A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Corfu vs. Marseille for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Corfu or Marseille?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Corfu or Marseille, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down 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. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Corfu and Marseille in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Corfu €39
    Marseille €56
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Corfu €78
    Marseille €112

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Corfu €44
    Marseille €23

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Corfu

Also for Corfu, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Wheelchair Accessible Transfer From-To Airport: $53
  • Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Sidari, up to 7 customers: $201
  • Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Sidari, up to 16 customers: $249
  • Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Roda, up to 7 customers: $201
  • Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Roda, up to 16 customers: $249
  • Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Perama, up to 7 customers: $101
  • Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Perama, up to 16 customers: $135
  • Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Nissaki, up to 7 customers: $158
  • Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Nissaki, up to 16 customers: $201
  • Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Moraitika, up to 7 customers: $135
  • Transfer from Corfu Airport or Port to Moraitika, up to 16 customers: $154
  • 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:


  • Metro Pass
    €3.00

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marseille

Also for Marseille, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Airport transfer Marseille Airport to Barcelone: $1,991
  • Transfer from Marseille Cruise Terminal to Avignon: $730
  • Transfer from the Port of Marseille to Cassis: $730
  • Marseille Airport transfer to Nice: $730
  • Transfer from marseille Cruise Terminal to Aix en Provence: $650
  • Transfer from marseille Cruise Terminal to Arles: $650
  • Marseille Airport Transfer to Nimes: $498
  • transfer Marseille Airport to Nimes: $479
  • Marseille Airport Transfer to Orange: $379
  • Transfer Marseille Center to Avignon Center: $333
  • Marseille Airport Transfer to les baux de Provence: $332
  • 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.





Food
  • 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:

  • 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:


  • 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:

  • 3-Hour Shore Excursion Walking Food Tour: $85
  • Cool Food Tour and Street art Marseille: $106
  • Great Marseille Food Tour Experience: $107
  • Walking Food Tour with Tastings: $108
  • Food Tour Excursion in Provence !: $771

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Corfu €12
    Marseille €30

Tours and Activities in Corfu

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Corfu.

  • 3 Hours Corfu Old Town Walking Tour: History and Architecture: $54
  • 8 Day Corfu Cruise: $809
  • Achillio, Mouse Island, Pelekas Tour, Corfu: $536
  • Best of Corfu Private Tour: $697
  • Best of Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour: $224
  • Best of Half Day Private Sightseeing Tour: $149
  • Corfu Beaches & Corfu Town: Full Day Private Tour: $169
  • Corfu Ghost Stories and Legends Night Tour: $34
  • Corfu Hop-on Hop-off City Sightseeing Bus Tour: $22
  • Corfu Island Sightseeing Tour: $96
  • Corfu Island Sightseeing Tour: $86
  • 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:

  • 4 Hour Tour Aix-en-Provence Highlights: $584
  • 5-Hour Private Sightseeing Tour of the Provence from Marseille in Luxury Car: $724
  • Aix en Provence & Cassis Private Day Tour Marseille Shore excursion: $771
  • Aix en Provence & Cassis Tour: $1,039
  • Aix en Provence & Marseille Tour: $1,039
  • Aix en Provence Tour from Marseille: $81
  • Aix en Provence and Cassis Small Group Tour from Marseille: $107
  • Aix en Provence and Cassis full day private tour: $1,867
  • Aix en Provence, Marseille and Cassis Tour: $1,014
  • Aix-en-Provence, Avignon & Chateauneuf-du-Pape Private Day Tour from Marseille: $933
  • Aix-en-Provence, Cassis and Marseille Small-Group Tour from Marseille: $134
  • Alpilles & Arles Experience : Private Chauffeur: $547

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Corfu €6.85
    Marseille €22

Sample the Local Flavors in Corfu

Also in Corfu, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Corfu-Private Winery tour with Wine tasting at Theotoky Estate: $15
  • Wine Tasting and optional Olive Tasting at Theotoky Estate: $16
  • Private tour to Paleokastritsa & Wine tasting from Corfu: $266
  • Private Corfu Full-Day Wine Tasting Shore Excursion: $468
  • 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:

  • Aix en Provence Full-Day Wine Tour from Marseille: $137
  • Full-Day Wine Tour around Luberon from Marseille: $137
  • Full-day Wine Tour around Bandol & Cassis from Marseille: $137
  • Marseille Shore Excursion - Full Day Wine Tour in Provence: $137
  • Marseille Shore Excursion - Private Full Day Wine Tour in Provence: $348
  • Provence wine tour of vineyards & the best foods & wine of Provence private tour: $404
  • Provence Private Wine Tasting Tour from Marseille: $435
  • Wine tour of Châteauneuf du Pape, gastronomy, wines & joie de vivre private tour: $435
  • Aix en Povence Private Half Day Tour including Wine Tasting from Marseille: $523
  • Coteaux d'Aix: Ste Victoire Wine Tour & Cezanne Mill Visit: $567
  • Bandol Wine Tour - 4 hour Private tour: $650
  • Coteaux D'Aix : Half Day Wine Tour: $650

About these numbers

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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