Which place is cheaper, Aquitaine or Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur?
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 Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur or Aquitaine?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur or Aquitaine, 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: Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur or Aquitaine?
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.
Aquitaine
Aquitaine, also known as "Guyenne" or "Guienne," is a province of south-west France with a stretch of coastline along the Atlantic Ocean and a mountainous border to the south with Spain. The province covers an extensive area encompassing anything from coastline to countryside, small villages to thriving cities, and expansive vineyards to age-old castles.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in France, The Best River Cruises in France, The Best Bicycle Tours in France, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayProvence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €192Aquitaine €147
The average daily cost (per person) in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur is €192, while the average daily cost in Aquitaine is €147. 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 Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur and Aquitaine in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personProvence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €93Aquitaine €60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomProvence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €186Aquitaine €120
Compare Hotels in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur and Aquitaine
Looking for a hotel in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur or Aquitaine? 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.Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €24Aquitaine €23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur:
- Aix TGV transfer to Marseille Port or Airport or Aix city: $155
- Arrival Private Transfer Avignon Airport AVN to Avignon by Sedan: $101
- Avignon to Marseille Airport (MRS) - Departure Private Transfer: $179
- 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: $130
- Marseille Airport (MRS) to Arles city - Arrival Private Transfer: $164
- Marseille Airport (MRS) to Marseille - Arrival Private Transfer: $71
- Marseille Airport Transfer to Marseille or Aix en Provence: $179
- Marseille Private Transfer from Marseille city centre to Marseille Airport: $91
- Minivan Arrival Transfer from Avignon Airport AVN to Avignon City: $147
- Private Sedan Departure Transfer Avignon to Avignon Airport AVN: $101
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aquitaine
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aquitaine:
- Private Transfer Bordeaux City to Bordeaux Airport BOD by Sedan: $56
- Arrival Private Transfer Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux by Van: $81
- Arrival Transfer BIQ Airport to Biarritz City by Minivan or SUV: $96
- Departure Transfer: Bordeaux to Airport BOD by Business Car: $112
- Arrival Transfer: Airport BOD to Bordeaux by Business Car: $112
- Bordeaux Airport Transfers: Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport BOD in Luxury Van: $118
- Departure Transfer: Bordeaux to Airport BOD by Luxury Van: $118
- Arrival Private Transfers : Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux in Luxury Van: $118
- Bordeaux Airport Transfers: Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport BOD in Luxury Car: $149
- Airport Transfer: Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux by Luxury Car: $149
- Private Transfer from Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport: $161
- Chauffeured car Transfers to Saint Jean Pied de Port: $191
Is it cheaper to fly into Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur or Aquitaine?
Prices for flights to both Aquitaine and Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur 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 dayProvence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €69Aquitaine €61
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
- Aix-en-Provence, Food Tour & Local Artisanal Sweets (EN/FR): $59
- Marseille Miam Miam Food tour: $114
- Marseille Food Tour – Full Meal of Local Tastes by Do Eat Better: $118
- Great Marseille Ebike and Food Tour: $131
- Private Food Tour in Marseille 3 Hours with a local expert.: $154
- Cooking workshop with an exceptional chef in Avignon: $227
- Cooking Classes in Provence at La Belugue : $233
- Cooking lessons: $299
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aquitaine
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aquitaine.
- Bordeaux : Morning Market Food Tour: $90
- Biarritz Guided Walking and Gourmet Tour Food Tour: $101
- Bordeaux Food Tour: $113
- Bayonne Food Tour: Journey Through Flavors (with food and drinks): $114
- Bordeaux Organic Food Tour - French Apéro Style: $118
- Plant-based French Cooking Class in Historic Bordeaux Apartment: $119
- Bordeaux Food Tour – A Full French Meal by Do Eat Better: $125
- Bordeaux Traditional Gourmet Walking Food Tour: $131
- Basque Country Food Tour: $262
- Private cooking lesson - Canelés in 3 gourmet recipes: $299
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €23Aquitaine €19
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: $4.77
- Aix-en-Provence Highlights Scavenger Hunt Self Guided Tour: $5.74
- Marseille Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.77
- Aix-en-Provence Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.77
- Aix-en-provence Heritage and Food Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.93
- Marseille Old Town Exploration Game and Tour: $7.16
- Marseille Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Aix-en-Provence Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.55
- Marseille City Self-Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- Marseille Old Port to Peak Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP: $9.99
- History and Renewal in Aix-en-Provence: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Château D’If Entry Ticket: $18
Tours and Activities in Aquitaine
Here are a few actual costs in Aquitaine for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Secrets of Bordeaux Self Guided Tour: $1.17
- Bordeaux Free Walking Tour with a Glass of Wine : $3.58
- Bordeaux - Free Walking Tour in English (Tip-Based): $3.58
- Free Walking Bordeaux Tour ENG + 1 glass of wine (Tip based): $3.58
- Best : Bordeaux walking tour in Eng + Glass of Wine (Tip based): $3.58
- Biarritz Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.76
- Saint Jean de Luz Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.76
- Bayonne Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.77
- Bordeaux Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $5.84
- Bordeaux Old Town Secrets: Self-Guided Walking Adventure: $5.96
- Pierre IBAIALDE: Guided Tour Ham Workshop, tasting: $5.99
- The Best of Bordeaux: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayProvence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €19Aquitaine €11
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: $3.57
- Marseille Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $24
- Outing EN Solex and Wine Tasting DE: $73
- Wine Tasting Tour at Châteauneuf du Pape: $102
- Morning Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon: $106
- Half-Day Provence Pont du Gard and Wine Tasting Tour from Avignon: $108
- Half Day Vineyards & Wine Tasting from Aix en Provence: $108
- Half day Wine Tour in Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire from Aix en Provence: $114
- Cotes de Provence Wine Tour from Aix-en-Provence: $118
- Afternoon Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon: $125
- Short Day Tour around Aix en Provence and Wine Tasting : $130
- Provence Day Trip with Cassis Village Boat Ride and Local Wine Tasting from Aix: $179
Sample the Local Flavors in Aquitaine
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Aquitaine:
- Wine Tasting at Chateau Lestevenie: $8.35
- Bordeaux Wine and Trade Museum Admission Ticket with Wine Tasting: $14
- A Tasty Wine Tour in Saint-Emilion in French: $18
- Pub Crawl Bordeaux : Drink, Laugh, Meet the World: $30
- Bordeaux: Wine Tour and Tasting: $32
- Unusual wine tasting in DARWIN (Bordeaux)!: $33
- Blind wine tasting - discover wine differently: $42
- Chateau du Taillan and Park including Wine Tasting Tour: $48
- Bordeaux: Wine tasting with a DipWSET, CMS Certified Sommelier : $60
- Half-Day Wine tour across Bordeaux’s Vineyards: $71
- Saint Emilion Half Day Individual Wine Tour: $77
- From Bordeaux: Saint-Émilion Half-Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $90
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur and Aquitaine, we can see that Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur is more expensive. And not only is Aquitaine much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Aquitaine would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Aquitaine 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 Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur than you might in Aquitaine.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur Expensive? and Is Aquitaine Expensive?.
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