Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Sintra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Sintra or Mostar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Sintra or Mostar? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Sintra or Mostar?
Sintra
Located just 28 kilometers from Lisbon, Sintra is a town that was, for a long time, home to Portuguese royalty leading up to the 1910 revolution. In town you will find a Royal Palace and in the surrounding area there is a Moorish Castle, and the Pena Palace, which dates back to the 19th century. The town is on the Estoril Coast near the Sintra Mountains, making its setting very dramatic, beautiful and picturesque. The surrounding hills are actually designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site because they offer a great combination of both cultural importance and natural beauty.
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 Budget Tours to Portugal, The Best Tours for Seniors to 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 daySintra €115Mostar €65
The average daily cost (per person) in Sintra is €115, 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 Sintra and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSintra €57Mostar €34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSintra €114Mostar €68
Compare Hotels in Sintra and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Sintra 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: Sintra Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sintra €21Mostar €8.11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sintra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sintra:
- Estoril, Cascais or Sintra Private Transfer to Lisbon: $27
- Lisbon Airport Transfer to Cascais / Sintra / Estoril: $51
- Transfer from Lisbon Airport to Sintra: $53
- Lisbon Airport: Cascais/Estoril/Sintra Private Transfer: $57
- Transfer Sintra to Lisbon Airport: $71
- Tuk Tuk Transfer With Sintra Pena Ticket From Meeting Point: $73
- Private Transfer Lisbon & Cascais by Van or Car: $73
- TRANSFER Cascais to Lisbon Airport: $82
- Lisbon transfer, national and Iberian trips: $86
- Private Guided Transfer in Sintra and Lisbon: $87
- Tours and Transfers: $89
- Transfer Cascais to Lisbon(3pax): $98
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 Sintra or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar and Sintra 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 daySintra €42Mostar €24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sintra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sintra.
- Private Portuguese Cooking Lesson and Meal with a Lisbon Local: $220
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.Sintra €23Mostar €8.78
Tours and Activities in Sintra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Sintra are as follows:
- Discover Enchanted A Fairy-Tale Free Tour: $1.28
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $3.74
- Sintra Myths and Legends Interpretative Center Entry Ticket: $4.28
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.42
- Pena Palace In-app Audio Tour (WITHOUT A TICKET): $7.44
- Sintra Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.65
- Monserrate Palace and Park Skip-the-Line Ticket: $13
- Sintra Sightseeing Train Tour: $13
- National Palace of Sintra and Gardens Fast Track Ticket: $14
- National Sintra Palace Ticket & Optional Audio Guide: $16
- Hop-on Hop-off Tour in Sintra: $16
- Castle of the Moors E-Ticket & Optional Audio Guide: $18
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 daySintra €17Mostar €3.47
Sample the Local Flavors in Sintra
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Sintra:
- Half-Day Tour in Cascais / Sintra with Brunch and Wine Tasting: $60
- Hiking and Wine Tasting Experience: $71
- Half Day in Sintra and Cabo da Roca with Wine Tasting: $82
- Wine Tasting Tour: $82
- Private tour wine tasting in Setubal: $96
- Excursion from Lisbon to Setúbal: Nature, Beach and Wine Tasting: $125
- Private Tour Sétubal, Palmela, Arrábida with wine tasting: $175
- Hidden Gems: Sintra & Cascais Private Tour with Wine Tasting: $181
- From Lisbon Private Tour to Porto with Port Wine Tasting: $235
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 Sintra and Mostar, we can see that Sintra 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 Sintra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sintra 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 Sintra Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sintra or Mostar?
Mostar has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Sintra. When comparing the sizes of Sintra 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 Sintra 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 Sintra or Mostar in the Summer?
Both Mostar and Sintra are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
In July, Sintra is generally cooler than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Sintra 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 Sintra. Sintra usually receives more sunshine than Mostar during summer. Sintra gets 352 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Sintra usually receives less rain than Mostar. Sintra gets 5 mm (0.2 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 JulySintra 23°C (73°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Sintra or Mostar in the Autumn?
Both Mostar and Sintra during the autumn are popular places to visit.
Sintra is a little warmer than Mostar in the autumn. The daily temperature in Sintra averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Mostar fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
It's quite sunny in Sintra. In the autumn, Sintra often gets more sunshine than Mostar. Sintra gets 213 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. Sintra usually gets less rain in October than Mostar. Sintra gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSintra 19°C (66°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Sintra or Mostar in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Sintra and Mostar.
In the winter, Sintra is much warmer than Mostar. Typically, the winter temperatures in Sintra in January average around 12°C (53°F), and Mostar averages at about 6°C (42°F).
Sintra usually receives more sunshine than Mostar during winter. Sintra gets 144 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 113 hours of full sun in the winter.
Mostar receives a lot of rain in the winter. Sintra gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Sintra usually receives less rain than Mostar. Sintra gets 110 mm (4.3 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 JanuarySintra 12°C (53°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Sintra or Mostar in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Sintra as well as Mostar.
In April, Sintra is generally around the same temperature as Mostar. Daily temperatures in Sintra average around 16°C (60°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sintra this time of the year. In the spring, Sintra often gets more sunshine than Mostar. Sintra gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 174 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Mostar. Sintra usually gets less rain in April than Mostar. Sintra gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSintra 16°C (60°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Sintra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
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