Should you visit Corfu or Marseille?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Corfu or Marseille, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Corfu
Also known in modern Greek as Kerkira or Kerkyra, Corfu is the northernmost of Greece's Ionian islands, located off the nation's northwest coast in the Adriatic Sea. It has historically seen control of Venetians, French, and British powers, and today draws tourists mainly as a resort destination.
Like many beach destinations in Europe, Corfu can be expensive due to higher tourist demand and limited space on the island. But Greece is still a fairly affordable country compared to other places in Europe, so deals can be found.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Marseille or Corfu?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Corfu is €90, while the average daily cost in Marseille is €117. 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 Corfu and Marseille in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Corfu can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €39, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €78.
The prices for places to stay in Marseille can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €56, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €112.
Food
The average traveler spends about €25 per day in Corfu for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
The average traveler spends about €34 per day in Marseille for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
Corfu €25
Marseille €34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Corfu
For Corfu, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Greek Cooking Class & Meal at a Local Family Home:
$80
Typical Food prices in Marseille
For Marseille, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marseille
For Marseille, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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2.5-Hour Food Tour:
$61
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From Sunset Dinner Cruise:
$61
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Cool Food Tour and Street art Marseille:
$106
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Great Marseille Food Tour Experience:
$107
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Food Tour Excursion in Provence !:
$771
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Corfu than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €44 on transportation in Corfu on average per day.
Marseille's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend €23 per person, per day on transportation in Marseille.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Corfu
Also for Corfu, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Wheelchair Accessible Transfer From-To Airport:
$53
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Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Sidari, up to 7 customers:
$201
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Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Sidari, up to 16 customers:
$249
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Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Roda, up to 7 customers:
$201
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Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Roda, up to 16 customers:
$249
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Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Perama, up to 7 customers:
$101
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Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Perama, up to 16 customers:
$135
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Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Nissaki, up to 7 customers:
$158
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Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Nissaki, up to 16 customers:
$201
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Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Moraitika, up to 7 customers:
$135
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Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Moraitika, up to 16 customers:
$154
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Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Messonghi, up to 7 customers:
$135
Typical Local Transportation prices in Marseille
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Marseille:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marseille
Also for Marseille, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Airport transfer Marseille Airport to Barcelone:
$1,991
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Transfer from Marseille Cruise Terminal to Avignon:
$730
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Transfer from the Port of Marseille to Cassis:
$730
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Marseille Airport transfer to Nice:
$730
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Transfer from marseille Cruise Terminal to Aix en Provence:
$650
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Transfer from marseille Cruise Terminal to Arles:
$650
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Marseille Airport Transfer to Nimes:
$498
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transfer Marseille Airport to Nimes:
$479
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Marseille Airport Transfer to Orange:
$379
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Transfer Marseille Center to Avignon Center:
$333
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Marseille Airport Transfer to les baux de Provence:
$332
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Transfer from Les Baux de Provence or St Remy de Provence to Airport of Marseille:
$311
Is it cheaper to fly into Corfu or Marseille?
Prices for flights to both Marseille and Corfu 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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Corfu, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €12 per day, per person.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Marseille can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around €30 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Tours and Activities in Corfu
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Corfu.
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3 Hours Corfu Old Town Walking Tour: History and Architecture:
$54
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8 Day Corfu Cruise:
$809
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Achillio, Mouse Island, Pelekas Tour, Corfu:
$536
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Best of Corfu Private Tour:
$697
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Best of Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour:
$224
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Best of Half Day Private Sightseeing Tour:
$149
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Corfu Beaches & Corfu Town: Full Day Private Tour:
$169
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Corfu Ghost Stories and Legends Night Tour:
$34
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Corfu Hop-on Hop-off City Sightseeing Bus Tour:
$22
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Corfu Island Sightseeing Tour:
$96
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Corfu Island Sightseeing Tour:
$86
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Corfu Private Night Tour:
$319
Tours and Activities in Marseille
For Marseille, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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4 Hour Tour Aix-en-Provence Highlights:
$584
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5-Hour Private Sightseeing Tour of the Provence from Marseille in Luxury Car:
$724
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Aix en Provence & Cassis Private Day Tour Marseille Shore excursion:
$771
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Aix en Provence & Cassis Tour:
$1,039
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Aix en Provence & Marseille Tour:
$1,039
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Aix en Provence Half–Day Town and Winery Tour from Marseille:
$521
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Aix en Provence Tour from Marseille:
$81
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Aix en Provence and Cassis Small Group Tour from Marseille:
$107
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Aix en Provence and Cassis full day private tour:
$1,867
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Aix en Provence, Marseille and Cassis Tour:
$1,014
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Aix–en–Provence: Full–Day Winery Tour from Marseille:
$134
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Aix-en-Provence 4-Hour Sightseeing Tour from Marseille:
$87
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Corfu, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €6.85.
Typically, people visiting Marseille spend on average €22 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Sample the Local Flavors in Corfu
Also in Corfu, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Corfu-Private Winery tour with Wine tasting at Theotoky Estate:
$15
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Wine Tasting and optional Olive Tasting at Theotoky Estate:
$16
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Private tour to Paleokastritsa & Wine tasting from Corfu:
$266
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Private Corfu Full-Day Wine Tasting Shore Excursion:
$479
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Private Corfu Highlights and Wine Tour:
$549
Sample the Local Flavors in Marseille
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marseille:
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Aix en Provence Full-Day Wine Tour from Marseille:
$137
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Full-Day Wine Tour around Luberon from Marseille:
$137
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Full-day Wine Tour around Bandol & Cassis from Marseille:
$137
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Marseille Shore Excursion - Full Day Wine Tour in Provence:
$137
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From Bandol and Cassis Wine Tasting Tour:
$161
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Marseille Shore Excursion - Private Full Day Wine Tour in Provence:
$348
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Provence wine tour of vineyards & the best foods & wine of Provence private tour:
$404
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Provence Private Wine Tasting Tour from Marseille:
$435
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Wine tour of Châteauneuf du Pape, gastronomy, wines & joie de vivre private tour:
$435
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Aix en Povence Private Half Day Tour including Wine Tasting from Marseille:
$523
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Bandol Wine Tour - 4 hour Private tour:
$650
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Coteaux D'Aix : Half Day Wine Tour:
$650
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Corfu and Marseille, we can see that Marseille is more expensive. And not only is Corfu much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Corfu would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Corfu 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 Corfu.
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