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

Should you visit Plovdiv or Mostar?

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 Plovdiv and Mostar can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Plovdiv or Mostar?

Plovdiv

Located in a large, hilly plain between the Rhodope Mountains in the south of Bulgaria and the Balkan Range in the central part of the country, Plovdiv sits uniquely spread across six hills. It is one of the oldest continuously-inhabited cities in the world, dating back roughly 8,000 years. Some of its best features are its ancient ruins and historic architecture.

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 Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Bulgaria, The Best Adventure Tours to Bulgaria, The Best Budget Tours to Bosnia and Herzegowina, and The Best Cultural Tours in Bosnia and Herzegowina.


Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Plovdiv?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Plovdiv is $81, while the average daily cost in Mostar is $71. 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 Plovdiv and Mostar in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Plovdiv $44
    Mostar $37
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Plovdiv $88
    Mostar $74
Compare Hotels in Plovdiv and Mostar

Looking for a hotel in Plovdiv 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 Plovdiv


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: Plovdiv Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Plovdiv $22
    Mostar $8.81

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Plovdiv

Also for Plovdiv, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private One-way Transfer Plovdiv Airport to Hotel or vice versa: $43
  • Transfer Plovdiv to Sofia airport/city with a car 3+1: $99
  • Transfer from Plovdiv to Sofia: $105
  • Private Transfer from Pamporovo to Sofia (SOF) Airport: $162
  • Transfer from Plovdiv to Burgas city/airport with sedan/minivan/minibus: $193

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Mostar

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


  • Taxi To & From Blagaj (hiking)
    $22

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mostar

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mostar:

  • Transfer from Sarajevo to Mostar: $217
  • Transfer Sarajevo ⇄ Dubrovnik + Herzegovina Tour: $198
  • Transfer Mostar to Dubrovnik with Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj and Počitelj tour: $123
  • Split to Dubrovnik via Mostar Private Transfer: $532
  • Private Transfer from Mostar to Split, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver: $165
  • Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Siroki brijeg: $55
  • Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Medugorje: $294
  • Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Grude: $118
  • Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Blagaj: $40
  • From Scenic Private Transfer to Dubrovnik: $271
  • Airport transfer: Capljina - Mostar - Tuzla - Mostar - Capljina: $55

Is it cheaper to fly into Plovdiv or Mostar?

Prices for flights to both Mostar and Plovdiv 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
    Plovdiv $21
    Mostar $26

Typical Food Prices in Mostar

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


  • A Casual Dinner Out (for 2)
    $16

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: $81
  • Tastes and Tales of Traditional Bosnian Cooking Class: $83

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Plovdiv $16
    Mostar $9.54

Tours and Activities in Plovdiv

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

  • Old Town Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
  • Plovdiv Old Town Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
  • Plovdiv Communist Walking Tour Soviet Landmarks: $15
  • Plovdiv Private City Walking Tour Old Town & Ancient Stadium: $19
  • Self-Guided Hiking Tour of the Smolyan Lakes: $21
  • Guided Walking Tour: $22
  • Plovdiv Communist Walking Tour Soviet Landmarks: $22
  • Plovdiv guided walking tour: $22
  • Local Adventures in the Rhodope Mountains: $32
  • Private Virtual Tour in Plovdiv with a Local Guide: $32
  • Food Walk: Bulgarian Food and Culture Tour in Plovdiv: $39
  • Plovdiv - Private walking tour: $41

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
  • Absolute Herzegovina Adventure - Kravice Waterfalls, Sky Walk, Blagaj, Pocitelj: $66
  • All Inclusive Neretva Rafting, Day Tour from Mostar: $149
  • Ancient Roman Horseback Riding Experience: $27
  • Authentic Medjugorje Tour: $83
  • Authentic Tour Mostar, Medjugorje, Karavice - Farm To Table: $543
  • Captivating Mostar - Walking Tour for Couples: $281
  • Christmas Charms in Mostar - Walking Tour: $390
  • Cultural Herzegovina Tour: $109
  • Discover Herzegovina Day Tour from Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj, Počitelj: $55
  • Discovering The Karstic Landscapes - Hiking Day Tour from Mostar: $73
  • Enchanting Herzegovina Adventure: $62

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Plovdiv $9.70
    Mostar $3.77

Sample the Local Flavors in Plovdiv

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Plovdiv:

  • Chateau Copsa Wine Tasting Tours & Activities: $21
  • Plovdiv Exquisite Wine Tasting: $65
  • Thracian Valley wine tasting - private day tour from Plovdiv: $93
  • Private Day Trip From Plovdiv To Wine Cellars And Wine Tasting: $109
  • From Sofia: Plovdiv and Perushtitsa Tour With Wine Tasting: $122

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)
    $6.67

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: $17
  • Wine Tour & Tasting (Herzegovina): $92


When comparing the travel costs between Plovdiv and Mostar, we can see that Plovdiv is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Plovdiv Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Plovdiv or Mostar?

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