Which place is cheaper, Kotor or Mostar?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Mostar or Kotor?
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 Kotor can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Mostar or Kotor?
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.
Kotor
A coastal town of Montenegro, Kotor is also a beautifully-preserved fortified, medieval town, featuring a labyrinth of cobbled streets, lively piazzas, historic churches, and a spread of bars and restaurants throughout its historic Old Town.
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 Luxury Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMostar $70Kotor $107
The average daily cost (per person) in Mostar is $70, while the average daily cost in Kotor is $107. 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 Kotor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMostar $36Kotor $52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMostar $72Kotor $104
Compare Hotels in Mostar and Kotor
Looking for a hotel in Mostar or Kotor? 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 Kotor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mostar $8.65Kotor $9.92
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kotor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kotor:
- Tivat hotels to Kotor Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $16
- Private Transfer from Kotor Cruise Port to Tivat hotels: $16
- Private Transfer from Tivat airport to Tivat city or Porto Montenegro: $27
- Private Transfer from Tivat or Porto Montenegro to Tivat airport: $27
- Kotor Cruise Port to Tivat Hotels Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
- Tivat Airport (TIV) to Kotor Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
- Enjoy Private Transfers by Car or Van from Tivat Airport to Kotor or Budva: $44
- Kotor Cruise Port to Podgorica Airport (TGD) - Departure Private Transfer: $47
- Private Transfer from Kotor Cruise Port to Podgorica Airport(TGD): $47
- Deluxe private transfer from or to Portonovi: $52
- Transfer Tivat Airport - Kotor Old Town (and viceversa): $53
- Transfer Tivat Airport to Kotor old town : $55
Is it cheaper to fly into Mostar or Kotor?
Prices for flights to both Kotor 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 $26Kotor $46
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 Kotor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kotor.
- Kotor City Tour and Cooking Class : $203
- Kotor private cooking class with lunch and Old town guided tour: $226
- Kotor and Perast Private Tour with Cooking Class and Boat Ride: $262
- Cooking class in a local home & old town walking tour: $306
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mostar $9.37Kotor $8.92
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
Tours and Activities in Kotor
Here are a few actual costs in Kotor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Walking Tour in Kotor : $22
- Kotor Old Town - City Walking Tour: $24
- Kotor Old Town Walking Tour: $24
- Panorama and Semi-Submarine Underwater Experience: $24
- Tour Kotor - Perast Old Town - Island Our Lady of the Rocks - Every 2 hours: $26
- Boat Tour to Perast Old Town & Our Lady of the Rocks: $27
- Kotor Old Town Small-Group Walking Tour: $33
- Whole Boka Bay Cruise with Ship Knez Lipovac: $33
- Blue Cave and Lady of the Rocks Boat Tour: $33
- Shore Excursion - Handwoven Carpet Workshop, Local wine and Kotor Old Town tour : $34
- Blue Cave Speedboat Tour from Kotor: $35
- Speedboat tour Kotor Blue Cave, Our Lady of the Rock,swiming: $37
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMostar $3.71Kotor $9.12
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 Kotor
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kotor:
- Private tour: Homemade food and wine tasting at my family home: $125
- Private National Park Lovcen with food and wine tasting: $136
- Wine tasting and magical tour from Kotor, Budva, Tivat (Lovcen,Skadar lake): $251
- National Parks Skadar Lake and Lovcen+Wine tasting (Private tour): $260
- Skadar Lake National Park with Wine Tasting: $428
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mostar and Kotor, we can see that Kotor 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 Kotor would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kotor 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 Kotor Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mostar or Kotor?
Mostar has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Kotor. When comparing the sizes of Mostar and Kotor, 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 Kotor?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Mostar or Kotor in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Mostar and Kotor. Furthermore, the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Kotor this time of year.
In the summer, Mostar is around the same temperature as Kotor. Typically, the summer temperatures in Mostar in July average around 26°C (78°F), and Kotor averages at about 26°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kotor this time of the year. In Mostar, it's very sunny this time of the year. Mostar usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Kotor during summer. Mostar gets 323 hours of sunny skies, while Kotor receives 341 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Mostar usually receives around the same amount of rain as Kotor. Mostar gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 47 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMostar 26°C (78°F)Kotor 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Mostar or Kotor in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Mostar as well as Kotor. Additionally, many travelers come to Kotor for the hiking trails, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Mostar is generally around the same temperature as Kotor. Daily temperatures in Mostar average around 17°C (62°F), and Kotor fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kotor. In the autumn, Mostar often gets less sunshine than Kotor. Mostar gets 178 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kotor receives 203 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Kotor. Mostar receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Mostar usually gets less rain in October than Kotor. Mostar gets 153 mm (6 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMostar 17°C (62°F)Kotor 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Mostar or Kotor in the Winter?
Both Kotor and Mostar are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Kotor in the winter for the cuisine.
Mostar is around the same temperature as Kotor in the winter. The daily temperature in Mostar averages around 6°C (42°F) in January, and Kotor fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
Mostar usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Kotor during winter. Mostar gets 113 hours of sunny skies, while Kotor receives 121 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kotor. It's quite rainy in Mostar. In January, Mostar usually receives less rain than Kotor. Mostar gets 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 186 mm (7.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMostar 6°C (42°F)Kotor 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Mostar or Kotor in the Spring?
Both Kotor and Mostar during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Kotor for the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Mostar is around the same temperature as Kotor. Typically, the spring temperatures in Mostar in April average around 14°C (58°F), and Kotor averages at about 14°C (58°F).
In the spring, Mostar often gets less sunshine than Kotor. Mostar gets 174 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kotor receives 194 hours of full sun.
Kotor gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Mostar. Mostar usually gets less rain in April than Kotor. Mostar gets 127 mm (5 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMostar 14°C (58°F)Kotor 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Kotor and Mostar
| Mostar | Kotor | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 154 mm (6.1 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 47 mm (1.8 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 174 mm (6.9 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 215 mm (8.5 in) |
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