Mid-Range Travel Guide: Bosnia and Herzegovina

Accommodation

$35-85 per night

Private rooms in mid-range hotels, boutique guesthouses, apartments with private bathrooms

Food & Dining

$25-50 per day

Mix of traditional restaurants, casual dining, occasional tourist-oriented establishments, local specialties

Transportation

$15-35 per day

Combination of public transport, occasional taxis, intercity buses, some car rental days

Activities

$20-60 per day

Guided tours, museum entries, cultural sites, adventure activities, day trips

Eat at local bakeries and burek shops instead of tourist restaurants (typically 60-80% cheaper)

Use intercity buses rather than private transfers (usually 70-85% savings on long-distance travel)

Stay in apartments with kitchens for self-catering some meals (can reduce food costs by 40-60%)

Visit during shoulder seasons for accommodation discounts of 25-45%

Take advantage of free hiking trails and natural attractions instead of paid tours

Buy groceries at local markets rather than tourist areas (typically 40-60% less expensive)

Use public transportation within cities instead of taxis (generally 80-90% cheaper)

Only eating in tourist-centered areas of Sarajevo and Bosnia (typically 100-200% markup over local establishments)

Relying exclusively on taxis for transportation (can cost 4-6x more than public buses)

Booking accommodation last-minute during peak summer months (often 50-100% higher rates)

Purchasing souvenirs in major tourist sites instead of local markets (usually 150-300% markup)