Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Brasov?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Brasov or Mostar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Brasov or Mostar, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Brasov or Mostar?
Brasov
Brasov is a mountain resort city in the region of Transylvania in Romania, surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains and best known for its medieval architecture and history.
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 Luxury Tours to Romania, The Best Budget Tours to Romania, The Best Budget Tours to Bosnia and Herzegowina, and The Best Luxury Tours to Bosnia and Herzegowina.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBrasov $85Mostar $97
The average daily cost (per person) in Brasov is $85, while the average daily cost in Mostar is $97. 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 Brasov and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBrasov $24Mostar $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBrasov $48Mostar $80
Compare Hotels in Brasov and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Brasov 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: Brasov Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Brasov $20Mostar $9.52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brasov
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brasov:
- Bran Castle of Dracula Yourself : Private Round-Trip Transfer from Brasov City: $95
- Airport Transfer: Brasov to Bucharest Airport OTP by Business Car: $165
- Brasov to Bucharest Otopeni Airport private transfer: $190
- Private Transfer from Brasov to Bucharest, 2h of Sightseeing, Local Driver: $190
- Airport Transfer Bucharest -Brasov or Brasov - Bucharest: $239
- Private Transfer: Bran Castle of Dracula to Bucharest: $262
- Brasov to Bucharest - Private Guided Transfer - Car and Driver: $286
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)$24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mostar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mostar:
- Airport transfer: Capljina - Mostar - Tuzla - Mostar - Capljina: $59
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Medugorje: $118
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Metkovic: $148
- Private Transfer from Jablanica to Mostar Airport (OMO): $148
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Siroki brijeg: $149
- Transfer Mostar to Dubrovnik with Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj and Počitelj tour: $149
- Private Transfer from Mostar to Split, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver: $179
- Transfer service from Mostar-Sarajevo: $190
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Grude: $206
- Dubrovnik to Mostar Transfer with Kravice, Blagaj, Pocitelj: $211
- Transfer Sarajevo ⇄ Dubrovnik + Herzegovina Tour: $214
- Split to Mostar Transfer with Kravice, Blagaj and Pocitelj: $218
Is it cheaper to fly into Brasov or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar and Brasov 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 dayBrasov $48Mostar $49
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brasov
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Brasov.
- Brasov Bites and Sights Food Tour Authentic Romanian Flavors: $89
- Enjoy Traditional Romanian Cooking in Brasov: $103
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)$17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mostar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Mostar.
- Medieval 3 course Dinner with Drinks: $34
- Traditional Bosnian Cooking Class in Mostar: $76
- Traditional Bosnian Cooking Class in Mostar with Lunch and Drinks: $77
- Traditional Bosnian Cooking Class in a Medieval Restaurant: $88
- Cooking Class of Mostar: $179
- Sarajevo Old Town Tour With Traditional Bosnian Cooking Class: $262
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Brasov $10Mostar $10
Tours and Activities in Brasov
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Brasov are as follows:
- Brasov Old Town Small-Group Walking Tour: $30
- PRIVATE Brasov Old Town Walking Tour & PDF guide: $36
- Outdoors experience - Paintball in Transylvania : $39
- Bran Castle Skip the Line Ticket with Audio Guide: $49
- Bran Castle and Rasnov Fortress Tour from Brasov with Optional Peles Castle Visit: $55
- One day tour Dracula Castle. Libearty Bear Sanctuary. from Brasov: $58
- Brown bear watching experience at the Bear Sanctuary: $58
- Brasov City Guided Walking Tour for Small Group: $60
- Bran Castle and more options tour from Brasov: $65
- Small-Group Brasov-CROWN City Evening Tour with wine: $65
- Husky Sleigh Rides experience: $66
- Brown Bear Sanctuary Tour from Brasov Entrance Ticket Guaranteed : $70
Tours and Activities in Mostar
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Mostar are as follows:
- Mostar city Tour: $23
- War Photo Exhibition Tour in Mostar: $25
- Mostar Street Art & Graffiti Tour : $30
- Pocitelj City Tour: $30
- City Tour: Mostar Medival Town: $31
- Mostar Street Art & Graffiti Tour: $35
- Drežnica Canyoning Adventure Tour in Mostar: $38
- Mostar thru history -private tour: $40
- The Death of Yugoslavia: Unique thematic Tour in Mostar: $41
- Neretva City Rafting Tour: $41
- Mostar Private Walking Tour: $45
- Safari kayak adventure w BBQ & Beer: $46
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBrasov $8.46Mostar $4.08
Sample the Local Flavors in Brasov
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Brasov:
- Bran (Dracula) Castle, Bear Sanctuary, Rasnov Fortress & Palinca Distillery: $113
- Azuga wine tasting on a day trip from Brasov: $145
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)$7.21
Sample the Local Flavors in Mostar
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Mostar:
- Afternoon Guided Tour and Wine Tasting: $18
- Wine Tasting: $18
- Mostar Sunset Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $18
- Grand City Tour with Old Bridge Wine Tasting and Hub of Fine Arts: $83
- Wine Tour & Tasting (Herzegovina): $119
- One Day Mostar Wine Tasting Tour: $220
When comparing the travel costs between Brasov and Mostar, we can see that Mostar is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Brasov Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Brasov or Mostar?
Brasov has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Mostar. When comparing the sizes of Brasov 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 Brasov or Mostar?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Brasov or Mostar in the Summer?
Both Mostar and Brasov are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
In July, Brasov is generally cooler than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Brasov average around 23°C (73°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
It's quite sunny in Mostar. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Brasov. Brasov usually receives less sunshine than Mostar during summer. Brasov gets 288 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Brasov usually receives more rain than Mostar. Brasov gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBrasov 23°C (73°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Brasov or Mostar in the Autumn?
Both Mostar and Brasov during the autumn are popular places to visit.
Brasov is cooler than Mostar in the autumn. The daily temperature in Brasov averages around 13°C (55°F) in October, and Mostar fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
In the autumn, Brasov often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar. Brasov gets 187 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 178 hours of full sun.
Mostar gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Brasov usually gets less rain in October than Mostar. Brasov gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBrasov 13°C (55°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Brasov or Mostar in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Brasov and Mostar.
It's quite cold in Brasov in the winter. In the winter, Brasov is much colder than Mostar. Typically, the winter temperatures in Brasov in January average around -1°C (30°F), and Mostar averages at about 6°C (42°F).
Brasov usually receives less sunshine than Mostar during winter. Brasov gets 85 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 113 hours of full sun in the winter.
Mostar receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Brasov usually receives less rain than Mostar. Brasov gets 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBrasov -1°C (30°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Brasov or Mostar in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Brasov as well as Mostar.
In April, Brasov is generally cooler than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Brasov average around 12°C (54°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In the spring, Brasov often gets more sunshine than Mostar. Brasov gets 188 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 174 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Mostar. Brasov usually gets less rain in April than Mostar. Brasov gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBrasov 12°C (54°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Brasov
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -1°C (30°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (34°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (54°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (66°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (55°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (44°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (35°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
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