Which place is cheaper, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur or Canary Islands?
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 Canary Islands or Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Canary Islands and Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Canary Islands or Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur?
Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are a territory of Spain located off the northwest coast of Africa. Made up of rugged volcanic islands, the archipelago is known for its black and white sand beaches with great surf as well as opportunities for hiking, biking, snorkeling, and scuba amongst other activities.
Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
If you're searching for near perfect weather, sophisticated dining and a colorful countryside, you'll find your answer in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, or simply Provence, in the south of France.
This popular holiday region covers a large portion of the Mediterranean Sea all the way up to the French Alps. It is bordered on the West by the Rhone River, and in the east by Italy.
To truly appreciate Provence, you must spend more than a few days or even a week touring. Foodies, crafters and wine aficionados will think they've died and gone to Heaven when they arrive in this region of France. No matter your interests, you're going to want to sit back, have a beautiful glass of wine and experience life in the slow lane with the locals.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain, The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, The Best 2-Week Tours in France, and The Best River Cruises in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCanary Islands €880Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €192
The average daily cost (per person) in Canary Islands is €880, while the average daily cost in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur is €192. 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 Canary Islands and Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCanary Islands €82Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €93
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCanary Islands €164Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €186
Compare Hotels in Canary Islands and Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Looking for a hotel in Canary Islands or Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Canary Islands €56Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Canary Islands
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Canary Islands:
- Transfer Airport - Lodging: $65
- Transfer Accommodation - Airport: $88
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur:
- Arrival Private Transfer Avignon Airport AVN to Avignon by Sedan: $102
- Avignon to Marseille Airport (MRS) - Departure Private Transfer: $180
- Cruise Port ↔ Marseille Provence Airport Transfer: $114
- Departure Private Transfer Avignon to Avignon Airport AVN by Van: $147
- Departure Transfer: Marseille to MRS Airport in Luxury Van: $131
- Marseille Airport (MRS) to Arles city - Arrival Private Transfer: $165
- Marseille Airport Transfer to Marseille or Aix en Provence: $179
- Marseille Private Transfer from Marseille city centre to Marseille Airport: $91
- Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) Private Transfer to Marseille: $98
- Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal to Marseille - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $183
- Marseille to Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal - Departure Private Transfer: $91
- Minivan Arrival Transfer from Avignon Airport AVN to Avignon City: $147
Is it cheaper to fly into Canary Islands or Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur?
Prices for flights to both Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur and Canary Islands 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 dayCanary Islands €125Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €69
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur.
- 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: $119
- Private Food Tour in Marseille 3 Hours with a local expert.: $155
- Cooking workshop with an exceptional chef in Avignon: $228
- Cooking Classes in Provence at La Belugue : $234
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Canary Islands €25Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €23
Tours and Activities in Canary Islands
Here are a few actual costs in Canary Islands for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Tenerife: A tour in a food forest and a vanilla cultivation: $17
- Guided tour of Roques de Garcia - Teide National Park: $23
- Fuerteventura: Aloe Vera Workshop and Tasting Experience: $31
- Tenerife: Cliffside Yoga, Meditation, and Cava Experience: $46
- Walking tour in Garachico (1:30 h): $47
- Tenerife: Guided tour with tasting of 6 wines: $47
- Guided Snorkelling experience in south of Gran Canaria: $65
- Snorkel tour Why not?: $70
- Tenerife: Teide National Park Supercar Tour: $88
- The Lucky Adventure: first steps towards real transformation: $88
- Trek Through Teide with a Lava Tube Adventure.: $92
- Tenerife: Paragliding Tour With Instructor: $105
Tours and Activities in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur are as follows:
- Marseille Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.80
- Marseille Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.81
- Marseille Old Town Exploration Game and Tour: $7.20
- Marseille City Self-Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- Château D’If Entry Ticket: $18
- Enchanting Historical Walking Tour in Avignon: $24
- OM Stadium Tour: $25
- Marseille: Cosquer Cave Entry Ticket and Audio Guide: $29
- Marseille Grand E-Bike Tour : "le tour du Fada": $42
- Marseille city : easy seaside ebike tour: $44
- Marseille Private Custom Walking Tour with A Guide (Private Tour): $54
- Walking Tour in Marseille with Local Experiences: $59
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCanary Islands €19Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €19
Sample the Local Flavors in Canary Islands
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Canary Islands:
- Lanzarote: Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting with Cheese: $41
Sample the Local Flavors in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Also in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine tasting in Sablet: $3.59
- Marseille Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $24
- Outing EN Solex and Wine Tasting DE: $73
- Marseille: Tailored Wine Tasting Experience in a Top Wine Shop: $75
- Wine Tasting Tour at Châteauneuf du Pape: $102
- Morning Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon: $107
- Half-Day Provence Pont du Gard and Wine Tasting Tour from Avignon: $108
- Afternoon Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon: $126
- Short Day Tour around Aix en Provence and Wine Tasting : $131
- Roman heritages and Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tour from Avignon: $143
- Marseille Shore Excursion - Full Day Wine Tour in Provence: $198
- Luberon and Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tour : $203
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Canary Islands and Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, we can see that Canary Islands is more expensive. And not only is Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur 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 Canary Islands would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Canary Islands than you might in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Canary Islands Expensive? and Is Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur Expensive?.
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.