A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Adeje vs. Marseille for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Adeje or Marseille?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Adeje or Marseille? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Adeje or Marseille?

Adeje

If you're looking for a luxurious winter getaway - the kind of place where tourists are top of mind - then you'll likely find yourself on Tenerife's coastal region. Located on the northern section of this strip is the city of Costa Adeje. Here you'll find hotels, bars, cafes and restaurants all ready to cater to every tourists wishes. It's the kind of getaway you always thought was reserved for the rich and famous. Now you can enjoy sitting in a beachy lap of luxury.

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.

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Which place is cheaper, Marseille or Adeje?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Adeje is €173, while the average daily cost in Marseille is €148. 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 Adeje and Marseille in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Adeje 87
    Marseille 71
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Adeje 174
    Marseille 142
Compare Hotels in Adeje and Marseille

Looking for a hotel in Adeje or Marseille? 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.

Hotels in Adeje


Hotels in Marseille


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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: Adeje Hotel Prices and Marseille Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Adeje 64
    Marseille 28

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Marseille

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Marseille:


  • Metro Pass
    3.00

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marseille

Also for Marseille, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Transfert aéroport de Marseille -> Marseille centre/hôtels: $192
  • Transfert Aéroport Marseille vers : $225
  • Transfer from Marseille Provence Airport to Toulon Cruise Port: $117
  • Transfer from Marseille Airport to Train Station / Ports / Hotels: $164
  • Transfer between Marseille airport and Marseille city: $84
  • Transfer Marseille city center to Marseille Airport: $87
  • Transfer Marseille Airport to Marseille city center: $89
  • Transfer : $84
  • Taxi aéroport Marseille cassis transfer port Cruise: $150
  • Private transfer from Marseille Airport to Cavaillon: $279
  • Private transfer by car: Marseille airport to / from Cassis-La Ciotat: $184
  • Private transfer by car: Marseille airport from or to Avignon: $218

Is it cheaper to fly into Adeje or Marseille?

Prices for flights to both Marseille and Adeje 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Adeje 50
    Marseille 42

Typical Food Prices in Marseille

For Marseille, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • 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: $35
  • No Diet Club - Unique food tour in Marseille! (Cours Julien): $63
  • Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $74
  • Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Drinks: $86
  • Sunset Boat Cruise with Dinner and Drinks: $86
  • Bakeries, Chocolate & Patisseries Food Tour: $93
  • Sunset Apéro Food tour: $95
  • Walking Food Tour with Tastings: $97
  • Marseille Sunset Apéro Food tour: $97
  • Evening Food Tour with Tastings: $102
  • Sunset Sailing Dinner in the Frioul Archipelago: $102
  • Marseille Miam Miam Food tour: $104

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Adeje 19
    Marseille 38

Tours and Activities in Adeje

For Adeje, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Discover Scuba Diving Experience: $102
  • Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Ifonche Flight Experience: $139
  • Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Performance Flight Experience: $160

Tours and Activities in Marseille

For Marseille, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • "Old Marseille" district tour and treasure hunt: $29
  • 2H: City-Tour Marseille: $274
  • 3h Kayak Tour at Calanques National Park: $67
  • A Day in Provence Small Group Tour from Marseille: $180
  • Aix-en-Provence: Half-Day Shore Excursion Tour: $642
  • All Inclusive Food & History Tour of Marseille with Local Guide: $144
  • Beer tasting experience in Marseille: $43
  • Bookbinding experience in the Vieux Port: $93
  • Calanques National Park Guided Hiking Tour: $50
  • Calanques National Park Kayak Day Tour: $112
  • Calanques Trilogy Electric Bike Tour from Marseille: $65
  • Canyoning Half Day Tour from La Ciotat : $67

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Adeje 8.21
    Marseille 27

Sample the Local Flavors in Marseille

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marseille:

  • Marseille Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $21
  • Marseille Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $22
  • Marseille Pub Crawl : Meet, Drink & Party: $43
  • New Year's Eve Bar Crawl Marseille France: $96
  • Delicious Food and Wine Tour: $117
  • Bandol and Cassis: Full Day Wine Tour from Marseille: $143
  • Luberon: Full-Day Wine Tour from Marseille: $143
  • Full-day Wine Tour around Bandol & Cassis from Marseille: $146
  • Full-Day Wine Tour around Luberon from Marseille: $146
  • Côtes du Rhône Wine tour: Avignon, Palace of the Popes: $164
  • Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion : Avignon & Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tour: $164
  • Marseille Shore Excursion - Full Day Wine Tour in Provence: $164


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Adeje and Marseille, we can see that Adeje 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 Adeje would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Adeje 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 Adeje Expensive? and Is Marseille Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Adeje or Marseille?

Marseille has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Adeje. When comparing the sizes of Adeje and Marseille, 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 Adeje or Marseille?

Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Adeje or Marseille in the Summer?

Both Marseille and Adeje are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Marseille in the summer for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.

In the summer, Adeje is around the same temperature as Marseille. Typically, the summer temperatures in Adeje in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Marseille averages at about 24°C (75°F).

It's quite sunny in Marseille. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Adeje. Adeje usually receives less sunshine than Marseille during summer. Adeje gets 268 hours of sunny skies, while Marseille receives 366 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Adeje usually receives less rain than Marseille. Adeje gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Adeje 23°C (73°F) 
    Marseille 24°C (75°F)

Should I visit Adeje or Marseille in the Autumn?

Both Marseille and Adeje during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Marseille for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.

In October, Adeje is generally a little warmer than Marseille. Daily temperatures in Adeje average around 23°C (73°F), and Marseille fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).

In Marseille, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Adeje. In the autumn, Adeje often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Marseille. Adeje gets 200 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Marseille receives 205 hours of full sun.

Adeje usually gets less rain in October than Marseille. Adeje gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Adeje 23°C (73°F) 
    Marseille 16°C (61°F)

Should I visit Adeje or Marseille in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Adeje and Marseille. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Marseille because of the shopping scene and the cuisine.

Adeje is much warmer than Marseille in the winter. The daily temperature in Adeje averages around 18°C (64°F) in January, and Marseille fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).

Adeje usually receives more sunshine than Marseille during winter. Adeje gets 191 hours of sunny skies, while Marseille receives 150 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Adeje usually receives more rain than Marseille. Adeje gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Adeje 18°C (64°F) 
    Marseille 7°C (44°F)

Should I visit Adeje or Marseille in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Adeje as well as Marseille. Also, the beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Marseille this time of year.

In the spring, Adeje is a little warmer than Marseille. Typically, the spring temperatures in Adeje in April average around 19°C (66°F), and Marseille averages at about 13°C (56°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Marseille. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Adeje this time of the year. In the spring, Adeje often gets less sunshine than Marseille. Adeje gets 205 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Marseille receives 245 hours of full sun.

Adeje usually gets less rain in April than Marseille. Adeje gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Adeje 19°C (66°F) 
    Marseille 13°C (56°F)

Typical Weather for Marseille and Adeje

Adeje Marseille
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 18°C (64°F) 66 mm (2.6 in) 7°C (44°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Feb 18°C (64°F) 55 mm (2.2 in) 8°C (46°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Mar 19°C (66°F) 42 mm (1.7 in) 10°C (50°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Apr 19°C (66°F) 31 mm (1.2 in) 13°C (56°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
May 20°C (68°F) 11 mm (0.4 in) 17°C (63°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Jun 21°C (70°F) 5 mm (0.2 in) 21°C (69°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Jul 23°C (73°F) 1 mm (0 in) 24°C (75°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Aug 24°C (75°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 23°C (74°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Sep 24°C (75°F) 13 mm (0.5 in) 20°C (69°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Oct 23°C (73°F) 41 mm (1.6 in) 16°C (61°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Nov 21°C (70°F) 69 mm (2.7 in) 11°C (51°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Dec 19°C (66°F) 75 mm (3 in) 7°C (45°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)