Which place is cheaper, Bled or Mamaia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Mamaia or Bled?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Mamaia or Bled? 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 Bled?
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.
Bled
Bled is an incredibly scenic place, on the east side of Lake Bled. The lake is a beautiful, rich, emerald green. There's a small island in the middle of the lake where you'll find a nice white chapel. The lake is surrounded by striking green mountains, among which you'll find the Bled Castle overlooking the scene. Bled also offers access to the nearby Triglav National Park, a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies. Within the national park you'll find countless waterfalls and the lovely Lake Bohinj. You can find plenty of opportunities for mountain climbing, rafting, and hiking. There's even a cable car if you're looking for an easy way to get some good views of the mountains and landscape.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ljubljana, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Ljubljana.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMamaia $64Bled $113
The average daily cost (per person) in Mamaia is $64, while the average daily cost in Bled is $113. 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 Bled in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMamaia $25Bled $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMamaia $50Bled $120
Compare Hotels in Mamaia and Bled
Looking for a hotel in Mamaia or Bled? 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: Bled Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mamaia $27Bled $37
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: $250
- Cernavoda to Bucharest - Private Guided Transfer - Car and Driver: $217
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bled
Also for Bled, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Tržič to Ljubljana city: $136
- Private transfer from Tolmin to airport Ljubljana: $209
- Private transfer from Tolmin to Ljubljana city: $205
- Private Transfer from Bohinj to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $164
- Bled- Ljubljana Airport. Private transfer. Price per car.: $86
Is it cheaper to fly into Mamaia or Bled?
Prices for flights to both Bled 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 $22Bled $30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bled
For Bled, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Food Tour Bled - Explore Slovenia Through Its Tastes: $129
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mamaia $13Bled $14
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bled
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bled's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Rafting$100
Tours and Activities in Bled
For Bled, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Hour Scenic Quad Tour in Bled: $152
- 4 hours Fratarica Canyoning Adventure: $114
- 7 Alpine Wonders- Day Tour Bled, Soca valley, Slovenia : $166
- Alpine Adventure in Triglav National Park: $244
- Bled Slovenia: 3–Hour Rafting Experience: $59
- Bled eBike Tour: $80
- Bled eBike Tour : $108
- Bled lake day tour from Ljubljana: $91
- 3-Hour Exclusive Lake Bled Canyoning Adventure: $159
- 3-Hour Family-Friendly Rafting Adventure: $59
- EBike Tour Lake Bled & Triglav National Park Private: $288
- Guided Canyoning Tour with Transport: $96
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMamaia $12Bled $15
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: $43
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bled
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bled are as follows:
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Bottle of Champagne$19
Sample the Local Flavors in Bled
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bled:
- Slovenian wine tasting at Hotel Triglav Bled's wine cellar: $42
- Wine Tasting Bled: $62
- 2-Hour Interactive Wine Tasting Experience in Bled: $63
- Wine Tasting Experience in Bled: $64
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mamaia and Bled, we can see that Bled 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 Bled would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bled 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 Bled Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Mamaia or Bled?
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 Bled in the Summer?
Both Bled and Mamaia are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
In July, Mamaia is generally around the same temperature as Bled. Daily temperatures in Mamaia average around 22°C (72°F), and Bled fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
It's quite sunny in Bled. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mamaia. Mamaia usually receives more sunshine than Bled during summer. Mamaia gets 320 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 288 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Mamaia usually receives less rain than Bled. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Bled receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMamaia 22°C (72°F)Bled 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Mamaia or Bled in the Autumn?
Both Bled and Mamaia during the autumn are popular places to visit.
Mamaia is cooler than Bled in the autumn. The daily temperature in Mamaia averages around 14°C (56°F) in October, and Bled fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
In the autumn, Mamaia often gets more sunshine than Bled. Mamaia gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 167 hours of full sun.
Mamaia usually gets less rain in October than Bled. Mamaia gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Bled receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMamaia 14°C (56°F)Bled 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Mamaia or Bled in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Mamaia and Bled.
The weather in Mamaia can be very cold. In the winter, Mamaia is much colder than Bled. Typically, the winter temperatures in Mamaia in January average around 1°C (33°F), and Bled averages at about 5°C (41°F).
Mamaia usually receives less sunshine than Bled during winter. Mamaia gets 83 hours of sunny skies, while Bled receives 96 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Mamaia usually receives less rain than Bled. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Bled receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMamaia 1°C (33°F)Bled 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Mamaia or Bled in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Mamaia as well as Bled.
In April, Mamaia is generally cooler than Bled. Daily temperatures in Mamaia average around 10°C (51°F), and Bled fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
In the spring, Mamaia often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Bled. Mamaia gets 180 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bled receives 177 hours of full sun.
Mamaia usually gets less rain in April than Bled. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Bled receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMamaia 10°C (51°F)Bled 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Bled and Mamaia
| Mamaia | Bled | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (33°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (36°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (51°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (65°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (56°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (38°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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