Should you visit Canary Islands or Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Canary Islands and Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Canary Islands or Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur?
Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are a territory of Spain located off the northwest coast of Africa. Made up of rugged volcanic islands, the archipelago is known for its black and white sand beaches with great surf as well as opportunities for hiking, biking, snorkeling, and scuba amongst other activities.
Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
If you're searching for near perfect weather, sophisticated dining and a colorful countryside, you'll find your answer in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, or simply Provence, in the south of France.
This popular holiday region covers a large portion of the Mediterranean Sea all the way up to the French Alps. It is bordered on the West by the Rhone River, and in the east by Italy.
To truly appreciate Provence, you must spend more than a few days or even a week touring. Foodies, crafters and wine aficionados will think they've died and gone to Heaven when they arrive in this region of France. No matter your interests, you're going to want to sit back, have a beautiful glass of wine and experience life in the slow lane with the locals.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Spain, The Best Budget Tours to Spain, The Best 2-Week Tours in France, and The Best River Cruises in France.
Which place is cheaper, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur or Canary Islands?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Canary Islands is €145, while the average daily cost in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur 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 Canary Islands and Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation
Hotel or hostel for one person
Canary Islands €71
Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €93
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Accommodation
Typical double-occupancy room
Canary Islands
€142
Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
€186
Looking for a hotel in Canary Islands or Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
Canary Islands €51
Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur:
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Aix TGV transfer to Marseille Port or Airport or Aix city:
$93
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Arrival Priate Transfer Avignon Airport AVN to Avignon City by Luxury Van:
$132
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Arrival Private Transfer Avignon Airport AVN to Avignon City by Business Car:
$91
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Arrival Private Transfer Avignon Airport AVN to Avignon City by Luxury Minibus:
$241
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Departure Private Transfer Avignon City to Avignon Airport AVN by Business Car:
$91
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Departure Private Transfer Avignon City to Avignon Airport AVN by Luxury Minibus:
$241
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Departure Private Transfer Avignon City to Avignon Airport AVN by Luxury Van:
$132
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Departure Private Transfer Marseille city or Port to Marseile Airport MRS by Van:
$101
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Departure Private Transfer from Marseille city to Marseille Cruise Port by Van:
$101
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Departure Transfer: Marseille to MRS Airport in Business Car:
$109
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Marseille Airport Transfer to Cruise Port or Aix TGV Station:
$104
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Marseille Airport Transfers to Marseille or Aix en Provence:
$120
Is it cheaper to fly into Canary Islands or Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur?
Prices for flights to both Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur and Canary Islands 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 Tours and Cooking Classes in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur.
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Web-cooking workshop / French cuisine or French pastry:
$35
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NO DIET CLUB - Best food tour in Aix en Provence (En / Fr):
$62
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Marseille Sunset Apéro Food tour:
$97
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Avignon Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience :
$98
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Marseille Miam Miam Food tour:
$104
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Aix-en-Provence Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience:
$104
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Marseille Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience:
$108
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Marseille Food Tour - Bakeries, Chocolate and Patisseries:
$119
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Cooking Workshop with a Local Chef in Marseille:
$175
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Cooking workshop with an exceptional chef in Avignon:
$207
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Cooking lessons:
$213
Entertainment
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Entertainment
Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
Canary Islands €24
Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €23
Tours and Activities in Canary Islands
Here are a few actual costs in Canary Islands for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Lanzarote: Guided Mountain Bike Tour:
$64
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Best of the South Tour - Electric Bike Tour:
$106
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Lanzarote: A Different Perspective Guided Driving Tour:
$160
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Tenerife : Pack of 2 Private Dives for Experienced Divers:
$160
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Fuerteventura’s Cultural Gems: A Walking Tour:
$510
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Fuerteventura Christmas Charm: A Festive Walking Tour:
$617
Tours and Activities in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur are as follows:
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Marseille Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour:
$4.36
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Marseille Self-Guided Audio Tour:
$9.00
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Ticket for the Gourmet Journey at Maison Brotte:
$17
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Vintage Guided Tour of Marseille:
$38
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Marseille Grand E-Bike Tour : "le tour du Fada":
$38
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Provençal Farmers market tour:
$38
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Marseille city : easy seaside ebike tour:
$40
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Chocolate and Wine Pairing Experience in Châteauneuf-du-Pape:
$44
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A Tour in Provence in a typical French motorized bike : the Solex:
$46
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Calanques National Park Guided Hiking Tour:
$50
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Marseille Like a Local: Customized Private Tour:
$52
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Guided Tour in Marseille: Vieux Port & Old City:
$55
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Also in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Wine tasting in Sablet:
$3.26
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THE CUBE: Private Tour Of Semi-Gravity Cubist Cellar with Wine Tasting:
$11
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Marseille Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry:
$22
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E-bike tour and wine tasting from Vaison la Romaine:
$65
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Half-Day Provence Pont du Gard and Wine Tasting Tour from Avignon:
$87
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Half day Wine Tour in Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire from Aix en Provence:
$93
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Morning Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon:
$97
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Half day Wine Tour in Côteaux Aix from Aix en Provence:
$98
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Afternoon Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon:
$104
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Half day Wine Tour in Bandol & Cassis from Aix en Provence:
$104
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Provence small group half-day wine tour from Aix:
$107
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Cotes de Provence Wine Tour from Aix-en-Provence:
$108
When comparing the travel costs between Canary Islands and Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, we can see that Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur 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.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Canary Islands Expensive? and Is Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur Expensive?.
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