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

Should you visit Palma de Mallorca or Mostar?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Palma de Mallorca or Mostar, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Palma de Mallorca or Mostar?

Palma de Mallorca

Palma de Mallorca is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island, Mallorca, in the western Mediterranean. It is home to landmarks like Gothic cathedrals and medieval fortresses, but is also host to sandy beaches where the city meets the sea in a backdrop of surrounding mountains. Amidst the city itself you will find it easy to get lost in the charm of cobbled lanes, busy markets, boutiques, and historic courtyards.

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 2-Week Tours in Spain, The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Budget Tours to Bosnia and Herzegowina, and The Best Cultural Tours in Bosnia and Herzegowina.


Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Palma de Mallorca?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Palma de Mallorca is €139, 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 Palma de Mallorca and Mostar in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Palma de Mallorca 69
    Mostar 34
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Palma de Mallorca 138
    Mostar 68
Compare Hotels in Palma de Mallorca and Mostar

Looking for a hotel in Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca


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: Palma de Mallorca Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Palma de Mallorca 25
    Mostar 8.11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palma de Mallorca

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:


  • Taxi Ride
    6.80
  • Bus Ride
    1.25

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palma de Mallorca

Also for Palma de Mallorca, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Round Trip Transfer from/to Palma Aquarium: $29
  • Palma de Mallorca to Mallorca Airport (PMI) - Departure Private Transfer: $33
  • Palma de Mallorca Half Day Sightseeing Tour with Transfers: $33
  • Transfer from Palma de Mallorca Port to Mallorca Airport (PMI): $35
  • Transfer from Palma de Mallorca Airport to Palma de Mallorca Port: $35
  • Palma Nova to Mallorca Airport (PMI) - Departure Private Transfer: $46
  • Mallorca Airport (PMI) to Palma Nova - Arrival Private Transfer: $46
  • Mallorca Airport PMI to Port de Pollença Arrival Private Transfer: $49
  • Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Palma de Mallorca city: $59
  • Private Transfer from Palma de Mallorca city to Mallorca airport (PMI): $59
  • Mallorca Airport (PMI) to Palma de Mallorca - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $65
  • Coasteering in South Mallorca with Transfers: $71

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:

  • 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

Is it cheaper to fly into Palma de Mallorca or Mostar?

Prices for flights to both Mostar and Palma de Mallorca 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
    Palma de Mallorca 45
    Mostar 24
Typical Food Prices in Palma de Mallorca

For Palma de Mallorca, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Soda
    2.50

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palma de Mallorca

For Palma de Mallorca, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Mallorca Evening Tour: Horseback Riding, Dinner and Dance: $107
  • Spanish Cooking Experience in Mallorca: $109
  • The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Mallorca: The 10 Tastings: $130
  • Mediterranean cooking experience in nature: $131
  • 4-Hour Market Visit and Traditional Cooking Workshop in Palma: $147
  • Sailboat Dinner and Movie Night: $650

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.
    Palma de Mallorca 34
    Mostar 8.78

Tours and Activities in Palma de Mallorca

For Palma de Mallorca, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Kingdom of Mallorca: $6.99
  • Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $9.36
  • AbenteuerDate Alcudia, Interactive Fun Tour in German Language: $9.82
  • AbenteuerDate Palmanova, tour with fun activities in German language: $9.82
  • AbenteuerDate, Palma,Santa Catalina, Tour with Fun Activities in German Language: $9.82
  • AbenteuerDate, Cala Rajada, tour with fun activities in German language: $9.82
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Legends of Palma: $10
  • Palma: Couple Adventure, fun game and city walk: $11
  • Secrets with the Palma Medieval Jewish Quarter Audio Tour: $11
  • Uncover Secrets of Palma: In-App Audio Tour: $11
  • Mallorca Cathedral Skip The Line Tickets: $13
  • Self-guided tour to must visit places in Mallorca : $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

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Palma de Mallorca 29
    Mostar 3.47
Typical Alcohol Prices in Palma de Mallorca

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:


  • Coffee
    3.10

Sample the Local Flavors in Palma de Mallorca

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Palma de Mallorca:

  • Wine tasting with wines from the smallest wineries in Mallorca: $43
  • Guided tour of the Winery with wine tasting, Vineyard and much more!: $49
  • Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour: $53
  • Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Palma de Mallorca : $54
  • Gastronomic Mallorquin Wine Tasting & local delicacies: $71
  • Mallorca Wine Tasting: $74
  • Wine Tasting Experience with Mallorcan Delights in Alcudia: $87
  • Sa Clasta Mallorca Wine Tours: $158
  • Mallorca Bodega & Olive Tour with Wine Tasting (full day): $162

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


Which is Bigger, Palma de Mallorca or Mostar?

Palma de Mallorca has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Mostar. When comparing the sizes of Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca or Mostar?

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 Palma de Mallorca or Mostar in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Palma de Mallorca as well as Mostar. Most visitors come to Palma de Mallorca for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.

In July, Palma de Mallorca is generally around the same temperature as Mostar. Daily temperatures in Palma de Mallorca average around 24°C (76°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mostar. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Palma de Mallorca this time of the year. In the summer, Palma de Mallorca often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar. Palma de Mallorca gets 334 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun.

Palma de Mallorca usually gets less rain in July than Mostar. Palma de Mallorca gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Palma de Mallorca 24°C (76°F) 
    Mostar 26°C (78°F)

Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Mostar in the Autumn?

Both Mostar and Palma de Mallorca are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Palma de Mallorca because of the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

Palma de Mallorca is a little warmer than Mostar in the autumn. The daily temperature in Palma de Mallorca averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Mostar fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Palma de Mallorca. Palma de Mallorca usually receives more sunshine than Mostar during autumn. Palma de Mallorca gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 178 hours of full sun in the autumn.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Mostar. In October, Palma de Mallorca usually receives less rain than Mostar. Palma de Mallorca gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Palma de Mallorca 19°C (66°F) 
    Mostar 17°C (62°F)

Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Mostar in the Winter?

Both Mostar and Palma de Mallorca during the winter are popular places to visit. The shopping scene and the cuisine are the main draw to Palma de Mallorca this time of year.

In the winter, Palma de Mallorca is much warmer than Mostar. Typically, the winter temperatures in Palma de Mallorca in January average around 11°C (52°F), and Mostar averages at about 6°C (42°F).

In the winter, Palma de Mallorca often gets more sunshine than Mostar. Palma de Mallorca gets 164 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 113 hours of full sun.

Mostar gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Palma de Mallorca usually gets less rain in January than Mostar. Palma de Mallorca gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Palma de Mallorca 11°C (52°F) 
    Mostar 6°C (42°F)

Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Mostar in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Palma de Mallorca and Mostar. Many travelers come to Palma de Mallorca for the beaches and the natural beauty.

In April, Palma de Mallorca is generally around the same temperature as Mostar. Daily temperatures in Palma de Mallorca average around 14°C (57°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).

In Palma de Mallorca, it's very sunny this time of the year. Palma de Mallorca usually receives more sunshine than Mostar during spring. Palma de Mallorca gets 210 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 174 hours of full sun in the spring.

Mostar receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Palma de Mallorca usually receives less rain than Mostar. Palma de Mallorca gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Palma de Mallorca 14°C (57°F) 
    Mostar 14°C (58°F)

Typical Weather for Mostar and Palma de Mallorca

Palma de Mallorca Mostar
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 11°C (52°F) 41 mm (1.6 in) 6°C (42°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)
Feb 12°C (53°F) 34 mm (1.3 in) 8°C (46°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Mar 12°C (54°F) 32 mm (1.3 in) 11°C (51°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Apr 14°C (57°F) 46 mm (1.8 in) 14°C (58°F) 127 mm (5 in)
May 17°C (63°F) 34 mm (1.3 in) 19°C (66°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Jun 22°C (71°F) 8 mm (0.3 in) 22°C (72°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Jul 24°C (76°F) 7 mm (0.3 in) 26°C (78°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Aug 25°C (77°F) 18 mm (0.7 in) 26°C (78°F) 65 mm (2.5 in)
Sep 23°C (73°F) 35 mm (1.4 in) 22°C (71°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Oct 19°C (66°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 17°C (62°F) 153 mm (6 in)
Nov 15°C (58°F) 58 mm (2.3 in) 11°C (52°F) 203 mm (8 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 38 mm (1.5 in) 7°C (45°F) 196 mm (7.7 in)