Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Verona?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Verona or Mostar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Verona 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: Verona or Mostar?
Verona
Verona, Italy is probably most famous as the setting for Shakespeare's famous play, Romeo and Juliet. It's in northeast Italy in the Veneto region, close to Venice. It's easy to make the trip by train from either Venice or Milan. Verona has many Roman ruins throughout town, most notably, the Arena. The Arena is a large amphitheater that dates back to the first century AD. You also can't visit Verona without stopping by Juliet's House on Via Cappello, just off the Piazza delle Erbe. The balcony is the supposed balcony that inspired the most famous love scene in the play. You can expect to find tourists gathered around with camera, perhaps detracting a little from what might have once been a romantic setting. Other sights in town worth visiting are the Castle Scaligeri, Castelvecchio, Lamberti Tower, Juliet's Tomb, and the small chapel San Giorgetta. If you have the time while you're in town, consider hoping on Bus 41 and heading out to S. Maria di Lourdes Sanctuary. From the edge of Verona's highest hill you can have a stunning view of the surrounding area. It's well worth the trip.
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 10-Day Tours in Italy, The Best One Week (7-Day) 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 dayVerona €168Mostar €65
The average daily cost (per person) in Verona is €168, 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 Verona and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVerona €107Mostar €34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVerona €214Mostar €68
Compare Hotels in Verona and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Verona 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: Verona Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Verona €6.88Mostar €8.11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Verona
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Verona:
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Bus From Airport€6.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Verona
Also for Verona, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Verona Airport (VRN) to Verona - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Verona Private Transfer - to/from any location: $57
- Private Transfer from/to Valerio Catullo Airport to/from Verona : $58
- Private Transfer Verona Center to Valerio Catullo Airport VRN: $64
- 1-Way private Transfer to Valerio Catullo Airport: $70
- Transfer Verona airport - Verona center: $84
- Verona Airport (VRN) to Venice - Arrival Private Transfer: $96
- Verona to Venice Airport VCE Departure Private Transfer: $96
- Verona Airport (VRN) to Val Gardena/Alta Badia - Arrival Transfer: $104
- Verona to Milan Private Transfer: $110
- Private Luxury Transfer from Peschiera to Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport: $116
- Private Luxury Transfer from Verona to Riva del Garda (or vice versa): $120
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 Verona or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar and Verona 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 dayVerona €54Mostar €24
Typical Food Prices in Verona
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Verona:
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Sitdown Dinner (for Two)€36
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€23
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Cappucino€1.75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Verona
For Verona, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Guided Food Tour with Wine Tasting: $63
- Tortellini Cooking Class and Lunch with Mamma Ivana: $64
- Eat Drink and Love wine and food tour: $82
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Castelnuovo del Garda with Show Cooking: $93
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Fumane with Show Cooking: $93
- Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Soave: $93
- Verona Food Tour with Guide: $95
- Food Tour with Amarone Wine Tasting: $95
- Wine and Food Tour with Dinner and Tastings: $96
- Small-group Street food tour in Soave: $97
- Verona Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $101
- Valpolicella: Traditional cooking class with local products: $102
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.Verona €12Mostar €8.78
Typical Entertainment Prices in Verona
For Verona, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Juliet's House Entry€4.00
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Verona Card€10
Tours and Activities in Verona
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Verona.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Verona Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Digital Guide made by a Local for your walking tour: $6.74
- Solferino Ticket Valid for Visit to the Museum and the Rocca: $6.81
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.95
- Verona's History and Highlights: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- The city of Romeo and Juliet: A self-guided audio tour through Verona: $7.99
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and City Tour: $8.02
- Tour Escape Verona - The happy ending of Juliet: $9.62
- Self-Guided Walking Tour and 1-Day Itinerary: $10
- Verona and Lake Garda: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Non guided tour of the wine museum and amarone tasting: $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 dayVerona €11Mostar €3.47
Sample the Local Flavors in Verona
Also in Verona, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine tasting in Bardolino: $26
- Valpolicella Wine Tour and Tasting in Medieval Court: $33
- Amarone Wine Tour: $35
- Montresor Winery Visit with Wine Tasting and Snacks: $37
- Valdadige: Roeno Guided Tour and Wine tasting: $37
- Verona area: Wine Tasting Experience in Valpolicella: $38
- Food and Wine Tasting in Valpolicella: $38
- Unique Wine tasting in Verona, with Amarone docg: $41
- Lazise: Historical Center Wine Tasting Tour: $43
- Lake Garda: Wine Tour & Tasting Experience in Bardolino area: $44
- Wine Tasting near Juliet's Balcony in Verona: $45
- Wine Tasting in Underground Cellar in Verona City Center : $46
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 Verona and Mostar, we can see that Verona 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 Verona would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Verona 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 Verona Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Verona or Mostar?
Verona has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Mostar. When comparing the sizes of Verona 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 Verona 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 Verona or Mostar in the Summer?
Both Mostar and Verona during the summer are popular places to visit. The family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Verona this time of year.
In the summer, Verona is around the same temperature as Mostar. Typically, the summer temperatures in Verona in July average around 24°C (75°F), and Mostar averages at about 26°C (78°F).
In Mostar, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Verona. In the summer, Verona often gets less sunshine than Mostar. Verona gets 286 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun.
Verona usually gets more rain in July than Mostar. Verona gets 62 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 JulyVerona 24°C (75°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Verona or Mostar in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Verona and Mostar. Many travelers come to Verona for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Verona is generally cooler than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Verona average around 14°C (57°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
Verona usually receives less sunshine than Mostar during autumn. Verona gets 137 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, Verona usually receives less rain than Mostar. Verona gets 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVerona 14°C (57°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Verona or Mostar in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Verona as well as Mostar. Many visitors come to Verona in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Verona can get quite cold in the winter. Verona is much colder than Mostar in the winter. The daily temperature in Verona averages around 2°C (36°F) in January, and Mostar fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Verona often gets less sunshine than Mostar. Verona gets 98 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 113 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Mostar. Verona usually gets less rain in January than Mostar. Verona gets 55 mm (2.1 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 JanuaryVerona 2°C (36°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Verona or Mostar in the Spring?
Both Mostar and Verona are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Verona for the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Verona is cooler than Mostar. Typically, the spring temperatures in Verona in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Mostar averages at about 14°C (58°F).
Verona usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar during spring. Verona gets 169 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, Verona usually receives less rain than Mostar. Verona gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVerona 13°C (55°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Verona
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 55 mm (2.1 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (40°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
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