Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Mamaia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Mamaia or Mostar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Mamaia 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: Mamaia or Mostar?
Mamaia
The most popular beach resort in Romania, Mamaia sits on an 8-kilometer wisp of land between Lake Siutghiol and the Black Sea. With plenty of hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, and an aqua park, the resort area is a party-goer's destination with endless opportunities for fun in the sun and nighttime merriment.
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 Tours for Seniors to Romania, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Bucharest, 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 dayMamaia $64Mostar $70
The average daily cost (per person) in Mamaia is $64, 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 Mamaia and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMamaia $25Mostar $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMamaia $50Mostar $72
Compare Hotels in Mamaia and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Mamaia 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: Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mamaia $27Mostar $8.65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mamaia
Also for Mamaia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Constanta to Bucarest (OTP) Airport: $174
- Cernavoda to Bucharest - Private Guided Transfer - Car and Driver: $217
- Constanta to Bucharest Otopeni airport - private transfers: $249
- Mihail Kogalniceanu Constanta to Bucharest Driver - Private Guided Transfer : $271
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:
- Transfer service from Mostar-Sarajevo: $174
- Transfer from Sarajevo to Mostar: $160
- Transfer Sarajevo ⇄ Dubrovnik + Herzegovina Tour: $195
- Transfer Mostar to Dubrovnik with Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj and Počitelj tour: $121
- Split to Dubrovnik via Mostar Private Transfer: $521
- Private Transfer from Mostar to Split, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver: $163
- Private Transfer from Mostar to Sarajevo Airport (SJJ): $290
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Tomislav grad: $213
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Siroki brijeg: $54
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Medugorje: $290
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Bugojno: $290
- Private Transfer from Jablanica to Mostar Airport (OMO): $134
Is it cheaper to fly into Mamaia or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar and Mamaia 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 dayMamaia $22Mostar $26
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: $56
- Traditional Bosnian Cooking Class in Mostar: $80
- Tastes and Tales of Traditional Bosnian Cooking Class: $81
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mamaia $13Mostar $9.37
Tours and Activities in Mamaia
For Mamaia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Self-Guided Labyrinth in the Rocks Tour near Silistra: $21
- Day Tour: Visit Histria Winery and Ancient Citadel: $86
- One Day Tour to Constanta (The Ancient City of Tomis): $175
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
- Absolute Herzegovina Adventure - Kravice Waterfalls, Sky Walk, Blagaj, Pocitelj: $65
- All Inclusive Neretva Rafting, Day Tour from Mostar: $146
- Ancient Roman Horseback Riding Experience: $49
- Authentic Medjugorje Tour: $81
- Authentic Tour Mostar, Medjugorje, Karavice - Farm To Table: $532
- Captivating Mostar - Walking Tour for Couples: $141
- Captivating Mostar - Walking Tour for Couples: $276
- Christmas Charms in Mostar - Walking Tour: $382
- Discover Herzegovina Day Tour from Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj, Počitelj: $54
- Discovering The Karstic Landscapes - Hiking Day Tour from Mostar: $72
- Dubrovnik: Private Tour to Mostar and Kravice Waterfalls: $412
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMamaia $12Mostar $3.71
Sample the Local Flavors in Mamaia
Also in Mamaia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Unveilling the Essence: Gabai Winery's Captivating Wine Tours: $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)$6.55
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 comparing the travel costs between Mamaia and Mostar, we can see that Mostar is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mamaia Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Mamaia 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 Mamaia or Mostar in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Mamaia as well as Mostar.
In the summer, Mamaia is cooler than Mostar. Typically, the summer temperatures in Mamaia in July average around 22°C (72°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 Mamaia this time of the year. In the summer, Mamaia often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar. Mamaia gets 320 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun.
Mamaia usually gets less rain in July than Mostar. Mamaia gets 30 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 JulyMamaia 22°C (72°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Mamaia or Mostar in the Autumn?
Both Mostar and Mamaia are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In October, Mamaia is generally cooler than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Mamaia average around 14°C (56°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
Mamaia usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar during autumn. Mamaia gets 182 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, Mamaia usually receives less rain than Mostar. Mamaia gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMamaia 14°C (56°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Mamaia or Mostar in the Winter?
Both Mostar and Mamaia during the winter are popular places to visit.
Mamaia can get quite cold in the winter. Mamaia is much colder than Mostar in the winter. The daily temperature in Mamaia averages around 1°C (33°F) in January, and Mostar fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Mamaia often gets less sunshine than Mostar. Mamaia gets 83 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. Mamaia usually gets less rain in January than Mostar. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 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 JanuaryMamaia 1°C (33°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Mamaia or Mostar in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Mamaia and Mostar.
In the spring, Mamaia is cooler than Mostar. Typically, the spring temperatures in Mamaia in April average around 10°C (51°F), and Mostar averages at about 14°C (58°F).
Mamaia usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar during spring. Mamaia gets 180 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, Mamaia usually receives less rain than Mostar. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMamaia 10°C (51°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Mamaia
| Mamaia | Mostar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (33°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (36°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (51°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (65°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (56°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (38°F) | 38 mm (1.5 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.