Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Porto?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Porto 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 Porto and Mostar can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Porto or Mostar?
Porto
Porto is the second largest city in Portugal. It is also the capital of the Northern Region and a hub for commercial and industrial activity. The city is not as large as you might expect, with a population of only about 300,000 residents, but the metropolitan area has a population of about 2.5 million. This includes nearby cities such as Gaia, Matosinhos, Maia and Gondomar.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Portugal, The Best 10-Day Tours in Portugal, 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 dayPorto €126Mostar €65
The average daily cost (per person) in Porto is €126, 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 Porto and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPorto €65Mostar €34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPorto €130Mostar €68
Compare Hotels in Porto and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Porto 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: Porto Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Porto €21Mostar €8.11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Porto
Also for Porto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Porto Bus Station: Transfer to/from Lisbon Oriente: $4.22
- Porto Airport Transfer from/to Porto Center: $9.62
- Porto Airport Transfer (to/from Porto City Center): $11
- Oporto Airport Shared Departure Transfer: $13
- Porto Airport: Shared One-Way Arrival or Departure Transfer: $13
- Bus Transfer to/from Madrid South: $13
- Private transfer from Porto Airport to Porto City Hotels: $15
- Porto Airport Private Departure Transfer: $15
- Porto Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $15
- Porto Private Airport Departure Transfer: $17
- Gaia Private Transfer to Porto: $18
- Oporto Airport Private Transfer to Matosinhos: $19
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:
- 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
Is it cheaper to fly into Porto or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar and Porto 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 dayPorto €36Mostar €24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Porto
For Porto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class in Downtown Porto: $37
- Tastiest Calories Food Tour: $48
- Bolhão Market and Codfish Tasting Guided Food Tour: $52
- Porto Food Tour: Full Meal & Drinks: $56
- Porto Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $57
- 3-Hour Food Tour: $68
- Half-Day Food Tour: $68
- Portuguese Craft Beer and Food Tour: $74
- Semi - Private Oporto Food Tour: $74
- Craft Beer & Food Tour in Porto: $75
- Secret Food Tour: $77
- Semi Private Oporto Fado Show with Dinner: $80
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.Porto €25Mostar €8.78
Tours and Activities in Porto
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Porto.
- City Highlights Guided Walking Tour: $1.07
- Porto Walking Tour - The Perfect Introduction to the City: $1.09
- Ultimate Ribeira Walking Tour: $2.60
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- The Unvanquished Tour in Porto City Center: $3.26
- From Portugal eSIM Tourist Data Plan: $4.81
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and City Tour: $5.35
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Porto (Gaia) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.65
- Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour: $7.65
- Porto (Gaia) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.82
- Casa São Roque Direct Entry Ticket: $8.56
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 dayPorto €19Mostar €3.47
Sample the Local Flavors in Porto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Porto:
- Museu do Vitral Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting: $8.56
- Guided City Pub Crawl with Club Entry: $13
- Magic Train Tour and Port Wine Tastings: $15
- Mysterious Pub Crawl Interactive City Discovery Game: $19
- Pub Crawl with 5 Drinks: $19
- Porto Pub Crawl With Unlimited Beer: $20
- Pub Crawl with Shots and Drinking Games: $21
- Poças: Guided Tour & Port Wine Tasting with Pastel de Nata: $21
- Poças Guided Visit and Port Wine Tasting with Pastel de Nata: $21
- Rooftop Fado concert, Port wine tasting, Portuguese tart: $21
- Classic Wine Tasting with GUIDED TOUR: $22
- Pub Crawl Porto: $23
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 Porto and Mostar, we can see that Porto 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 Porto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Porto 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 Porto Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Porto or Mostar?
Porto has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Mostar. When comparing the sizes of Porto 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 Porto 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 Porto or Mostar in the Summer?
Both Mostar and Porto during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Porto because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Porto is generally cooler than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Porto average around 21°C (69°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
In Mostar, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Porto. In the summer, Porto often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar. Porto gets 308 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun.
Porto usually gets less rain in July than Mostar. Porto gets 16 mm (0.6 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 JulyPorto 21°C (69°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Porto or Mostar in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Porto and Mostar. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Porto this time of year.
Porto is around the same temperature as Mostar in the autumn. The daily temperature in Porto averages around 17°C (62°F) in October, and Mostar fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
Porto usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar during autumn. Porto gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 178 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Mostar receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Porto gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Porto usually receives less rain than Mostar. Porto gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPorto 17°C (62°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Porto or Mostar in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Porto as well as Mostar. Many travelers come to Porto for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Porto is much warmer than Mostar. Typically, the winter temperatures in Porto in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Mostar averages at about 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Porto often gets more sunshine than Mostar. Porto gets 124 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 113 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Mostar. Porto receives a lot of rain in the winter. Porto usually gets more rain in January than Mostar. Porto gets 171 mm (6.7 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 JanuaryPorto 10°C (50°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Porto or Mostar in the Spring?
Both Mostar and Porto are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Porto in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Porto is generally around the same temperature as Mostar. Daily temperatures in Porto average around 14°C (56°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Porto. Porto usually receives more sunshine than Mostar during spring. Porto gets 217 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 174 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Mostar. It's quite rainy in Porto. In April, Porto usually receives less rain than Mostar. Porto gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPorto 14°C (56°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Porto
| Porto | Mostar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
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