Which place is cheaper, Marseille or Aveiro?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Aveiro 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 Aveiro 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: Aveiro or Marseille?
Aveiro
Aveiro has great canals that are lined by houses. Because of this ambiance, the town has earned its nickname the "Portuguese Venice." While it's similar, don't put too much into the name. The town is also known for it's colorful boats, referred to as moliceiros, that ride along the canals and under the bridges.
While the canals are lovely, most visitors actually come for the beaches. Aveiro's beaches are known for their clean and pristine sand. The shore is referred to as the Silver Coast, and has comfortably warm water, which is another major draw to the area.
Aveiro is comfortable year around because it's winters are mild and warm and its summer is somewhat cool. The winter months get the most rain and the summer is usually the driest. If you're there during the fall and winter, the winds will be strong making it the best time for surfing, sailing, and other water sports.
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 Portugal, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal, The Best Contiki Tours to France, and The Best G Adventures Tours to France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAveiro €80Marseille €148
The average daily cost (per person) in Aveiro is €80, 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 Aveiro and Marseille in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAveiro €46Marseille €71
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAveiro €92Marseille €142
Compare Hotels in Aveiro and Marseille
Looking for a hotel in Aveiro 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: Aveiro Hotel Prices and Marseille Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aveiro €8.57Marseille €28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aveiro
Also for Aveiro, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Aveiro Private Transfer:To/From the Oporto Airport: $128
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€3.00
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: $1,176
- Private Transfer from Nice to Marseille: $738
- Cannes Private Transfer to Marseille Airport: $642
- Marseille or Aix ⟷Transfer to Nice 7 pax: $534
- Marseille Airport private Transfer to Cannes: $448
- Marseille Airport Transfer From/to Avignon: $356
- Private transfer from Marseille Airport to Cavaillon: $279
- Private Transfer from Marseille Airport to Avignon: $273
- Marseille Provence Airport transfer ↔ Avignon: $267
- Marseille Airport: VIP transfer to Baumaniere: $251
- Marseille Provence One Way Airport transfer to Gordes: $251
- Private Transfer Marseille to Saint Tropez With 2h Stop in Toulon: $241
Is it cheaper to fly into Aveiro or Marseille?
Prices for flights to both Marseille and Aveiro 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 dayAveiro €28Marseille €42
Typical Food Prices in Marseille
For Marseille, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Orangina€2.50
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
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aveiro €8.57Marseille €38
Tours and Activities in Aveiro
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Aveiro.
- Aveiro Privat City Tour w/ Local Boat 1 H Cruise & Egg Sweet: $96
- Aveiro Private Tour, Bairrada Wine Cellars & Roasted Piglet: $117
- Aveiro Tour: $139
- Half Day Tour with Boat Ride: $150
- Coimbra & Aveiro Amazing Cultural Full Day Tour from Porto: $102
- From Lisbon: Aveiro, Moliceiro Boat and Coimbra Tour: $139
- From Porto Private Tour Half Day in Aveiro and Costa Nova: $273
- From Porto: e-Bike Tour in Aveiro, Boat Trip and Costa Nova!: $84
- Porto to Lisbon private Tour, choose 2 or 3 stops on the way: $312
- Private Tour to Aveiro and Costa Nova unique striped houses: $117
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
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAveiro €17Marseille €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 Aveiro and Marseille, we can see that Marseille is more expensive. And not only is Aveiro much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Aveiro would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Aveiro 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 Aveiro.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aveiro Expensive? and Is Marseille Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aveiro or Marseille?
Marseille has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Aveiro. When comparing the sizes of Aveiro 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 Aveiro 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 Aveiro or Marseille in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Aveiro and Marseille. Also, most visitors come to Marseille for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Aveiro is cooler than Marseille in the summer. The daily temperature in Aveiro averages around 21°C (69°F) in July, and Marseille fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Marseille this time of the year. In Aveiro, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aveiro usually receives less sunshine than Marseille during summer. Aveiro gets 308 hours of sunny skies, while Marseille receives 366 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Aveiro usually receives more rain than Marseille. Aveiro gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAveiro 21°C (69°F)Marseille 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Marseille in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Aveiro as well as Marseille. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Marseille because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Aveiro is around the same temperature as Marseille. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Aveiro in October average around 17°C (62°F), and Marseille averages at about 16°C (61°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Marseille. In the autumn, Aveiro often gets less sunshine than Marseille. Aveiro gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Marseille receives 205 hours of full sun.
Aveiro receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Aveiro usually gets more rain in October than Marseille. Aveiro gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAveiro 17°C (62°F)Marseille 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Marseille in the Winter?
Both Marseille and Aveiro are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, the shopping scene and the cuisine are the main draw to Marseille this time of year.
In January, Aveiro is generally a little warmer than Marseille. Daily temperatures in Aveiro average around 10°C (50°F), and Marseille fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
Aveiro usually receives less sunshine than Marseille during winter. Aveiro gets 124 hours of sunny skies, while Marseille receives 150 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Aveiro. In January, Aveiro usually receives more rain than Marseille. Aveiro gets 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAveiro 10°C (50°F)Marseille 7°C (44°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Marseille in the Spring?
Both Marseille and Aveiro during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Marseille for the beaches and the natural beauty.
Aveiro is around the same temperature as Marseille in the spring. The daily temperature in Aveiro averages around 14°C (56°F) in April, and Marseille fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
In Marseille, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Aveiro. In the spring, Aveiro often gets less sunshine than Marseille. Aveiro gets 217 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Marseille receives 245 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Aveiro. Aveiro usually gets more rain in April than Marseille. Aveiro gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAveiro 14°C (56°F)Marseille 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Marseille and Aveiro
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
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