen Hatshepsut Entry Ticket: $9.20
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Entry Tickets : $9.20
Tours and Activities in Mostar
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Mostar are as follows:
- Museum of War and Genocide Victims 1992-1995 Entrance Ticket: $5.94
- Walking tour in Old Town Mostar: $18
- Walking Tour in Old Town Mostar: $20
- Mostar city Tour: $22
- Mostar Walking Tour: Orient in the West: $22
- Mostar in War: Historical Walking Tour: $22
- Street Art Guided Tour in Mostar: $22
- Mostar Private Walking Tour - where East meets West: $32
- Mostar Shelters tour in Mostar: $37
- The Ottoman Experience Tour in Mostar: $37
- The Death of Yugoslavia Tour in Mostar: $38
- Private Half-Day Oriental Tour of Mostar with Food Tasting: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $2.26Mostar $3.71
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)$6.55
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 Luxor and Mostar, we can see that Mostar is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Luxor is in Africa and Mostar is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Luxor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Luxor 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 Mostar would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mostar than you might in Luxor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Luxor Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Mostar?
Luxor has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Mostar. When comparing the sizes of Luxor 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 Luxor or Mostar?
Mostar has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Luxor experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Luxor or Mostar in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Mostar. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round.
The heat can be very extreme in Luxor. In the summer, Luxor is a little warmer than Mostar. Typically, the summer temperatures in Luxor in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Mostar averages at about 26°C (78°F).
In July, Luxor usually receives less rain than Mostar. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Mostar in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Mostar. Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Luxor is generally a little warmer than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 25°C (77°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
It's quite rainy in Mostar. Luxor usually gets less rain in October than Mostar. Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Mostar in the Winter?
Both Mostar and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year.
Luxor is much warmer than Mostar in the winter. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Mostar fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Mostar. In January, Luxor usually receives less rain than Mostar. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Mostar in the Spring?
Both Mostar and Luxor during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Luxor because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Luxor is much warmer than Mostar. Typically, the spring temperatures in Luxor in April average around 25°C (77°F), and Mostar averages at about 14°C (58°F).
Mostar gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Luxor usually gets less rain in April than Mostar. Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Luxor
| Luxor | Mostar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
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