Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Split?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Split 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 Split 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: Split or Mostar?
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.
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 Walking Tours in Croatia, The Best Luxury Tours to Croatia, 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 daySplit $116Mostar $70
The average daily cost (per person) in Split is $116, 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 Split and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSplit $78Mostar $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSplit $156Mostar $72
Compare Hotels in Split and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Split 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: Split Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Split $15Mostar $8.65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Split
Also for Split, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Diocletian's Palace & Trogir Old Town with Transfer: $15
- Split Airport Transfers > Marina Kastela Marina Baotic ACI Trogir: $22
- Private One-way Split Airport Transfer To/From Split: $25
- Private Transfer from Split Airport (SPU) to Cruise Port of Split: $27
- Private Taxi Transfer from Split airport to Split City Area: $30
- Split Airport Taxi Transfers > Split City Area: $33
- Luxury private transfer: Split airport to Split: $35
- Airport Private Transfer to Split : $38
- Airport Private Transfer from Split: $38
- Private Transfer from Split Airport (SPU) to Trogir: $40
- Private Transfer from Split Airport (SPU) to Slatine (Island Ciovo): $40
- Private Transfer from Split Airport (SPU) to Marina Aci Trogir : $40
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:
- Transfer service from Mostar-Sarajevo: $174
- Transfer from Sarajevo to Mostar: $160
- Transfer Sarajevo ⇄ Dubrovnik + Herzegovina Tour: $196
- Transfer Mostar to Dubrovnik with Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj and Počitelj tour: $122
- Split to Dubrovnik via Mostar Private Transfer: $524
- Private Transfer from Mostar to Sarajevo Airport (SJJ): $291
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Tomislav grad: $214
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Medugorje: $291
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Konjic: $174
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Jablanica: $135
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Grude: $117
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Bugojno: $291
Is it cheaper to fly into Split or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar 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 $25Mostar $26
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 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.Split $3.96Mostar $9.37
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
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 daySplit $8.49Mostar $3.71
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 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 Split and Mostar, we can see that Split 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 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 Mostar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Split Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Split or Mostar?
Split has a larger population, and is about 69% larger than the population of Mostar. When comparing the sizes of Split 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 Split or Mostar?
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 Mostar in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Split as well as Mostar. Many travelers come to Split for the beaches, snorkeling, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Split is around the same temperature as Mostar. Typically, the summer temperatures in Split in July average around 26°C (80°F), and Mostar averages at about 26°C (78°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mostar. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Split this time of the year. In the summer, Split often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar. Split gets 345 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun.
Split usually gets less rain in July than Mostar. Split gets 28 mm (1.1 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 JulySplit 26°C (80°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Split or Mostar in the Autumn?
Both Mostar and Split are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Split in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Split is generally around the same temperature as Mostar. Daily temperatures in Split average around 18°C (64°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Split. Split usually receives more sunshine than Mostar during autumn. Split gets 200 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 178 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Mostar. In October, Split usually receives less rain than Mostar. Split gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSplit 18°C (64°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Split or Mostar in the Winter?
Both Mostar and Split during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Split for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Split is a little warmer than Mostar in the winter. The daily temperature in Split averages around 8°C (47°F) in January, and Mostar fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Split often gets more sunshine than Mostar. Split gets 128 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 113 hours of full sun.
Mostar gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Split usually gets less rain in January than Mostar. Split gets 83 mm (3.3 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 JanuarySplit 8°C (47°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Split or Mostar in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Split and Mostar. The spring months attract visitors to Split because of the beaches and the activities around the city.
In the spring, Split is around the same temperature as Mostar. Typically, the spring temperatures in Split in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Mostar averages at about 14°C (58°F).
In Split, it's very sunny this time of the year. Split usually receives more sunshine than Mostar during spring. Split gets 212 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 174 hours of full sun in the spring.
Mostar receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Split usually receives less rain than Mostar. Split gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSplit 15°C (59°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Split
| Split | Mostar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (47°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (52°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (74°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (56°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
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