Should you visit Almeria or Montpellier?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Almeria and Montpellier. We’ll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget. So, let's dig into it.
Almeria
Almeria is a city (and province) in the Andalusia region of Spain. It is located in the southeast area of Spain on the Mediterranean Sea. Almeria is a charming area rich in history. Though it is not as well known as some more popular cities in the area, such as Granada, Seville, or Malaga, its popularity has increased significantly over the years with the growth of its holiday areas. Almeria has over 62 miles of untamed coastline, something that is hard to find on the Mediterranean, and has outstandingly beautiful landscapes, which stands out even in an area of natural beauty. The spectacular beaches with warm waters of the Mediterranean, abundant historic and cultural sites, and large tourist centers makes Almeria a great travel destination.
Montpellier
Montpellier is the 8th largest city of France, and also has been the fastest growing city in the country over the past 25 years. Graceful and easy-going, Montpellier is a stylish metropolis with elegant buildings, grand hotels, private mansions, stately boulevards and shady backstreets, and gorgeous white-sand beaches on its doorstep. Unlike many southern towns, Montpellier has no Roman heritage. Instead it was founded in the 10th century by the counts of Toulouse and later became a prosperous trading port as well as a scholarly center - Europe's first medical school was established here in the 12th century. The population swelled in the 1960s when many French settlers left independent Algeria and relocated here, and it's now France's fastest-growing city and one of its most multicultural areas. Students make up over a third of the population, giving it a spirited vibe.
Which city is cheaper, Montpellier or Almeria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Almeria is €79, while the average daily cost in Montpellier is €84. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Almeria and Montpellier in more detail.
Accommodation
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about €70 for a double occupancy room in Almeria.
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about €90 for a double occupancy room in Montpellier.
Food
Almeria food costs typically run travelers around €32 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
In Montpellier travelers spend around €25 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
Almeria €32
Montpellier €25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Almeria
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Almeria.
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Spanish Paella Private Online Cooking Class:
$27
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Private Authentic Spanish Cooking Class with Juan in Almeria:
$62
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Private Market Tour and Paella Cooking Lesson in Almeria with Juan:
$74
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montpellier
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Montpellier.
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Montpellier countryside dinner with local food & wine:
$81
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Vintage private wine and food tour from Montpellier:
$180
Local Transportation
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around €16 per day to get around in Almeria.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around €21 per day to get around in Montpellier.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Almeria
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Almeria:
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Almeria Airport Transfer to Mojacar:
$159
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Almería Private Transfer from Almería Airport to City centre or Cabo de Gata:
$75
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Almería Private Transfer from the city centre or Cabo de Gata to Almería Airport:
$75
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Private Transfer from Almería to Malaga (AGP) Airport:
$421
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Private Transfer: Almería Airport (LEI) to Almeria:
$622
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Private Transfer: Almería to Almeria Airport (LEI):
$622
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Transfers desde Aeropuerto de Almería (LEI) a Vera Playa - 4 pasajeros:
$124
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montpellier
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montpellier:
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Departure Transfer Montpellier to Montpellier Airport MPL by Private Vehicle:
$26
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Montpellier Private Transfer from Montpellier city centre to Montpellier Airport:
$84
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Private Transfer: Montpellier Airport (MPL) to Montpellier:
$62
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Private Transfer: Montpellier to Montpellier Airport (MPL):
$62
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Transfer Montpelier Airport to Avignon:
$411
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Transfer Montpelier Airport to Nimes City or Nimes Airport:
$224
Entertainment
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around €13 per person, per day in Almeria. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around €9.71 per person, per day in Montpellier. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Tours and Activities in Almeria
Here are a few actual costs in Almeria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Almeria like a Local: Customized Private Tour:
$43
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Alhambra Private Tour from with transport and skip-the-line-tickets:
$386
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Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour of Nerja from Almeria:
$430
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Private Tour in Granada with Alhambra Palace Entry Ticket:
$600
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Almeria Desert Tour:
$915
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Private 8-Day Almeria Tour with Lanjaron and Baeza:
$919
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8 Days Almería Adventure Self Drive Tour:
$1,107
Tours and Activities in Montpellier
Here are a few actual costs in Montpellier for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Private Montpellier Ghost Tour: Haunted City Center Exploration Game:
$4.96
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Noilly Prat Vermouth Cellar Tour and Tastings in Marseillan:
$22
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Montpellier Self-Guided Walking Tour with Qula City Trails:
$36
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Montpellier 1-Hour Old City Segway Tour:
$38
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Vermouth and Gastronomy Tasting Tour in Marseillan:
$39
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From Half-day Pic Saint Loup Wine Experience:
$48
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Montpelier Discovery : Big Historic Tour - 1h30:
$50
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Segway Tour of the Old and New Montpellier:
$62
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the winetour from montpellier to pic saint loup:
$68
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Small-Group Half-Day Languedoc Wine and Olive Tour from Montpellier:
$73
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Taste of Montpellier Food and Sighseeing Tour:
$81
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Small-Group Half-Day Languedoc Wine and Oyster Tour from Montpellier:
$86
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Almeria may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €3.43 per day on alcoholic beverages.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Montpellier may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €12 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Sample the Local Flavors in Montpellier
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montpellier:
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Hike to the top of "Pic Saint Loup" and a wine tasting:
$68
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Small-Group Half-Day Languedoc Pic Saint-Loup Wine Tour from Montpellier:
$81
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Small-Group Half-Day Châteaux of Montpellier Wine Tour:
$81
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Private tour: Exclusive Wine Tour in Languedoc from Montpellier:
$336
When comparing the travel costs between Almeria and Montpellier, we can see that Montpellier is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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