Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Mamaia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Mamaia or Gdansk?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Mamaia or Gdansk? 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 Gdansk?
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.
Gdansk
Gdansk is the capital and largest city of the Pomeranian Voivodeship in northern Poland. The port dates back a thousand years and was an influential city in the Hanseatic League during the Middle Ages. The city was essentially destroyed during World War II but has rebuilt into one of Europe's most beautiful port cities. The city now has a population of around 460,000 and is a popular tourist destination for visitors from around the globe. It is known for its impressive city center, its great museums, and its beaches that line the coast of the Gulf of Gdansk. In particular, it is a popular summer destination.
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 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMamaia $64Gdansk $54
The average daily cost (per person) in Mamaia is $64, while the average daily cost in Gdansk is $54. 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 Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMamaia $25Gdansk $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMamaia $50Gdansk $54
Compare Hotels in Mamaia and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Mamaia or Gdansk? 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: Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mamaia $27Gdansk $8.53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mamaia
Also for Mamaia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Cernavoda to Bucharest - Private Guided Transfer - Car and Driver: $218
- Constanta to Bucharest Otopeni airport - private transfers: $251
- Mihail Kogalniceanu Constanta to Bucharest Driver - Private Guided Transfer : $272
- Private Transfer from Constanta to Bucarest (OTP) Airport: $174
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gdansk
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gdansk:
- Warsaw/Deluxe Private Transfer Service: $248
- VIP transfer from airport Gdansk (GDN) to Hotel in Gdansk, Mercedes S Class w222: $104
- VIP Transfer from Gdansk to airport Gdańsk (GDN) - Mercedes S Class w222 : $104
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Gdansk HTL-APT (GDN): $34
- Transfer to Tokary Golf Club - active recreation: $101
- Transfer to Sierra Golf Club - active recreation: $101
- Transfer from Gdańsk/Gdańsk Airport to Słupsk (1-4) pax and (5-8) pax : $180
- Transfer from Gdańsk/Gdańsk Airport to Sopot (4-6) pax and (7-8) pax: $48
- Transfer from Gdańsk/Airport Gdańsk to Starogard Gdański: $101
- Transfer from Gdańsk or Airport Gdańsk (GDN) to Kościerzyna: $85
- Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Toruń: $219
- Transfer from Gdańsk City Center/Gdańsk Airport (GDN) to Władysławowo: $85
Is it cheaper to fly into Mamaia or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk 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 $22Gdansk $20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Gdansk
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Gdansk.
- Delicious Gdańsk Food Tour in Poland: $94
- 4-hour Polish Food Tour: $109
- Private Food-Pairing Dinner Experience: $121
- Gdansk foodpairing dinner: $124
- Gdansk Traditional Food Tour with Old Town Sightseeing: $156
- Gdansk Food Tour Experience: $168
- Gdańsk: World-Class Fine Dining Dinner on the Top Floor: $208
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mamaia $13Gdansk $8.13
Tours and Activities in Mamaia
For Mamaia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Self-Guided Labyrinth in the Rocks Tour near Silistra: $21
- Day Tour: Visit Histria Winery and Ancient Citadel: $86
- One Day Tour to Constanta (The Ancient City of Tomis): $175
Tours and Activities in Gdansk
Here are a few actual costs in Gdansk for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- #1 Polish Vodka Tasting Experience: $64
- 6 Hours Guided Tour through Gdansk Highlights: $240
- A cultural Private Tour of Gdansk Old Town: $165
- Amber Museum and Gdansk Old Town Private Tour with Tickets: $125
- Amber Museum and Gdansk Old Town Private Tour with Tickets : $128
- Artus Court and Gdansk Old Town Private Tour with Tickets: $119
- Best of Gdańsk, Gdynia and Sopot in 1-Day Private Car Tour: $225
- Bike Tour Gdańsk - Premium - Fun Guide - no Boredom. New offer : $43
- City Tour Gdańsk Hop on Hop off plus walking tour: $40
- Copernicus Trail in Frombork Private Tour from Gdansk by Car: $323
- Delicious Gdansk Craft Beer Tour: $76
- Deluxe Polish Vodka Tour Experience in Gdansk: $114
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMamaia $12Gdansk $4.74
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Gdansk
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Gdansk:
- Gdansk Pub Crawl with Free Drinks: $22
- Pub Crawl with Free Drinks: $25
- Pub Crawl with Complimentary Drinks: $30
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mamaia and Gdansk, we can see that Mamaia is more expensive. And not only is Gdansk much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Gdansk would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gdansk 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 Mamaia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mamaia than you might in Gdansk.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mamaia Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Mamaia or Gdansk?
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 Mamaia or Gdansk in the Summer?
Both Gdansk and Mamaia during the summer are popular places to visit.
In the summer, Mamaia is a little warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the summer temperatures in Mamaia in July average around 22°C (72°F), and Gdansk averages at about 17°C (63°F).
In Gdansk, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Mamaia. In the summer, Mamaia often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Mamaia gets 320 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun.
Mamaia usually gets less rain in July than Gdansk. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMamaia 22°C (72°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Mamaia or Gdansk in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Mamaia and Gdansk.
In October, Mamaia is generally much warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Mamaia average around 14°C (56°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
Mamaia usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during autumn. Mamaia gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Mamaia usually receives less rain than Gdansk. Mamaia gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMamaia 14°C (56°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Mamaia or Gdansk in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Mamaia as well as Gdansk.
The weather in Gdansk can be very cold. Mamaia can be very cold during winter. Mamaia is much warmer than Gdansk in the winter. The daily temperature in Mamaia averages around 1°C (33°F) in January, and Gdansk fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
In the winter, Mamaia often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Mamaia gets 83 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun.
Mamaia usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Gdansk. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMamaia 1°C (33°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Mamaia or Gdansk in the Spring?
Both Gdansk and Mamaia are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In the spring, Mamaia is much warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the spring temperatures in Mamaia in April average around 10°C (51°F), and Gdansk averages at about 6°C (43°F).
Mamaia usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during spring. Mamaia gets 180 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Mamaia usually receives less rain than Gdansk. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMamaia 10°C (51°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk 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 (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (36°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (51°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (65°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (56°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (38°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
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