Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Rovaniemi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Rovaniemi or Mostar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Rovaniemi and Mostar. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Rovaniemi or Mostar?
Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi is the capital of Lapland, in northern Finland. Almost totally destroyed during World War II, today it's a modern city known for being the "official" home town of Santa Claus, and for viewing the Northern Lights. It's home to Arktikum, a museum and science center exploring the Arctic region and the history of Finnish Lapland. The Science Centre Pilke features interactive exhibits on northern forests.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in Finland, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Finland, 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 dayRovaniemi €174Mostar €65
The average daily cost (per person) in Rovaniemi is €174, 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 Rovaniemi and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRovaniemi €93Mostar €34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRovaniemi €186Mostar €68
Compare Hotels in Rovaniemi and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Rovaniemi 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: Rovaniemi Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Rovaniemi €31Mostar €8.11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rovaniemi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rovaniemi:
- From Return Transfer to Ranua Zoo by Private Van: $29
- From Rovaniemi Private Transfer To Polar Explorer Icebreaker: $48
- Private Departure Transfer from Rovaniemi: $55
- Private Arrival Transfer from Rovaniemi Airport or Train Station: $56
- Private Transfer from Rovaniemi airport-city centre: $75
- Santa Claus Village Guided Tour with Transfer: $77
- Rovaniemi Private City Transfer by Luxury Vehicule : $83
- From Helsinki: Private Transfer to Rovaniemi: $86
- Santa Claus Village Tour with Transfer: $87
- Trip to Santa Claus Village with Hotel Transfer: $87
- Rovaniemi Private Transfer from Rovaniemi (RVN) Airport to City centre: $87
- Rovaniemi Private Transfer from Rovaniemi city centre to Rovaniemi airport: $87
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:
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Grude: $117
- Transfer Mostar to Dubrovnik with Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj and Počitelj tour: $122
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Jablanica: $135
- Transfer from Sarajevo to Mostar: $160
- Transfer service from Mostar-Sarajevo: $174
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Konjic: $174
- Transfer Sarajevo ⇄ Dubrovnik + Herzegovina Tour: $196
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Tomislav grad: $214
- From Scenic Private Transfer to Dubrovnik: $267
- Private Transfer from Mostar to Sarajevo Airport (SJJ): $291
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Medugorje: $291
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Bugojno: $291
Is it cheaper to fly into Rovaniemi or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar and Rovaniemi 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 dayRovaniemi €47Mostar €24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rovaniemi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rovaniemi.
- Snow Restaurant Dinner Tour: $116
- Lappish Cooking Master Class: $134
- Lappish Cooking Master Class: $147
- From SnowHotel Aurora Experience with Dinner: $149
- Best Of Lapland: Sauna, Ice swimming, Dinner & Northern Lights : $169
- Private Sauna, Jacuzzi and Dinner: $176
- Romantic Glass Igloo Dinner under Northern Lights : $223
- Northern Lights dinner in a Glass Igloo: $234
- Aurora Borealis Dinner in a Glass Igloo: $234
- PRIVATE Party dinner in a Glass Igloo Under Northern Lights : $240
- PRIVATE Glass Igloo Dinner Under Northern Lights : $240
- Private Glass Igloo Dinner on the Shore of Frozen Lake: $245
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.Rovaniemi €48Mostar €8.78
Tours and Activities in Rovaniemi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Rovaniemi are as follows:
- Essential A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- SnowGlow Winterpark Entry Ticket: $26
- Snowman World Entrance Ticket: $31
- Guided Supermarket Tour: $37
- Tour to Aurora Horses Farm with Charming Finnhorses: $38
- Guided Northern Lights Tour by Van: $74
- BBQ Picnic Experience under Northern Lights: $74
- Private Aurora Borealis Car Tour with Hot Drinks: $74
- Bus Tour with Hunting Northern Lights: $75
- Guided tour in Santa Claus village with hotel pick up: $80
- Lapland: Aurora Borealis BBQ Tour: $80
- From Northern Lights Photo Tour with Pickup: $80
Tours and Activities in Mostar
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Mostar are as follows:
- Museum of War and Genocide Victims 1992-1995 Entrance Ticket: $5.94
- Walking tour in Old Town Mostar: $18
- Walking Tour in Old Town Mostar: $20
- Mostar city Tour: $22
- Mostar Walking Tour: Orient in the West: $22
- Mostar in War: Historical Walking Tour: $22
- Street Art Guided Tour in Mostar: $22
- Mostar Private Walking Tour - where East meets West: $32
- Mostar Shelters tour in Mostar: $37
- The Ottoman Experience Tour in Mostar: $37
- The Death of Yugoslavia Tour in Mostar: $38
- Private Half-Day Oriental Tour of Mostar with Food Tasting: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRovaniemi €21Mostar €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 Rovaniemi and Mostar, we can see that Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Rovaniemi or Mostar?
Mostar has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Rovaniemi. When comparing the sizes of Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi or Mostar?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Rovaniemi or Mostar in the Summer?
Both Mostar and Rovaniemi are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
Rovaniemi is much colder than Mostar in the summer. The daily temperature in Rovaniemi averages around 15°C (60°F) in July, and Mostar fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
It's quite sunny in Mostar. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Rovaniemi. Rovaniemi usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar during summer. Rovaniemi gets 304 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Rovaniemi usually receives around the same amount of rain as Mostar. Rovaniemi gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyRovaniemi 15°C (60°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Rovaniemi or Mostar in the Autumn?
Both Mostar and Rovaniemi during the autumn are popular places to visit.
Rovaniemi can get quite cold in the autumn. In the autumn, Rovaniemi is much colder than Mostar. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Rovaniemi in October average around 2°C (36°F), and Mostar averages at about 17°C (62°F).
In the autumn, Rovaniemi often gets less sunshine than Mostar. Rovaniemi gets 82 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 178 hours of full sun.
Mostar gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Rovaniemi usually gets less rain in October than Mostar. Rovaniemi gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberRovaniemi 2°C (36°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Rovaniemi or Mostar in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Rovaniemi and Mostar.
Rovaniemi can be very cold during winter. In January, Rovaniemi is generally much colder than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Rovaniemi average around -12°C (10°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
Rovaniemi usually receives less sunshine than Mostar during winter. Rovaniemi gets 19 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 113 hours of full sun in the winter.
Mostar receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Rovaniemi usually receives less rain than Mostar. Rovaniemi gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryRovaniemi -12°C (10°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Rovaniemi or Mostar in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Rovaniemi as well as Mostar.
The weather in Rovaniemi can be very cold. Rovaniemi is much colder than Mostar in the spring. The daily temperature in Rovaniemi averages around -1°C (31°F) in April, and Mostar fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In the spring, Rovaniemi often gets more sunshine than Mostar. Rovaniemi gets 194 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 174 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Mostar. Rovaniemi usually gets less rain in April than Mostar. Rovaniemi gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilRovaniemi -1°C (31°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Rovaniemi
| Rovaniemi | Mostar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -12°C (10°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | -12°C (11°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | -7°C (19°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | -1°C (31°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 6°C (43°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (60°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (56°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 8°C (46°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 2°C (36°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | -4°C (24°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | -10°C (15°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
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