Which place is cheaper, Catalonia 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 Catalonia?
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 Catalonia, 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 Catalonia?
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.
Catalonia
Catalonia is a famous autonomous community in Spain. It is situated in the northeastern part of the country and consists of four provinces. The provinces consist of Barcelona, Girona, Lleida and Tarragona. Barcelona is not only the capital of Catalonia, but is also the biggest city in the region. Because Barcelona is such a large city and Catalonia’s long history of international trade, the area is a very popular tourist destination. Another reason for Catalonia’s success is its temperate climate. Two other reasons that make Catalonia different from other areas in Spain are, people speak Catalan, Spanish and Aranese, and its climate has both beaches and mountain ranges.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in France, The Best River Cruises in France, The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayProvence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €192Catalonia €112,278
The average daily cost (per person) in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur is €192, while the average daily cost in Catalonia is €112,278. 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 Catalonia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personProvence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €93Catalonia €16,203
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomProvence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €186Catalonia €
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Compare Hotels in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur and Catalonia
Looking for a hotel in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur or Catalonia? 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 €24Catalonia €13,042
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur:
- Transfer from the Port to the Airport, Marseille city or AIX TGV: $156
- Transfer Vaison la Romaine and surroundings to Avignon: $180
- Transfer Marseille Airport to Cruise Port : $155
- Transfer Marseille - Aix-Provence: $174
- Transfer Avignon to Vaison la Romaine and surroundings: $180
- Spirou Park Day - Tickets and Transfer - Marseille: $234
- Private transfer by car: Marseille airport to / from Cassis-La Ciotat: $226
- Private transfer by car: Marseille airport from or to Avignon: $239
- Private transfer by car: Airport from / to the City or Port of Marseille: $99
- Private transfer by car from Marseille Airport to/from Arles: $214
- Private Transfer: Marseille to MRS Airport in Luxury Van: $130
- Private Transfer: Marseille to MRS Airport in Business Car: $119
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Catalonia
Also for Catalonia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer arrival Shuttle Reus Airport to Cambrils: $13
- Transfer arrival Shuttle Reus Airport to La Pineda: $13
- Private transfer from Barcelona Airport to Fira de Barcelona: $26
- Barcelona Private Transfer Hotel or City Centre to Cruise Port: $27
- Barcelona Airport Private Arrival Transfers: $27
- Private Transfer from Barcelona Cruise Port to Barcelona City: $30
- Barcelona Arrival Private Transfer Cruise Port to City Center: $30
- Private Transfer from Barcelona City to Cruise Port : $30
- Barcelona Private Transfer from Cruise Terminal to barcelona city: $31
- Barcelona Departure Private Transfer From City To Cruise Port: $31
- Barcelona Arrival Private Transfer Cruise Port to City Center : $32
- Barcelona Airport Private Arrival Transfers: $32
Is it cheaper to fly into Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur or Catalonia?
Prices for flights to both Catalonia 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 €69Catalonia €73,008
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 Old Town Food Tour: $83
- Marseille's Sweetest Bites: Pastry & Chocolate Food Tour: $106
- Marseille Miam Miam Food tour: $114
- Marseille Food Tour – Full Meal of Local Tastes by Do Eat Better: $118
- 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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Catalonia
For Catalonia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Barcelona with Set Lunch or Dinner: $34
- Barcelona Morning Walking and Food Tour with Local Flavors: $35
- Barcelona Guided Street Food Tour and Gothic Quarter Visit: $42
- Tasty Barcelona Street Food Tour With Local Market Visit : $54
- Barcelona Food Tour: Market & Gothic Quarter with Expert Guide: $54
- Tablao Flamenco Cordobes on Rambla Barcelona with Dinner Option: $57
- Barcelona: Wine Tasting and 5 Course Tapas Pairing Dinner: $70
- Barcelona Morning Tapas Crawl by Food Tour: $70
- Barcelona Interactive Spanish Cooking Experience: $78
- Seafood Paella and Mediterranean Tapas Cooking Class: $81
- Barcelona Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local: $85
- Barcelona : Paella Cooking Experience + Boqueria Market Exclusive Tour: $94
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €23Catalonia €32,435
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:
- Full Day Marseille Tour Especially Designed for Cruise Travelers: $83
- Marseille French Pastries and Chocolate Tour: $114
- 2-Hour Foodie Tour with 10 Tastings in Aix-en-Provence: $84
- 3 hours of Tour in the Wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape: $107
- A Day in Provence Small Group Tour from Marseille: $197
- A Perfect Day of Discovery from the Cruise Port of Marseille: $80
- Affordable Provence Ice Cream and Olive Oil Tasting Experience: $99
- Aix-clusive Morning Provençal Market & Food Discovery Tour: $66
- Aix-en-Provence Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.55
- Aix-en-Provence Highlights Scavenger Hunt Self Guided Tour: $5.74
- Aix-en-Provence Private tour | Fountains & Gardens: $299
- Aix-en-Provence Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.77
Tours and Activities in Catalonia
For Catalonia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Self-Guided Private City Tour in Barcelona's Best Kept Secrets: $2.39
- Tarragona Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $3.34
- Barcelona Electric Scooter Tour: $3.57
- Sagrada Familia Exterior Tour: $3.57
- Costa Brava Luxury Tour Boat and Lunch from Barcelona: $3.58
- Barcelona Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $3.58
- Sagrada Familia External Audio Tour - The 3 Iconic Facades: $3.58
- Censored Barcelona Tour: $3.58
- Gothic Quarter Donation-Based Walking Tour in English : $3.58
- Discover the Gothic Quarter Walking Tour: $3.58
- Barcelona Gothic Quarter Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour: $5.12
- Barcelona Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayProvence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €19Catalonia €24,656
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
- Express Wine Tasting Experience in the Heart of Marseille: $51
- Outing EN Solex and Wine Tasting DE: $73
- Marseille: Tailored Wine Tasting Experience in a Top Wine Shop: $74
- Half-Day Winery and Wine Tasting Guided Walking Tour: $96
- Wine Tasting Tour at Châteauneuf du Pape: $102
- Morning Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon: $107
- Half Day Vineyards & Wine Tasting from Aix en Provence: $108
- Half-Day Provence Pont du Gard and Wine Tasting Tour from Avignon: $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
Sample the Local Flavors in Catalonia
Also in Catalonia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Barcelona Bar Crawl Old Town Treasure Tramp Adventure: $15
- Visit winery and wine tasting: $17
- Barcelona Pub Crawl by KING -The Best Party tour & VIP Club Entry: $18
- Estrella Damm Brewery in El Prat de Llobregat tour with Tasting: $18
- Largest Pub Crawl in Barcelona: $18
- Largest Bar Crawl in Barcelona: $18
- Barcelona Halloween Bar Crawl: $18
- Pub Crawl in Barcelona: $18
- Pub Crawl Barcelona by EVOLVE The BEST night experience: $24
- Wine tasting next to the Sagrada Familia: $30
- Vineyard walk and wine tasting in l’Empordà: $31
- Go out like a local, pub Crawl / Tour in Raval - Barcelona: $32
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur and Catalonia, we can see that Catalonia 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 Catalonia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Catalonia 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 Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur Expensive? and Is Catalonia Expensive?.
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