A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Nice vs. Mostar for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Nice or Mostar?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Nice and Mostar can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Nice or Mostar?

Nice

Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.

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 10-Day Tours in France, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France, The Best Budget Tours to Bosnia and Herzegowina, and The Best Cultural Tours in Bosnia and Herzegowina.


Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Nice?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Nice is €131, while the average daily cost in Mostar is €65. 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 Nice and Mostar in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Nice 59
    Mostar 34
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Nice 118
    Mostar 68
Compare Hotels in Nice and Mostar

Looking for a hotel in Nice 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.

Hotels in Nice


Hotels in Mostar


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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: Nice Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Nice 25
    Mostar 8.11

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:

  • Private Transfer: Nice City Center to Côte d'Azur Airport(NCE): $40
  • Private Transfer from Nice City to Nice Airport: $43
  • Arrival Transfer from Côte d'Azur Airport NCE to Nice City in Private Car: $44
  • Monaco to Hercule Monte Carlo Port Departure Private Transfer: $46
  • Private transfer from Nice to Cannes: $47
  • Port de la Santé to Nice Intl Airport (NCE) - Private Departure Transfer: $49
  • Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port to Nice hotels- Arrival Transfer: $49
  • Villefranche Port to Nice Intl Airport (NCE) - Departure Transfer: $49
  • Villefranche-sur-Mer - Port de la Santé to Nice hotels- Arrival Private Transfer: $49
  • Nice Intl Airport (NCE) to Villefranche Port- Arrival Transfer: $49
  • Nice hotels to Port de la Santé - Departure Private Transfer: $49
  • Nice Intl Airport (NCE) to Port de la Santé- Arrrival Private Transfer: $49

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Mostar

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Mostar:


  • Taxi To & From Blagaj (hiking)
    20

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mostar

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mostar:

  • Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Grude: $117
  • Transfer Mostar to Dubrovnik with Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj and Počitelj tour: $122
  • Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Jablanica: $135
  • Transfer from Sarajevo to Mostar: $160
  • Transfer service from Mostar-Sarajevo: $174
  • Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Konjic: $174
  • Transfer Sarajevo ⇄ Dubrovnik + Herzegovina Tour: $196
  • Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Tomislav grad: $214
  • From Scenic Private Transfer to Dubrovnik: $267
  • Private Transfer from Mostar to Sarajevo Airport (SJJ): $291
  • Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Medugorje: $291
  • Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Bugojno: $291

Is it cheaper to fly into Nice or Mostar?

Prices for flights to both Mostar and Nice 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Nice 49
    Mostar 24
Typical Food Prices in Nice

Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:


  • Slushee
    2.50
  • Strawberries
    4.00
  • Loaf of Bread
    3.20

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.

  • Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting: $84
  • Viator Exclusive: Organic French Dinner in the Garden of Nice: $95
  • The Flavors of Nice Food Tour: $103
  • Old Nice Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
  • Nice Evening Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
  • Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice: $107
  • 3.5-Hour Original Old Town Food Tour: $107
  • Private French Cooking Class with a Fun Local Noel: $112
  • PRIVATE Award-Winning Nice Food Tour: 6 or 10 Tastings: $112
  • Food Tour + Wine Pairing Lunch with a local Sommelier: $133
  • Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner: $147
  • Dinner in the vineyard French Riviera: $192

Typical Food Prices in Mostar

Some typical examples of dining costs in Mostar are as follows:


  • A Casual Dinner Out (for 2)
    14

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

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Nice 12
    Mostar 8.78

Tours and Activities in Nice

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:

  • Vieux Nice : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.13
  • Nice : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.13
  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
  • City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
  • Ticket to Musée National du Sport: $6.42
  • Nice Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
  • Monaco Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
  • Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $6.95
  • City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.95
  • Nice's Old Town Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
  • Navigating A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
  • Nice city tour: audio guide app in your smartphone: $7.49

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

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Nice 17
    Mostar 3.47

Sample the Local Flavors in Nice

Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Nice Bar Crawl | Best Bars In 1 Night! VIP + FREE SHOTS: $5.99
  • Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entry and Free Shots: $16
  • Pub Crawl Nice with Drinking Games and Optional Drink special: $17
  • Nice : Guided Pub / Bar Crawl with Shots and Nightclub Entry: $21
  • Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $23
  • Nice Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $45
  • New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $52
  • New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl Nice France: $53
  • Provence Organic Wine Tasting Half Day Tour from Nice: $65
  • Wine Tasting: Tour de France in Nice City Centre: $74
  • Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour: $82
  • Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice: $84

Typical Alcohol Prices in Mostar

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Mostar:


  • A Few Drinks (for 2)
    6.14

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 Nice and Mostar, we can see that Nice 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 Nice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nice 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 Nice Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Nice or Mostar?

Nice has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Mostar. When comparing the sizes of Nice and Mostar, 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 Nice or Mostar?

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 Nice or Mostar in the Summer?

Both Mostar and Nice are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Nice in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences.

In the summer, Nice is cooler than Mostar. Typically, the summer temperatures in Nice in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Mostar averages at about 26°C (78°F).

In July, Nice usually receives less rain than Mostar. Nice gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Nice 23°C (73°F) 
    Mostar 26°C (78°F)

Should I visit Nice or Mostar in the Autumn?

Both Mostar and Nice during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Nice for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.

In October, Nice is generally around the same temperature as Mostar. Daily temperatures in Nice average around 17°C (63°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).

Mostar gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Nice. Nice usually gets less rain in October than Mostar. Nice gets 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Nice 17°C (63°F) 
    Mostar 17°C (62°F)

Should I visit Nice or Mostar in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Nice and Mostar. The winter months attract visitors to Nice because of the shopping scene and the cuisine.

Nice is a little warmer than Mostar in the winter. The daily temperature in Nice averages around 9°C (48°F) in January, and Mostar fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).

Mostar receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Nice usually receives less rain than Mostar. Nice gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Nice 9°C (48°F) 
    Mostar 6°C (42°F)

Should I visit Nice or Mostar in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Nice as well as Mostar. The beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Nice this time of year.

In the spring, Nice is around the same temperature as Mostar. Typically, the spring temperatures in Nice in April average around 13°C (56°F), and Mostar averages at about 14°C (58°F).

It's quite rainy in Mostar. Nice usually gets less rain in April than Mostar. Nice gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Nice 13°C (56°F) 
    Mostar 14°C (58°F)

Typical Weather for Mostar and Nice

Nice Mostar
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 9°C (48°F) 83 mm (3.3 in) 6°C (42°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)
Feb 9°C (49°F) 76 mm (3 in) 8°C (46°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Mar 11°C (51°F) 71 mm (2.8 in) 11°C (51°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Apr 13°C (56°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 14°C (58°F) 127 mm (5 in)
May 16°C (62°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 19°C (66°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Jun 20°C (68°F) 36 mm (1.4 in) 22°C (72°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 16 mm (0.6 in) 26°C (78°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Aug 23°C (73°F) 31 mm (1.2 in) 26°C (78°F) 65 mm (2.5 in)
Sep 21°C (69°F) 54 mm (2.1 in) 22°C (71°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Oct 17°C (63°F) 108 mm (4.3 in) 17°C (62°F) 153 mm (6 in)
Nov 12°C (54°F) 104 mm (4.1 in) 11°C (52°F) 203 mm (8 in)
Dec 10°C (49°F) 78 mm (3.1 in) 7°C (45°F) 196 mm (7.7 in)