Which place is cheaper, Puerto del Carmen 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 Puerto del Carmen?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Marseille or Puerto del Carmen, 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 Puerto del Carmen?
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.
Puerto del Carmen
Located on the south-eastern coast of the Canary Island of Lanzarote, Puerto del Carmen is a popular resort area best known for its high concentration of bars, pubs, restaurants, and clubs. By day, visitors frequent the beaches for swimming, sunbathing, windsurfing, and other watersports - and by night, they flock to enjoy the live music and drinks of the area's thriving nightlife.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to France, The Best G Adventures Tours to France, The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Madrid.
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Marseille Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMarseille €179Puerto del Carmen €210
The average daily cost (per person) in Marseille is €179, while the average daily cost in Puerto del Carmen 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 Marseille and Puerto del Carmen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMarseille €71Puerto del Carmen €98
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMarseille €142Puerto del Carmen €196
Compare Hotels in Marseille and Puerto del Carmen
Looking for a hotel in Marseille or Puerto del Carmen? 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 Puerto del Carmen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Marseille €28Puerto del Carmen €39
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:
- 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 Marseille or Puerto del Carmen?
Prices for flights to both Puerto del Carmen 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 €73Puerto del Carmen €89
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 €38Puerto del Carmen €17
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
Tours and Activities in Puerto del Carmen
For Puerto del Carmen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Las Palmas: Freedive & Deep Snorkel Experience For Beginners: $141
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMarseille €27Puerto del Carmen €60
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 Marseille and Puerto del Carmen, we can see that Puerto del Carmen is more expensive. And not only is Marseille much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Marseille would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Marseille 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 Puerto del Carmen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Puerto del Carmen than you might in Marseille.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Marseille Expensive? and Is Puerto del Carmen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Marseille or Puerto del Carmen?
Marseille has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Puerto del Carmen. When comparing the sizes of Marseille and Puerto del Carmen, 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.
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.