Which place is cheaper, Marseille or Ankara?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ankara or Marseille?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Ankara and Marseille. 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, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Ankara or Marseille?
Ankara
Located at the heart of Turkey near Central Anatolia, Ankara is the capital city and second largest city in the country after Istanbul. Formerly known for its long-haired goats and textiles, the city has since developed into a metropolitan mix of modern cultures with historic landmarks.
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 Romantic Tours for Couples in Turkey, The Best Luxury Tours to Turkey, The Best Contiki Tours to France, and The Best G Adventures Tours to France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAnkara $110Marseille $165
The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $110, while the average daily cost in Marseille is $165. 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 Ankara and Marseille in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAnkara $54Marseille $79
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAnkara $108Marseille $158
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Marseille
Looking for a hotel in Ankara 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.
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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: Ankara Hotel Prices and Marseille Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ankara $35Marseille $32
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ankara
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Ankara:
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Metro Ride$0.04
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Short Taxi Ride$0.15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ankara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ankara:
- Private transfer: Ankara to Ankara Airport (ESB): $40
- Private transfer: Ankara Airport (ESB) to Ankara: $40
- Private Transfers Between Ankara Esenboga Airport - Ankara City Centre: $75
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Kizilcahamam Town: $185
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Gordion Ancient City: $185
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Beypazari Town: $185
- Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $112
- Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $112
- Ankara Private Departure Transfer from City hotels to Airport: $75
- Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $61
- Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $107
- Ankara Esenboga Airport to Ankara City Hotels Private Arrival Transfer: $68
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Marseille
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Marseille:
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Metro Pass$3.35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marseille
Also for Marseille, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- “Airport-Marseille Center Transfers: Luxury and Comfort VTC.”: $90
- Airport Transfer to City Marseille: $143
- Arrival Private Transfer Marseille Airport MRS to Marseille city or Port by Van: $105
- Arrival Transfer: MRS Airport to Marseille in Business Car: $118
- Arrival Transfer: MRS Airport to Marseille in Luxury Van: $123
- Cannes Private Transfer to Marseille Airport: $648
- Departure Private Transfer Marseille city or Port to Marseile Airport MRS by Van: $104
- Departure Private Transfer from Marseille city to Marseille Cruise Port by Van: $104
- Departure Transfer: Marseille to MRS Airport in Business Car: $118
- Marseille Airport (MRS) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Marseille Hotel or Address): $222
- Marseille Airport (MRS) to Arles city - Arrival Private Transfer: $121
- Marseille Airport (MRS) to Marseille - Arrival Private Transfer: $36
Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Marseille?
Prices for flights to both Marseille and Ankara 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 dayAnkara $31Marseille $47
Typical Food Prices in Ankara
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Ankara:
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A Quick Lunch$0.34
Typical Food Prices in Marseille
For Marseille, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Orangina$2.79
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: $36
- Sunset Boat Cruise with Dinner and Drinks: $66
- Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Drinks: $66
- Marseille : Old Town Food Tour: $71
- Bakeries, Chocolate & Patisseries Food Tour: $87
- Sunset Cruise Cocktail-Dinner in Frioul Islands: $88
- Frioul Islands Sunset Cruise with Cocktail Dinner: $89
- Walking Food Tour with Tastings: $104
- Evening Food Tour with Tastings: $104
- Marseille Miam Miam Food tour: $107
- Marseille Food Tour - Bakeries, Chocolate and Patisseries: $110
- Marseille Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $111
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ankara $32Marseille $42
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ankara
Here are a few typical costs in Ankara for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Underground City$0.23
Tours and Activities in Ankara
Here are a few actual costs in Ankara for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ) : $34
- Ankara Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $32
- Ankara Private Walking Tour: $274
- Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $225
- Private Tour with a Local: $38
- Private Walking tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $33
- Half Day Private Tour in Ankara: $215
- Istanbul: Golden Horn & Bosphorus Day Cruise: $165
- Istanbul: Half-Day Tour with Topkapi Palace: $145
- Konya and Cappdocia Tour 3 Days-2 Nights from Ankara: $451
- Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide : $280
- Private Tour: Ankara Sightseeing: $235
Tours and Activities in Marseille
For Marseille, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- City Discovery Tour with Quizzes on your Phone: $8.77
- Self-guided Like a Local Highlights Day Tour: $9.77
- Panier District Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- OM Stadium Tour at the Orange Velodrome: $20
- Musée de l'Illusion Entry Ticket: $21
- Guided walking tour through Marseille Old Town: $22
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $24
- Ecopark Adventures Treetop Adventure: $26
- City Introduction Guided Walking Tour: $27
- Self-Guided Smartphone Tour by E-Scooter: $27
- E-scooter virtual guided tour in Marseille: $28
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAnkara $14Marseille $30
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: $27
- Marseille Pub Crawl : Meet, Drink & Party: $44
- New Year's Eve Bar Crawl Marseille France: $66
- PROVENÇAL WINE TOUR: $77
- Delicious Food and Wine Tour: $120
- Short Day Tour around Aix en Provence and Wine Tasting : $123
- Bandol and Cassis: Full Day Wine Tour from Marseille: $147
- Luberon: Full-Day Wine Tour from Marseille: $147
- Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion : Avignon & Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tour: $169
- Cassis Wine tour : mer, falaises et vignes: $169
- Marseille Shore Excursion - Full Day Wine Tour in Provence: $169
- Côtes du Rhône Wine tour: Avignon, Palace of the Popes: $169
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and Marseille, we can see that Marseille is more expensive. And not only is Ankara much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Ankara would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ankara 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 Ankara.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ankara Expensive? and Is Marseille Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ankara or Marseille?
Ankara has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Marseille. When comparing the sizes of Ankara 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.