Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Budapest?
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 Budapest 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 Budapest and Mostar can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Budapest or Mostar?
Budapest
Budapest is the capital city of Hungary. It has been called the "Paris of the East" because of its impressive architecture and general beauty. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987 because of its cultural importance, its location on the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrassy Avenue. In addition to its rich history, Budapest still has a young vibe with a lot of energy. There's an active night life, an impressive music scene, and a good reputation with European youth.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Budapest, The Best 10-Day Tours from Budapest, 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 dayBudapest $122Mostar $97
The average daily cost (per person) in Budapest is $122, 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 Budapest and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBudapest $58Mostar $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBudapest $116Mostar $80
Compare Hotels in Budapest and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Budapest 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: Budapest Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Budapest $12Mostar $9.52
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Budapest
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Budapest:
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Short Taxi Ride$7.67
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Metro Pass$4.21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Budapest
Also for Budapest, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shared Airport Shuttle Bus Transfer: $14
- Premier Outlet Shopping Transfer from City Center: $18
- BUD Airport to Budapest City Private Transfer: $22
- One way private transfer from Budapest cruise port to Budapest hotels: $29
- Budapest Private Departure Transfer: From hotels to Railway station: $29
- Budapest Airport (BUD) to Budapest - Arrival Private Transfer : $30
- Budapest One Way Private Transfer to or from Airport: $34
- Budapest City - Budapest Airport Transfer: $38
- Private Transfer Budapest Airport BUD to Budapest by Car or Van: $40
- Transfer from Liszt Ferenc Airport to Hotel: $43
- Hotel to Liszt Ferenc Airport departure Transfer: $43
- BUD Airport to Budapest City/Hotels Private Transfer: $45
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:
- Split to Dubrovnik via Mostar Private Transfer: $573
- Private transfer from Mostar to Kotor: $363
- Dubrovnik to Mostar Direct Transfer: $351
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Konjic: $282
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Tomislav grad: $248
- Private transfer Dubrovnik and Mostar: $226
- Split to Mostar Transfer with Kravice, Blagaj and Pocitelj: $218
- Transfer Sarajevo ⇄ Dubrovnik + Herzegovina Tour: $214
- Dubrovnik to Mostar Transfer with Kravice, Blagaj, Pocitelj: $211
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Grude: $206
- Transfer service from Mostar-Sarajevo: $190
- Private Transfer from Mostar to Split, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver: $179
Is it cheaper to fly into Budapest or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar and Budapest 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 dayBudapest $44Mostar $49
Typical Food Prices in Budapest
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Budapest:
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Lunch$3.74
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Budapest
For Budapest, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Dinner and Live Hungarian Music: $1.51
- Central Market Hall Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $15
- Hungarian Folk Dance & Concert with Dinner Option: $22
- Budapest Pizza Cruise: $38
- Catamaran Pizza Cruise: $41
- Sir Lancelot Medieval Dinner with Drink and Show: $47
- Budapest on a Budget: Guided Street Food Tour w/ Sweet Wine: $52
- Food Tour Market to Tavern: 14+ Tasters & Wines: $68
- Guided Food Tour with Wine, Beer, and Shots: $69
- Folklore Revue Dinner Show with Unlimited Drinks: $73
- Budapest Danube Cruise with Buffet Dinner, Performances and Music: $74
- Budapest Food Tour: Market to Tavern with 14+ Tasters & Wines: $79
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.Budapest $24Mostar $10
Typical Entertainment Prices in Budapest
For Budapest, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance to the Baths for Two$7.52
Tours and Activities in Budapest
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Budapest.
- Castle District Walking Tour: $2.35
- Jewish Quarter of Budapest Walking Tour: $2.35
- Budacastle walking tour: Statues, Storytelling, & Myths!: $2.35
- Ghetto Wall Exhibition Tour with History Guide: $3.52
- Walking Tour to the Shoes Memorial and Parliament: $3.52
- Free Tour Budapest Essential in Spanish: $3.57
- Budapest ️Highlights️ Live Guided Segway Tour: $3.57
- Budapest Castle District Walking Tour: $3.57
- Free tour of Buda Castle : $3.57
- Self Guided Tour In Budapest With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.57
- Walking tour in the Buda Castle incl. Fisherman's Bastion: $3.58
- City Segway Tours Budapest: $3.58
Tours and Activities in Mostar
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Mostar are as follows:
- Charming Private Mostar Walking Tour: $47
- 2 Hour Private Mostar Marvels Guided Walking Tour: $167
- All Inclusive Neretva Rafting, Day Tour from Mostar: $161
- Ancient Roman Horseback Riding Experience: $77
- Authentic Medjugorje Tour: $89
- Blagaj Tekija & Buna River Half-Day Tour from Mostar: $71
- Captivating Mostar - Walking Tour for Couples: $155
- City Tour: Mostar Medival Town: $31
- Cultural Herzegovina Tour: $118
- Discover Herzegovina Day Tour from Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj, Počitelj: $58
- Drežnica Canyoning Adventure Tour in Mostar: $38
- Dubrovnik: Kravica & Mostar Day Trip | All Tickets Included: $59
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBudapest $20Mostar $4.08
Sample the Local Flavors in Budapest
Also in Budapest, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ruin Bar Pub Crawl with Entry Tickets: $12
- Budapest Pub Crawl & Ruin Bar Tour – Free Shots & VIP Entry: $13
- Budapest Pub Crawl & Ruin Bar Tour – Free Shots & VIP Entry: $20
- Guided Pub Tour to Ruin Bars with Games & 6 Shots: $23
- New Year’s Eve Pub Crawl + 1 Hour Open Bar: $24
- Budapest Pub Tour +6 free Shots +VIP Access +Drinking Games : $24
- The Original Budapest Pub Crawl - One Hour Open Bar + Free Shots: $24
- Brewery Tour at "First Craft Beer" & Beer Tasting: $26
- Private, Personalized Pub Crawl, 3 drinks included: $29
- Pub Crawl Budapest with Challenges and Free Shots: $30
- Hungarian pálinka distillery visit and tasting: $36
- PRIVATE Budapest by Nights: GUIDED tour whit WINE tasting: $39
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 we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Budapest and Mostar, we can see that Budapest 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 Budapest would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Budapest 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 Budapest Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Budapest or Mostar?
Budapest has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Mostar. When comparing the sizes of Budapest 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 Budapest 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 Budapest or Mostar in the Summer?
Both Mostar and Budapest during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Budapest because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Budapest is cooler than Mostar. Typically, the summer temperatures in Budapest in July average around 21°C (70°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 Budapest. In the summer, Budapest often gets less sunshine than Mostar. Budapest gets 278 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun.
Budapest usually gets less rain in July than Mostar. Budapest gets 45 mm (1.8 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 JulyBudapest 21°C (70°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Budapest or Mostar in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Budapest and Mostar. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Budapest this time of year.
In October, Budapest is generally cooler than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Budapest average around 12°C (53°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
Budapest usually receives less sunshine than Mostar during autumn. Budapest gets 152 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, Budapest usually receives less rain than Mostar. Budapest gets 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBudapest 12°C (53°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Budapest or Mostar in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Budapest as well as Mostar. Many travelers come to Budapest for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Budapest. Budapest is much colder than Mostar in the winter. The daily temperature in Budapest averages around -1°C (31°F) in January, and Mostar fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Budapest often gets less sunshine than Mostar. Budapest gets 61 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 113 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Mostar. Budapest usually gets less rain in January than Mostar. Budapest gets 42 mm (1.7 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 JanuaryBudapest -1°C (31°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Budapest or Mostar in the Spring?
Both Mostar and Budapest are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Budapest in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Budapest is cooler than Mostar. Typically, the spring temperatures in Budapest in April average around 12°C (53°F), and Mostar averages at about 14°C (58°F).
Budapest usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar during spring. Budapest gets 178 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, Budapest usually receives less rain than Mostar. Budapest gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBudapest 12°C (53°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Budapest
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -1°C (31°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (35°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | 7°C (44°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (53°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 16°C (62°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (67°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (69°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 17°C (63°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (53°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (34°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.