Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Zagreb?
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 Zagreb or Mostar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Zagreb and Mostar. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Zagreb or Mostar?
Zagreb
Zagreb, in central Croatia, is the country's capital. It has a wonderful old town that has cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and a great atmosphere. Many people travel to Croatia specifically for its beaches and coastal towns, but if you overlook this lovely capital city, you'll miss a large part of the culture and personality that is Croatia.
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 2-Week Tours from Dubrovnik, The Best 2-Week Tours from Split, 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 dayZagreb €89Mostar €83
The average daily cost (per person) in Zagreb is €89, 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 Zagreb and Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZagreb €48Mostar €34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZagreb €96Mostar €68
Compare Hotels in Zagreb and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Zagreb 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: Zagreb Hotel Prices and Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zagreb €9.11Mostar €8.11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagreb
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagreb:
- Bus transfer from/to Rijeka: $14
- From Plitvice Lakes Round-Trip Comfort Bus Transfer: $17
- Direct bus Transfer from/to Split: $26
- Premium Private Transfer to or from Zagreb Airport : $27
- Zagreb Airport One Way Private transfer To or From Airport: $29
- Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Zagreb - Arrival Private Transfer: $31
- Zagreb to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) - Departure Private Transfer: $31
- Transfer between Zagreb Airport and Zagreb Downtown Hotels: $36
- Luxury Private Transfer Zagreb Airport - Zagreb: $44
- CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer from Zagreb Airport ZAG / Zagreb City: $51
- Zagreb Airport: One-Way Private transfer To/From Airport: $57
- Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Zagreb - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $62
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 Zagreb or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar and Zagreb 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 dayZagreb €29Mostar €42
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zagreb
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zagreb.
- Food Tour with Tastings: $104
- Taste Zagreb Food Tour: $106
- Bite Back in Time: Zagreb's Food Tour Spiced with History : $131
- Zagreb Food Tour: Bite into Traditional Dishes and Flavors: $140
- Croatian cuisine cooking class with Dolac market tour: $155
- Zagreb Walking Food Tour - Sightseeing - Dolac market visit: $161
- Authentic Market Tour and Cooking Class in the Heart of Zagreb: $184
- PRIVATE Half-Day Food Tour: The 10 Tastings of Zagreb With Locals: $201
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.Zagreb €12Mostar €8.78
Tours and Activities in Zagreb
Here are a few actual costs in Zagreb for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Searching for Love in Romantic Exploration Game and Tour: $5.95
- Nikola Tesla Technical Museum Ticket: $7.02
- Skip-the-Ticket-Line Museum of Broken Relationships: $8.19
- Monuments to Modernism: An Audio Tour of the Zagreb Trade Fair: $8.99
- Cravaticum - Museum of The Cravat Entry Ticket: $9.36
- Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket: $12
- Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket: $14
- VR 3D Immersive Film Experience - Voucher: $14
- City and WWII Tunnels Walking Tour: $18
- Zagreb Time Travel – Discover Zagreb with a fun interactive tablet city tour!: $18
- City & History Walking Tour & WW2 Tunnels: $18
- Jump into Walking Tour with local guide: $21
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 dayZagreb €8.92Mostar €3.47
Sample the Local Flavors in Zagreb
Also in Zagreb, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl, 1-Hour of Unlimited Drinks, & Club Entry: $34
- Zagreb Pub Crawl 1Hour of Unlimited Drinks Club Entry: $35
- Zagreb:Private Bar Crawling and Alcohol Testing with a Guide: $35
- Taste Zagreb Heritage Wine Tasting with Traditional Lunch: $106
- Hrastje Plešivičko Wine Tasting Day Trip: $176
- From Samobor Highlights & Wine Tasting in Plešivica: $183
- Castle & Wine Tasting - Private Day Trip from Zagreb: $274
- Private Wine Tour from Two Local Wineries & Samobor : $285
- Fairytale Castle & Wine Tasting & Lunch: $286
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 comparing the travel costs between Zagreb and Mostar, we can see that Zagreb 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 Zagreb Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Zagreb or Mostar?
Zagreb has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Mostar. When comparing the sizes of Zagreb 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 Zagreb 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 Zagreb or Mostar in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Zagreb and Mostar. Many travelers come to Zagreb for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Zagreb is cooler than Mostar. Typically, the summer temperatures in Zagreb in July average around 22°C (72°F), and Mostar averages at about 26°C (78°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mostar this time of the year. In Zagreb, it's very sunny this time of the year. Zagreb usually receives less sunshine than Mostar during summer. Zagreb gets 266 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Zagreb usually receives more rain than Mostar. Zagreb gets 87 mm (3.4 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 JulyZagreb 22°C (72°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Mostar in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Zagreb as well as Mostar. Many visitors come to Zagreb in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Zagreb is generally cooler than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Zagreb average around 13°C (55°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
In the autumn, Zagreb often gets less sunshine than Mostar. Zagreb gets 133 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 178 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Mostar. Zagreb usually gets less rain in October than Mostar. Zagreb gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberZagreb 13°C (55°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Mostar in the Winter?
Both Mostar and Zagreb are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Zagreb for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Zagreb can be very cold during winter. Zagreb is much colder than Mostar in the winter. The daily temperature in Zagreb averages around 1°C (35°F) in January, and Mostar fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
Zagreb usually receives less sunshine than Mostar during winter. Zagreb gets 54 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, Zagreb usually receives less rain than Mostar. Zagreb gets 53 mm (2.1 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 JanuaryZagreb 1°C (35°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Mostar in the Spring?
Both Mostar and Zagreb during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Zagreb because of the activities around the city.
In the spring, Zagreb is cooler than Mostar. Typically, the spring temperatures in Zagreb in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Mostar averages at about 14°C (58°F).
In the spring, Zagreb often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar. Zagreb gets 163 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. Zagreb usually gets less rain in April than Mostar. Zagreb gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilZagreb 13°C (55°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Zagreb
| Zagreb | Mostar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (35°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (71°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 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.