Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Marseille?
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 Marseille or Podgorica?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Marseille or Podgorica, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Marseille or Podgorica?
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.
Podgorica
Podgorica is Montenegro's capital city, and also its largest. Dating back to the Ottoman Empire, World War II destroyed much of this history, but there are a few Turkish remnants worth visiting. Podgorica's central location often makes the city a good starting point for day trips to coastal cities or mountain resorts.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to France, The Best G Adventures Tours to France, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMarseille €179Podgorica €134
The average daily cost (per person) in Marseille is €179, while the average daily cost in Podgorica is €134. 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 Marseille and Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMarseille €71Podgorica €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMarseille €142Podgorica €92
Compare Hotels in Marseille and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Marseille or Podgorica? 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: Marseille Hotel Prices and Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Marseille €28Podgorica €20
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€3.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marseille
Also for Marseille, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Marseille Airport to Aix en Provence Hotel: Private Transfers: $42
- Marseille Airport (MRS) to Marseille - Arrival Private Transfer: $71
- Marseille Airport transfer for Cassis hotel and apartment : $72
- Taxi Marseille Airport-Transfer Marseille Airport: $84
- Marseille Marignane Airport: transfer Marseille center: $88
- Marseille Private Transfer from Marseille Airport to City centre: $90
- Marseille Private Transfer from Marseille city centre to Marseille Airport: $91
- Private Transfer from Marseille city to Marseille Cruise Terminal: $91
- Private Transfer from Marseille Cruise Terminal to Marseille city: $91
- Private Business Car Transfer Marseille Airport MRS to Marseille: $91
- Transfer : $93
- Private Transfer: Marseille Airport to / from Aix-en-Provence (and vicinity): $99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Kotor: $161
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $119
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Budva: $90
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Bar: $82
- Private transfer from Podgorica to Ostrog monastery (minivan): $128
- Private transfer from Airport Podgorica and city to Kotor: $147
- Private Transfer: TGD Airport to Podgorica in Business Car: $47
- Private Transfer: Podgorica to TGD Airport by Business Car: $52
- Private Transfer: Podgorica to Podgorica Airport TGD in Van: $58
- Private Transfer: Podgorica to Podgorica Airport TGD in Sedan Car: $39
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Downtown to Podgorica Airport (TGD): $43
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $177
Is it cheaper to fly into Marseille or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica and Marseille 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 dayMarseille €73Podgorica €70
Typical Food Prices in Marseille
For Marseille, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Orangina€2.50
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.Marseille €38Podgorica €21
Tours and Activities in Marseille
For Marseille, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Marseille Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.77
- Marseille Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.77
- Marseille Old Town Exploration Game and Tour: $7.16
- Marseille Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Marseille Old Port to Peak Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP: $9.99
- Marseille City Self-Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- entry ticket to the Sky Center panoramic terrace: $17
- Château D’If Entry Ticket: $18
- OM Stadium Tour: $25
- Ecopark Adventures Treetop Adventure: $28
- Cosquer Cave Entry Ticket and Audio Guide: $29
- Marseille Grand E-Bike Tour : "le tour du Fada": $42
Tours and Activities in Podgorica
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Podgorica are as follows:
- Skip the Line Tickets: National Park Biogradska Gora: $8.35
- 2 Hours Guided - Group Nature Tour (taste local wine on tour): $18
- ALBANIA tour - Rozafa, Skadar lake, Niagara waterfalls, Shkodra: $143
- ATV Tour Montenegro - Žabljak Crnojevića: $214
- Bay of Kotor hiking experience - Montenegro Travel Club private tour: $203
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $39
- Durmitor - Black Lake & Tara River Canyon - North Montenegro tour: $245
- Durmitor National Park, Northern Fairy Tail -private tour from Podgorica: $219
- Durmitor mountain - Glacial lakes - Montenegro hiking tours: $227
- Explore Skadar Lake in Private 2 hour Boat Cruise: $119
- Family Adventures in A Journey of Discovery: $115
- Fantastic ATV Quad Adventure in mountain ofKolašin : $118
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMarseille €27Podgorica €20
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Podgorica
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Podgorica:
- Skadar Lake Private Boat Tour with Wine Tasting: $54
- Pub Crawl with Welcome Shots: $70
- E-Bike Tour with Wine Tasting & Waterfalls: $81
- Book Your Wine Tour: $100
- Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $106
- Podgorica Car Trip, Doclea city, Wine tasting, Niagara falls: $116
- Wine tour- Family winery visit, food tasting & Skadar Lake boat cruise: $177
- Wine tasting in the family winery, feel the spirit: $179
- Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls: $233
- SOUL HEALING Wine Tour Montenegro - BEST PRIVATE TOUR : $233
- Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $325
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Marseille and Podgorica, we can see that Marseille is more expensive. And not only is Podgorica much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Podgorica would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Podgorica 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 Podgorica.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Marseille Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Marseille or Podgorica?
Marseille has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Marseille and Podgorica, 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 Marseille or Podgorica?
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 Marseille or Podgorica in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Marseille as well as Podgorica. The summer months attract visitors to Marseille because of the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Marseille is cooler than Podgorica. Typically, the summer temperatures in Marseille in July average around 24°C (75°F), and Podgorica averages at about 26°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Marseille this time of the year. In the summer, Marseille often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica. Marseille gets 366 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun.
Marseille usually gets less rain in July than Podgorica. Marseille gets 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMarseille 24°C (75°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Marseille or Podgorica in the Autumn?
Both Podgorica and Marseille are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Marseille this time of year.
In October, Marseille is generally around the same temperature as Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Marseille average around 16°C (61°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
It's quite sunny in Podgorica. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Marseille. Marseille usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Podgorica during autumn. Marseille gets 205 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In October, Marseille usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Marseille gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMarseille 16°C (61°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Marseille or Podgorica in the Winter?
Both Podgorica and Marseille during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Marseille for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Marseille is a little warmer than Podgorica in the winter. The daily temperature in Marseille averages around 7°C (44°F) in January, and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Marseille often gets more sunshine than Podgorica. Marseille gets 150 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun.
Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Marseille usually gets less rain in January than Podgorica. Marseille gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMarseille 7°C (44°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Marseille or Podgorica in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Marseille and Podgorica. Many visitors come to Marseille in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Marseille is around the same temperature as Podgorica. Typically, the spring temperatures in Marseille in April average around 13°C (56°F), and Podgorica averages at about 14°C (58°F).
In Marseille, it's very sunny this time of the year. Marseille usually receives more sunshine than Podgorica during spring. Marseille gets 245 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun in the spring.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Marseille usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Marseille gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMarseille 13°C (56°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Marseille
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 7°C (44°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (50°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (69°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (51°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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