Which place is cheaper, Katowice or Mamaia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Mamaia or Katowice?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Mamaia or Katowice? 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 Katowice?
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.
Katowice
Katowice is a city east of Krakow, in the Silesian province of southern Poland. A large dome crowns the Cathedral of Christ the King, built between 1927 and 1955. The adjacent Archdiocesan Museum exhibits Silesian sacred art. The ultramodern Silesian Museum features several glass structures on the site of a former coal mine. It exhibits Polish art and chronicles the history of Upper Silesia. Historically, Katowice is a product of the 19th-century industrial boom, but it only became a city in the interwar period. After WWII, at the height of the Stalinist cult craze, the city was renamed Stalinogrod, but reverted to its old name soon after Comrade Joe died in 1953. Katowice has few significant historical monuments, but it's a major commercial and cultural center and holds sufficient attractions to make it worth a stop.
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 Krakow, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Warsaw.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMamaia $64Katowice $46
The average daily cost (per person) in Mamaia is $64, while the average daily cost in Katowice is $46. 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 Katowice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMamaia $25Katowice $19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMamaia $50Katowice $38
Compare Hotels in Mamaia and Katowice
Looking for a hotel in Mamaia or Katowice? 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: Katowice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mamaia $27Katowice $12
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
- 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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Katowice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Katowice:
- Katowice Pyrzowice KTW to Krakow City Private Transfer: $129
- Katowice Airport: Private Transfer to or from Krakow: $186
- Auschwitz-Birkenau: Fast-Track Ticket & Guided Tour No Transfers: $32
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour from Katowice with Private Transfers: $199
Is it cheaper to fly into Mamaia or Katowice?
Prices for flights to both Katowice 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 $22Katowice $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Katowice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Katowice.
- Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mamaia $13Katowice $6.40
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 Katowice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Katowice are as follows:
- Auschwitz & Birkenau Live Guide Tour Entrance Ticket: $55
- Auschwitz-Birkenau - Skip the Line Tickets : $32
- Auschwitz-Birkenau: Entry Ticket with Guided Tour: $32
- Entrance Ticket to Auschwitz Birkenau with Guide and FREE ebook: $32
- From Auschwitz-Birkenau Skip-the-Line Guided Tour: $95
- Jasna Gora and Czestochowa Private Tour from Katowice by Car: $349
- Katowice Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $99
- Katowice Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour: $160
- Katowice Private Vodka Tasting Tour: $159
- Katowice and Nikiszowiec: bicycle tour with guide: $42
- Private City Tour with Stories & Viewing Points: $154
- Private Tour to Auschwitz Birkenau: $156
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMamaia $12Katowice $5.69
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 Katowice
Also in Katowice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Tyskie Brewery Tour: $111
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mamaia and Katowice, we can see that Mamaia is more expensive. And not only is Katowice much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Katowice would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Katowice 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 Katowice.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mamaia Expensive? and Is Katowice Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Mamaia or Katowice?
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 Katowice in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Mamaia as well as Katowice.
Mamaia is a little warmer than Katowice in the summer. The daily temperature in Mamaia averages around 22°C (72°F) in July, and Katowice fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Katowice. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mamaia this time of the year. In the summer, Mamaia often gets more sunshine than Katowice. Mamaia gets 320 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Katowice receives 219 hours of full sun.
Mamaia usually gets less rain in July than Katowice. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMamaia 22°C (72°F)Katowice 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Mamaia or Katowice in the Autumn?
Both Katowice and Mamaia are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In the autumn, Mamaia is a little warmer than Katowice. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Mamaia in October average around 14°C (56°F), and Katowice averages at about 10°C (50°F).
Mamaia usually receives more sunshine than Katowice during autumn. Mamaia gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Katowice receives 128 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Mamaia usually receives less rain than Katowice. Mamaia gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMamaia 14°C (56°F)Katowice 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Mamaia or Katowice in the Winter?
Both Katowice and Mamaia during the winter are popular places to visit.
Katowice can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Mamaia. In January, Mamaia is generally much warmer than Katowice. Daily temperatures in Mamaia average around 1°C (33°F), and Katowice fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
In the winter, Mamaia often gets more sunshine than Katowice. Mamaia gets 83 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Katowice receives 51 hours of full sun.
Mamaia usually gets less rain in January than Katowice. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMamaia 1°C (33°F)Katowice -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Mamaia or Katowice in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Mamaia and Katowice.
Mamaia is a little warmer than Katowice in the spring. The daily temperature in Mamaia averages around 10°C (51°F) in April, and Katowice fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
Mamaia usually receives more sunshine than Katowice during spring. Mamaia gets 180 hours of sunny skies, while Katowice receives 152 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Mamaia usually receives less rain than Katowice. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMamaia 10°C (51°F)Katowice 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Katowice and Mamaia
| Mamaia | Katowice | |||
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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) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (36°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (51°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (65°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (56°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (38°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.