Which place is cheaper, Frankfurt or Mamaia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Mamaia or Frankfurt?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Mamaia or Frankfurt? 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 Frankfurt?
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.
Frankfurt
Frankfurt is the financial and business hub of Germany. It houses the European Central Bank and the German Stock Exchange, and often plays host to trade shows and business fairs. It has the country's most modern skyline and the largest airport. It is also a transportation hub for Germany with many important train lines passing through. The city itself is situated on the River Main. Some of the most important sights are along the river near Romer Square and include museums and monuments. This area pulls in millions of tourists every year. Although many sights are clustered in this area, it's important to head into more off the beaten path areas that can be enjoyable to explore. These areas offer glimpses into daily life in Frankfurt.
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 Coach Bus Tours in Germany, and The Best Adventure Tours to Germany.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMamaia $64Frankfurt $131
The average daily cost (per person) in Mamaia is $64, while the average daily cost in Frankfurt is $131. 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 Frankfurt in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMamaia $25Frankfurt $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMamaia $50Frankfurt $124
Compare Hotels in Mamaia and Frankfurt
Looking for a hotel in Mamaia or Frankfurt? 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.Mamaia $27Frankfurt $27
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Frankfurt
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Frankfurt:
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Car Rental$54
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Frankfurt
Also for Frankfurt, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Wiesbaden Thermal to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) - Departure Transfer: $27
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Frankfurt City - Frankfurt Airport (FRA): $54
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Frankfurt Airport (FRA)- Kaiserlautern: $267
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Frankfurt Airport (FRA)- Frankfurt City: $54
- Transfer in Private Minivan from Frankfurt City - Frankfurt Airport (FRA): $61
- Transfer from Frankfurt Airport to Baden-Baden: $396
- Roundtrip Transfer Private Minivan Frankfurt Airport (FRA) - Frankfurt City: $123
- Private transfer from Frankfurt am Main to Prague: $1,059
- Private Transfer: Frankfurt to River Cruise Dock Nuremberg Port/Harbor transport: $284
- Private Transfer: Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport FRA in Van: $76
- Private Transfer: Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport FRA in Sedan Car: $72
- Private Transfer: Frankfurt Airport FRA to Frankfurt in Van: $76
Is it cheaper to fly into Mamaia or Frankfurt?
Prices for flights to both Frankfurt 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 $22Frankfurt $44
Typical Food Prices in Frankfurt
For Frankfurt, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Soda$2.14
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Bagel Sandwich and Latte$7.50
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Ham & Cheese Sandwich and Coffee$6.43
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Sandwich and Cola$7.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Frankfurt
For Frankfurt, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- FOOD TOUR WITH 3-4 LOCAL INSIDER FOODSPOTS: $80
- Eltz Castle Small-Group Tour from Frankfurt with Dinner: $281
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mamaia $13Frankfurt $39
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
Tours and Activities in Frankfurt
For Frankfurt, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Hour Best of Frankfurt Walking Tour (English): $26
- Atta Dripstone Cave and Braunfels Castle Tour from Frankfurt: $271
- Bike Tour of Frankfurt Top Attractions & Nature with a Guide : $207
- Bike tour city tour by bike to Skyline, Goethe, and apple wine: $53
- Brandenburg Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Breathtaking Pearls of Frankfurt - Walking Tour: $242
- Cologne & Limburg Full-Day Tour: $283
- Culinary Frankfurt Walking Tour: $609
- Exciting private city tour of Frankfurt for your group: $164
- Explore Bird & Marine Wildlife private Boat Tour in English: $108
- Franfurt Horror Tour: Terror of the White Spider: $20
- Frankfurt - Old Town Historic Walking Tour: $374
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMamaia $12Frankfurt $32
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Frankfurt
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Frankfurt:
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Becks Beer$2.14
Sample the Local Flavors in Frankfurt
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Frankfurt:
- Night Pub Crawl through Alt-Sachsenhausen: $21
- Enjoy the night with our Pub Tours: $32
- Weekend Night Pub Crawl through Alt-Sachsenhausen: $34
- Full Day Private Rhine Valley Wine Tour Experience from Frankfurt: $279
- Frankfurt Wine Tasting Tour with a Wine Expert: $280
- Frankfurt Wine Tasting Tour with a Wine Expert: $286
- Guided Walk Tour With Apple Wine Tasting: $334
- Bachelor(ette) Party with Pub Crawl: $401
- Private Premium Pub Crawl Tour: $513
- Private Rhine Valley tour with river cruise & wine tasting: $748
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mamaia and Frankfurt, we can see that Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Mamaia or Frankfurt?
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 Frankfurt in the Summer?
Both Frankfurt and Mamaia are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Frankfurt for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Mamaia is a little warmer than Frankfurt. Typically, the summer temperatures in Mamaia in July average around 22°C (72°F), and Frankfurt averages at about 19°C (67°F).
It's quite sunny in Frankfurt. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mamaia. Mamaia usually receives more sunshine than Frankfurt during summer. Mamaia gets 320 hours of sunny skies, while Frankfurt receives 225 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Mamaia usually receives less rain than Frankfurt. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Frankfurt 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)Frankfurt 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Mamaia or Frankfurt in the Autumn?
Both Frankfurt and Mamaia during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Frankfurt in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Mamaia is generally a little warmer than Frankfurt. Daily temperatures in Mamaia average around 14°C (56°F), and Frankfurt fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In the autumn, Mamaia often gets more sunshine than Frankfurt. Mamaia gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Frankfurt receives 103 hours of full sun.
Mamaia usually gets less rain in October than Frankfurt. Mamaia gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Frankfurt receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMamaia 14°C (56°F)Frankfurt 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Mamaia or Frankfurt in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Mamaia and Frankfurt. Also, most visitors come to Frankfurt for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Frankfurt can be very cold during winter. Mamaia can get quite cold in the winter. Mamaia is cooler than Frankfurt in the winter. The daily temperature in Mamaia averages around 1°C (33°F) in January, and Frankfurt fluctuates around 1°C (34°F).
Mamaia usually receives more sunshine than Frankfurt during winter. Mamaia gets 83 hours of sunny skies, while Frankfurt receives 41 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Mamaia usually receives less rain than Frankfurt. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Frankfurt receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMamaia 1°C (33°F)Frankfurt 1°C (34°F)
Should I visit Mamaia or Frankfurt in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Mamaia as well as Frankfurt. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Frankfurt because of the activities around the city.
In the spring, Mamaia is around the same temperature as Frankfurt. Typically, the spring temperatures in Mamaia in April average around 10°C (51°F), and Frankfurt averages at about 10°C (50°F).
In the spring, Mamaia often gets more sunshine than Frankfurt. Mamaia gets 180 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Frankfurt receives 163 hours of full sun.
Mamaia usually gets less rain in April than Frankfurt. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Frankfurt receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMamaia 10°C (51°F)Frankfurt 10°C (50°F)
Typical Weather for Frankfurt and Mamaia
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (33°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (36°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (51°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (65°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (56°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (38°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
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