Which place is cheaper, Mamaia or Corinth?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Corinth or Mamaia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Corinth or Mamaia, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Corinth or Mamaia?
Corinth
One of the oldest towns in Peloponnese, Corinth is a port city with a population of about 58,000. The area is thought to have been inhabited since at least 6000BC. In the main part of the city, "new" Corinth, there is little left to remind you of the city's rich history. Much of this area has been destroyed by earthquake. Most of the interesting archeological sights are found in "old" Corinth, a short distance away.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Greece, The Best Budget Tours to Greece, The Best Tours for Seniors to Romania, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Bucharest.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCorinth €121Mamaia €60
The average daily cost (per person) in Corinth is €121, while the average daily cost in Mamaia is €60. 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 Corinth and Mamaia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCorinth €72Mamaia €23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCorinth €144Mamaia €46
Compare Hotels in Corinth and Mamaia
Looking for a hotel in Corinth or Mamaia? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Corinth €7.14Mamaia €25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Corinth
Also for Corinth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Corinth-Loutraki-Agioi Theodoroi to Athens-Pireaus-Athens Airport: $219
- Taxi Transfer from Nafplio - Tolo to Athens Airport - Private up to 4 persons: $219
- Shared Transfer to Mycenae & Epidaurus from Nafplio: $121
- Private Transfer & Guide in Mycenae and Epidaurus from Nafplio: $273
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mamaia
Also for Mamaia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Constanta to Bucarest (OTP) Airport: $174
- Mihail Kogalniceanu Constanta to Bucharest Driver - Private Guided Transfer : $272
- Constanta to Bucharest Otopeni airport - private transfers: $251
- Cernavoda to Bucharest - Private Guided Transfer - Car and Driver: $218
Is it cheaper to fly into Corinth or Mamaia?
Prices for flights to both Mamaia and Corinth 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 dayCorinth €40Mamaia €21
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Corinth
For Corinth, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Savor Nafplio Cooking Class: $126
- Cooking Class OR Demonstration & lunch in Nafplio: $127
- Nafplio Walking Food Tour: $141
- Sustainbable Cooking class, explore a mountainous village: $235
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Corinth €21Mamaia €12
Tours and Activities in Corinth
For Corinth, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3in1; Cycling, sightseeing, tasting: $229
- Ancient Corinth & Nemea Tour to Culture: $100
- Ancient Corinth & Nemea Tour to Culture from Nafplio: $142
- Ancient Corinth Private Tour from Corinth: $68
- Ancient Epidaurus Theater and Canal of Corinth Private Tour from Corinth: $82
- Ancient Olympia Day Tour: $213
- Athens Day Tour - History & Culture: $118
- Biblical Corinth in 7 hours private tour: $460
- 3D Representations & Audiovisual Self-Guided tour: $7.48
- Corinthian olive oil tour & tasting experience: $86
- Cycling Tour at Nafplio: $111
- Epidaurus: Refundable Ticket for the Temple of Asclepius &Theater: $19
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 Winery and Ancient Citadel: $86
- One Day Tour to Constanta (The Ancient City of Tomis): $175
- Self-Guided Labyrinth in the Rocks Tour near Silistra: $21
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCorinth €16Mamaia €11
Sample the Local Flavors in Corinth
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Corinth:
- Winery Tour and Organic Fine Wine Tastings: $16
- Corinth Winery Tour and Organic Fine Wine Tastings: $21
- Nemea - Wine Tasting from Nafplion: $175
- Nemea Wine Tour from Athens, Nafplio or Nemea with Oenologists: $178
- Wine tour at the footsteps of Hercules in Nemea from Nafplio: $188
- 2. Wine Tour Nemea: The new wines of Nemea: $216
- Peloponnese Private Tour & Nemea Wine Tour & Ancient Nemea: $674
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: $44
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Corinth and Mamaia, we can see that Corinth 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 Corinth would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Corinth 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 Corinth Expensive? and Is Mamaia Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Corinth or Mamaia?
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 Corinth or Mamaia in the Summer?
Both Mamaia and Corinth are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Corinth in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Corinth is generally a little warmer than Mamaia. Daily temperatures in Corinth average around 27°C (81°F), and Mamaia fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
It's quite sunny in Mamaia. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Corinth. Corinth usually receives more sunshine than Mamaia during summer. Corinth gets 357 hours of sunny skies, while Mamaia receives 320 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Corinth usually receives less rain than Mamaia. Corinth gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Mamaia receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCorinth 27°C (81°F)Mamaia 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Corinth or Mamaia in the Autumn?
Both Mamaia and Corinth during the autumn are popular places to visit.
Corinth is a little warmer than Mamaia in the autumn. The daily temperature in Corinth averages around 19°C (67°F) in October, and Mamaia fluctuates around 14°C (56°F).
It's quite sunny in Corinth. In the autumn, Corinth often gets more sunshine than Mamaia. Corinth gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mamaia receives 182 hours of full sun.
Corinth usually gets more rain in October than Mamaia. Corinth gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Mamaia receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCorinth 19°C (67°F)Mamaia 14°C (56°F)
Should I visit Corinth or Mamaia in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Corinth and Mamaia. The winter months attract visitors to Corinth because of the museums and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Mamaia in the winter. In the winter, Corinth is much warmer than Mamaia. Typically, the winter temperatures in Corinth in January average around 10°C (51°F), and Mamaia averages at about 1°C (33°F).
Corinth usually receives more sunshine than Mamaia during winter. Corinth gets 143 hours of sunny skies, while Mamaia receives 83 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Corinth usually receives more rain than Mamaia. Corinth gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Mamaia receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCorinth 10°C (51°F)Mamaia 1°C (33°F)
Should I visit Corinth or Mamaia in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Corinth as well as Mamaia.
In April, Corinth is generally much warmer than Mamaia. Daily temperatures in Corinth average around 16°C (60°F), and Mamaia fluctuates around 10°C (51°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Corinth this time of the year. In the spring, Corinth often gets more sunshine than Mamaia. Corinth gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mamaia receives 180 hours of full sun.
Corinth usually gets less rain in April than Mamaia. Corinth gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Mamaia receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCorinth 16°C (60°F)Mamaia 10°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Mamaia and Corinth
| Corinth | Mamaia | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
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