Which place is cheaper, Marseille or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Amman or Marseille?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Amman and Marseille. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Amman or Marseille?
Amman
Amman is the largest city in of the Hashemite Kingdom of the country of Jordan. It is also the capital city of Jordan and has a population of over four million people. Many people use Amman as a base for venturing out into the rest of Jordan and other surrounding countries. There are many things to see and do in Amman.
Marseille
Marseille is the second largest city in France and is the largest Mediterranean port in the region. For visitors, Marseille offers an authentic glimpse at France. It has many colorful markets, natural beauty such as the Calanques with its large, beautiful cliffs, and the old harbor area, which offers a glimpse at the areas working class history.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Contiki Tours to France, and The Best G Adventures Tours to France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Marseille $210
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Marseille is $210. 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 Amman and Marseille in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Marseille $83
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Marseille $166
Compare Hotels in Amman and Marseille
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Marseille? 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: Amman Hotel Prices and Marseille Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Marseille $33
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amman:
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Bus Ride (for Two)$0.71
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RIde to Airport$28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amman
Also for Amman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $250
- Transfer From Airport To Amman: $28
- Stress-Free Airport Transfers: Queen Alia to Anywhere in Jordan: $26
- Reliable Door-to-Door Private Transfer Amman ⇆ Dead Sea ⇆ Airport: $40
- Queen Alia Intl Airport Private Transfer to Amman City or Hotels: $20
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $235
- Private Transfer: From Amman City to Airport: $40
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Wadi Rum: $133
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Aqaba Airport: $153
- Private Transfer from/ to Amman Airport and Petra City: $95
- Private Transfer from Madaba Hotel to Amman Airport: $47
- Private Transfer from Amman to Petra, Wadi Musa: $259
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Marseille
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Marseille:
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Metro Pass$3.52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marseille
Also for Marseille, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Marseille Provence Airport ↔ Le Castellet: $245
- Transfer Marseille Provence Airport ↔ Cruise Port: $114
- Transfer Marseille Airport ⟺ Cruise Port Terminal: $154
- Transfer Marseille Airport to Marseille city center: $155
- Transfer Marseille Airport to Gordes or L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue: $274
- Transfer (MRS) Marseille ⟺ Arles Cruise Port: $275
- Transfer : $93
- Taxi Marseille Airport-Transfer Marseille Airport: $84
- TRANSFER ROUNDTRIP PORT TO CASSIS: $349
- TRANSFER MARSEILLE CRUISE PORT➦ AIRPORT: $137
- TRANSFER MARSEILLE AIRPORT ➦CRUISE PORT: $137
- Provence airport transfers: $143
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Marseille?
Prices for flights to both Marseille and Amman 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 dayAmman $58Marseille $86
Typical Food Prices in Amman
For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Pastries$4.23
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Tea$5.64
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amman
For Amman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Guided Food Tour in Downtown: $70
- Women-Led Food Tour Through Amman’s Culinary Scene: $80
- The Best Culture&Food Tour With Majd The Local Guide: $81
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $106
- Private Panoramic Amman Tour and Local Lunch or Dinner-Wine Taste: $107
- Traditional Cooking Class in Amman with Return Hotel Transfers: $118
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
Typical Food Prices in Marseille
For Marseille, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Orangina$2.93
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marseille
For Marseille, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Web-cooking workshop / French cuisine or French pastry: $38
- Marseille Miam Miam Food tour: $114
- Marseille Food Tour – Full Meal of Local Tastes by Do Eat Better: $118
- Aix-en-Provence 3-Hour Walking Food Tour: $129
- Great Marseille Ebike and Food Tour: $131
- Private Food Tour in Marseille 3 Hours with a local expert.: $154
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Marseille $44
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Um Qais Private Tour Enjoy The History And Stunning Scenery.: $130
- 1 Day Tour to Amman Jerash and Ajloun castle : $136
- 1-Night Private Overnight Dead Sea Independent Tour from Amman : $145
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Private Tour to Petra and Wadi Rum from Amman : $215
- 2 Day Tour Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $300
- 2 Day Tour of Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $250
- 2 Day Tour to Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea from Amman: $200
- 2 Days Group Tour From Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead sea: $395
- 2 Days Ma'in Hot Springs Private Tour: $95
- 2 Days Petra Private Guided Tour: $225
Tours and Activities in Marseille
For Marseille, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Full Day Marseille Tour Especially Designed for Cruise Travelers: $82
- Guided Sea Kayaking Tour in the Calanques: $90
- A Day in Provence Small Group Tour from Marseille: $197
- A Perfect Day of Discovery from the Cruise Port of Marseille: $80
- Adventure route in Cassis - Via Corda Philémon: $90
- Aix-en-Provence: Half-Day Shore Excursion Tour: $646
- Bookbinding experience in the Vieux Port: $102
- Calanques National Park Kayak Day Tour: $130
- Calanques Trilogy Electric Bike Tour from Marseille: $72
- Canyoning Half Day Tour from La Ciotat : $81
- Cassis : Two Calanques Tour by Electric Mountain Bike: $48
- Cassis National Park E-Mountain Bike Experience with Virtual Guide: $54
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Marseille $32
Sample the Local Flavors in Amman
Also in Amman, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private Wine Tasting Tour in Amman and Boulevard Walking Tour: $93
- Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting : $127
Sample the Local Flavors in Marseille
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marseille:
- Marseille Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $24
- Short Day Tour around Aix en Provence and Wine Tasting : $130
- Côtes du Rhône Wine tour: Avignon, Palace of the Popes: $179
- From Marseille Cruise Port : Avignon & Wine Tasting: $187
- Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion : Avignon & Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tour: $190
- Marseille Shore Excursion - Full Day Wine Tour in Provence: $197
- Avignon and Côtes du Rhône Wine Tasting Tour: $211
- From Marseille : Sidecar Wine Tour to Cassis and Bandol: $287
- Cassis, Bandol, Le Castellet wine tour: Cliffs and Vineyards: $411
- Marseille Vieux Port & Wine Tasting - Private Tour: $1,116
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Marseille, we can see that Marseille is more expensive. And not only is Amman much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Marseille is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Amman would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Amman 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 Marseille would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Marseille than you might in Amman.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Marseille Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Marseille?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 61% larger than the population of Marseille. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Marseille, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Amman or Marseille?
Marseille has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Amman experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Amman or Marseille in the Summer?
Both Marseille and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Marseille for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Amman is around the same temperature as Marseille. Typically, the summer temperatures in Amman in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Marseille averages at about 24°C (75°F).
It's quite sunny in Marseille. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Marseille during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Marseille receives 366 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Marseille. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Marseille 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Amman or Marseille in the Autumn?
Both Marseille and Amman during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the autumn months attract visitors to Marseille because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Amman is generally a little warmer than Marseille. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 20°C (68°F), and Marseille fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In Marseille, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Marseille. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Marseille receives 205 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in October than Marseille. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Marseille 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Amman or Marseille in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Marseille. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Furthermore, the shopping scene and the cuisine are the main draw to Marseille this time of year.
Amman is a little warmer than Marseille in the winter. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 8°C (46°F) in January, and Marseille fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
Amman usually receives more sunshine than Marseille during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Marseille receives 150 hours of full sun in the winter.
Amman gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Marseille. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Marseille 7°C (44°F)
Should I visit Amman or Marseille in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Amman as well as Marseille. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Marseille for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Amman is a little warmer than Marseille. Typically, the spring temperatures in Amman in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Marseille averages at about 13°C (56°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Marseille. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Marseille. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Marseille receives 245 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in April than Marseille. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Marseille 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Marseille and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.