Which place is cheaper, Sibenik or Mamaia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Mamaia or Sibenik?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Mamaia or Sibenik? 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 Sibenik?
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.
Sibenik
Sibenik is a city on the Adriatic coast of Croatia. It's known as a gateway to the Kornati Islands. The 15th-century stone Cathedral of St. James is decorated with 71 sculpted faces. Nearby, the Sibenik City Museum, in the 14th-century Prince's Palace, has exhibits ranging from prehistory to the present. The white stone St. Michael's Fortress has an open-air theater, with views of Sibenik Bay and neighboring islands. The city's magnificent medieval heart, gleaming white against the placid waters of the bay is enough to excite any traveler, and you won't be disappointed with your trip here. The stone labyrinth of steep backstreets and alleys are a joy to explore. Sibenik is also an important access point for Krka National Park and the Kornati Islands.
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 Dubrovnik, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Dubrovnik.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMamaia $64Sibenik $100
The average daily cost (per person) in Mamaia is $64, while the average daily cost in Sibenik is $100. 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 Sibenik in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMamaia $25Sibenik $58
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMamaia $50Sibenik $116
Compare Hotels in Mamaia and Sibenik
Looking for a hotel in Mamaia or Sibenik? 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: Sibenik Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mamaia $27Sibenik $14
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
- Mihail Kogalniceanu Constanta to Bucharest Driver - Private Guided Transfer : $272
- Constanta to Bucharest Otopeni airport - private transfers: $251
- Cernavoda to Bucharest - Private Guided Transfer - Car and Driver: $218
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sibenik
Also for Sibenik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Sibenik to Split airport: $126
- Private transfer from Sibenik to Split: $262
- Airport transfer from Split to Šibenik or vice versa: $164
Is it cheaper to fly into Mamaia or Sibenik?
Prices for flights to both Sibenik 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 $22Sibenik $31
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mamaia $13Sibenik $13
Tours and Activities in Mamaia
For Mamaia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Day Tour: Visit Histria Winery and Ancient Citadel: $86
- One Day Tour to Constanta (The Ancient City of Tomis): $175
- Self-Guided Labyrinth in the Rocks Tour near Silistra: $21
Tours and Activities in Sibenik
For Sibenik, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Kornati island National Park & Telascica Nature Park Boat Tour from Vodice: $76
- Šibenik Riviera boat tour: Zlarin + Prvić + Tijat: $120
- Daily or night walking tour through Medieval Šibenik: $45
- Discover Šibenik - Evening walking tour : $38
- Full-Day Sailing Tour in Šibenik Archipelago: $164
- Kornati Experience small group (12 pax) boat tour: $137
- Krka Waterfalls National Park Boat Tour from Vodice: $76
- Private Sibenik Walking Historical Morning or Evening Tour: $49
- Private walking tour of Sibenik: $164
- Sibenik Private Combined Food & Drink and Historical Tour: $152
- The Best of Sibenik Private Walking Tour: $164
- Via Ferrata tour - Čikola Canyon: $74
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMamaia $12Sibenik $17
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 Sibenik
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Sibenik:
- Vinoplod Winery - Wine Tasting Tour: $29
- Private Krka Waterfalls Tour with Wine Tasting from Sibenik: $213
- From Split or Trogir: Krka National Park & Wine Tasting Tour: $1,069
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mamaia and Sibenik, we can see that Sibenik 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 Sibenik would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sibenik 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 Sibenik Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Mamaia or Sibenik?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Mamaia or Sibenik in the Summer?
Both Sibenik and Mamaia are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Sibenik because of the beaches, snorkeling, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Mamaia is generally cooler than Sibenik. Daily temperatures in Mamaia average around 22°C (72°F), and Sibenik fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Sibenik. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Mamaia. Mamaia usually receives less sunshine than Sibenik during summer. Mamaia gets 320 hours of sunny skies, while Sibenik receives 345 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Mamaia usually receives around the same amount of rain as Sibenik. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Sibenik receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMamaia 22°C (72°F)Sibenik 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Mamaia or Sibenik in the Autumn?
Both Sibenik and Mamaia during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, the shopping scene, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Sibenik this time of year.
Mamaia is cooler than Sibenik in the autumn. The daily temperature in Mamaia averages around 14°C (56°F) in October, and Sibenik fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
In Sibenik, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Mamaia often gets less sunshine than Sibenik. Mamaia gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sibenik receives 200 hours of full sun.
Mamaia usually gets less rain in October than Sibenik. Mamaia gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Sibenik receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMamaia 14°C (56°F)Sibenik 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Mamaia or Sibenik in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Mamaia and Sibenik. Also, many travelers come to Sibenik for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Mamaia in the winter. In the winter, Mamaia is much colder than Sibenik. Typically, the winter temperatures in Mamaia in January average around 1°C (33°F), and Sibenik averages at about 8°C (47°F).
Mamaia usually receives less sunshine than Sibenik during winter. Mamaia gets 83 hours of sunny skies, while Sibenik receives 128 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Mamaia usually receives less rain than Sibenik. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Sibenik receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMamaia 1°C (33°F)Sibenik 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Mamaia or Sibenik in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Mamaia as well as Sibenik. Also, many visitors come to Sibenik in the spring for the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
In April, Mamaia is generally cooler than Sibenik. Daily temperatures in Mamaia average around 10°C (51°F), and Sibenik fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sibenik. In the spring, Mamaia often gets less sunshine than Sibenik. Mamaia gets 180 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sibenik receives 212 hours of full sun.
Mamaia usually gets less rain in April than Sibenik. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Sibenik receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMamaia 10°C (51°F)Sibenik 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Sibenik and Mamaia
| Mamaia | Sibenik | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (33°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (36°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (51°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (65°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (56°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (38°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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