Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Rabat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rabat 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 Rabat 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: Rabat or Mostar?
Rabat
While not high on the tourist destination list, Rabat is a quiet gem of a city with stunning colonial architecture and palm-lined streets. This political capital is a laid-back, pleasant alternative to the more cosmopolitan Casablanca.
Located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the river Bou Regreg, Rabat plus the city of Temera are home to a combined metropolitan population of 2.6 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 2-Week Tours in Morocco, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, 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 dayRabat $44Mostar $70
The average daily cost (per person) in Rabat is $44, while the average daily cost in Mostar is $70. 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 Rabat and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRabat $27Mostar $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRabat $54Mostar $72
Compare Hotels in Rabat and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Rabat 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: Rabat Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rabat $2.10Mostar $8.65
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rabat
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rabat:
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Taxi to Sale$3.49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rabat
Also for Rabat, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Rabat to Rabat Salé Airport: $22
- Transfer Rabat to Salé: $22
- Private Transfer from Rabat Sale Airport to Rabat Medina : $25
- Private Transfer from or to Salé and Rabat: $26
- 1-Way Private Transfer to or from Rabat Airport: $31
- Private Transfer from Rabat Sale Airport to Rabat City: $41
- Private Transfer from Rabat City to Rabat (RBA) Airport: $44
- Rabat Hotels to Casablanca Airport Private Transfer: $55
- Private transfer: from Casablanca to Rabat: $59
- Rabat Hotels to Casablanca Airport : Private Transfer: $59
- Rabat to Casablanca Private Transfer: $64
- Private Transfer from Rabat (RBA) Airport to Temara: $65
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)$22
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 Rabat or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar and Rabat 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 dayRabat $12Mostar $26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rabat
For Rabat, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Small Group Cooking Classes with Tour of Rabat : $45
- Join Best Moroccan Cooking Class with Chef Khadija ( Over 35 years Experience ): $49
- Cooking Class in a Family Home: $66
- Rabat Food Tour in the Old Town: $75
- Rabat Food Tour Like a Local: $75
- Rabat Family Cooking Class: $75
- Walking Food Tour: $75
- Private Market Tour and Authentic Moroccan Cooking Lesson with a Rabat Local: $120
- Gourmet Cooking Class in Rabat: $189
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)$15
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.Rabat $2.84Mostar $9.37
Tours and Activities in Rabat
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Rabat.
- Guided Bike Tour: $1.55
- SUP Adventure Rabat (kayaking, stand up paddle , boating) VIP: $15
- Private Cultural Walking Tour of Rabat with Licensed Tour Guide: $43
- Private Surf Experience in Rabat: $44
- Rabat tour ;Small Group Guided Walking tour in the City of Light: $44
- Private Boat Tour of the Bouregreg River, a Traditional Boat: $45
- Private Walking Guided Cultural Stroll with Licensed Tour Expert: $53
- Private Guided City Walking Tour: $62
- 4WD adventure Todra Gorge to Dades Valley - Aventures Verticales Maroc: $63
- Private Boat Guided Tour in Rabat: $65
- Private Guided Tour in Rabat City: $76
- Best of Rabat Tour (half-day): $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 dayRabat -Mostar $3.71
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)$6.55
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 Rabat and Mostar, we can see that Mostar is more expensive. And not only is Rabat much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Rabat is in Africa and Mostar is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Rabat would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Rabat 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 Mostar would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mostar than you might in Rabat.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Rabat Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rabat or Mostar?
Rabat has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Mostar. When comparing the sizes of Rabat 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 Rabat or Mostar?
Mostar has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Rabat experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Rabat or Mostar in the Summer?
Both Mostar and Rabat during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Rabat because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Rabat is cooler than Mostar. Typically, the summer temperatures in Rabat in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Mostar averages at about 26°C (78°F).
In Mostar, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Rabat. In the summer, Rabat often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar. Rabat gets 315 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun.
Rabat usually gets less rain in July than Mostar. Rabat gets 1 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 JulyRabat 23°C (73°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Mostar in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Rabat and Mostar. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Rabat year-round.
In October, Rabat is generally a little warmer than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Rabat average around 20°C (67°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
In Rabat, it's very sunny this time of the year. Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Mostar during autumn. Rabat gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 178 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Mostar receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Rabat usually receives less rain than Mostar. Rabat gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRabat 20°C (67°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Mostar in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Rabat as well as Mostar. Rabat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Rabat is much warmer than Mostar in the winter. The daily temperature in Rabat averages around 13°C (56°F) in January, and Mostar fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Rabat often gets more sunshine than Mostar. Rabat gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 113 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Mostar. Rabat usually gets less rain in January than Mostar. Rabat gets 81 mm (3.2 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 JanuaryRabat 13°C (56°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Rabat or Mostar in the Spring?
Both Mostar and Rabat are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Rabat throughout the year.
In the spring, Rabat is around the same temperature as Mostar. Typically, the spring temperatures in Rabat in April average around 16°C (60°F), and Mostar averages at about 14°C (58°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Rabat. Rabat usually receives more sunshine than Mostar during spring. Rabat gets 255 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. In April, Rabat usually receives less rain than Mostar. Rabat gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRabat 16°C (60°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Rabat
| Rabat | Mostar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (62°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 14°C (57°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
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