Which place is cheaper, Maribor or Split?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Split or Maribor?
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 Split and Maribor. 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: Split or Maribor?
Split
Spit is a historic city in Central Dalmatia with many opportunities to glimpse its fascinating past in its historic city center. Centuries ago the city grew up around a Diocletian palace that was used as refuge by the locals.
Today, as you wander around the historic center, you can see the remains of the Roman walls, temples, and squares. Despite it's appeal to tourists, Split is much more than just a tourist destination. It is larger than you might initially realize and it spreads well beyond the historic center. There is a population of about 300,000 in the larger area and it is an economic center for the region.
Split has a beautiful climate with mild winters, countless sunny days, and a generally pleasant temperature. As such, there are many opportunities to enjoy yourself outdoors, whether by participating in sports or walking around the city's quaint streets. Winters in Split are also quite mild, but there may be one snowy day, on average, every year. This rare snowfall can cause a significant disruption in the flow of traffic.
Maribor
Located near the Austrian border is Maribor, the second largest city in Slovenia. Maribor is surrounded by hills that are filled with wine vineyards, as well as the Mariborsko Pohorje mountain. The city is split in half by the Drava River. On the left bank of the river you'll find the city's old town.
The city draws tourists from all over the world who come to enjoy the world renowned wine, old town culture, and outdoor activities which include hiking and skiing. The city is a great jumping off point for many outdoor activities and for those hoping to see the countryside. If you're more the city type, Maribor also has plenty to offer. Head to the theater for a show, sip some wine in a town square, or soak in the beauty of a cathedral while you're in the area.
Maribor's climate is humid continental with warm summers and cold winters. During the winter months the average temperature hovers around freezing. The warmest month is July, when average temperatures often exceed 20 degrees Celsius. Maribor is also one of the sunniest cities in Slovenia.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Walking Tours in Croatia, The Best Luxury Tours to Croatia, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Slovenia, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Slovenia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySplit $116Maribor $81
The average daily cost (per person) in Split is $116, while the average daily cost in Maribor is $81. 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 Split and Maribor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSplit $78Maribor $47
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSplit $156Maribor $94
Compare Hotels in Split and Maribor
Looking for a hotel in Split or Maribor? 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: Split Hotel Prices and Maribor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Split $15Maribor $9.35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Split
Also for Split, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Split Airport (SPU) to Cruise Port of Split - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $55
- Airport Private Transfer from Split: $38
- Airport Private Transfer to Split : $38
- Airport Transfer from Split: $42
- Airport Transfer to Split: $42
- Airport transfers - round trip: $146
- Airport transfers, Locco transfers, Port transfers: $76
- Airport(Resnik) to or from Split transfer: $71
- Be transferred in style! Every day Airport Transfer of Split: $86
- Cruise Port of Private Transfer to Split hotels: $132
- Departure Transfer Split City to Split Airport SPU by Car or Van: $50
- From Split Airport to Sibenik (Round Trip, Private Transfer): $166
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Maribor
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Maribor:
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Gondola (for 2)$21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Maribor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Maribor:
- Private transfer from Maribor to Ljubljana city: $250
- Private Transfer from Maribor to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $252
Is it cheaper to fly into Split or Maribor?
Prices for flights to both Maribor and Split 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 daySplit $25Maribor $28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Split
For Split, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Small Group Food Tour: $37
- Homemade Dinner under the Stars in Split: $85
- Food Tour in Split ( Small Group): $96
- Split Food Tour (Small Group): $98
- Vegan Food tour of Split with local gastronomy: $102
- Walking Vegan Food Tour of Split: $104
- Old Town Food Tour: $107
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite At A Time: $131
- Split Cooking Class - Afternoon Edition Shared Activity: $191
- Private Authentic Wine & Food tour from Split: $240
- Culinary Experience – Cooking Class & Walking Tour Split: $251
Typical Food Prices in Maribor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Maribor:
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Restaurant Dinner (for 2)$26
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Gostilnica Navogalu Cafe Lunch$8.04
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Split $3.96Maribor $9.18
Tours and Activities in Split
For Split, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Emanuel Vidović Gallery Entrance Ticket: $6.42
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.42
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.42
- Split Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Entry Ticket to the Cellars of Diocletian's Palace: $8.56
- Split's Old Town and Marjan Hill: A Self Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Split's Old Town and Marjan Hill: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Roman Ruins Sightseeing Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Sightseeing Split's Roman Ruins: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $9.36
- Split's Legacy: In-App Audio Tour of Serene Seas & Stones: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySplit $8.49Maribor $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Split
Also in Split, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- From Krka Waterfalls & Swimming & Wine tasting: $24
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $26
- Tower Pub Crawl in Split: $29
- Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting tour from Split: $31
- Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $38
- Wine Tasting and Sunset Klis Fortress Tour from Split: $38
- Krka National Park Tour with tour Guide & Wine tasting from Split & Trogir: $46
- Split&Sip: Educational wine tasting: $51
- Wine Tasting in the Diocletian's Palace: $53
- Wine Tasting in the Diocletian’s Palace: $55
- Diocletian's Palace Walking and Wine Tasting Tour: $71
- From Split/Trogir: Mostar and Medjugorje Tour with Wine Tasting: $74
Typical Alcohol Prices in Maribor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Maribor:
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Bottle of Wine$12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Split and Maribor, we can see that Split is more expensive. And not only is Maribor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Maribor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Maribor 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 Split would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Split than you might in Maribor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Split Expensive? and Is Maribor Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Split or Maribor?
Split has a larger population, and is about 98% larger than the population of Maribor. When comparing the sizes of Split and Maribor, 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 Split or Maribor?
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 Split or Maribor in the Summer?
Both Maribor and Split during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Split because of the beaches, snorkeling, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Split is a little warmer than Maribor. Typically, the summer temperatures in Split in July average around 26°C (80°F), and Maribor averages at about 22°C (72°F).
In Maribor, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Split. In the summer, Split often gets more sunshine than Maribor. Split gets 345 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Maribor receives 266 hours of full sun.
Split usually gets less rain in July than Maribor. Split gets 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Maribor receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySplit 26°C (80°F)Maribor 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Split or Maribor in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Split and Maribor. The city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Split this time of year.
In October, Split is generally a little warmer than Maribor. Daily temperatures in Split average around 18°C (64°F), and Maribor fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In Split, it's very sunny this time of the year. Split usually receives more sunshine than Maribor during autumn. Split gets 200 hours of sunny skies, while Maribor receives 133 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Split usually receives more rain than Maribor. Split gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Maribor receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSplit 18°C (64°F)Maribor 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Split or Maribor in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Split as well as Maribor. Many travelers come to Split for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Maribor can get quite cold in the winter. Split is much warmer than Maribor in the winter. The daily temperature in Split averages around 8°C (47°F) in January, and Maribor fluctuates around 1°C (35°F).
In the winter, Split often gets more sunshine than Maribor. Split gets 128 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Maribor receives 54 hours of full sun.
Split usually gets more rain in January than Maribor. Split gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Maribor receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySplit 8°C (47°F)Maribor 1°C (35°F)
Should I visit Split or Maribor in the Spring?
Both Maribor and Split are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Split in the spring for the beaches and the activities around the city.
In the spring, Split is a little warmer than Maribor. Typically, the spring temperatures in Split in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Maribor averages at about 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Split. Split usually receives more sunshine than Maribor during spring. Split gets 212 hours of sunny skies, while Maribor receives 163 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Split usually receives around the same amount of rain as Maribor. Split gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Maribor receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSplit 15°C (59°F)Maribor 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Maribor and Split
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (47°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (52°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (74°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (56°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.