Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Siena?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Siena 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 Siena and Mostar can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Siena or Mostar?
Siena
Located in Tuscany, Siena is a medieval city that is about 70 kilometers south of Florence. One of its most famous events is the horse race, Il Palio, which occurs twice a year during the summer. The race puts a lot of emphasis on neighborhood pride and competition. It is a local tradition that is of great importance to the residence, so it is not an event that is held specifically for tourists. It dates back to the Medieval times and is associated with the area's religion, pageantry and rivalry. In addition to the city's strong neighborhood pride, rich history, and impressive architecture, Siena was also the home of many famous artists including Duccio, Simone Martini, and Ambrogio and Pietro Lorenzetti.
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 Italy, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Italy, 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 daySiena €133Mostar €65
The average daily cost (per person) in Siena is €133, 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 Siena and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSiena €69Mostar €34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSiena €138Mostar €68
Compare Hotels in Siena and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Siena 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: Siena Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Siena €20Mostar €8.11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Siena
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Siena:
- Rome Fiumicino Airport: Shared Transfer to/from Siena by Bus: $11
- Arrival transfer Siena Airport SAY to Siena City by van or car: $148
- Private transfer from Siena to Florence: $202
- Transfer Siena-Florence with visit to Chianti and wine tasting: $218
- Transfer Siena-Pisa with stop in San Gimignano & Lunch: $245
- From Florence: Private Siena Day Trip with Transfers: $348
- Siena - Rome Transfer Tour with Orvieto & Montepulciano: $1,059
- Luxury Private Transfer Between Siena and Genoa: $1,118
- Siena to Milan Linate Airport 1-Way Private Transfer: $1,305
- Siena to Milan Malpensa airport private transfer: $1,433
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 Siena or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar and Siena 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 daySiena €51Mostar €24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Siena
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Siena.
- Siena food tour and Chianti wine: $60
- Walking Food Tour with Tastings: $95
- Tuscan Dinner in a Villa in an Ancient Siena Olive Grove: $98
- Siena Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience : $99
- From Siena/Chianti: Dinner & Drinks in the Chianti Vineyards: $102
- Siena countryside: cooking class in a real Tuscan farmhouse: $123
- Cooking Class in a historical villa in Siena Provence: $130
- Tuscan Cooking Class in Central Siena: $131
- 4 Hour Private Cooking Class Unique Tuscan Experience in Siena: $131
- Family Cooking Class: Pizza and Tiramisù from Siena: $138
- Small Group Cooking Class in Chianti Farmhouse: $138
- Small group Cooking Class in Chianti Farmhouse: $141
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.Siena €3.75Mostar €8.78
Tours and Activities in Siena
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Siena are as follows:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Palazzo Pubblico Entry Ticket: $6.42
- Escape Game and Tour: $6.95
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and City Tour: $6.95
- City Highlights Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $6.99
- Siena Cathedral and Piccolomini Library Entry Ticket: $8.56
- Siena Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.75
- Italian Opera in Siena Experience: $27
- Escape Tour - Self-Guided Citygame: $32
- Guided tour of Siena INCLUDING the Cathedral or Museum: $33
- Chianti: Wine and Olive Oil Tasting with Cellar Tour: $36
- Wine Experience in an Organic Chianti Winery: $36
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 daySiena €2.19Mostar €3.47
Sample the Local Flavors in Siena
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Siena:
- Wine Tasting at the Winery in the Panoramic Terrance: $27
- Montalcino: Brunello Wine Tasting Experience: $35
- Total Immersion Wine Tour in Chianti: $43
- Lapi&Tour Guided tour of the cellars with wine tasting: $52
- From Florence: San Gimignano, Siena, and Chianti Wine Tour: $55
- Tuscany Hiking Tour from Siena Including Wine Tasting: $60
- Siena Underground Wine tasting in a Medieval Cave: $61
- Siena Underground Wine tasting in a Medieval Cave: $63
- Tuscan Classics Wine Tasting Class with Aperitivo: $64
- Montalcino: Brunello Wine Tasting & Lunch in a Tuscan Castle: $64
- Wine and Food Pairing Class with Tuscan Wine Tastings: $75
- Organic Winery Tour and Wine Tasting in Siena: $80
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 Siena and Mostar, we can see that Siena 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 Siena would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Siena 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 Siena Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Siena or Mostar?
Mostar has a larger population, and is about 99% larger than the population of Siena. When comparing the sizes of Siena 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 Siena 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 Siena or Mostar in the Summer?
Both Mostar and Siena are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Siena because of the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Siena is generally cooler than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Siena average around 23°C (73°F), 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 Siena. Siena usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar during summer. Siena gets 316 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Siena usually receives less rain than Mostar. Siena gets 45 mm (1.8 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 JulySiena 23°C (73°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Siena or Mostar in the Autumn?
Both Mostar and Siena during the autumn are popular places to visit. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Siena this time of year.
Siena is around the same temperature as Mostar in the autumn. The daily temperature in Siena averages around 16°C (61°F) in October, and Mostar fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
In the autumn, Siena often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar. Siena gets 177 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. Siena usually gets less rain in October than Mostar. Siena gets 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSiena 16°C (61°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Siena or Mostar in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Siena and Mostar. Many travelers come to Siena for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Siena is a little warmer than Mostar. Typically, the winter temperatures in Siena in January average around 7°C (45°F), and Mostar averages at about 6°C (42°F).
Siena usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar during winter. Siena gets 105 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, Siena usually receives less rain than Mostar. Siena gets 64 mm (2.5 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 JanuarySiena 7°C (45°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Siena or Mostar in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Siena as well as Mostar. Many visitors come to Siena in the spring for the natural beauty.
In April, Siena is generally cooler than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Siena average around 12°C (54°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In the spring, Siena often gets more sunshine than Mostar. Siena gets 192 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 174 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Mostar. Siena usually gets less rain in April than Mostar. Siena gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSiena 12°C (54°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Siena
| Siena | Mostar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 7°C (45°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | 7°C (45°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (48°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (54°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (68°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 10°C (50°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
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