Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Playa Blanca?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Playa Blanca 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 Playa Blanca 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: Playa Blanca or Mostar?
Playa Blanca
Located on the southern tip of the Canary Island of Lanzarote, Playa Blanca is a resort area popular with families and couples seeking a quieter vacation alternative to the lively neighbor resort of Puerto del Carmen. The resort's white sandy beaches are peaceful and sheltered from the higher winds found on other parts of the island. Timanfaya National Park is also nearby, as well as a number of other spectacular volcanic features.
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 3-Week Tours in Spain, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, The Best Budget Tours to Bosnia and Herzegowina, and The Best Cultural Tours in Bosnia and Herzegowina.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPlaya Blanca €155Mostar €65
The average daily cost (per person) in Playa Blanca is €155, 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 Playa Blanca and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPlaya Blanca €81Mostar €34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPlaya Blanca €162Mostar €68
Compare Hotels in Playa Blanca and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Playa Blanca 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.
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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: Playa Blanca Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Playa Blanca €49Mostar €8.11
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)€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 Playa Blanca or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar and Playa Blanca 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 dayPlaya Blanca €45Mostar €24
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)€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
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Playa Blanca €20Mostar €8.78
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
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPlaya Blanca €9.29Mostar €3.47
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)€6.14
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 Playa Blanca and Mostar, we can see that Playa Blanca 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 Playa Blanca would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Playa Blanca 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 Playa Blanca Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Playa Blanca or Mostar?
Mostar has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Playa Blanca. When comparing the sizes of Playa Blanca 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 Playa Blanca 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 Playa Blanca or Mostar in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Playa Blanca as well as Mostar.
In the summer, Playa Blanca is cooler than Mostar. Typically, the summer temperatures in Playa Blanca in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Mostar averages at about 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 Playa Blanca this time of the year. In the summer, Playa Blanca often gets less sunshine than Mostar. Playa Blanca gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun.
Playa Blanca usually gets less rain in July than Mostar. Playa Blanca gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPlaya Blanca 23°C (73°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Playa Blanca or Mostar in the Autumn?
Both Mostar and Playa Blanca are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In October, Playa Blanca is generally a little warmer than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Playa Blanca average around 22°C (72°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Playa Blanca. Playa Blanca usually receives more sunshine than Mostar during autumn. Playa Blanca gets 224 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, Playa Blanca usually receives less rain than Mostar. Playa Blanca gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPlaya Blanca 22°C (72°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Playa Blanca or Mostar in the Winter?
Both Mostar and Playa Blanca during the winter are popular places to visit.
Playa Blanca is much warmer than Mostar in the winter. The daily temperature in Playa Blanca averages around 17°C (63°F) in January, and Mostar fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
It's quite sunny in Playa Blanca. In the winter, Playa Blanca often gets more sunshine than Mostar. Playa Blanca gets 204 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. Playa Blanca usually gets less rain in January than Mostar. Playa Blanca gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPlaya Blanca 17°C (63°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Playa Blanca or Mostar in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Playa Blanca and Mostar.
In the spring, Playa Blanca is a little warmer than Mostar. Typically, the spring temperatures in Playa Blanca in April average around 19°C (66°F), and Mostar averages at about 14°C (58°F).
In Playa Blanca, it's very sunny this time of the year. Playa Blanca usually receives more sunshine than Mostar during spring. Playa Blanca gets 250 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, Playa Blanca usually receives less rain than Mostar. Playa Blanca gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPlaya Blanca 19°C (66°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Playa Blanca
| Playa Blanca | Mostar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | 18°C (64°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.