Which place is cheaper, Vienna or Mamaia?
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 Mamaia or Vienna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Mamaia or Vienna? 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: Mamaia or Vienna?
Mamaia
The most popular beach resort in Romania, Mamaia sits on an 8-kilometer wisp of land between Lake Siutghiol and the Black Sea. With plenty of hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, and an aqua park, the resort area is a party-goer's destination with endless opportunities for fun in the sun and nighttime merriment.
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Romania, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Bucharest, The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMamaia $87Vienna $206
The average daily cost (per person) in Mamaia is $87, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $206. 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 Mamaia and Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMamaia $27Vienna $110
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMamaia $54Vienna $220
Compare Hotels in Mamaia and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Mamaia or Vienna? 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: Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mamaia $29Vienna $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mamaia
Also for Mamaia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Mihail Kogalniceanu Constanta to Bucharest Driver - Private Guided Transfer : $298
- Constanta to Bucharest Otopeni airport - private transfers: $274
- Cernavoda to Bucharest - Private Guided Transfer - Car and Driver: $239
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport$35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Vienna VIE Airport to City Centre Private Transfer: $27
- Private transfer to Nuremberg or Nuremberg to Vienna: $469
- Private transfer to Milan or Milan to Vienna: $741
- Private transfer Warsaw to Vienna: $558
- Airport Transfer to/from Bratislava: $108
- Vienna to Prague - Private Transfer with 2 hours of Sightseeing: $299
- Vienna to Budapest - Private transfer with 2h of Sightseeing: $269
- Vienna to Budapest - Private transfer with 2h of Sightseeing: $281
- Vienna daytrip: Private transfer from Budapest and back: $388
- Vienna Private Transfer from Vienna Airport to City centre: $97
- Vienna International Airport Business Transfer to Vienna City: $154
- Vienna Departure Private Transfers from Vienna City to Vienna Airport VIE: $94
Is it cheaper to fly into Mamaia or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna and Mamaia 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 dayMamaia $42Vienna $68
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 1 Hour Tradtional Kaiserschmarrn Cooking Class & Tasting in Wien: $47
- Strauss Dinner Show: $118
- Evening at Schönbrunn Palace 3-course Dinner and Concert: $122
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $125
- Schnitzel and Strudel: Shared Cooking Class : $143
- Nuit des Lumières - The Candlelight Dinner Concert in Vienna: $154
- Authentic Vienna Food Tour inc. lunch, street food, 3 drinks: $170
- Nabiel's Vienna Cooking Class: $179
- Classic Food Tour of Vienna: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mamaia $14Vienna $45
Tours and Activities in Mamaia
For Mamaia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Day Tour: Visit Histria Ancient Citadel & Taste local wines: $167
- Half-day Tour to the Ancient Citadel of Histria (CT-01): $179
- Half-day tour for a Roman Conquest and Bacchus Delight (CT-02): $256
- Old Center and Casino of Constanta Visit Guided Tour: $44
- Self-Guided Labyrinth in the Rocks Tour near Silistra: $23
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Exclusive Guided Wine and Hiking Experience in Austria : $73
- ( Night Tour ) With Private Guide + wine or prosecco: $237
- 2-Hour Guided Tour in the Footsteps of Princess Sissi in Vienna: $62
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour on Kalenderberg Mountain to Meet History from Vienna: $184
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Meet History at Braunsberg Mountain from Vienna: $184
- 2-hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour on Seekopf Mountain, Wachau Valley from Vienna: $184
- 24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off with Ferris Wheel and River Cruise: $90
- 3-Hour Private Hiking Tour over Parapluie Mountain with a View of Vienna: $230
- 3-Hour Private Hiking Tour to historic places around Spitz in Wachau Valley: $276
- 5-Hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour 'Wild water at Hochwechsel': $276
- A Self-Guided Tour of Vienna the Home of Classical Music: $20
- A day in the life of Vienna - Private tour with a local: $245
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMamaia $13Vienna $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Mamaia
Also in Mamaia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Unveilling the Essence: Gabai Winery's Captivating Wine Tours: $48
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $14
- Friday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Vienna, Austria: $28
- Saturday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Vienna, Austria: $28
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace with optional Palace Ticket: $54
- Small-group Vienna Wine Tour: $142
- Austrian Wine Tasting: $143
- Countryside Half Day Wine Tour near Vienna: $143
- Vienna Woods Tour with underground lake and wine tasting: $155
- Wine Tasting Tour: $161
- Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna: $161
- Vienna Woods Wine Tour - Wines, Vines & Good Times!: $190
- Private tour Neusiedler See, Rust (wine tasting), Purbach: $190
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mamaia and Vienna, we can see that Vienna is more expensive. And not only is Mamaia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Mamaia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mamaia 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna than you might in Mamaia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mamaia Expensive? and Is Vienna Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Mamaia or Vienna?
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 Mamaia or Vienna in the Summer?
Both Vienna and Mamaia are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Vienna in the summer for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
Mamaia is around the same temperature as Vienna in the summer. The daily temperature in Mamaia averages around 22°C (72°F) in July, and Vienna fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Vienna. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mamaia. Mamaia usually receives more sunshine than Vienna during summer. Mamaia gets 320 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 255 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Mamaia usually receives less rain than Vienna. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMamaia 22°C (72°F)Vienna 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Mamaia or Vienna in the Autumn?
Both Vienna and Mamaia during the autumn are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Vienna for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Mamaia is around the same temperature as Vienna. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Mamaia in October average around 14°C (56°F), and Vienna averages at about 12°C (54°F).
In the autumn, Mamaia often gets more sunshine than Vienna. Mamaia gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 140 hours of full sun.
Mamaia usually gets less rain in October than Vienna. Mamaia gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMamaia 14°C (56°F)Vienna 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Mamaia or Vienna in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Mamaia and Vienna. Furthermore, the winter months attract visitors to Vienna because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Vienna can be very cold. Mamaia can be very cold during winter. In January, Mamaia is generally much colder than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Mamaia average around 1°C (33°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
Mamaia usually receives more sunshine than Vienna during winter. Mamaia gets 83 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 65 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Mamaia usually receives less rain than Vienna. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMamaia 1°C (33°F)Vienna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Mamaia or Vienna in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Mamaia as well as Vienna. Additionally, the natural beauty are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.
Mamaia is cooler than Vienna in the spring. The daily temperature in Mamaia averages around 10°C (51°F) in April, and Vienna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vienna. In the spring, Mamaia often gets less sunshine than Vienna. Mamaia gets 180 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 202 hours of full sun.
Mamaia usually gets less rain in April than Vienna. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMamaia 10°C (51°F)Vienna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Vienna and Mamaia
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (33°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (36°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (51°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (65°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (56°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (38°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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