Which place is cheaper, Kotor or Mamaia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Mamaia or Kotor?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Mamaia or Kotor? 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 Kotor?
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.
Kotor
A coastal town of Montenegro, Kotor is also a beautifully-preserved fortified, medieval town, featuring a labyrinth of cobbled streets, lively piazzas, historic churches, and a spread of bars and restaurants throughout its historic Old Town.
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 Luxury Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMamaia $64Kotor $108
The average daily cost (per person) in Mamaia is $64, while the average daily cost in Kotor is $108. 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 Kotor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMamaia $25Kotor $53
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMamaia $50Kotor $106
Compare Hotels in Mamaia and Kotor
Looking for a hotel in Mamaia or Kotor? 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: Kotor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mamaia $27Kotor $10
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: $217
- Constanta to Bucharest Otopeni airport - private transfers: $250
- Mihail Kogalniceanu Constanta to Bucharest Driver - Private Guided Transfer : $272
- Private Transfer from Constanta to Bucarest (OTP) Airport: $174
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kotor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kotor:
- Transfer service: $130
- Transfer from Tivat airport to Dubrovnik city: $96
- Transfer from Tivat Airport to Budva: $65
- Transfer Tivat Airport - Kotor Old Town (and viceversa): $53
- Tivat Airport (TIV): Private Transfer to Kotor Cruise Port: $90
- Private transfers from Kotor to Podgorica Airport and City: $52
- Private transfer from Tivat to Dubrovnik airport: $185
- Private transfer from Nikki or Obala Djurasevica to Tivat airport: $49
- Private transfer from Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik airport: $119
- Private transfer Tivat(Kotor)-Dubrovnik: $147
- Private Transfer from Tivat or Porto Montenegro to Tivat airport: $27
- Private Transfer from Tivat airport to Tivat city or Porto Montenegro: $27
Is it cheaper to fly into Mamaia or Kotor?
Prices for flights to both Kotor 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 $22Kotor $46
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kotor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kotor.
- Kotor private cooking class with lunch and Old town guided tour: $225
- Kotor and Perast Private Tour with Cooking Class and Boat Ride: $261
- Cooking class in a local home & old town walking tour: $304
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mamaia $13Kotor $9.01
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 Kotor
Here are a few actual costs in Kotor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Speedboat Tour to Lady of the Rocks and Perast Old Town : $177
- "Adriatic Adventure: Blue Cave & Islands Speedboat Tour": $46
- 1-Day Montenegro Hiking Tour to Durmitor National Park : $118
- 3-Hour Blue Cave and Our Lady of the Rocks Private Speedboat Tour: $293
- All inclusive - Lovcen tour: $130
- Ancient Budva & Unique St.Stephen Private Tour: $92
- Bay of 2-Hour Stand Up Paddle Board Tour: $53
- Bay of 2.5-Hour Kayak Tour: $53
- Bay of 2.5-Hour Kayak Tour : $54
- Bike & hike tour : $81
- Bike tour - Downhill from Njegos Mausoleum to Kotor bay: $130
- Bike tour - Downhill from Njegos Mausoleum to Kotor bay: $133
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMamaia $12Kotor $9.22
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Kotor
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kotor:
- Private tour: Homemade food and wine tasting at my family home: $125
- Private National Park Lovcen with food and wine tasting: $136
- Wine tasting and magical tour from Kotor, Budva, Tivat (Lovcen,Skadar lake): $250
- National Parks Skadar Lake and Lovcen+Wine tasting (Private tour): $259
- Skadar Lake National Park with Wine Tasting: $426
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mamaia and Kotor, we can see that Kotor 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 Kotor would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kotor 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 Kotor Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Mamaia or Kotor?
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 Kotor in the Summer?
Both Kotor and Mamaia during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Kotor for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Mamaia is generally cooler than Kotor. Daily temperatures in Mamaia average around 22°C (72°F), and Kotor fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
In Kotor, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Mamaia. In the summer, Mamaia often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Kotor. Mamaia gets 320 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kotor receives 341 hours of full sun.
Mamaia usually gets less rain in July than Kotor. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 47 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMamaia 22°C (72°F)Kotor 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Mamaia or Kotor in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Mamaia and Kotor. Furthermore, many visitors come to Kotor in the autumn for the hiking trails, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area.
Mamaia is cooler than Kotor in the autumn. The daily temperature in Mamaia averages around 14°C (56°F) in October, and Kotor fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kotor this time of the year. Mamaia usually receives less sunshine than Kotor during autumn. Mamaia gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Kotor receives 203 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Kotor receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Mamaia usually receives less rain than Kotor. Mamaia gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMamaia 14°C (56°F)Kotor 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Mamaia or Kotor in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Mamaia as well as Kotor. Additionally, most visitors come to Kotor for the cuisine during these months.
Mamaia can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Mamaia is much colder than Kotor. Typically, the winter temperatures in Mamaia in January average around 1°C (33°F), and Kotor averages at about 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Mamaia often gets less sunshine than Kotor. Mamaia gets 83 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kotor receives 121 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Kotor. Mamaia usually gets less rain in January than Kotor. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 186 mm (7.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMamaia 1°C (33°F)Kotor 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Mamaia or Kotor in the Spring?
Both Kotor and Mamaia are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Kotor because of the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
In April, Mamaia is generally cooler than Kotor. Daily temperatures in Mamaia average around 10°C (51°F), and Kotor fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
Mamaia usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Kotor during spring. Mamaia gets 180 hours of sunny skies, while Kotor receives 194 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kotor. In April, Mamaia usually receives less rain than Kotor. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMamaia 10°C (51°F)Kotor 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Kotor and Mamaia
| Mamaia | Kotor | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (33°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (36°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (51°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 154 mm (6.1 in) |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 47 mm (1.8 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (65°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (56°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 174 mm (6.9 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (38°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 215 mm (8.5 in) |
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