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

Should you visit Mamaia or Vladivostok?

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

Should I visit Mamaia or Vladivostok? 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 Vladivostok?

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.

Vladivostok

Vladivostok is a port city on Russia's Pacific coastline and the eastern terminus of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Many people visit the city as the beginning or end of their journey on the railway, but there are some attractions to the city itself worth visiting.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Romania, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Bucharest.

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

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

When is the best time to visit Mamaia or Vladivostok?

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 Vladivostok in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Mamaia as well as Vladivostok.

In July, Mamaia is generally a little warmer than Vladivostok. Daily temperatures in Mamaia average around 22°C (72°F), and Vladivostok fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Mamaia this time of the year. In the summer, Mamaia often gets more sunshine than Vladivostok. Mamaia gets 320 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vladivostok receives 122 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Vladivostok. Mamaia usually gets less rain in July than Vladivostok. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Vladivostok receives 136 mm (5.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Mamaia or Vladivostok in the Autumn?

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

Mamaia is a little warmer than Vladivostok in the autumn. The daily temperature in Mamaia averages around 14°C (56°F) in October, and Vladivostok fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).

It's quite sunny in Vladivostok. Mamaia usually receives less sunshine than Vladivostok during autumn. Mamaia gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Vladivostok receives 205 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Mamaia usually receives less rain than Vladivostok. Mamaia gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Vladivostok receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Mamaia or Vladivostok in the Winter?

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

Vladivostok can be very cold during winter. Mamaia can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Mamaia is much warmer than Vladivostok. Typically, the winter temperatures in Mamaia in January average around 1°C (33°F), and Vladivostok averages at about -11°C (11°F).

In the winter, Mamaia often gets less sunshine than Vladivostok. Mamaia gets 83 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vladivostok receives 178 hours of full sun.

Mamaia usually gets more rain in January than Vladivostok. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Vladivostok receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Mamaia or Vladivostok in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Mamaia and Vladivostok.

In April, Mamaia is generally much warmer than Vladivostok. Daily temperatures in Mamaia average around 10°C (51°F), and Vladivostok fluctuates around 6°C (44°F).

Mamaia usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Vladivostok during spring. Mamaia gets 180 hours of sunny skies, while Vladivostok receives 192 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Mamaia usually receives less rain than Vladivostok. Mamaia gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Vladivostok receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Vladivostok and Mamaia