Which place is cheaper, Hamburg or Mamaia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Should I visit Mamaia or Hamburg? 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.
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.
Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.
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 from Berlin, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Berlin.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Mamaia is $64, while the average daily cost in Hamburg is $125. 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 Hamburg in more detail.
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Also for Mamaia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:
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Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.
For Mamaia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Also in Mamaia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mamaia and Hamburg, we can see that Hamburg 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 Hamburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hamburg 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 Hamburg Expensive?.
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.
Both Hamburg and Mamaia during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Hamburg for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Mamaia is a little warmer than Hamburg. Typically, the summer temperatures in Mamaia in July average around 22°C (72°F), and Hamburg averages at about 17°C (62°F).
In Hamburg, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Mamaia. In the summer, Mamaia often gets more sunshine than Hamburg. Mamaia gets 320 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hamburg receives 207 hours of full sun.
Mamaia usually gets less rain in July than Hamburg. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Mamaia and Hamburg. Furthermore, many visitors come to Hamburg in the autumn for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Mamaia is generally a little warmer than Hamburg. Daily temperatures in Mamaia average around 14°C (56°F), and Hamburg fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
Mamaia usually receives more sunshine than Hamburg during autumn. Mamaia gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Hamburg receives 101 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Mamaia usually receives less rain than Hamburg. Mamaia gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The winter brings many poeple to Mamaia as well as Hamburg. Additionally, most visitors come to Hamburg for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Hamburg can be very cold during winter. Mamaia can get quite cold in the winter. Mamaia is much warmer than Hamburg in the winter. The daily temperature in Mamaia averages around 1°C (33°F) in January, and Hamburg fluctuates around 0°C (33°F).
In the winter, Mamaia often gets more sunshine than Hamburg. Mamaia gets 83 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hamburg receives 42 hours of full sun.
Mamaia usually gets less rain in January than Hamburg. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Hamburg and Mamaia are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Hamburg because of the natural beauty.
In the spring, Mamaia is a little warmer than Hamburg. Typically, the spring temperatures in Mamaia in April average around 10°C (51°F), and Hamburg averages at about 8°C (46°F).
Mamaia usually receives more sunshine than Hamburg during spring. Mamaia gets 180 hours of sunny skies, while Hamburg receives 161 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Mamaia usually receives less rain than Hamburg. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Hamburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Mamaia | Hamburg | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 1°C (33°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
Feb | 2°C (36°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
Apr | 10°C (51°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
May | 16°C (60°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
Sep | 19°C (65°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
Oct | 14°C (56°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
Dec | 4°C (38°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |