Should you visit Mamaia or Kotor?
Should I visit Mamaia or Kotor? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Kotor or Mamaia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Mamaia is $51, while the average daily cost in Kotor is $81. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Mamaia and Kotor in more detail.
Accommodation
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about $40 in Mamaia For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
Kotor's average price for two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $78. A typical place to stay for one person, per day is $39.
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Mamaia than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $21 on transportation in Mamaia on average per day.
The cost of a taxi ride in Kotor is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $7.81 per person, per day, on local transportation in Kotor.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kotor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kotor:
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Private Transfer from Kotor to Tivat airport:
$25
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Private Transfer from Kotor to Tivat Airport (TIV):
$77
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Private Transfer from Kotor to Split, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver:
$234
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One way private transfer Kotor-Mostar:
$336
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Kotor to Tirana Transfer:
$218
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Kotor - Mostar - one way private transfer:
$236
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Kotor - Dubrovnik: Private One-Way Transfer with Mercedes Vehicles:
$332
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
Food in Mamaia costs travelers about $18 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
The average traveler spends about $36 per day in Kotor for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
Mamaia $18
Kotor $36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kotor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kotor.
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Mamaia, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $10 per day, per person.
Entertainment and activities in Kotor typically cost an average of $7.02 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Tours and Activities in Kotor
Here are a few actual costs in Kotor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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3 Hours Speed Boat tour to the Blue Cave:
$37
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4-Hour Private Kotor Bay Boat Tour with Lunch and Wine Taste:
$423
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ATV Tour Žabljak Crnojevića:
$277
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Adriatic Jewels Tour: Budva – Saint Stefan – Tivat:
$242
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Adventure park ’Lovcen’ and Njegos’s Mausoleum:
$220
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All inclusive - Lovcen tour:
$83
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Ancient Budva & Unique St.Stephen Shore Tour:
$62
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Aphrodisiac Boat Tour:
$306
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Bay of Kotor Private Speed Boat Tour & Visit to Kotor and Perast:
$231
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Bay of 2-Hour Stand Up Paddle Board Tour:
$40
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Bike & hike tour:
$83
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Blue Adriatic Cruising Tour:
$319
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Mamaia spend on average $9.26 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Kotor may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $7.18 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Sample the Local Flavors in Kotor
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kotor:
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Wine tasting and magical tour from Kotor, Budva, Tivat (Lovcen,Skadar lake):
$179
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Traditional and Modern Mixed Wine Tour:
$242
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Gastronomic and Wine Tasting Private Tour:
$721
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.
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