Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Trieste?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Trieste or Mostar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Trieste and Mostar can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Trieste or Mostar?
Trieste
Located on the northeast Italian coast next to the Adriatic Sea, Trieste is a city characterized by its European charm, ancient architecture, and striking sea views. Its art, music, history, and culture also take some influence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, boasting many Slavic traditions and empire-era architecture.
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 Tours for Seniors to Italy, The Best Contiki Tours to 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 dayTrieste €100Mostar €65
The average daily cost (per person) in Trieste is €100, 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 Trieste and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTrieste €55Mostar €34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTrieste €110Mostar €68
Compare Hotels in Trieste and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Trieste 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: Trieste Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Trieste €18Mostar €8.11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Trieste
Also for Trieste, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Small-Group Transfer from Trieste City to Trieste Airport: $66
- Private Transfer from Koper Port to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $68
- Private Transfer from Koper Cruise Port to Ljubljana city hotels: $68
- Transfer from Koper to Ljubljana Airport: $104
- Trieste city to Venice Airport (VCE) - Departure Private Transfer: $109
- Trieste City to Venice Piazzale Roma Arrival Private Transfer: $109
- Transfer from Trieste Airport to Ljubljana: $115
- Trieste or Cruise Port to Venice, piazzale Roma Arrival Transfer: $120
- Trieste or Cruise Port to Venice Airport Departure Transfer: $120
- Transfer from Koper to Treviso Airport: $137
- Private Transfer from Trieste city or Port to Venice + water taxi: $145
- Trieste city or Cruise Port to Venice+water taxi Arrival Transfer: $145
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:
- 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 Trieste or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar and Trieste 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 dayTrieste €31Mostar €24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Trieste
For Trieste, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cesarine: Small group Street food tour in Trieste: $97
- Dining experience at a local's home in Trieste with show cooking: $115
- Istria - Truffles: Hunting & Cooking & Tasting, Slovenia: $141
- Trieste Private Home Cooking Class: $155
- Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Trieste: $158
- Private Mediterranean Fish Cooking Workshop with Irena: $180
- 5-Course Food Tour with Electric Bikes: $235
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.Trieste €22Mostar €8.78
Tours and Activities in Trieste
For Trieste, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Train ticket connecting airport and city: $5.64
- Trieste Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.75
- Trieste Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $8.95
- Trieste Bus Tour with Audio Guide: $17
- Trieste Bus Tour with Audio Guide: $17
- Miramare Castle Entrance Ticket: $20
- 60-minute Small Group Guided Walking Tour in Piran: $22
- HO HO Scenic Tour to Piran with Sweet Surprise: $34
- Piran Walking Tour with Local Wine and Food Tasting: $38
- Wine Fountain Tasting Day Tour from Portoroz: $44
- 2.5-Hour Prosecco Origins Tour and Tastings: $48
- Prosecco Origins Wine Experience: $49
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 dayTrieste €8.00Mostar €3.47
Sample the Local Flavors in Trieste
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Trieste:
- Wine Tasting from Istria, Carso and Friuli terroirs: $37
- Trip to Stanjel castle wine tasting and gourmet lunch 4 courses from Piran: $131
- Castles & Wine Tour: $140
- Collio: Cividale Del Friuli and Wine Tastings from Trieste: $148
- Experience Slovenian Coast line with Wine Tasting from Trieste: $164
- Koper & Wine tasting: $186
- Wine Tour on the Coast: $268
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 Trieste and Mostar, we can see that Trieste 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 Trieste would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Trieste 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 Trieste Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Trieste or Mostar?
Trieste has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Mostar. When comparing the sizes of Trieste 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 Trieste 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 Trieste or Mostar in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Trieste as well as Mostar. Many visitors come to Trieste in the summer for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
Trieste is around the same temperature as Mostar in the summer. The daily temperature in Trieste averages around 24°C (75°F) in July, and Mostar fluctuates around 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 Trieste this time of the year. In the summer, Trieste often gets less sunshine than Mostar. Trieste gets 288 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun.
Trieste usually gets more rain in July than Mostar. Trieste gets 71 mm (2.8 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 JulyTrieste 24°C (75°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Trieste or Mostar in the Autumn?
Both Mostar and Trieste are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Trieste for the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Trieste is around the same temperature as Mostar. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Trieste in October average around 16°C (60°F), and Mostar averages at about 17°C (62°F).
Trieste usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar during autumn. Trieste gets 167 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, Trieste usually receives less rain than Mostar. Trieste gets 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTrieste 16°C (60°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Trieste or Mostar in the Winter?
Both Mostar and Trieste during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Trieste because of the museums and the cuisine.
In January, Trieste is generally cooler than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Trieste average around 5°C (41°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Trieste often gets less sunshine than Mostar. Trieste gets 96 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. Trieste usually gets less rain in January than Mostar. Trieste gets 71 mm (2.8 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 JanuaryTrieste 5°C (41°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Trieste or Mostar in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Trieste and Mostar. The beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Trieste this time of year.
Trieste is around the same temperature as Mostar in the spring. The daily temperature in Trieste averages around 13°C (56°F) in April, and Mostar fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
Trieste usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar during spring. Trieste gets 177 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, Trieste usually receives less rain than Mostar. Trieste gets 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTrieste 13°C (56°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Trieste
| Trieste | Mostar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | 7°C (44°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (49°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (74°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (68°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (60°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 10°C (51°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 6°C (44°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
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