Which place is cheaper, Bled or Mostar?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Mostar or Bled?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Mostar and Bled can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Mostar or Bled?
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.
Bled
Bled is an incredibly scenic place, on the east side of Lake Bled. The lake is a beautiful, rich, emerald green. There's a small island in the middle of the lake where you'll find a nice white chapel. The lake is surrounded by striking green mountains, among which you'll find the Bled Castle overlooking the scene. Bled also offers access to the nearby Triglav National Park, a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies. Within the national park you'll find countless waterfalls and the lovely Lake Bohinj. You can find plenty of opportunities for mountain climbing, rafting, and hiking. There's even a cable car if you're looking for an easy way to get some good views of the mountains and landscape.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Bosnia and Herzegowina, The Best Cultural Tours in Bosnia and Herzegowina, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ljubljana, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Ljubljana.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMostar $70Bled $113
The average daily cost (per person) in Mostar is $70, while the average daily cost in Bled is $113. 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 Mostar and Bled in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMostar $36Bled $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMostar $72Bled $120
Compare Hotels in Mostar and Bled
Looking for a hotel in Mostar or Bled? 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 and Bled Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mostar $8.65Bled $37
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: $196
- Transfer Mostar to Dubrovnik with Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj and Počitelj tour: $122
- Split to Dubrovnik via Mostar Private Transfer: $524
- Private Transfer from Mostar to Sarajevo Airport (SJJ): $291
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Tomislav grad: $214
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Medugorje: $291
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Konjic: $174
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Jablanica: $135
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Grude: $117
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Bugojno: $291
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bled
Also for Bled, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Bohinj to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $165
- Private transfer from Tolmin to Ljubljana city: $206
Is it cheaper to fly into Mostar or Bled?
Prices for flights to both Bled and Mostar 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 dayMostar $26Bled $30
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bled
For Bled, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Food Tour Bled - Explore Slovenia Through Its Tastes: $130
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mostar $9.37Bled $14
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bled
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bled's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Rafting$100
Tours and Activities in Bled
For Bled, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- From Self-Guided E-Bike Tour to Vintgar Gorge: $42
- From Self-Guided E-Bike Tour to Vintgar Gorge: $53
- Motorcycle Tours in Slovenia: $55
- Bled Slovenia: 3–Hour Rafting Experience: $59
- Lake Sava River Rafting Experience with Hotel Pickup: $59
- 3-Hour Family-Friendly Rafting Adventure: $59
- Lake Bled Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Tour: $63
- From Ljubljana: Lake Bled and Bled Castle Tour: $65
- Winter Triglav National Park Adventure - Half day trip from Bled: $71
- Guided Kayaking Tour in a Transparent Kayak: $74
- Guided Clear Kayak Tour in Bled: $75
- Lake Bled Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Lesson and Tour: $75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMostar $3.71Bled $15
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bled
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bled are as follows:
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Bottle of Champagne$19
Sample the Local Flavors in Bled
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bled:
- Slovenian wine tasting at Hotel Triglav Bled's wine cellar: $43
- Wine Tasting Bled: $62
- 2-Hour Interactive Wine Tasting Experience in Bled: $63
- Wine Tasting Experience in Bled: $64
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mostar and Bled, we can see that Bled 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 Bled would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bled 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 Mostar Expensive? and Is Bled Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mostar or Bled?
Mostar has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Bled. When comparing the sizes of Mostar and Bled, 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 Mostar or Bled?
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 Mostar or Bled in the Summer?
Both Bled and Mostar during the summer are popular places to visit.
In the summer, Mostar is around the same temperature as Bled. Typically, the summer temperatures in Mostar in July average around 26°C (78°F), and Bled averages at about 24°C (75°F).
In Bled, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Mostar. In the summer, Mostar often gets more sunshine than Bled. Mostar gets 323 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 288 hours of full sun.
Mostar usually gets less rain in July than Bled. Mostar gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Bled receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMostar 26°C (78°F)Bled 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Mostar or Bled in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Mostar and Bled.
In October, Mostar is generally around the same temperature as Bled. Daily temperatures in Mostar average around 17°C (62°F), and Bled fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
Mostar usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Bled during autumn. Mostar gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 167 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Mostar gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Mostar usually receives more rain than Bled. Mostar gets 153 mm (6 in) of rain, while Bled receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMostar 17°C (62°F)Bled 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Mostar or Bled in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Mostar as well as Bled.
Mostar is a little warmer than Bled in the winter. The daily temperature in Mostar averages around 6°C (42°F) in January, and Bled fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
In the winter, Mostar often gets more sunshine than Bled. Mostar gets 113 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 96 hours of full sun.
Mostar receives a lot of rain in the winter. Mostar usually gets more rain in January than Bled. Mostar gets 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain, while Bled receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMostar 6°C (42°F)Bled 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Mostar or Bled in the Spring?
Both Bled and Mostar are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In the spring, Mostar is around the same temperature as Bled. Typically, the spring temperatures in Mostar in April average around 14°C (58°F), and Bled averages at about 13°C (56°F).
Mostar usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Bled during spring. Mostar gets 174 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 177 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Mostar. In April, Mostar usually receives more rain than Bled. Mostar gets 127 mm (5 in) of rain, while Bled receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMostar 14°C (58°F)Bled 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Bled and Mostar
| Mostar | Bled | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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