Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Cologne?
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 Cologne or Mostar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cologne 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: Cologne or Mostar?
Cologne
Spanning the Rhine River in western Germany, the city of Cologne dates back 2,000 years, once existing as the largest city of the Holy Roman Empire in medieval times. Today, it is the region's cultural hub - a center of museums, galleries, and towering Gothic cathedrals.
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 Germany, The Best Budget Tours to Germany, 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 dayCologne €197Mostar €83
The average daily cost (per person) in Cologne is €197, while the average daily cost in Mostar is €83. 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 Cologne and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCologne €91Mostar €34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCologne €182Mostar €68
Compare Hotels in Cologne and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Cologne 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: Cologne Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cologne €19Mostar €8.11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cologne
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cologne:
- Cologne Bonn CGN Airport to Hotels Private Transfer: $37
- Cologne CGN Airpot to Köln | Bonn | Dusseldorf Private Transfer: $42
- Departure Private Transfer Cologne Airport CGN to Cologne by Car: $72
- Arrival Transfer Cologne Airport CGN to Cologne City by Sedan: $72
- Transfer from Cologne Airport CGN to Cologne City by Luxury Car: $91
- Private Limousine Transfer from Cologne Airport to Cologne City: $108
- Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bonn hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $156
- Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Cologne hotels - Round-trip Private Transfer : $168
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:
- Airport transfer: Capljina - Mostar - Tuzla - Mostar - Capljina: $59
- Dubrovnik to Mostar Direct Transfer: $351
- Dubrovnik to Mostar Transfer with Kravice, Blagaj, Pocitelj: $211
- Private Transfer from Jablanica to Mostar Airport (OMO): $148
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Grude: $206
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Konjic: $282
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Medugorje: $118
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Metkovic: $148
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Siroki brijeg: $149
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Tomislav grad: $248
- Private Transfer from Mostar to Split, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver: $179
- Private transfer Dubrovnik and Mostar: $226
Is it cheaper to fly into Cologne or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar and Cologne 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 dayCologne €87Mostar €42
Typical Food Prices in Cologne
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cologne:
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Dinner€14
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Donner Kebab€4.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cologne
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cologne.
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Hard Rock Cafe Cologne With Set Lunch or Dinner: $35
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.
- 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.Cologne €20Mostar €8.78
Tours and Activities in Cologne
Here are a few actual costs in Cologne for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Walking tour of The essential and unmissable: $3.58
- Cologne Highlights, Stories, and Local Atmosphere Tour: $3.59
- The Dark Side of the Dom Tour: $3.59
- Aachen Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.79
- Cologne Cathedral tour audio guide with mobile app: $4.92
- Cologne Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.44
- Aachen Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.44
- Cologne Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $6.69
- Cologne Walking Tour from Roman Era to World War 2 with an App : $6.93
- Aachen Cathedral tour with audioguide on mobile app: $6.93
- Cologne Walking Tour with Audioguide: City and Cathedral: $8.37
- Cologne Interactive City Tour: $8.38
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 dayCologne €23Mostar €3.47
Sample the Local Flavors in Cologne
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Cologne:
- Old Town Walking Tour with 1 Brewery Visit & 1 Beer: $21
- Informative and fun brewery tour in German, public: $23
- Pub Crawl Cologne Including Admission Fee for Bars and Shots: $24
- Public brewery tour in Cologne in English: $24
- Public brewery tour in German in Cologne: $24
- Brewery tour in Cologne including a variety of tastings: $29
- South Cologne Walking Tour with brewery visit: $29
- Night Pub Crawl Tour in Cologne - Shots and Party!: $30
- Brewery Tour with 3 Kölsch Beer Tastings: $32
- Kölsch Brewery Tour with 3 Beers Included: $33
- Entertaining Brewery Tour: Feel Good Package including local beer: $33
- The Legendary Kölsch Brewery Tour: $34
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:
- 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 Cologne and Mostar, we can see that Cologne 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 Cologne would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cologne 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 Cologne Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cologne or Mostar?
Cologne has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Mostar. When comparing the sizes of Cologne 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 Cologne 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 Cologne or Mostar in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cologne and Mostar. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Cologne this time of year.
Cologne is cooler than Mostar in the summer. The daily temperature in Cologne averages around 19°C (66°F) in July, and Mostar fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mostar this time of the year. Cologne usually receives less sunshine than Mostar during summer. Cologne gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Cologne usually receives more rain than Mostar. Cologne gets 80 mm (3.1 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 JulyCologne 19°C (66°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Cologne or Mostar in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Cologne as well as Mostar. Many travelers come to Cologne for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Cologne is cooler than Mostar. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Cologne in October average around 12°C (54°F), and Mostar averages at about 17°C (62°F).
In the autumn, Cologne often gets less sunshine than Mostar. Cologne gets 104 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 178 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Mostar. Cologne usually gets less rain in October than Mostar. Cologne gets 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCologne 12°C (54°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Cologne or Mostar in the Winter?
Both Mostar and Cologne are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Cologne in the winter for the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Cologne can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Cologne is generally much colder than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Cologne average around 3°C (37°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
Cologne usually receives less sunshine than Mostar during winter. Cologne gets 43 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 113 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Mostar. In January, Cologne usually receives less rain than Mostar. Cologne gets 61 mm (2.4 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 JanuaryCologne 3°C (37°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Cologne or Mostar in the Spring?
Both Mostar and Cologne during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Cologne for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
Cologne is cooler than Mostar in the spring. The daily temperature in Cologne averages around 10°C (50°F) in April, and Mostar fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In the spring, Cologne often gets less sunshine than Mostar. Cologne gets 152 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 174 hours of full sun.
Mostar gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cologne usually gets less rain in April than Mostar. Cologne gets 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCologne 10°C (50°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Cologne
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (50°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 14°C (58°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (66°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (61°F) | 62 mm (2.5 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (39°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
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