A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Mamaia vs. Novi Sad for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Mamaia or Novi Sad?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Mamaia or Novi Sad? 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 Novi Sad?

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.

Novi Sad

Novi Sad is the capital city of Vojvodina, the northern Autonomous Province of Serbia. Novi Sad has a population of about 400,000 people and is located on the Danube River near Budapest and Belgrade.

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 Budget Tours to Serbia, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade.


Which place is cheaper, Novi Sad or Mamaia?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Mamaia is $65, while the average daily cost in Novi Sad is $20. 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 Novi Sad in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Mamaia $25
    Novi Sad $12
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Mamaia $50
    Novi Sad $24
Compare Hotels in Mamaia and Novi Sad

Looking for a hotel in Mamaia or Novi Sad? 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.

Hotels in Mamaia


Hotels in Novi Sad


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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: Novi Sad Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Mamaia $27
    Novi Sad -

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: $176
  • Cernavoda to Bucharest - Private Guided Transfer - Car and Driver: $220
  • Constanta to Bucharest Otopeni airport - private transfers: $253
  • Mihail Kogalniceanu Constanta to Bucharest Driver - Private Guided Transfer : $275

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Novi Sad

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Novi Sad:

  • Belgrade to Sarajevo via Novi Sad Private Transfer Tour: $291
  • Belgrade airport transfers: $30
  • Airport transfer from/to Novi Sad: $109

Is it cheaper to fly into Mamaia or Novi Sad?

Prices for flights to both Novi Sad 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 Meals for one day
    Mamaia $23
    Novi Sad $8.34

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Mamaia $13
    Novi Sad -

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: $87
  • One Day Tour to Constanta (The Ancient City of Tomis): $177

Tours and Activities in Novi Sad

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Novi Sad are as follows:

  • From Belgrade: Novi Sad and Fruska Gora National Park Tour: $326
  • Fruska Gora and Novi Sad Heritage & Gastro Private Tour: $174
  • Novi Sad & Sremski Karlovci shared tour on Sundays: $61
  • Novi Sad Private Walking Tour: $258
  • Novi Sad city center and Petrovaradin fortress tour: $81
  • 2-Hour Christmas Walking Tour: $782
  • City Highlights Walking Tour with Local Guide: $520
  • Private Romantic Tour: $521
  • The city center and fortress Private Walking Tour: $29

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Mamaia $12
    Novi Sad -

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 Novi Sad

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Novi Sad:

  • From Belgrade: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting: $81
  • From Belgrade or Private Wine Tour in Fruska Gora: $188


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mamaia and Novi Sad, we can see that Mamaia is more expensive. And not only is Novi Sad much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Novi Sad would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Novi Sad 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 Novi Sad.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mamaia Expensive? and Is Novi Sad Expensive?.



When is the best time to visit Mamaia or Novi Sad?

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 Novi Sad in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Mamaia as well as Novi Sad.

In the summer, Mamaia is around the same temperature as Novi Sad. Typically, the summer temperatures in Mamaia in July average around 22°C (72°F), and Novi Sad averages at about 22°C (71°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Novi Sad. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mamaia this time of the year. In the summer, Mamaia often gets more sunshine than Novi Sad. Mamaia gets 320 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Novi Sad receives 285 hours of full sun.

Mamaia usually gets less rain in July than Novi Sad. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Mamaia 22°C (72°F) 
    Novi Sad 22°C (71°F)

Should I visit Mamaia or Novi Sad in the Autumn?

Both Novi Sad and Mamaia are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.

In October, Mamaia is generally around the same temperature as Novi Sad. Daily temperatures in Mamaia average around 14°C (56°F), and Novi Sad fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).

Mamaia usually receives more sunshine than Novi Sad during autumn. Mamaia gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Novi Sad receives 168 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Mamaia usually receives less rain than Novi Sad. Mamaia gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Mamaia 14°C (56°F) 
    Novi Sad 13°C (55°F)

Should I visit Mamaia or Novi Sad in the Winter?

Both Novi Sad and Mamaia during the winter are popular places to visit.

It's quite cold in Novi Sad in the winter. The weather in Mamaia can be very cold. Mamaia is much warmer than Novi Sad in the winter. The daily temperature in Mamaia averages around 1°C (33°F) in January, and Novi Sad fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).

In the winter, Mamaia often gets more sunshine than Novi Sad. Mamaia gets 83 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Novi Sad receives 71 hours of full sun.

Mamaia usually gets less rain in January than Novi Sad. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Mamaia 1°C (33°F) 
    Novi Sad -0°C (31°F)

Should I visit Mamaia or Novi Sad in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Mamaia and Novi Sad.

In the spring, Mamaia is cooler than Novi Sad. Typically, the spring temperatures in Mamaia in April average around 10°C (51°F), and Novi Sad averages at about 12°C (54°F).

Mamaia usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Novi Sad during spring. Mamaia gets 180 hours of sunny skies, while Novi Sad receives 178 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Mamaia usually receives less rain than Novi Sad. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Novi Sad receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Mamaia 10°C (51°F) 
    Novi Sad 12°C (54°F)

Typical Weather for Novi Sad and Mamaia

Mamaia Novi Sad
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 1°C (33°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) -0°C (31°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Feb 2°C (36°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 2°C (36°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Mar 5°C (41°F) 26 mm (1 in) 7°C (45°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Apr 10°C (51°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 12°C (54°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
May 16°C (60°F) 38 mm (1.5 in) 17°C (63°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Jun 20°C (68°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 20°C (68°F) 83 mm (3.2 in)
Jul 22°C (72°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 22°C (71°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Aug 22°C (72°F) 33 mm (1.3 in) 21°C (70°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Sep 19°C (65°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 18°C (64°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Oct 14°C (56°F) 31 mm (1.2 in) 13°C (55°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Nov 8°C (47°F) 42 mm (1.7 in) 7°C (44°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Dec 4°C (38°F) 38 mm (1.5 in) 2°C (35°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)