Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Venice?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Venice 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 Venice and Mostar can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Venice or Mostar?
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Italy, The Best Vineyard & Wine 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 dayVenice €229Mostar €65
The average daily cost (per person) in Venice is €229, 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 Venice and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVenice €120Mostar €34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVenice €240Mostar €68
Compare Hotels in Venice and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Venice 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: Venice Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Venice €27Mostar €8.11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
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Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass€16
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Vaporetto Ride€6.50
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1 Day Travel Card€18
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7 Day Transport Card (for Two)€101
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Long Transfer ! From Venice to Rome , Italy (one way): $10
- Bus Transfer between Marco Polo Airport and City: $11
- Boat Transfer to/from Marco Polo Airport w/ 3 Routes: $16
- Ljubljana: Bus transfer from/to Venice Marco Polo Airport: $24
- Murano Glass Demo and Boat Transfer to Glass Factory: $33
- Water Taxi Transfer Lido Santa Maria Elisabetta: $34
- Venice, Cruise Port to Venice Airport (VCE) - Departure Private Transfer: $35
- Private Transfer from Venice City or Port to Venice Airport (VCE): $35
- Private Transfer from Venice Airport (VCE) to Venice city or port: $35
- Shared Water Taxi Transfer to Marco Polo Airport: $37
- Venice Shared Departure Transfer: Central Venice to Marittima Cruise Port: $38
- Marco Polo Airport Water Taxi Transfer: $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)€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mostar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mostar:
- Split to Dubrovnik via Mostar Private Transfer: $524
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Medugorje: $291
- Private Transfer from Mostar to Sarajevo Airport (SJJ): $291
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Bugojno: $291
- From Scenic Private Transfer to Dubrovnik: $267
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Tomislav grad: $214
- Transfer Sarajevo ⇄ Dubrovnik + Herzegovina Tour: $196
- Transfer service from Mostar-Sarajevo: $174
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Konjic: $174
- Transfer from Sarajevo to Mostar: $160
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Jablanica: $135
- Transfer Mostar to Dubrovnik with Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj and Počitelj tour: $122
Is it cheaper to fly into Venice or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar and Venice 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 dayVenice €65Mostar €24
Typical Food Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich€4.00
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Gelato€6.00
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza€7.90
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Expresso€1.95
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Slice of Pizza€2.23
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings: $47
- Venice Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $48
- Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit: $48
- Street Food Tour of Venice in 2.5 hours: $48
- Guided City Highlights and Street Food Tour: $51
- Venetian Dinner: $62
- Twilight Food Tour with Cicchetti and Spritz Tasting: $63
- Venetian Dinner: $68
- 2-Course Dinner in a Typical Venetian Restaurant: $74
- Guided Small Group Kickstart Food Tour of Venice : $76
- Tiramisù cooking class and tasting in Treviso: $80
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.Venice €101Mostar €8.78
Typical Entertainment Prices in Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride€15
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee€8.00
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Gondola Ride (for Group)€80
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace€16
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The Jewish Museum Admission€3.00
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The Glass Museum in Murano€8.00
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
- Venezia: Digital Guide made by a Local for your walking tour: $2.14
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Venice self guided audio tour: $4.27
- Exclusive Self-Guided Audio Tour in Jewish Ghetto: $4.60
- Self Guided Audio Tour to The Jewish Ghetto of Venice : $4.69
- From Italy eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $4.81
- Venezia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $5.23
- From 1-Way Bus Ticket to Florence or Vice Versa: $5.31
- Digital Audio Guide Tour of The Jewish Ghetto: $5.35
- independent walking tour with an audio guide: $5.35
- walking tour with audio guide in French: $5.35
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Venice: $5.44
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 dayVenice €24Mostar €3.47
Typical Alcohol Prices in Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine€5.20
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Beer€4.90
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
- Guided Tour and wine tasting 5 wines to discover the Conegliano Valdobbiadene: $27
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $27
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $37
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $39
- private tour in the city and wine tasting: $50
- Wine tasting Asolo Prosecco at Tenuta Baron: $59
- Food and Wine Tasting Bar Tour & Evening Guided Tour: $72
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $79
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $82
- Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice: $98
- Authentic Neighborhood Cicchetti Food & Wine Tour: $105
- A Venetian Evening - Wine Tasting & Tapas tour with a Local guide: $108
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 Venice and Mostar, we can see that Venice 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 Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice 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 Venice Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Venice or Mostar?
Venice has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Mostar. When comparing the sizes of Venice 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 Venice 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 Venice or Mostar in the Summer?
Both Mostar and Venice during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Venice because of the family-friendly experiences.
Venice is cooler than Mostar in the summer. The daily temperature in Venice averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Mostar fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
In Mostar, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Venice. In the summer, Venice often gets less sunshine than Mostar. Venice gets 287 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun.
Venice usually gets more rain in July than Mostar. Venice gets 61 mm (2.4 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 JulyVenice 23°C (73°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Venice or Mostar in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Venice and Mostar. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Venice this time of year.
In the autumn, Venice is cooler than Mostar. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Venice in October average around 14°C (57°F), and Mostar averages at about 17°C (62°F).
Venice usually receives less sunshine than Mostar during autumn. Venice gets 134 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 178 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Mostar receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Venice usually receives less rain than Mostar. Venice gets 67 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVenice 14°C (57°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Venice or Mostar in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Venice as well as Mostar. Many travelers come to Venice for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Venice. In January, Venice is generally much colder than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Venice average around 3°C (37°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Venice often gets less sunshine than Mostar. Venice gets 88 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 113 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Mostar. Venice usually gets less rain in January than Mostar. Venice gets 58 mm (2.3 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 JanuaryVenice 3°C (37°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Venice or Mostar in the Spring?
Both Mostar and Venice are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Venice in the spring for the natural beauty.
Venice is cooler than Mostar in the spring. The daily temperature in Venice averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Mostar fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
Venice usually receives less sunshine than Mostar during spring. Venice gets 154 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 174 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Mostar. In April, Venice usually receives less rain than Mostar. Venice gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVenice 13°C (55°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Venice
| Venice | Mostar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (38°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
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