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

Should you visit Agra or Marseille?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Agra or Marseille, 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: Agra or Marseille?

Agra

In the north of India, in the state of Uttar Pradesh is the city of Agra. This land is home to great tales of emperors and majestic temples. It is the home to a magnificent past and the greatest symbol of love known to man, the Taj Mahal.

While this incredible structure is the main draw to this area, there is much more to see. Once the capital of the Mughal Empire, Agra can claim three different UNESCO World Heritage sites - the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort and the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikiri.

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.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India, The Best Photography Tours in India, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in France, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in France.


Which place is cheaper, Marseille or Agra?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Agra is $54, while the average daily cost in Marseille is $184. 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 Agra and Marseille in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Agra $15
    Marseille $73
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Agra $30
    Marseille $146
Compare Hotels in Agra and Marseille

Looking for a hotel in Agra 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 Agra


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: Agra Hotel Prices and Marseille Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Agra $10
    Marseille $29
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agra

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


  • Tuk Tuk Ride
    $0.58

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agra

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

  • Visit to Jaipur 's Chokhi Dhani Tour on Agra to Jaipur Transfer: $95
  • Transfer from Agra to New Delhi by Private Car: $60
  • Transfer from Agra to Jaipur: $90
  • Transfer Agra to Delhi by Private AC Car: $75
  • Transfer Agra To Jaipur Via Fatehpur Sikri & Stepwell: $58
  • Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Fort Half-Day Tour with Transfers: $6.51
  • Sunrise Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Half-Day Tour with Transfer: $14
  • Private transfer from Agra to Varanasi by Car: $161
  • Private transfer from Agra to Jaipur by Car: $80
  • Private one way Transfer Agra to Jaipur with Fatehpur Sikri: $71
  • Private Transfer: Agra Hotel to Delhi International Airport: $65
  • Private Transfer: Agra City to Jaipur City With Abandoned City: $88

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Marseille

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


  • Metro Pass
    $3.09

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marseille

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

  • Private Transfer Between Marseille Airport and Nice Airport: $1,130
  • Transfer from Marseille airport to Avignon/ St Remy/ Gordes/ Baux: $294
  • Private transfer from Marseille Airport to Cavaillon: $268
  • Private Transfer from Marseille Airport to Avignon: $262
  • Marseille Provence Airport transfer ↔ Avignon: $257
  • Marseille Airport: VIP transfer to Baumaniere: $241
  • Private Transfer from Marseille Airport to the Village of Gordes: $241
  • Marseille Airport (MRS) to Marseille Port - Round-Trip Transfer: $233
  • Marseille Airport (MRS) to Marseille- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $232
  • Private Transfer Marseille to Saint Tropez With 2h Stop in Toulon: $231
  • Marseille Provence Airport transfer ↔ Arles: $231
  • Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal to Marseille - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $226

Is it cheaper to fly into Agra or Marseille?

Prices for flights to both Marseille and Agra 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
    Agra $26
    Marseille $76
Typical Food Prices in Agra

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Agra:


  • Breakfast for Two
    $2.09

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agra

For Agra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Agra best Cooking class after Taj Mahal: $5.77
  • Agra Cooking Classes (Pick up and Drop available): $18
  • Local Food Tour with Cooking Class in Home Agra: $21
  • Street Food Tour with Spice Market on Tuk-Tuk: $21
  • Tuk-Tuk Ride and Street Food Tour with Spice Market: $22
  • Cooking Workshop and Vegetarian Dinner in Agra with Family: $29
  • Cooking Class and Much More in a Local Family Home: $29
  • Indian Food Private Cooking Class: $29
  • Old City & Street Food Tour with Vechicle Choice: $33
  • Private Indian Cooking Demonstration and In-Home Meal Minutes from the Taj Mahal: $33
  • Watch Bollywood Movie with Dinner in Agra: $35
  • Indian Home Visit Cooking Demo: $38

Typical Food Prices in Marseille

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


  • Orangina
    $2.58

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: $33
  • Marseille : Old Town Food Tour: $67
  • Marseille Old Town Food Tour: $72
  • Marseille Sunset Apéro Food tour: $75
  • Sunset Boat Cruise with Dinner and Drinks: $82
  • Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Drinks: $82
  • Bakeries and Pastries Food Tour: $82
  • Evening Food Tour with Tastings: $98
  • Walking Food Tour with Tastings: $98
  • Frioul Islands Sunset Cruise with Cocktail Dinner: $98
  • Marseille Evening Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience : $104
  • Marseille Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Agra $19
    Marseille $39
Typical Entertainment Prices in Agra

For Agra, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Entry to the Red Fort for Two
    $6.96
  • Taj Mahal for Two
    $17

Tours and Activities in Agra

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Agra.

  • Agra City Tour With Guide: $43
  • Private 6 Hours: Agra Temples and Spiritual Sites Tour: $38
  • Private Agra Local Sightseeing Tour: $47
  • Private Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Day Tour: $40
  • "Yamuna Serenity: Backside Taj Mahal Tour": $104
  • 06 Hours Agra City Tour - Private: $82
  • 1 Day Agra and 1 Day Jaipur Private Tour from Agra: $202
  • 2 Day Golden Triangle Private Tour From Agra: $225
  • 2 Day: Jaipur Tour from Agra with 5 Star Hotel & Drop at Delhi: $216
  • 2 Days Delhi and Agra Tour by Car With an approved guide: $50
  • 2 Days Jaipur City Tour from Agra: $85
  • 2 Days Tour of Taj Mahal and More - Agra Beyond Taj Mahal : $168

Tours and Activities in Marseille

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

  • Marseille French Pastries and Chocolate Tour: $80
  • "Old Marseille" district tour and treasure hunt: $29
  • 2H: City-Tour Marseille: $263
  • A Day in Provence Small Group Tour from Marseille: $173
  • A Fun Facts & Joyful Tour in Marseille: $31
  • Aix-en-Provence: Half-Day Shore Excursion Tour: $616
  • Arles : Walking tour Arles in Vincent Van Gogh's Footsteps: $31
  • Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $50
  • Cabriolet adventure Marseille Cassis and la Ciotat: $606
  • Calanques National Park Kayak Day Tour: $114
  • Canyoning Half Day Tour from La Ciotat : $71
  • Car cruise from Marseille to Cassis - La Ciotat - Aix - Provence: $293

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Agra $9.34
    Marseille $28

Sample the Local Flavors in Marseille

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

  • Quick Guided Wine Tasting in the heart of Marseille: $27
  • PROVENÇAL WINE TOUR: $72
  • Short Day Tour around Aix en Provence and Wine Tasting : $114
  • Avignon and Côtes du Rhône Wine Tasting Tour: $154
  • From Marseille Cruise Port : Avignon & Wine Tasting: $154
  • Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion : Avignon & Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tour: $157
  • Luberon: Full-Day Wine Tour from Marseille: $164
  • Bandol and Cassis: Full Day Wine Tour from Marseille: $169
  • From Provence in a day & Wine Tasting: $169
  • From Bandol & Cassis Full-day Wine tour: $169
  • Marseille Shore Excursion - Full Day Wine Tour in Provence: $173
  • Wine Tour Bandol & Cassis from Marseille: $173


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Agra and Marseille, we can see that Marseille is more expensive. And not only is Agra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Agra is in Asia and Marseille is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Agra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Agra 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 Agra.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Agra Expensive? and Is Marseille Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Agra or Marseille?

Agra has a larger population, and is about 80% larger than the population of Marseille. When comparing the sizes of Agra 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.