Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Mostar?
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 Mostar or Olympos?
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 Mostar and Olympos can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Mostar or Olympos?
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.
Olympos
Olympos was an ancient city in Lycia, situated in a river valley near the coast. Its ruins are located south of the modern town Cirali in the Kumluca district of Antalya Province, Turkey. An important Lycian city in the 2nd century BC, Olympos is more famous these days for being the beach resort of choice for backpackers. Staying in an Olympos 'tree house' at one of the dozen-or-so camps that line the path to the ruins and beach has long been the stuff of travel legend. The former hippy-trail hot-spot has been considerably renovated in past years and during summer can be pretty overcrowded. Olympos offers good value and an up-for-it party atmosphere in a lovely setting.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Bosnia and Herzegowina, The Best Luxury Tours to Bosnia and Herzegowina, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Turkey, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMostar $97Olympos $91
The average daily cost (per person) in Mostar is $97, while the average daily cost in Olympos is $91. 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 Mostar and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMostar $40Olympos $34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMostar $80Olympos $68
Compare Hotels in Mostar and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Mostar or Olympos? 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: Mostar Hotel Prices and Olympos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mostar $9.52Olympos $24
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Suluada Boat Trip With Lunch & Transfer From Belek,Antalya,Kemer: $11
- Suluada ( Maldives ) Boat Trip with Lunch and Transfer: $12
- Mega Star Party Boat Trip From Kemer With Lunch And Transfer: $12
- Kemer Full Day Pirate Boat Trip with Lunch and Optional Transfer: $14
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip with transfer from Belek: $17
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip With Lunch & Free Hotel Transfer: $20
- Land of Legends Night Show with Round Transfer from Kemer: $20
- Kemer Mega Star Boat Trip With Hotel Transfer and Lunch : $20
- Kemer Suluada Boat Tour (Maldives of Turkey) With Hotel Transfer: $20
- Suluada Boat Tour From Antalya (Maldives of Turkey) with Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $23
- Land of Legends Night Show Roundtrip Transfer from Kemer: $27
- Scuba Diving Tour in Kemer with Lunch and Transfer: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Mostar or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Mostar 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 dayMostar $49Olympos $40
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Olympos
For Olympos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sunset Party Boat GONSTER : with Dinner, Wine ,Beer & Soft Drinks: $48
- Fire of Anatolia Dance Show Dinner and Transfer from Kemer: $103
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mostar $10Olympos $23
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
Tours and Activities in Olympos
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
- Kemer Turkish Bath Experience With Oil Massage: $15
- Kemer Quad Safari Experience at Goynuk Canyon: $18
- Day Tour to Suluada by Boat : $18
- Medusa 3 Islands Boat Tour from Kemer Foam Party and Free Lunch: $20
- Full Day Rafting Experience From Kemer: $20
- Goynuk Canyon Party Bus Tour with optional Water Adventure: $20
- Sea, Sun, and Flavor: Adrasan Boat Tour + Free Lunch Included!: $24
- Kemer Boat Tour from Antalya with Swim,Foam Party&Lunch Included: $28
- Kemer Turkish Bath Experience With Oil Massage : $30
- Kemer Rafting, Jeep Safari, Zipline, Buggy Safari Combo Tour: $35
- Quad Off Road Safari Tour Kemer: $37
- 9 Hours Rafting, Buggy Safari and Zipline Adventure from Kemer: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMostar $4.08Olympos $14
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 Mostar and Olympos, 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 Mostar Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Mostar or Olympos?
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 Mostar or Olympos in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Mostar as well as Olympos.
In the summer, Mostar is around the same temperature as Olympos. Typically, the summer temperatures in Mostar in July average around 26°C (78°F), and Olympos averages at about 27°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Olympos. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mostar this time of the year. In the summer, Mostar often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Mostar gets 323 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 385 hours of full sun.
Mostar usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Mostar gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMostar 26°C (78°F)Olympos 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Mostar or Olympos in the Autumn?
Both Olympos and Mostar are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In October, Mostar is generally cooler than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Mostar average around 17°C (62°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Olympos. Mostar usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during autumn. Mostar gets 178 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 249 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It's quite rainy in Mostar. In October, Mostar usually receives more rain than Olympos. Mostar gets 153 mm (6 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMostar 17°C (62°F)Olympos 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Mostar or Olympos in the Winter?
Both Olympos and Mostar during the winter are popular places to visit.
Mostar is much colder than Olympos in the winter. The daily temperature in Mostar averages around 6°C (42°F) in January, and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In the winter, Mostar often gets less sunshine than Olympos. Mostar gets 113 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Olympos receives 147 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Mostar. Mostar usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Mostar gets 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMostar 6°C (42°F)Olympos 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Mostar or Olympos in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Mostar and Olympos.
In the spring, Mostar is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the spring temperatures in Mostar in April average around 14°C (58°F), and Olympos averages at about 16°C (61°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Olympos this time of the year. Mostar usually receives less sunshine than Olympos during spring. Mostar gets 174 hours of sunny skies, while Olympos receives 250 hours of full sun in the spring.
Mostar gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Mostar usually receives more rain than Olympos. Mostar gets 127 mm (5 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMostar 14°C (58°F)Olympos 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Olympos and Mostar
| Mostar | Olympos | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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