Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Mostar?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Mostar or Olympos?
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 Olympos can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Mostar or Olympos?
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.
Olympos
Olympos was an ancient city in Lycia, situated in a river valley near the coast. Its ruins are located south of the modern town Cirali in the Kumluca district of Antalya Province, Turkey. An important Lycian city in the 2nd century BC, Olympos is more famous these days for being the beach resort of choice for backpackers. Staying in an Olympos 'tree house' at one of the dozen-or-so camps that line the path to the ruins and beach has long been the stuff of travel legend. The former hippy-trail hot-spot has been considerably renovated in past years and during summer can be pretty overcrowded. Olympos offers good value and an up-for-it party atmosphere in a lovely setting.
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 in Turkey, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMostar $70Olympos $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Mostar is $70, while the average daily cost in Olympos is $95. 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 Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMostar $36Olympos $43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMostar $72Olympos $86
Compare Hotels in Mostar and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Mostar or Olympos? 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 Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mostar $8.65Olympos $30
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Kemer Full Day Pirate Boat Trip with Lunch and Optional Transfer: $10
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip with transfer from Belek: $15
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip With Lunch & Free Hotel Transfer: $20
- Suluada Boat Tour From Antalya (Maldives of Turkey) with Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $20
- Kemer Mega Star Boat Trip With Hotel Transfer and Lunch : $20
- Kemer Suluada Boat Tour (Maldives of Turkey) With Hotel Transfer: $20
- Kemer to Antalya Ariport (AYT) - Departure Private Transfer: $22
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer with Lunch and Transfer: $22
- Kemer to Antalya Ariport (AYT) - Departure Private Transfer: $24
- Kemer Horse Riding Experience with Transfer: $39
- Kemer Jeep Safari With Free Hotel Transfer & Lunch: $40
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer with Lunch and Transfer: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Mostar or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos 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 $26Olympos $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 Olympos
For Olympos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Olympos, Cirali, Chimera Night Tour with Dinner at Ulupinar : $33
- Kemer Olympos & Yanartas Sunset Jeep Tour with Dinner: $35
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mostar $9.37Olympos $29
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
Tours and Activities in Olympos
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
- Spa Experience in Kemer with Pickup: $18
- Turkish Bath Experience in Kemer: $20
- Goynuk Canyon Tour with Entrance Ticket: $25
- 2-in-1 Canyoning and White Water Rafting Adventure with Lunch From Kemer: $25
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer Turkey with Two Dives and Lunch: $26
- Pirate Boat Tour on the Beautiful Bays of Kemer: $27
- Kemer Scuba Diving Experience: $27
- Kemer Scuba Diving Experience: Two Dives with Lunch : $30
- Antalya Full-Day City Tour From Kemer With Cable Car : $30
- Safari Adventure in the mountains from Kemer: $32
- Full-day Boat Tour from Kemer with Lunch and Foam Party: $33
- Demre Myra Tour with Kekova Sunken City Boat Trip From Kemer: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMostar $3.71Olympos $18
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 Mostar and Olympos, we can see that Olympos 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 Olympos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Olympos 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 Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Mostar or Olympos?
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 Olympos in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Mostar as well as Olympos.
In the summer, Mostar is around the same temperature as Olympos. Typically, the summer temperatures in Mostar in July average around 26°C (78°F), and Olympos averages at about 27°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Olympos. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mostar this time of the year. In the summer, Mostar often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Mostar gets 323 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Mostar usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Mostar gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMostar 26°C (78°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Mostar or Olympos in the Autumn?
Both Olympos and Mostar are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In October, Mostar is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Mostar average around 17°C (62°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. Mostar usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Mostar gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It's quite rainy in Mostar. In October, Mostar usually receives more rain than Olympos. Mostar gets 153 mm (6 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMostar 17°C (62°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Mostar or Olympos in the Winter?
Both Olympos and Mostar during the winter are popular places to visit.
Mostar is much colder than Olympos in the winter. The daily temperature in Mostar averages around 6°C (42°F) in January, and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Mostar often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Mostar gets 113 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Mostar. Mostar usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Mostar gets 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMostar 6°C (42°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Mostar or Olympos in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Mostar and Olympos.
In the spring, Mostar is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the spring temperatures in Mostar in April average around 14°C (58°F), and Olympos averages at about 16°C (61°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. Mostar usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during spring. Mostar gets 174 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
Mostar gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Mostar usually receives more rain than Olympos. Mostar gets 127 mm (5 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMostar 14°C (58°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Mostar
| Mostar | Olympos | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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