Which place is cheaper, Dubrovnik or Mostar?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Mostar or Dubrovnik?
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 Dubrovnik can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Mostar or Dubrovnik?
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.
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic", is a beautiful walled city in southern Croatia that sits on the edge of the Adriatic Sea. It's a small city, with only about 40,000 residents, but it's become one of the most significant tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The city was historically built on maritime trade, which is not surprising given its location near major Italian and Greek ports such as Venice, Bari, Corfu, and Trieste. It was a center of language and literature and was the home of many important poets, playwrights, painters, and scientists during the 15th and 16th centuries. Today its economy is dependent on tourism and it is one of the most popular destinations in the region. People visit the city for its impressive history, beautiful setting, great weather, and interesting architecture.
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 2-Week Tours from Split, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Croatia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMostar $70Dubrovnik $103
The average daily cost (per person) in Mostar is $70, while the average daily cost in Dubrovnik is $103. 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 Dubrovnik in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMostar $36Dubrovnik $53
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMostar $72Dubrovnik $106
Compare Hotels in Mostar and Dubrovnik
Looking for a hotel in Mostar or Dubrovnik? 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 Dubrovnik Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mostar $8.65Dubrovnik $13
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:
- 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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubrovnik:
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Bus Around Town$1.52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubrovnik
Also for Dubrovnik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shared Airport Transfer to/from City Center: $16
- Porter Service, Baggage Transfer, Baggage pick up & delivery.: $16
- Night Transfer from Dubrovnik Old Port to New Port by Karaka Boat: $22
- Transfer from Dubrovnik airport to Dubrovnik: $22
- Private transfer from Dubrovnik airport to Dubrovnik city: $22
- Bus transfer between Dubrovnik and Herceg Novi: $22
- Private transfer from Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik airport: $24
- Return transfer to Dubrovnik airport: $24
- Dubrovnik Luxury Airport Transfers: $26
- Airport Private Transfer Dubrovnik: $27
- From Dubrovnik Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Dubrovnik: $28
- Dubrovnik Cruise Port to Dubrovnik Arrival Private Transfer: $28
Is it cheaper to fly into Mostar or Dubrovnik?
Prices for flights to both Dubrovnik 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 $26Dubrovnik $35
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
Typical Food Prices in Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubrovnik:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2)$31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sunset Dinner Cruise around the Old Town: $80
- Secrets of traditional Dalmatian cuisine with a cooking class: $128
- Old Town Food Tour: $143
- Dubrovnik Old Town Food Tour: Small-Group Experience: $147
- Konavle Wine& History&food Tour: $165
- Cooking Classes Traditional Meals of Konavle region: $179
- Traditional Dalmatian Cooking Class from Dubrovnik: $198
- Traditional Cooking Class in Dubrovnik Countryside: $202
- Authentic Garden to Table Cooking Class in Dubrovnik Countryside : $208
- Pelješac Full-Day Wine and Food Tour from Dubrovnik: $209
- Private Dinner with Wine and Homemade Tapas: $214
- Dubrovnik Food Tour with Friendly Local Guide: $229
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mostar $9.37Dubrovnik $20
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 Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Boat to Lokrum Island (for 2)$14
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Dubrovnik City Wall Tour (for 2)$56
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Dubrovnik Cable Car (for 2)$48
Tours and Activities in Dubrovnik
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubrovnik.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Selfguided tour of the old town of Dubrovnik: $5.35
- Self-guided tour of the old town of Dubrovnik: $5.46
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.42
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.42
- Dubrovnik Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Medieval Adventure City Game: $6.94
- Time Travel Adventure Outdoor Escape Game in Dubrovnik: $7.09
- Historic Center Self-Guided Audio Tour (ENG): $7.70
- Old Town Highlights Tour with Audio Guide: $8.56
- Private Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Dubrovnik Old Town: $8.74
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMostar $3.71Dubrovnik $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
Sample the Local Flavors in Dubrovnik
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubrovnik:
- Columbo Pub Crawl Dubrovnik: $49
- Brewery Tour with Food included: $60
- From Korcula Island Tour with Wine Tasting: $66
- Day Tour of Korcula Island from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $70
- Ston and Korcula Island Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $75
- Half-Day Wine Tasting with Snacks and Ston Place Visit: $75
- Interactive Wine Tour: $80
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting: $84
- Konavle Valley Wine Tour from Dubrovnik with Train Ride and Wine Tasting: $84
- Interactive Wine Tour in Dubrovnik: $89
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting from Koločep: $93
- Dubrovnik Kayak Tour + Gourmet Snack + Wine Tasting (Small-Group): $97
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mostar and Dubrovnik, we can see that Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mostar or Dubrovnik?
Mostar has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Dubrovnik. When comparing the sizes of Mostar and Dubrovnik, 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 Dubrovnik?
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 Dubrovnik in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Mostar as well as Dubrovnik. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Dubrovnik because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
Mostar is around the same temperature as Dubrovnik in the summer. The daily temperature in Mostar averages around 26°C (78°F) in July, and Dubrovnik fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
Mostar usually gets more rain in July than Dubrovnik. Mostar gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMostar 26°C (78°F)Dubrovnik 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Mostar or Dubrovnik in the Autumn?
Both Dubrovnik and Mostar are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Dubrovnik this time of year.
In the autumn, Mostar is around the same temperature as Dubrovnik. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Mostar in October average around 17°C (62°F), and Dubrovnik averages at about 18°C (64°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Dubrovnik. It's quite rainy in Mostar. In October, Mostar usually receives around the same amount of rain as Dubrovnik. Mostar gets 153 mm (6 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 162 mm (6.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMostar 17°C (62°F)Dubrovnik 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Mostar or Dubrovnik in the Winter?
Both Dubrovnik and Mostar during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Dubrovnik for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Mostar is generally much colder than Dubrovnik. Daily temperatures in Mostar average around 6°C (42°F), and Dubrovnik fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
Dubrovnik gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Mostar. Mostar usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Dubrovnik. Mostar gets 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMostar 6°C (42°F)Dubrovnik 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Mostar or Dubrovnik in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Mostar and Dubrovnik. Furthermore, many visitors come to Dubrovnik in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
Mostar is around the same temperature as Dubrovnik in the spring. The daily temperature in Mostar averages around 14°C (58°F) in April, and Dubrovnik fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
Dubrovnik receives a lot of rain in the spring. Mostar gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Mostar usually receives more rain than Dubrovnik. Mostar gets 127 mm (5 in) of rain, while Dubrovnik receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMostar 14°C (58°F)Dubrovnik 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Dubrovnik and Mostar
| Mostar | Dubrovnik | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 162 mm (6.4 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 178 mm (7 in) |
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