Which place is cheaper, Maribor or Corinth?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Corinth or Maribor?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Corinth or Maribor, 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 Maribor?
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.
Maribor
Located near the Austrian border is Maribor, the second largest city in Slovenia. Maribor is surrounded by hills that are filled with wine vineyards, as well as the Mariborsko Pohorje mountain. The city is split in half by the Drava River. On the left bank of the river you'll find the city's old town.
The city draws tourists from all over the world who come to enjoy the world renowned wine, old town culture, and outdoor activities which include hiking and skiing. The city is a great jumping off point for many outdoor activities and for those hoping to see the countryside. If you're more the city type, Maribor also has plenty to offer. Head to the theater for a show, sip some wine in a town square, or soak in the beauty of a cathedral while you're in the area.
Maribor's climate is humid continental with warm summers and cold winters. During the winter months the average temperature hovers around freezing. The warmest month is July, when average temperatures often exceed 20 degrees Celsius. Maribor is also one of the sunniest cities in Slovenia.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Greece, The Best Budget Tours to Greece, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Slovenia, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Slovenia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCorinth €121Maribor €76
The average daily cost (per person) in Corinth is €121, while the average daily cost in Maribor is €76. 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 Maribor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCorinth €72Maribor €44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCorinth €144Maribor €88
Compare Hotels in Corinth and Maribor
Looking for a hotel in Corinth or Maribor? 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: Maribor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Corinth €7.14Maribor €8.73
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Corinth
Also for Corinth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer & Guide in Mycenae and Epidaurus from Nafplio: $273
- Shared Transfer to Mycenae & Epidaurus from Nafplio: $121
- Taxi Transfer from Nafplio - Tolo to Athens Airport - Private up to 4 persons: $219
- Transfer from Corinth-Loutraki-Agioi Theodoroi to Athens-Pireaus-Athens Airport: $219
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Maribor
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Maribor:
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Gondola (for 2)€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Maribor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Maribor:
- Private transfer from Maribor to Ljubljana city: $250
- Private Transfer from Maribor to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $252
Is it cheaper to fly into Corinth or Maribor?
Prices for flights to both Maribor 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 €40Maribor €26
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
Typical Food Prices in Maribor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Maribor:
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Restaurant Dinner (for 2)€24
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Gostilnica Navogalu Cafe Lunch€7.50
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Corinth €21Maribor €8.57
Tours and Activities in Corinth
For Corinth, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3D Representations & Audiovisual Self-Guided tour: $7.48
- Mycenae Archaeological Site & Agamemnon Tomb Skip-the-Line Ticket: $8.74
- Hop on Hop Off Nafplio city tour: $8.87
- The Sanctuary of Asclepius: E-ticket with Audio Tour: $15
- Epidaurus: Refundable Ticket for the Temple of Asclepius &Theater: $19
- Nafplio City Tour: $52
- Nafplio Private Tasting Tour: $62
- Ancient Corinth Private Tour from Corinth: $68
- Loutraki Private Tour from Corinth: $76
- Mycenae and Ancient Nemea Private Tour from Corinth: $82
- Ancient Epidaurus Theater and Canal of Corinth Private Tour from Corinth: $82
- Corinthian olive oil tour & tasting experience: $86
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCorinth €16Maribor €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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Maribor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Maribor:
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Bottle of Wine€12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Corinth and Maribor, we can see that Corinth is more expensive. And not only is Maribor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Maribor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Maribor 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 Maribor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Corinth Expensive? and Is Maribor Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Corinth or Maribor?
Corinth has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Maribor. When comparing the sizes of Corinth and Maribor, 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 Corinth or Maribor?
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 Corinth or Maribor in the Summer?
Both Maribor and Corinth during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Corinth for the family-friendly experiences.
Corinth is a little warmer than Maribor in the summer. The daily temperature in Corinth averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Maribor fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In Maribor, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Corinth. In the summer, Corinth often gets more sunshine than Maribor. Corinth gets 357 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Maribor receives 266 hours of full sun.
Corinth usually gets less rain in July than Maribor. Corinth gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Maribor receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCorinth 27°C (81°F)Maribor 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Corinth or Maribor in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Corinth and Maribor.
In the autumn, Corinth is a little warmer than Maribor. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Corinth in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Maribor averages at about 13°C (55°F).
In Corinth, it's very sunny this time of the year. Corinth usually receives more sunshine than Maribor during autumn. Corinth gets 206 hours of sunny skies, while Maribor receives 133 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Corinth usually receives less rain than Maribor. Corinth gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Maribor receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCorinth 19°C (67°F)Maribor 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Corinth or Maribor in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Corinth as well as Maribor. Most visitors come to Corinth for the museums and the cuisine during these months.
The weather in Maribor can be very cold. In January, Corinth is generally much warmer than Maribor. Daily temperatures in Corinth average around 10°C (51°F), and Maribor fluctuates around 1°C (35°F).
In the winter, Corinth often gets more sunshine than Maribor. Corinth gets 143 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Maribor receives 54 hours of full sun.
Corinth usually gets less rain in January than Maribor. Corinth gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Maribor receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCorinth 10°C (51°F)Maribor 1°C (35°F)
Should I visit Corinth or Maribor in the Spring?
Both Maribor and Corinth are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
Corinth is a little warmer than Maribor in the spring. The daily temperature in Corinth averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Maribor fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Corinth. Corinth usually receives more sunshine than Maribor during spring. Corinth gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Maribor receives 163 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Corinth usually receives less rain than Maribor. Corinth gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Maribor receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCorinth 16°C (60°F)Maribor 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Maribor and Corinth
| Corinth | Maribor | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
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