Which place is cheaper, Salzburg or Mamaia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Mamaia or Salzburg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Mamaia or Salzburg? 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 Salzburg?
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.
Salzburg
Most people know of Salzburg from its roll in the infamous movie "The Sound of Music." Every child who fell in love with this movie knows the gazebo scene in the rain, or could sing "My Favorite Things" as they skip down the Salzach River, but once you get past the obvious cliches, you can see that Salzburg is a city with a lot of depth and culture aside from the movie.
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 in Austria, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMamaia $64Salzburg $166
The average daily cost (per person) in Mamaia is $64, while the average daily cost in Salzburg is $166. 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 Salzburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMamaia $25Salzburg $98
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMamaia $50Salzburg $196
Compare Hotels in Mamaia and Salzburg
Looking for a hotel in Mamaia or Salzburg? 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: Salzburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mamaia $27Salzburg $21
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 Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
- Salzburg Train Station Arrival Transfer: $109
- Salzburg Private Transfer from Salzburg Airport to City centre: $55
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Luxury Van: $93
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Luxury Car: $108
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Luxury Van: $93
- Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Business Car: $90
- Salzburg Airport SZG to Saalbach Hinterglemm Round Trip Transfer: $131
- Salzburg Airport SZG to Kitzbühel Arrival Private Transfer: $147
- Salzburg Airport Private Departure Transfer: $109
- Salzburg Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $65
- Salzburg Airport (SZG) to SkiWelt - Arrival Private Transfer: $71
- Private transfer: Salzburg to Salzburg Airport (SZG): $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Mamaia or Salzburg?
Prices for flights to both Salzburg 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 $22Salzburg $44
Typical Food Prices in Salzburg
Some typical examples of dining costs in Salzburg are as follows:
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Lunch Salad$9.64
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salzburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salzburg.
- Cookies and Apple Strudel Cooking Class Including Lunch: $59
- Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg: $60
- Best of Mozart Fortress Concert and Dinner: $81
- Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $83
- Mozart Concert with Dinner: $83
- Dinner Cooking Class and Music: $84
- Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg: $85
- Dinner Cooking Class - Prezels, Dumplings, Apple Strudel & Music: $86
- Dinner and Classical Concert at Mirabell Palace: $94
- Cruise, Dinner & Fortress Concert: $106
- Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise: $111
- Best of Mozart Concert and GOLDEN VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $133
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mamaia $13Salzburg $32
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 Salzburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Salzburg are as follows:
- 2-Hour Private Salzburg City Highlights Tour: $272
- 3 hour private walking tour - Salzburg: $176
- 3-Night Salzburg Winter Package with City Highlights Tour: $240
- 3D Exclusive VR-Tour: $321
- 3D Unique VR-Tour: $29
- A day in the life of Salzburg - Private tour with a local: $230
- A taste of An audio tour through the birthplace of Mozart: $7.47
- Amphibious Splash Tour on the Water and on the Land in Salzburg: $45
- Austrian Lakes and Salzburg Private Tour from Vienna: $1,123
- Best of Mozart Concert at Fortress Hohensalzburg with Amphibious Splash Tour: $94
- Best of Mozart Concert at Fortress Hohensalzburg with River Cruise: $71
- Best of Salzburg 1-Hour Private Sightseeing Tour: $163
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMamaia $12Salzburg $28
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Salzburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salzburg:
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Beer$3.96
Sample the Local Flavors in Salzburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salzburg:
- Stiegl Brewery Museum Entry Ticket & Beer Tasting: $16
- Stiegl Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $24
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Hidden Wine Bar: $36
- Private Austrian Wine Tasting with a Pro-Sommelière: $185
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mamaia and Salzburg, we can see that Salzburg 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 Salzburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Salzburg 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 Salzburg Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Mamaia or Salzburg?
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 Salzburg in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Mamaia as well as Salzburg. Also, many visitors come to Salzburg in the summer for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Mamaia is a little warmer than Salzburg. Typically, the summer temperatures in Mamaia in July average around 22°C (72°F), and Salzburg averages at about 20°C (68°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Salzburg. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mamaia this time of the year. In the summer, Mamaia often gets more sunshine than Salzburg. Mamaia gets 320 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Salzburg receives 227 hours of full sun.
Mamaia usually gets less rain in July than Salzburg. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMamaia 22°C (72°F)Salzburg 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Mamaia or Salzburg in the Autumn?
Both Salzburg and Mamaia are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Salzburg for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Mamaia is generally a little warmer than Salzburg. Daily temperatures in Mamaia average around 14°C (56°F), and Salzburg fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Mamaia usually receives more sunshine than Salzburg during autumn. Mamaia gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Salzburg receives 108 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Mamaia usually receives less rain than Salzburg. Mamaia gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMamaia 14°C (56°F)Salzburg 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Mamaia or Salzburg in the Winter?
Both Salzburg and Mamaia during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the winter months attract visitors to Salzburg because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Salzburg can be very cold. Mamaia can be very cold during winter. Mamaia is much warmer than Salzburg in the winter. The daily temperature in Mamaia averages around 1°C (33°F) in January, and Salzburg fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
In the winter, Mamaia often gets more sunshine than Salzburg. Mamaia gets 83 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Salzburg receives 44 hours of full sun.
Mamaia usually gets less rain in January than Salzburg. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMamaia 1°C (33°F)Salzburg -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Mamaia or Salzburg in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Mamaia and Salzburg. Furthermore, the natural beauty are the main draw to Salzburg this time of year.
In the spring, Mamaia is around the same temperature as Salzburg. Typically, the spring temperatures in Mamaia in April average around 10°C (51°F), and Salzburg averages at about 11°C (51°F).
Mamaia usually receives more sunshine than Salzburg during spring. Mamaia gets 180 hours of sunny skies, while Salzburg receives 155 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Mamaia usually receives less rain than Salzburg. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMamaia 10°C (51°F)Salzburg 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Salzburg and Mamaia
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (33°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (36°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (51°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 93 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (65°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (56°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (38°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
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